Eric Cabezas, CPA

*** * **** ** *** **H, New York, NY 10019

914-***-****, acq3aw@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL

MBA, May 2015

New York, NY

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Elected: VP of Events, Columbia Finance Organization; VP of Finance & Technology, Hispanic Business Association Member: Technology Business Group, Private Equity & Venture Capital Club, Media Management Association, General Management Association, Harlem Tutoring Program, Wine Society, Gourmet Club, Hospitality Association BOSTON COLLEGE

BS, Finance and Accounting, May 2007

GPA: 3.6

Chestnut Hill, MA

2003-2007

Honors: Dean’s List 8 out of 8 semesters, Cum Laude EXPERIENCE

THE FLATIRON SCHOOL

A venture-backed computer programing school that offers immersive classes in a variety of platforms Consultant

New York, NY

2014-2014

Advised founders and COO on the rollout & expansion of a new high school business line that is forecasted to drive 100%+ annual revenue growth

Altered course scheduling and optimized class size yielding a 50% increase in capacity & 75% increase in facility utilization

Developed 2-year operating model and provided recommendations on pricing, product mix, and capital requirements COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (Nasdaq: CTSH)

Strategy Intern - MBA Leadership Development Program Teaneck, NJ

Summer 2014

Developed the U.S. go-to-market strategy for retail banking business process outsourcing, a potential $500MM opportunity

Collaborated with business unit leaders and the strategic planning team to develop the firm’s global digitization strategy DATAMINR INC.

A venture-backed, Twitter analytics startup that identifies real-time trends to create actionable signals for financial, governmental, and corporate clients (recently raised $130MM of series D funding) Consultant

New York, NY

2013-2014

Collaborated with the executive team to create the 2014 operating plan, assess various total addressable market opportunities and establish new tiered enterprise pricing strategy

Developed a bottoms-up 24 month model to forecast cash flow and assess timing and size of potential future capital raises CSG PARTNERS, LLC

A middle-market investment bank that specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital advisory services, and leveraged ESOPs for companies ranging in value from $25MM to $500MM Investment Banking Senior Associate

New York, NY

2010-2013

Led large cross-functional teams (management, lawyers, accountants, consultants, and financing sources) responsible for transaction due diligence and execution

Developed analytical models using discounted cash flow, guideline public company, and guideline transaction methodologies

Negotiated key deal documents including term sheets, purchase and sale agreements, and credit agreements

Managed the recruitment and training of new analysts and institutionalized the firm’s training program Selected Transaction Experience:

$240MM leveraged ESOP transaction Martin Resources Management Co., a leading oil and gas services company

$50MM syndicated senior debt capital raise for ISCO Industries, a global pipe distributor KPMG LLP

M&A Transactions and Restructuring Associate

New York, NY

2007-2010

Conducted financial due diligence of public and private acquisition targets for private equity clients in a wide variety of industry verticals, including manufacturing, utilities, and education

Identified and communicated key findings through comprehensive understanding of GAAP along with the ability to quickly familiarize with the target’s industry and operational environment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Volunteer Work: Big Brothers Big Sisters Active Mentor (2007-Current) Interests: Tennis, golf, basketball, playing piano, live music, traveling the world (visited over 25 countries)

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