Eric Cabezas, CPA
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EDUCATION
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL
MBA, May 2015
New York, NY
Elected: VP of Events, Columbia Finance Organization; VP of Finance & Technology, Hispanic Business Association Member: Technology Business Group, Private Equity & Venture Capital Club, Media Management Association, General Management Association, Harlem Tutoring Program, Wine Society, Gourmet Club, Hospitality Association BOSTON COLLEGE
BS, Finance and Accounting, May 2007
GPA: 3.6
Chestnut Hill, MA
2003-2007
Honors: Dean’s List 8 out of 8 semesters, Cum Laude EXPERIENCE
THE FLATIRON SCHOOL
A venture-backed computer programing school that offers immersive classes in a variety of platforms Consultant
New York, NY
2014-2014
Advised founders and COO on the rollout & expansion of a new high school business line that is forecasted to drive 100%+ annual revenue growth
Altered course scheduling and optimized class size yielding a 50% increase in capacity & 75% increase in facility utilization
Developed 2-year operating model and provided recommendations on pricing, product mix, and capital requirements COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (Nasdaq: CTSH)
Strategy Intern - MBA Leadership Development Program Teaneck, NJ
Summer 2014
Developed the U.S. go-to-market strategy for retail banking business process outsourcing, a potential $500MM opportunity
Collaborated with business unit leaders and the strategic planning team to develop the firm’s global digitization strategy DATAMINR INC.
A venture-backed, Twitter analytics startup that identifies real-time trends to create actionable signals for financial, governmental, and corporate clients (recently raised $130MM of series D funding) Consultant
New York, NY
2013-2014
Collaborated with the executive team to create the 2014 operating plan, assess various total addressable market opportunities and establish new tiered enterprise pricing strategy
Developed a bottoms-up 24 month model to forecast cash flow and assess timing and size of potential future capital raises CSG PARTNERS, LLC
A middle-market investment bank that specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital advisory services, and leveraged ESOPs for companies ranging in value from $25MM to $500MM Investment Banking Senior Associate
New York, NY
2010-2013
Led large cross-functional teams (management, lawyers, accountants, consultants, and financing sources) responsible for transaction due diligence and execution
Developed analytical models using discounted cash flow, guideline public company, and guideline transaction methodologies
Negotiated key deal documents including term sheets, purchase and sale agreements, and credit agreements
Managed the recruitment and training of new analysts and institutionalized the firm’s training program Selected Transaction Experience:
$240MM leveraged ESOP transaction Martin Resources Management Co., a leading oil and gas services company
$50MM syndicated senior debt capital raise for ISCO Industries, a global pipe distributor KPMG LLP
M&A Transactions and Restructuring Associate
New York, NY
2007-2010
Conducted financial due diligence of public and private acquisition targets for private equity clients in a wide variety of industry verticals, including manufacturing, utilities, and education
Identified and communicated key findings through comprehensive understanding of GAAP along with the ability to quickly familiarize with the target’s industry and operational environment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Volunteer Work: Big Brothers Big Sisters Active Mentor (2007-Current) Interests: Tennis, golf, basketball, playing piano, live music, traveling the world (visited over 25 countries)