Matthew A. Sloan
**********@*****.***
ph. 678-***-****
education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Management, High Honor, 2006
Dual Certificate in Finance & Accounting
skills & accomplishments
Completed all 3 Levels of CFA Program
Significant Experience Building Excel Financial Models
Solid Understanding of Accounting Principles and Standards
experience
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Senior Analyst - Strategy & Corporate Development, 2008-2010
. Prepared presentation and recommendation for Board of Directors on
Socially Responsible Investing strategies for $1.4BN investment portfolio
. Worked with investment advisor to prepare analysis and recommendation on
investment strategy of two BCBST Foundations, totaling $11MM
. Established and maintained ongoing relationship with 8 managed care
equity research analysts from major sell-side investment banks
. Prepared weekly competitive intelligence and market research briefings
for senior and executive management
. Consulted with $25 mm subsidiary to develop financial forecasting model
used in business planning and budget projections
. Provided ongoing financial and operational support to senior executives
at $25 mm subsidiary, including budgeting and forecasting financial
results
. Assisted in preparation and executive presentation of $3BN annual budget
and three year financial plan for parent company
. Provided executive management with cash flow model and strategic
recommendation on sale of 2 corporate properties, totaling $20MM
. Prepared quarterly executive and board presentation of financial results
for corporate investment in TriZetto, including financial projection
model and analysis
. Assisted in preparation of 6 monthly executive presentations related to
corporate financial contingency planning, evaluating effect of economic
markets on growth capital and financial results, including financial
modeling
. Provided initial and ongoing analysis (financial model and business plan
analysis) to senior and executive management for approximately 1
potential corporate investment per week
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
Analyst - Asset-Based Lending, 2007-2008
. Provided underwriting analysis, financial projection model, and report to
senior risk offer for $75MM participation (largest asset-based
participation at time of transaction for STRH) in $600MM revolving credit
facility for a major automotive parts supplier
. Provided underwriting analysis, financial projection model, and report
for $25MM credit facility for a local apparel manufacturer and service
provider
. Maintained financial models and prepared monthly risk analysis and
diligence reports for approximately 20 credit facilities, totaling over
$500MM
Duff & Phelps, LLC
Analyst - Valuation & Financial Advisory, 2007
. Provided quarterly valuation opinions for 3 major hedge funds
. Prepared equity and option valuation analysis and report for $34MM
transportation technology company in preparation for initial public
offering
. Prepared purchase price allocations and related analyses, including
financial model, for $57BN consumer products merger
. Prepared valuation models and reports for over 50 subsidiaries of $1.5BN
technology company
. Prepared valuation analysis, financial model, and report for $200MM
personal health products company
F&D Advisors, LLC
Investment Analyst (Internship) - Investment Management Team, 2006
. Constructed historical benchmark since inception using Excel
. Provided senior investment managers with Excel benchmark model for
ongoing presentation and analysis purposes
. Conducted research and due diligence on a variety of money managers
. Conducted quarterly rebalancing of approximately 50 client portfolios in
conjunction with senior investment managers
. Prepared reports, presentations, and proposals for current and
prospective clients
honors, activities & other interests
Member, CFA Institute
Georgia Tech College of Management Dean's List, all terms
Member, National Dean's List, all terms
Enjoy managing and researching various investments for my personal
investment accounts
Enjoy reading a variety of financial publications
Enjoy playing both guitar & piano, and writing music