Samvita Padukone
***** ****** *** *, **** ***, Seattle WA 98133
*******.********@*****.*** - 1-206-***-****
Experience
Nov 2008 - Aug Canadian Tire Corporation, Toronto, Canada
2009
Strategy Consultant, New Business Development
? Evaluated new business opportunities for Canadian Tire's in-house
acquisition team
? Built complex financial models, and performed sensitivity and
incremental cost-benefit analysis
? Analyzed potentials based on strategic fit, financial returns and
impact to current businesses
? Coordinated project progress working along with internal and
external parties on tight schedules
? Created and presented monthly reports on post-acquisition store
performance
? Conducted in-depth market and industry research, and competitor
analysis
Aug 2005 - Feb Development Bank of Singapore (DBS Bank Ltd), Singapore
2008
Associate, Debt Capital Markets
? Executed high-yield fixed income transactions in South and
Southeast Asia ($50-400m in size)
? Gained extensive experience in valuation, break-even and cashflow
analysis in financial modeling
? Prepared information memoranda, proposals, pitch presentations, and
management reports
? Maintained budget and timeline of activities through the year, and
reported to management on business performance
? Acted as key liaison during transactions with lawyers, trustees,
agents, and ratings agencies
? Achieved expertise in MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word for
analysis and presentation
? Joined the fast-track Management Associate Program of Singapore's
largest bank and promoted from Analyst to Associate within a year
and a half
Nov 2004 - Jul RealAcad Venture Management, Singapore
2006
Founding Member
? Started up a non-profit educational venture conducting
entrepreneurship training programs for students and young
professionals worldwide
? Coordinated the logistics and operations in two subsequent programs
involving students from nine countries
Education
Mar 2008 - Dec University of Toronto, Canada
2008
Certificate in Financial Analysis and Investment Management
? Completed courses in statistics, economics, capital markets, asset
valuation and portfolio management
Aug 2001 - Jul Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
2005
Bachelor of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
? Graduated with honors and a minor in business
? Awarded a full merit scholarship from Singapore Airlines for the
entire duration of study
Personal
? Sep 2009 - Present: Relocated from Toronto to Seattle; was on
maternity leave to care for twins
? Legally authorized to work immediately in the US - no sponsorship
required
? Excellent interpersonal skills due to experience in diverse
international environments
? Avid high-altitude trekker and cross country runner