Sales Financial

Lauren Ashley Kulak

Brighton, MA * 978-***-**** * ******.*****@*****.***

EXPERIENCE:

Americas Growth Capital

Boston, Massachusetts

Investment Banking Analyst

2010

. Developed financial models and company valuations using methodologies

including pro-forma merger analysis and discounted equity valuation,

as well as company comparables, internal rate of return, accretion-

dilution and weighted average cost of capital modeling

. Analyzed financial and strategic rationales of potential mergers in

the security and communications industries in conjunction with client

management teams

. Designed integrated financial models to forecast financial growth,

analyze pro forma effects of M&A activity, define capital raising

scenarios and value entities

. Assisted senior bankers and client senior management in execution of

capital markets transactions, primarily in the security industry

. Participated in all stages of merger/acquisition and capital raise

processes, including developing marketing materials, management

presentations, writing internal committee memos, and creating

valuation deliverables

Fireman Capital Partners

Boston, Massachusetts

Financial Analyst

2009

. Took part in sales initiative for the Barclays by examining financial

information as it applied to the PGA tournament in order to initiate

proper marketing decisions on the event, as well as sound suggestions

to the Partners on how to increase participation from outside

companies and individuals

. Accumulated data from ticket sales and tracked tickets sold, as well

as companies and individuals that were interested in participating;

followed up weekly to encourage involvement and increase sales

. Utilized Excel to analyze the facts gathered; reported data to

partners on the results of research collected

Huron Consulting Group

Boston, Massachusetts

Financial Analyst

2007 to 2009

. Aided in financial analysis / valuation of businesses, analyzed

business disputes, investigated fraudulent accounting and examined

purchase price disputes `

. Utilized Excel (versed in pivot tables) and Access extensively in

order to carry out financial analyses

. Analyzed complex financial models that summarized the financial results

over a 12 year period of a DI portfolio that contained in excess of $500

million of claims reserves

. Processed thousands of financial transactions to determine value and

fairness of pricing models in order to prepare an analysis to the DOJ

in response to a civil false claims act inquiry

. Performed analytic review of reserves valued at over $100 million to

determine verifiability and accuracy that aided the quality of the

results

EDUCATION:

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois

B.S. in Finance and Accounting, Highest Honors, Graduated in the top 5% of

the class 2007

Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.00, Finance Major GPA: 4.00/4.00

CERTIFICATIONS:

Level II Candidate in the CFA Program; CPA License Candidate; CFE License

Candidate

LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES:

Volunteering; Devoted Interest in Health, Nutrition and Exercise;

Intramural Volleyball; Community Service; Tutor

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