qualifications Summary
. Presented investment recommendations to portfolio managers and
investors by performing due diligence supported by strategic analysis
and equity valuation using complex models.
. Synthesized and disseminated new statistical and financial data on the
healthcare industry to identify new investment opportunities at Coburn
& Meredith Inc.
. Demonstrated skill in financial planning and analysis to monitor key
performance indicators, resulting in reduced costs and optimized
earnings at Kinross Real Estate LLC and Lyon Manor Inc.
. Candidate for Chartered Financial Analyst Certification.
. Performed as a key partner within academic and professional teams to
provide strategic support, analytical insight and leadership.
Core Competencies
GAAP Financial Reporting 10-K Analysis Financial Statement Analysis
Profitability and Risk Analysis
Economic Value Added Valuation Free Cash Flow Valuation Dividend
Discount Valuation
Due Diligence Comparative Company and Transaction Analysis Leveraged
Buyout Valuation
Introduction to the Uniform Commerical Code Modern Portfolio Theory
Synergy Valuation
Sensitivity Analysis introduction to Differences between GAAP and IFRS
Guidelines
Financial Research & Analysis Experience
MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, Boston, MA
January 2010-April 2010
Global Wealth Management Intern
Monitored portfolio attribution with Thomson One Banker and reported
investment performance to portfolio managers. Created reports on
performance outlook, conference call analysis, and price targets of
individual equity investments.
COBURN & MEREDITH INC., The Boston Harbor Group, Boston, MA
January 2009-October2009
Junior Equity Research Analyst
Determined value proposition and competitive position of target companies
through strategic analysis and due diligence. Conducted equity valuation by
discounting free cash flows based on profitability analysis and market
trends. Monitored earnings calls and industry press releases to track
trends in oncology research to identify new investment opportunities.
. Developed and presented analyses of three new investment opportunities
due to new clinical developments within Dendreon Corporation, Flamel
Technologies S.A, American Oriental Biotechnologies.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT: CORPORATE FINANCE, Boston, MA
Academic Team Project
Merger and Acquisition Valuation of Mars Incorporated and Wrigley Jr.
Company.
Performed strategic analysis by determining Wrigley Jr. Company's value
proposition and competitive advantage within the confectionary industry.
Evaluated purchase price of the strategic acquisition by synthesizing
Wrigley Jr. Company's comparable company and transaction EBITDA multiples.
Discounted Wrigley Jr. Company's free cash flows by adjusting its weighted
average cost of capital based on comparable companies' unlevered beta.
Performed sensitivity analysis of Wrigley Jr. Company's enterprise
valuation by adjusting EBIT growth rates.
Accounting & Management Experience
KINROSS REAL ESTATE LLC., Brighton, MA
2009-Present
June 2009-Present
Accountant
Drove compliance with regulations for real estate assessments, taxes, and
valuation. Maintained various accounting functions, including accounts
payable, accounts receivable, and regular financial reporting on cash,
distributions, and trial balance. Skillfully identify and correct errors in
accounting databases and adjust to include new developments.
. Restructured budget allocation following multiple renovation projects
and sale of condominium units.
. Maintained QuickBooks database to monitor rent receivables from 90
apartment units and five condominiums.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INFORMATIONAL SYSTEMS, Boston, MA
January 2008-June 2008
Fiscal Assistant
Collaborated with Grant Administrator in hands-on capital management and
allocation of six medical research grants. Maintained Microsoft Access
database to develop financial forecasts and analyzes, generate internal
management reports, monitor key performance indicators and driving the
scaling and automation of financial processes.
. Provide analytical perspective to important strategic decisions
between the principal investigators, grant administrator, staff, and
contractors to determine capital allocation to each project.
LYON MANOR Inc., Willington, CT
May 2005-September 2007
Junior Supervisor of Operations (May 2006- September 2007)
Bookkeeper (May 2005-September 2006)
Built and maintained relationships with local vendors, acquiring new
business and developing strong vendor relations. Facilitated new cost-
saving initiatives and operational improvements throughout facility.
. Facilitated projects with vendors, including Otis Elevator Company and
Aramark Corporation, to upgrade facility.
. Initiated switch to new, cost-effective suppliers to support sustained
growth over three years.
Education & Collegiate Activites
Boston University School of Management
BACHELOR OF Science in Business Administration
Concentrations: Finance, Accounting, Law Minor: History
Candidate for Chartered Financial Analyst Certification, Boston MA
Collegiate Finance Activities
Member, Finance and Investment Club at Boston University
Finalist, Silver Lake Private Equity Case Competition at University of
Pennsylvania
Researcher for BU professor Mark Williams' finance book, Uncontrolled Risk
Technical Proficiencies
Bloomberg Terminal Thomson One Banker Joomla CMS
Dreamweaver Google Analytics
QuickBooks Microsoft Office Suite :Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word,
Outlook Lotus Notes