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Manager Real Estate

Location:
Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Posted:
May 13, 2014

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KEITH ELLISON

**** ************ **** #**** • Durham, NC 27705

310-***-**** • acd35c@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

DUKE UNIVERSITY, The Fuqua School of Business, Durham, North Carolina

Master of Business Administration, May 2014. GPA 3.87. Fuqua Scholar (Graduated Top 10% of Class). First Year Dean’s List.

Coverdell Fellowship Recipient. CASE i3 Impact Investing, Research Associate. AMC Reynolds Trust, International Analyst.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, California

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, and History, June 2004. Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Vice President, Treasurer. Ski and Snowboard Team.

EXPERIENCE

2013 CRESTLINE INVESTORS, Fort Worth, Texas

Hedge Fund Summer Associate – Opportunistic Strategies Group ($1.9bn AUM)

• Analyzed investment opportunities ranging in size from $5mm to $200mm across varying structures (equity, convertible

debt, and secondary interests), industries, and geographies (Domestic, Europe, and Latin America).

• Modeled valuation and returns analyses and drafted Investment Committee memoranda to support the Portfolio Manager;

outlined return scenarios, investment theses and potential risks and mitigants.

• Conducted deep fundamental research and analysis for a direct investment into a leading Latin American agriculture

company, including global macro and competitive landscape analyses, SEC filings, and speaking with industry experts.

2012 GLACIAL ENERGY, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant

• Recruited by, and worked directly with, the CFO to evaluate potential acquisitions, minority investments and strategic

partnerships through valuation, industry, market sizing and synergistic analyses.

• Presented financial, valuation and industry analysis to the CFO and President that quantified the potential impact of

acquisition opportunities; led to the execution, renegotiation, and passing on several strategic acquisitions.

• Led the internal finance team throughout the acquisition process of a demand response software company, including

developing the merger model, debt structure and cash flow analysis, and investment thesis presentation.

2009 - 2011 UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS, Puerto Chicama, La Libertad, Peru

Small Business Development Consultant

• Implemented economic development projects through collaboration with the local government, NGOs and community.

• Designed and facilitated a youth entrepreneurship program with grant funding; success of 1st year led to expansion of the

program in the 2nd year; taught business classes and coordinated five micro-loans to launch student businesses.

• Led the formation of a sustainable women’s dairy product association; facilitated the creation of the business plan, solicited

and received a $2k grant to fund start-up expenses, and assisted in the community-wide product launch.

2006 - 2009 REDWOOD CAPITAL GROUP (formerly Gemini Partners), Los Angeles, California

Merchant Banking Associate 2008 - 2009, Analyst 2006 - 2007

• Assisted in the execution of principal investments, debt/equity financing and M&A advisory on lean deal teams.

• Responsible for screening prospective transactions, creating three-statement financial models, performing valuation

analyses (DCF/comps), analyzing terms/structures, writing transaction materials, and conducting industry research.

• Managed 100+ valuation engagements and fairness opinions, charged with creating new product offerings and financial

model and report templates. Instrumental in doubling fees over a three-year period.

• Served as a primary point of contact for client executives and financial sponsors.

• Recruited, trained and managed the workflow for a team of Analysts and Interns.

Select Transactions:

Merchant Banking Relationship with Telscape Communications

• Played a significant role over a 3.5 year period in (1) Redwood’s initial acquisition of Telscape, (2) the follow-on

acquisition of an MVNO business unit, (3) the refinancing of the company’s debt, and (4) Board and Investor updates.

• Worked directly with the Chief Strategy Officer on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives; developed an operating model

that provided the analytical support for the roll-out new product lines and cost reduction strategies.

M&A Advisory to a Telco Software Company

• Identified and modeled complex and unnoticed dilutive liquidation preference triggers held by existing preferred

shareholders. Presented analysis to MDs that led to restructuring the transaction with favorable terms and equity splits.

2005 MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, Mammoth Lakes, California

Internal Auditor, Finance Department

• Performed internal audit for MMSA’s 300+ points of sale, consolidating sales and managing over/short balances.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Co-Founded a Distressed Real Estate Fund in 2012. Raised and deployed $1mm from outside investors that realized a 25%+ cash-on-

cash return through the acquisition and rehab of residential properties. Fund currently manages $5mm.

• Interests: Current events, international relations, sustainable development, speaking Spanish, surfing, snowboarding, and travel.



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