Manager Development

Jim Trahanas

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City: Chicago

State: IL

Zip: 60465

Country: USA

Phone: 708-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $65,000

Willing to Relocate

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JIM TRAHANAS

10602 S. Vicky Ln. Palos Hills, IL. 60465

Phone: 708-***-**** Email: *********@********.***

EDUCATION

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Driehaus College of Business

Bachelors of Science Finance

Graduated: June 2010 Certifications: Certification of Financial and Valuation Modeling; Wall Street Prep

WORK EXPERIENCE

ERP Systems Inc. Associate Chicago, IL June 2010 June 2012

Worked on multiple engagements encompassing financial analysis, business development product management. Prepared analysis and documentation for a $500K venture capital investment Calculated company valuation using DCF analysis; consulted on deal structure and negotiated deal terms Created pitch materials and presentation for investor review collected, organized and analyzed data for projections used in developing financial forecasts of multiple business segments Led business process development improvement initiatives Analyzed existing business processes, marketing channels and business development initiatives Implemented and consulted on new technologies to improve operations, led rebranding efforts, and strengthened sales strategy Led client sourcing initiatives; researched prospective client objectives; managed all client communications from origination to contract close closed $180K worth of new contracts Consulted on proprietary application Analyzed application work flow to determine process inefficiencies worked with team members to develop solutions to conflicts and redesign multiple aspects of development project

Ernst Young LLP Analyst Chicago, IL May 2008 November 2008

Supported senior level analysts with client projects involving both IRS mandated documentation reports and strategic planning initiatives related to Transfer Pricing. Part time analyst role followed the completion of the summer internship program. Developed financial models and drafted Transfer Pricing reports for client deliverables Determined Arms Length margins for client transactions by using multiple methods of financial analysis determined by IRS regulations best method rule. Reviewed SEC filings and industry reports to identify transactional comparability of third party transactions; used as benchmarks for analysis Researched economic and industry trends relating to client transactions; drafted report documentation to present findings Assisted in functional interviews of clients management team to derive appropriate analysis method for client engagement Underwent extensive transfer pricing training including various corporate finance topics, IRS regulations, and financial analysis methods

ENTREPRENEURIAL ENGAGEMENTS

Xim Founder / Product Manager Chicago, IL January 2010 June 2010

Designed instant messaging application, using email protocols and peer-to-peer processes for voice, video, and text messaging Final project submission for Financing New Ventures course; Incubator candidate Calculated and forecasted detailed financial projections; drafted business plan, pitch material and presentation Conducted market analysis, identified IP conflicts/ opportunities and worked with engineers to derive viable solutions to overcome barriers to entry; evaluated both B2B and B2C marketing channels Consulted with industry executives to identify development guidelines for both consumer and enterprise markets.

I.D.E.A.S. Co-Founder / Product Manager Champaign, IL 2006 2008

Led capital raising initiatives focused on obtaining a $1.0M seed investment, secured $200K. Successfully retained beta trial adoption by secondary education institutions and helped drive product development along SDLC. Educational technology company catering to secondary education institutions Created an extensive business plan including detailed financial forecasts and projections Built relationships with potential investors; presented business plan and pitch material to investors Presented product capabilities to large groups of teachers, students and school district executives Successfully coordinated a BETA trial of software by two separate school districts for 3,500 total users

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Successfully acquired a small business with revenues in excess of $200K annually Advisor and business strategist for multiple startups. Currently serves as primary strategy consultant and advisor for AutoEMenu, a San Francisco based startup developing an iPad application for automotive financing Devoted traveler; traveled extensively throughout southern Europe; has visited 8 foreign countries

Affiliations:

eMerge Alumni Council; DePauls Coleman Center for Entrepreneurs - Mentor / Advisor

AHEPA Marrow (American Hellenic Education Progressive Association) - Volunteer / Fundraiser / Donor

Be the Match led the sourcing and testing of over 500 individuals for bone marrow matching

Technology: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, exposure to SAP

Languages: Greek (fluent), Spanish (basic)

Interests: Travel, Sports, Cooking, Startups

Sts. Constantine Helen Church Volunteer / Youth Coach Advisor

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