Analyst Real Estate

Zachary Michael Wendland

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EDUCATION

Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA

Bachelor of Science in Finance January 2013 – December 2017

• GPA: 3.76 / 4.0

• Relevant Coursework: Security Analysis, Principles of Derivatives, Financial Institutions WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A Atlanta, GA

Investment Analyst January 2018 – June 2018

• Analyzed properties for acquisition and engaged in the underwriting, negotiation, and closing of assets in Atlanta, Houston, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Indianapolis o Personally acquired 15 assets for roughly 2.25MM o Successfully facilitated the disposition of acquired assets at a 7.28% gross margin

• Performed market analysis and synopses on targeted metro areas to expand acquisitions and reported results to the Vice President of Operations

o Studied macroeconomic trends in the Detroit, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and Indianapolis MSAs o Utilized Altisource’s enterprise data warehouse to identify trends and construct forecasts for future cash flowing opportunities in the selected markets o Research resulted in acquisitions operations beginning in Indianapolis

• Responsible for the reporting and accounting of acquired assets and building portfolios of assets for disposition

o Prepared IRR analysis and estimated capital expenditures and depreciation expense for acquired assets

o Constructed cash flow forecasts for Altisource’s assets under management o Strategically constructed portfolios for the purpose of disposition to large institutional investors 2017 Georgia Southern University CFA Institute Research Challenge Team Statesboro, GA Lead Research Analyst January 2017 – March 2017

• Company chosen: Gilead Sciences

o Identified the company’s areas of operation, risks, customers by geographic segment, sources of revenue, and undertook peer analysis

o Built a discounted cash flow model for the purpose of computing the present value of future cash flows and the terminal value of the firm

o Calculated a composite intrinsic value of $59.76 per share by using a weighted average of the dividend discount method, terminal EBITDA multiple method, and the perpetuity growth method. Southern Investments Association Statesboro, GA

Investment Analyst August 2017 – December 2017

• Assisted in the asset management of securities for a portion of the endowment at Georgia Southern University

• Conducted investment research based on a value-oriented investment strategy SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Hard Skills: CFA L1 Candidate June 2018, Bloomberg Market Concepts, Power Point, Capital Markets, Microsoft Excel proficiency, Python Programming, Equity Research, Financial Models, Financial statement analysis, Cash flow Analysis, Corporate finance, Analytics Soft Skills: Problem solving, Fast-paced, Communication, skills, Collaborative, Accountability, Attention to detail, Self-starter, Highly motivated, Critical thinking, Creative and energetic Activities: Southern Investments Association Alumni Advisor, Georgia Southern University Finance Association Alumni Advisor, Invest Like the Street Analyst Program

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