TEAGUE L COLLINS
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Emerald Development Managers
Associate (Contract Employment), Emerald Fund February 2009 - Present
• Designed and developed a cash flow and capital structure valuation financial model for a fund investment in a
European infrastructure public-private partnership. Recommended optimal investment capital structure.
• Performed cost-benefit analysis of the investment for European governmental authorities.
Morgan Stanley
Senior Associate, Investment Banking and Capital Markets July 2006 - January 2009
• Participated in all phases in the development, execution, and evaluation of highly structured debt and equity
financings, including: managing execution processes, coordinating diligence, preparing valuation analyses,
structuring transaction, coordinating with outside counsel and internal experts, and managing client teams.
• Worked directly with senior management of corporate clients and private equity funds to evaluate potential
divestures and distressed acquisitions. Completed 5 sell-side M&A transactions from initial pitch to deal close.
• Created models to analyze alternative valuation, capital structure and financing structures for clients and private
equity funds. Generated materials to present complex analyses to clients in an easy to understand manner.
• Originated transaction ideas and managed research efforts in identifying and determining the suitability of new
financing opportunities.
• Participated in negotiations and restructuring of a manufacturing company’s corporate debt to avoid bankruptcy.
• Managed financing syndication efforts, involving primary coverage responsibilities for various hedge fund and
private equity investors. Negotiated key structural features and pricing terms with investors.
• Raised over $2.5 billion for healthcare companies, private equity funds, and universities.
• Raised over $1.0 billion for Continental Airlines to purchase 30 new aircraft.
Ernst & Young LLP
Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory Services July 2004 - July 2006
• Performed loan level and CMBS due diligence for Commercial Real Estate CDO securitizations. Managed
verification of collateral/cash flow data and financial disclosures to ensure accuracy of information.
• Lead Technology Auditor for the external audit of The NASDAQ Stock Market’s 2005 financial reporting in
accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC regulations. Managed the documentation, and testing of the IT
control environment for NASDAQ’s billing cycle, revenue generation, and financial reporting processes.
• Lead Technology Auditor in evaluating Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s business processes
and internal control IT environment. Reviewed Horizon’s enrollment process and claim adjudication process.
United States Navy
Lieutenant, Engineering Officer, Surface Warfare July 1998 - June 2004
• Qualified and served as Engineering Officer of the Watch. Responsible for the safe operation of 2 steam
propulsion power plants, generating over 400 tons of steam per hour.
• Led 30-person team defending aircraft carrier worth $12 Billion from hostile threats. Responsible for making
crucial and timely tactical decisions affecting safety of 4,500-person crew.
• Led 60-person team maintaining auxiliary systems onboard an amphibious assault ship, including diesel
engines, hydraulic systems, all aircraft/weapons elevators, engineering pumps, steam systems, refrigeration, air
conditioning, potable/hot water, and all galley/laundry equipment worth $80 million.
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration San Diego State University 2004
Emphasis in Finance
Bachelor of Science United States Naval Academy 1998
Engineering/Math/Science Core Curriculum
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Extensive leadership, management, and financial modeling/valuation experience. Fluent in Spanish.