BRYAN ROSS KNEPPER

** ***** **** **. **** Spring Harbor, NY 11724

617-***-**** ace3h0@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT GROUP, a $500B Asset Management company

Senior Equity Analyst-Biotechnology & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, May 2004 -

March 2009

Senior Equity Analyst-Leisure, May 2002 - May 2004

Associate Equity Analyst-Healthcare, October 2000 - May 2002

Portfolio Analyst-Fixed Income, August 1999 - October 2000

. Specializing in the biotech, specialty pharmaceutical and medical

device sector, researched, analyzed, and identified investment

opportunities utilizing dynamic cash flow models and independent

valuations of publicly-traded entities

. Analyzed overall industry momentum as well as company-specific

financials and product-specific forecasts (production challenges,

potential market share, pricing latitudes, patent life, and regulatory

treatment) to offer solid investment recommendations to investors

worldwide

. Envisioned, proposed, implemented, and led a game-changing initiative

in the creation of new valuation tool incorporating interactive balance

sheets, cash flow statements, sophisticated sales forecasts, and net-

debt analysis. This innovative modeling tool was adopted company-wide,

and resolved a variety of business challenges resulting from the use of

non-integrated platforms.

. As part of a formal internal professional development program, mentored

junior analysts

. Supervised and managed associate equity analyst and administrative

assistant

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Director of Strategic Planning, March 2009 - Present

Tapped to play a lead role in the comprehensive reinvigoration of a public,

consumer electronics manufacturer in transition

. As part of the executive committee, formulate short and long-term

business plans, with significant attention to pricing decisions,

pipeline prioritization, and the strategic rollout of approximately 30

new products

. Created a direct-to-consumer, e-commerce sales channel, generating

$100,000 in revenue six months post-launch

. Responsible for the aggressive pursuit of sales-partner affiliations

with big-box retailers

. Reduced on-hand inventory by 30%, successfully increasing working

capital available for investment

. Write and disseminate quarterly press releases for international

distribution to shareholders

. Manage quarterly audits and ensure accuracy of SEC filings

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience with Biology minor, 1996. Bowdoin College,

Brunswick, ME

Masters In Business Administration, 2014. NYU Stern School of Business,

New York, NY

AFFILIATIONS

Former Chair, External Advisory Committee, Mt. Sinai Institute for

Personalized Medicine

Former Member, Board of Governors, Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute

Quantifiable Achievements

V Consistently rated in top 10% of a 22-person senior equity analyst

research team

V Delivered superior alpha generation in bio/pharma sector (+78.5% vs.

benchmark on equal-weighted basis)

V Credited with significant returns in leisure sector (+13% vs.

leisure sector benchmark)

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