TADD D. TOBKIN
***** ********** ****** • Dallas, TX 75240
612-***-**** • ****@******.***
www.linkedin.com/in/taddtobkin
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Business Leader with National and International experience in financing and acquiring businesses
within the Healthcare, Software, Real Estate and Agribusiness industries. Successfully concluded 20
local and 4 global deals.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Strategy Deal Making / Structuring Financial Forecasting / Analysis
Capitalization Communication (Written / Verbal) Market / Competitor Analysis
Negotiation / Contracts Due Diligence Business Case
Analytical Problem Solving Executive Presence Leadership
Financial Statements Critical Thinking Creativity
M&A Strategy Private Equity Post-acquisition Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AJ GROUP 6/13 – Present
Consultant – Strategy and Finance Dallas, TX
Overview: Responsible for the growth strategy of this real estate investment group.
• Defined the go-to-market strategy:
o Analyzed market conditions and competition to achieve maximum income growth
o Constructed financial models illustrating P&L forecasting, cash flows, and capital
requirements for a $25M growth plan
• Capitalized the company:
o Coordinated a $5M capital raise and structured the debt and equity securities
o Managed the P&L and other accounting functions
o Assembled the annual financial statements accompanied by key performance metrics
• Managed the operations:
o Established corporate entities in North Dakota and defined the corporate governance
o Led the negotiation and acquisition of 12 properties
o Sourced, evaluated, and signed all contractual vendor relationships – legal, marketing,
insurance, and accounting
o Maintained 100% occupancy, while achieving higher than market rental rates
ATLANTIC AGRO HOLDINGS, APS Kyiv, Ukraine
Management Consultant – Strategy and Finance 9/12 – 5/13
Overview: Spearheaded a leveraged buy-out (LBO) leading to the eventual recapitalization and IPO
for this integrated agribusiness.
• Structured a Leveraged Buy-Out (LBO):
o Created the $67M investment prospectus, including: executive summary, company
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profile, pro forma financial models, transaction overview, industry analysis, competitor
analysis, growth strategy, competitive strategy, and market analysis
o Created and conducted numerous investor presentations in Europe and the U.S.
o Signed a $17M investment from Franklin Templeton Funds
o Negotiated and restructured $15M of revolving commercial bank debt with UniCredit
o Executed an agreement with BNP Paribas for a $2.5M commercial line of credit
• Restructured Corporation:
o Established entities in England, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Denmark, USA, and Ukraine
o Hired, managed, and led a cross-border, professional team of lawyers, and accountants
o Resolved complex corporate governance issues between shareholders
o Ensured compliance with international and U.S. securities laws and regulations
o Facilitated a buy-sell agreement between the Danish and American owners
• Assembled Recapitalization Plan:
o Developed the plan to recapitalize the company post-LBO and in preparation for an
IPO
o Recommended a $30M private placement equity offering
o Received board approval on the plan and strategy
Management Consultant – Strategic and Financial Planning 5/07 – 10/07
Overview: Responsible for articulating a strategic framework that assessed growth options expanding
this integrated agribusiness. Strategic plan become the central thesis for the LBO and recapitalization
plan. Project work during Law School.
• Analyzed the holistic business model to advise on business composition, gap analysis, and
future organizational requirements
• Developed 5 year strategic blueprint focused on sustained growth by optimizing assets,
reducing commodity production risk, increasing production, and exiting less desirable businesses
• Supported the strategic plan with sophisticated pro forma financial modeling
• Presented key findings and recommendations to the CEO and eventually the Board of Directors
ARTHUR VENTURES 1/10 – 9/12
Director – Operations, Finance, and Strategy Fargo, ND
Overview: Led the execution of an aggressive strategy to grow by acquiring technology companies
for this private equity firm.
• Managed fund operations:
o Accountable for the daily operations of $20M of private equity funds
o Responsible for annual reports and investor communications
o Established 3 Delaware limited partnerships to close $10M of investment
o Ensured compliance with state and federal securities laws and regulations
• Sourced investment opportunities:
o Generated 40% (or 600 investment opportunities) of the deal flow
o Built and presented 20 thesis driven investment recommendations to the board of
directors based on sophisticated analysis that included: business case, pro forma financials,
competition, technology due diligence, legal due diligence, investment return, organization,
market, valuation, and milestone
o Launched an annual conference for investors, portfolio companies, and advisers
• Evaluated companies and performed due diligence:
o Assessed market needs, market sizes, sales potential, and market penetration rates
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o Examined products, the technologies on which they were built, and development costs
o Modeled rates of return to understand capital requirements and company valuations
• Negotiated the terms of investments:
o Led all portfolio company pre-financing valuations and negotiations
o Structured and closed $40M of portfolio follow-on investments
o Reviewed and approved all legal documentation
• Built successful companies:
o Served as a board member, trusted advisor, and coach for 6 portfolio companies
o Recruited board members and executive advisors comprised of Fortune 50 executives
o Established significant strategic, equity alliances with Mayo Clinic, Merck, and ST
Micro
o Served as Interim President leading R&D, sales and marketing, and professional
services
o Provided strategic focus resulting in being awarded a $100M enterprise software
solution
o Constructed and executed a recapitalization strategy to rebrand and rebuild a company
RESTORATION PARTNERS 10/08 – 1/10
Management Consultant – Finance and Strategy London, England
Overview: Led client engagements identifying strategies that increase revenue and market share by
improving competitive advantage for software companies.
• Defined scope of engagements, project schedules and timelines, requirements for deliverables,
and budgets
• Compared operational effectiveness of software companies to identify best practices for clients
• Worked directly with software executives to advise and present analysis and recommendations
on strategy formulation and transformation initiatives:
o Operational efficiency, product offerings, customer base protection, organizational
design, market share, adjacent markets, and M&A expansion
• Provided thought leadership to help identify, clarify, and resolve complex business issues
• Interpreted results from multiple engagement components and translated these findings into clear
and compelling recommendations
• Managed client interactions to establish engagement requirements and ensure progress
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES 6/04 – 8/04
Management Consultant – IT Strategy and Planning London, England
Overview: Engaged to develop a strategic plan for delivering European client profitability for across
professional services, risk management, and insurance brokerage. Project work during MBA School.
• Led 3 people to deliver a $10M strategic IT plan integrating 6 different accounting systems
collectively recording $1.5B in revenues and related expenses
• Interfaced directly with senior executives from 24 nations to isolate and resolve key risks,
issues, and dependencies
• Constructed a project plan laying-out budgets, timelines, schedules, phases, and requirements
• Provided software integration recommendations by analyzing the client’s technology stack,
costs, vendors, and strategic fit
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ACCENTURE 1/02 – 9/03
Business Consultant Minneapolis, MN
Overview: Advised healthcare clients on how to transform their businesses using technology.
• Helped lead the business process design, functional design, business requirements gathering,
and issue resolution activities for a $70M remote cardiac monitoring system
• Responsible for business requirements gathering, business process design, and functional
design for an employer portal for a health insurance company
• Supported software development teams to deliver business and system requirements
• Developed software testing scripts and protocols to support software development teams
• Worked with clients to articulate the need for process improvement and determine ownership
• Saved a client $1m by spotting and resolving a critical business process design issue
EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF LAW, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY May 2008
Doctor of Jurisprudence Lubbock, TX
MARTIN J. WHITMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, SYRACUSE May 2005
UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting Syracuse, NY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE, NORTH DAKOTA August 2001
STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Fargo, ND
AWARDS
• United States President’s Call to Service Award (George W. Bush)
• Pioneer Award (Preventice, Board Director)
• Distinguish Kauffman Entrepreneurial Intern
• Xerox Leadership Award
• Student Leader of the Year – North Dakota State University (Student Body President),
Syracuse University, Texas Tech University
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