Management Sales

WESLEY ADAM GAUTREAUX

**** **** ****** ( New Orleans, LA 70118 ( 337-***-**** (

abmfw5@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

TULANE UNIVERSITY, FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS New Orleans, LA

Master of Business Administration May 2010

Concentration: Strategic Management & Leadership

Specialization: Energy GPA: 3.72

. Freeman Fellowship, Recipient of 100% Tuition Waiver

. Tulane Energy Club, Founder/President (Aug 2008 - May 2009): Founded a

student-led organization to coordinate educational activities for

students and faculty interested in the energy industry.

. Tulane Energy Institute, Teaching Assistant (Aug 2008 - May 2009):

Served as an aide to Professor Eric Smith for a course entitled "Energy

Markets, Institutions and Policy."

. Burkenroad Reports, Equity Analyst (Aug 2009 - Dec 2009): Participated

on a team that conducted site visits, interviewed top management, and

published a research report on Denbury Resources, Inc. (NYSE: DNR).

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Science May 2003

Major: Finance GPA: 3.54

EXPERIENCE

JOHNSON RICE & COMPANY, L.L.C. New Orleans, LA

Equity Research Intern

May 2009 - Mar 2010

Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis on companies operating in

the energy infrastructure sector, maintained financial models for companies

under coverage, and compiled and analyzed various industry data as

directed.

Key Assignments:

. Conducted preliminary research and financial modeling as well as

assisted with coverage initiation reports on two specialty construction

contractors serving the electric power, natural gas, oil, and

telecommunications industries.

. Built and maintained an internal database of global energy

infrastructure projects focusing on the petrochemical, liquefied

natural gas, and oil sands markets.

BLUEPRINT LOUISIANA, INC. Baton Rouge, LA

Director of Outreach Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

Directed a team of young adults advocating on behalf of targeted public

policy reforms, addressed local chapters of civic organizations, and

secured public endorsements from political candidates and professional

associations.

IBERIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. New Iberia, LA

AmeriCorps Volunteer, Operation Home Delivery Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

Managed home construction activities, recruited and coordinated volunteers,

solicited in-kind donations and financial sponsorships, and counseled

partner families.

DUFF & PHELPS, L.L.C. Houston, TX / New York, NY

Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory Services Aug 2003 - Aug 2006

Contributed to all aspects of transaction origination and execution, such

as performing industry research and analysis, creating financial models and

presentation materials, and supporting sales and marketing strategies.

Key Assignments:

. Advised the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of a distressed

retail jeweler on a hostile takeover situation resulting in the sale of

the company to a financial buyer for total consideration of

approximately $160.0 million.

. Rendered a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of a behavioral

health management organization resulting in the acquisition of a

radiology benefits management organization for approximately $120.0

million.

THE ROWAN COMPANIES, INC. Houston, TX

College Roustabout Aug 1999 - Aug 2003

Assisted roughnecks during drilling operations, loaded and unloaded supply

vessels, and completed special projects as assigned. Undergraduate

education was fully funded by working on these contract drilling rigs.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as financial

databases including Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and Thomson ONE.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Passed Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst Examination.

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