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The Wharton School / Opt-In Resume Book: MBA for Executives Resume Book 2014/2015
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NO. STUDENT GRAD DATE
1 Arnott, Manuel May 2015
2 Brackett, Joshua May 2015
3 Brooks, Robert May 2015
4 Brown, Andrew May 2015
5 Daugherty, Matthew May 2015
6 Dayal, Munish May 2015
7 De Veny, Flavia May 2015
8 Driscoll, Terrence May 2015
9 Favilla, Bryan May 2015
10 Gandhi, Mayank May 2015
11 Gao, Shan May 2015
12 Gardner, Inga May 2015
13 Goergen, Peter May 2015
14 Grace, Raynelle May 2015
15 Gryskiewicz, Steven May 2015
16 Higgins, Brian May 2015
17 Hruby, Aubrey May 2015
18 Johnson, Christine May 2015
19 Krueggeler, David May 2015
20 Kumar, Praveen May 2015
21 Lee, Soojin May 2015
22 Lin, Peiying May 2015
23 Peters, Jeffrey May 2015
24 Petrofsky, Warren May 2015
25 Pinto, Sugandha May 2015
26 Riesenberg, Gedaliah May 2015
27 Romero Robayo, Carolina May 2015
28 Spector, Mark May 2015
29 Wicentowski, Robert May 2015
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MANUEL ARNOTT FERNANDEZ-ZUBIZARRETA Phone: +1 202-500-4533 Email: [email protected]
Address: 1500 Vermont Avenue, Washington, DC 20005 Spanish nationality
SUMMARY
Management consultant with over seven years of experience in Financial Services, working in the private and public sector. Experience includes capital adequacy, risk management, due diligence, growth strategies, operations optimization, data management, and systems implementation.
EDUCATION
MBA Candidate, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA 2013 – 2015
PgCert in Applied Statistical Methods (625hrs), Universidad Nacional UNED, Madrid, Spain 2011 – 2012
MS and BS in Computer Engineering, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, Madrid, Spain 2002 – 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK 2011 – Present
Financial Services – Consultant Washington, D.C., USA Support strategic planning and budget preparation of $94.5M business transformation program as part of Project
Management Office. Achieved commitments on savings of $15-22M per year. Building framework of operational and institutional indicators to monitor productivity and value realization. Developed cost-benefit analyses, stress-tests and financial projections for the Board and Senior Management
Committees. Updated business case and obtained $39M of additional funding. Led four-person testing team and obtained user agreement to contribute to timely implementation of solutions. Developed a workload analysis at Office of the Secretary (~150 employees). Reallocated resources and redefined
competencies within the teams. Mapped and redesigned over 75 business processes. Proposed and tracked 58 recommendations. Created automated reports to facilitate decision making. Implemented project management best practices.
NFOQUE ADVISORY SERVICES 2010 – 2011
Management Consulting – Junior Manager Madrid, Spain
Led seven-person team to develop distributed data model to feed market and credit risk engines. Supervised testing phase and parallel implementation for Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Portugal and US credit units in leading international bank.
Led three-person team to define and implement new channels for FX trading platform for top-tier European bank. Analyzed and redesigned new circuit, in coordination with Risk & Compliance, Operations and IT departments, and supervised deployment and testing made by external implementation provider.
BLUECAP MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 2008 – 2010 Management Consulting – Senior Consultant Madrid and Barcelona, Spain Created corporate rating model for top-tier Spanish bank, based on statistical analysis of ratios and financial metrics,
to enhance risk quantification under advanced IRB approach. Developed and implemented capital adequacy framework for international savings bank. Defined governance model,
stress testing mechanism and reporting practices to meet regulatory requirements. Modified risk governance practices and credit processes in two different financial institutions. Conducted interviews
and validation meetings at senior levels. Standardized syndications and project finance’s processes into regular corporate banking’s processes.
Redesigned growth strategy for consumer finance institution to slow down delinquency and increase collections, and later improve institution's portfolio in both creditworthiness and size.
Participated in four due diligences for top-tier banks and Spanish regulators, to provide recommendations on credit cards or energy portfolios’ acquisition, and to evaluate impact of regulatory changes on Spanish savings bank’s balance sheet and capital ratios.
N+1 ASSET MANAGEMENT 2007 – 2008
Investment Banking – Hedge Fund Quantitative Analyst Madrid, Spain Created a model for quantitative analysis of hedge funds and automated reporting. Monitored portfolio allocation, performance of funds, and implemented risk controls.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), German (Basic).
IT Skills: Solid programming skills and SQL command. Expertise on financial and statistical packages (Bloomberg, SAS, R, SPSS).
Additional Education and Training: Workshops in “M&A” and “Project Finance” (50hrs), IEB, Madrid, Spain.
2008
Market and Assets Valuation (80hrs), Madrid Stock Exchange, Madrid, Spain. 2007 – 2008
Politics, Engineering & Sustainable Development, Georgetown, Harvard & MIT, USA. 2007
Volunteer Activities: Board member of FIV4 – In-Vitro Fertilization Center, Oviedo and Gijon, Spain.
2012 – Present
Founder of Real Madrid Fan Club of Washington D.C. (+100 members). 2012 – Present
Interests: Traveling, reading, playing team sports, investing.
cell: 912.656.6250
888c 8th
Ave #342 New York, NY 10019
JOSH BRACKETT
Strategic Planning / Competitive Analysis / Corporate Finance / Business Development 10+ years working in complex environments analyzing, influencing, and managing company growth and
profit. Broad cross-functional expertise with demonstrated ability to negotiate mutually beneficial, cost-
effective results and move projects forward to completion. Consistent history of cultivating strong client
relationships across cultures and organizational entities, leading to repeat business.
Career highlights:
Successfully led a team of lawyers and accountants on department restructure for billion dollar
divestiture (tax efficient split-off) of advertising division.
Managed design and implementation of a regional (Latin America) Enterprise Risk Management
system for a $5B global hotel chain in preparation of IPO by private equity sponsor.
Team leader for U.S. Army Special Operations unit with five combat deployments in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Completed NGO sponsored construction and education projects in East Africa working with and
managing indigenous teams to meet key project objectives.
EDUCATION MBA, Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 2015
MS, International Relations, London School of Economics 2010
BA, Philosophy, Azusa Pacific University 2002
CAREER HISTORY Vice President, Strategy 2014-Present
CBS Corporation New York, NY
Cross-functional leadership in M&A, divestitures, financial planning, project management, due diligence
and audit across major divisions. Projects include: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and
Washington, D.C. offices.
Led due diligence team for division of publicly held entertainment business. Gathered financial
information and conducted analysis for corporate officers.
Partnered with corporate finance team on carve out of radio stations. Prepared assets for sale.
Led review of internal budgets for new fiscal year to meet company EBITDA and FCF metrics.
Participated in $2 + billion capital raising debt rounds with bulge bracket investment banks.
Refinanced existing debt and accelerated share repurchases.
Conducted industry analysis to benchmark company against peers following renewed network
affiliation and retransmission agreements.
Director, Strategic Planning and Analysis 2012-2014
CBS Corporation New York, NY
Supervised accounting team on restructure across operations in North and South America. Interfaced
regularly with partners at large accounting firm in designing tax efficient reorganization.
Assisted on execution of multi-billion dollar IPO of outdoor advertising division. Participated in full-
lifecycle of the transaction, including full-disposition, and hand-off to new management.
Revised pro forma financial statements following announcement of pending merger between two
large multichannel video programming distributors (MVPD’s); identified effects on key financial
metrics and ratios.
Conducted analysis for potential transaction of local television stations group; presented findings to
corporate executives, along with structural analysis of department integration.
Developed proposal for new production agreements for television studio following change in tax
credit legislation in two U.S. states.
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Engagement Manager 2010-2012
Control Risks Mexico City, Mexico
Developed crisis management, resilience, and enterprise risk management plans for corporations in Latin
America. Collaborated with sales team on customer retention and client engagement. Projects included:
Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, & Colombia.
Examined supply-chain gaps, transit vulnerabilities, and criminal activities between Mexico and U.S.
distribution centers for global pharmaceutical company: reduced product attrition by 90%.
Led due-diligence on regional supply chain for private equity firm acquisition in Mexico - resulting in
contractor utilization increase of 100%. Identified and implemented new theft protection system that
was used by sub-contracted delivery company.
Designed Enterprise Risk Management system for $5+ billion revenue global hotel chain preparing
for IPO. Coordinated with private equity sponsor on regional implementation and reporting structure
to meet ERM best practices.
Negotiated MSA with large mining company for operations throughout Latin America.
Led consulting team for subsidiary of global beverage leader to renew C-TPAT certification on
bottling distribution between Mexico and the United States.
Team Leader 2004-2008
75th Ranger Regiment, United States Army Various
Five tours in Iraq and Afghanistan with Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).
Supervised training and conducted operations with Afghan Army Special Forces platoon.
Led reconnaissance team in developing target packages for commanders and intelligence groups
across Eastern Afghanistan.
Led tactical planning and combat execution for Ranger assault team in Northern Iraq; large operations
typically included Army, Navy and Air Force Special Operations.
Selected to manage leadership development program for small indigenous Iraqi Special Operations
Group.
Project Manager 2002-2004
Non-Government Organizations East Africa
Collaborated with large NGO’s across the region, including Samaritan’s Purse, UNHCR & USAID.
Developed education curriculum and taught for group of schools in Western Tanzania.
Co-led building project with local leaders in remote region of Central Sudan.
Partnered on infrastructure project with USAID team in Kenya.
ADDITIONAL Program Director, CBS Veterans Initiatives \ CBS Diversity Council 2012-Present
Helped design and launch company-wide Veteran Internship Program. Partnered with management
and HR to focus on recruitment and retention. Program expanded to all three major offices of the
company (East and West Coast) in its 2nd
year.
Developed Public Service Announcement (PSA) through “CBS Cares” for Wounded Warrior Project
which aired during the SuperBowl.
Sit on Veteran focused advisory councils: City of New York and American Legion.
Languages: Proficient in Spanish
Clearance: Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI)
ROBERT BROOKS 16 University Mews
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-266-0048
CAREER SUMMARY
Proven leader with eight years of experience in digital media and healthcare information services industry, focused on strategic
partnerships and business development. Deliver consistent, profitable revenue growth by sourcing and negotiating partnerships
with both startups and established firms to add strategic value to existing content and technology assets. Strong quantitative and
qualitative analytical skills combined with experience preparing term sheets and leading complex contract negotiations will
provide for smooth transition into a healthcare or media focused private equity firm.
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
MBA Candidate, Executive Program; Major in Finance
Philadelphia, PA
2015
Member of Private Equity and Venture Capital Club
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
MA in Education Studies
Medford, MA
2006
Served as Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field teams and Residence Hall Director
BATES COLLEGE Lewiston, ME
BA in History 2002
Completed three year accelerated degree program. Selected by coaches and teammates as team captain for Track & Field
team and obtained school record in 1600M relay
EXPERIENCE
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH
Senior Director Business Development
Director Business Development
Philadelphia, PA
2014 – present
2012 - 2013
Own $86M P&L representing over 20% of business unit revenue with full responsibility for delivering revenue and EBITA
targets by coordinating activities across product management, pricing, sales and marketing groups
Negotiated new content partnership for 2013, including preparation of term sheet, legal contract, and product roll out strategy
which resulted in over $1.4M in new revenue from product launch in April 2013 through December 2013
Executed complete strategic review of industry and identified key areas of competitive advantage, resulting in focused
acquisition strategy for 2014 – 2015 shifting the business from reactive to proactive M&A activity
Coordinate all activities with outside legal counsel and improved process for developing comprehensive legal contract from
proposed term sheet which has resulted in $200K reduction in annual legal fees
Chaired operations committee which identified over $1M in cost savings through development and implementation of more
standardized and efficient processes
Supervise seven-person team which manages relationships with 152 strategic partners that contribute $86M in annual
revenue with growth targets of 3-5% per year
SAGE PUBLICATIONS
District Manager Library Sales
Los Angeles, CA
2010 - 2012
Oversaw team of five sales professionals throughout North America who delivered annual renewable revenue of $35M and
development of new and existing accounts to generate $5M+ per year in new revenue; resulted in Outstanding Sales
Achievement Award in 2010 and 2011 for achieving 155% and 142% of target, as well as Cornerstone Award in 2010
Developed and analyzed strategic pricing models for both new and existing products and services which contributed to
achievement of 8% annual price increases while competitors struggled to maintain 0-2% increases
Analyzed efficacy of strategic channel partnerships and investigated most effective opportunities for growing revenue
through content partnerships
Integrated two separate sales teams into single team following acquisition and subsequent integration of CQ Press with focus
on culture difference and process challenges; resulted in unified team by year end
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THOMSON REUTERS
Research University Account Manager
Custom Sales Account Manager
Philadelphia, PA
2007 - 2010
2006 - 2007
Promoted products and services to wide range of customers including publishers, biotechnology companies and research
libraries and attained recognition as top sales performer in 2008 and 2009
Introduced and promoted new research analytics suite to academic market and closed first two institutional sales of product
resulting in $150K during launch phase of the platform
Planned and prioritized customer visits across broad international sales territories to maximize limited travel budgets and
corresponding return on investment, which increased territory performance from $500K to $800K in less than two years
Developed relationships with key decision makers at publishing firms, academic libraries, buying consortiums and other
consumers of content and information resources which resulted in higher rates of renewal and retention
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interests: Avid traveler having spent time on four continents, with particular focus on exploring the world’s leading wine
appellations. Enjoy skiing in Vermont, Colorado, Utah and Austria
Volunteer Positions: Active member of Society for Scholarly Publishing and SSP Annual Meeting Committee. Serve on
Board of Directors for Mason Shaffer Foundation, local non-profit organization developing public umbilical cord blood
banking programs at local hospitals in greater Philadelphia area
International Experience: Extensive international business travel, with significant time spent with clients in Europe and in
key emerging markets in China, India and Middle East. Comfortable conducting business with understanding and respect for
local cultural etiquette and business practices
Andrew R. Brown 12228 CITRUSWOOD DRIVE ORLANDO, FL 32832 (407) 497-5895
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ability to work with challenging international clients and cultivate effective relationships
Effective in translating and integrating requirements across functions to meet broader objectives
Global talent management and ability to motivate and build cohesive teams across borders
Experience negotiating multi-million dollar international contracts finding win-win solutions
EXPERIENCE
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control 2004 – Present
Orlando, FL
International Logistics Manager, Apache Fire Control (2012 –Present)
Lead and mentor a diverse team of 13 International Logistics Engineers direct reports and 25 indirect reports
Lead all sustainment activities for 14 international countries with contract values over $526 M
Staff international teams, develop career plans, and manage logistics manpower budget of $8.7 M
Interface with International Program Managers to develop support strategies to solve customer problems
Capture new international sustainment contracts for long range plan commitments that include $27 M Japan support
Successfully negotiated $40 M Repair Services contract with the Taiwan Army
Maintained over 95% system availability for the entire global fleet beating the 85% requirement
Senior International Logistics Lead – East Asian Operations, Fixed Wing Targeting (2009 – 2012)
Created sustainment support strategies for East Asian customers and negotiated contracts
Interfaced directly with customers to develop new business, resolve technical issues, and plan long term support
strategies
Built and maintained effective customer relationships with Republic of Korea Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air
Force, and the Boeing Company
Contractually, financially and technically managed the performance of $276 M worth of Fixed Wing products
Conducted in-country site surveys and system training to ensure successful product launches in Korea and Singapore
Created new business proposals for expanding fixed wing markets in Middle East and Asia with future revenue of $97 M
Developed logistics strategy for the $73 M Korea Sniper proposal win and sales strategy for $6.1 M in spares contracts
Senior Product Design Engineer, Classified Programs (2006 – 2009)
Managed mission critical repair operations for unacknowledged, classified program
Created failure analysis reports and implemented corrective actions to maintain profitable operations
Facilitated Lean Six Sigma (LSS) events resulting in improved processes with cost avoidance over $1 M
Mentored 12 LSS Green Belts through certification as LSS Black Belt Coach
Logistics Engineer, Air-to-Ground Missile Systems (2004 – 2006)
Designed and implemented web-based HELLFIRE Service Tracking System (STS) increasing output over 250%
Researched and implemented RFID solutions for tracking HELLFIRE and Longbow missiles
Created Life Cycle Cost models for tactical missiles division for new business proposals and R&D projects
EDUCATION
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 2013 – 2015
MBA Candidate – Finance and Strategy Philadelphia, PA
University of Central Florida 2000 – 2004
BS Information Systems Management, magna cum laude Orlando, FL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications: Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (2006), Department of Defense Secret Clearance (2004)
Interests: Running, weight training, Muay Thai kickboxing Volunteer: Central Florida Science Fair Judge, Junior Achievement, Lockheed Martin Management Club
MUN I SH DAY AL315 W 5th St. Apt 803, Los Angeles, CA 90013 | Phone: (609) 356-4706 | E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATIONThe Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PAExecutive MBA Candidate; Major in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management May 2013 – May 2015 Member of Wharton’s Finance Club and Entrepreneurship Club
University of California Davis School of Law Davis, CAJ.D. Aug. 2006 - May 2009
Technical Editor, Business Law Journal; President – Middle Eastern & South Asian Law Students Association Relevant coursework: International Business Transactions; Business Associations; Basic Finance
Dartmouth College Hanover, NHB.A. in Government and History modified with Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Sept. 2000 – June 2004
Academic Honors 2003-2004; Dartmouth/Oxford Exchange Program Relevant coursework: Macroeconomics, Corporate Finance, Statistics, Public Economics, Developmental Economics
WORK EXPERIENCEBarger & Wolen LLP Los Angeles, CALitigation Associate Sept. 2011 – Feb. 2014
Negotiate complex settlement agreements and manage litigation, case research, and motion practice on behalf of managed health care plans in provider/payor disputes Assist in business development and marketing to new and existing clients by preparing treatises, articles, presentations, and marketing events Draft pleadings, perform legal research, appear in court and/or arbitration, and assist in litigation strategy for insuranceand financial industry clients on varied matters, including class actions, appeals, IP, regulatory, and securities disputes
Michelman & Robinson LLP Encino, CALitigation Associate May 2010 – Aug. 2011
Drafted dispositive motions and pleadings and propounded and responded to discovery in several multimillion dollarintellectual property disputes involving trade secret, copyright, employment and other issues Drafted pleadings, performed legal research, and conducted document review and discovery for large securities litigationinvolving a $800 million private equity fund investigated by the SEC Performed due diligence and contract review for acquisition of healthcare company and assisted in other transactions Assisted in business development and marketing efforts targeted at building existing business and retaining new clients
Law Offices of Gerstein and Yu Newport Beach, CAVolunteer Attorney Dec. 2009 – May 2010
Researched and drafted demand letters and several memoranda for an ongoing copyright and royalty litigation case Served as primary counsel for several immigration cases involving H1-B visas and other issues
Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, P.C. Newport Beach, CASummer Associate; received full time offer August 2008 May 2008 – Aug. 2008
Performed due diligence review of material contracts, agreements, and other documents in preparation for filing for $100 million IPO of a high technology company Drafted domain name, licensing, and intellectual property transfer agreements Researched and drafted several memoranda relating to securities litigation case that involved breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and other claims; case ultimately reached a successful settlement Assisted in preparation of Motion for Summary Judgment in a complex employment discrimination case
Morgan Stanley Fixed Income Operations New York, NYDerivatives Tax Documentation Analyst Feb. 2006 – May 2006
Worked as part of a team using public resources and internal databases to reduce tax exposure for pending derivatives tradesbetween the Firm and its clients/counterparties; the team won praise for reducing potential tax liability by a factor of millions
Citigroup Global Consumer Group Legal and Compliance New York, NYConsultant Dec. 2004 – July 2005Compliance Intern/Analyst Aug. 2004 – Oct. 2004
Developed content for and implemented an intranet privacy law website to train both new and old employees Assisted in refining and drafting Citigroup’s new privacy policy on financial issues that affect millions of consumers Developed financial privacy law training material for employees across the entire firm
SKILLS, PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND AWARDSBar Admissions: State Bar of California, State Bar of New York (pending).Language Skills: Basic ability in Hindi and Spanish.Computer Skills: Power user of Excel/Powerpoint/MS Office applications; programming experience with C++, Java, PHP.Awards: Named as a Rising Star for 2014 by Southern California Super Lawyers and Los Angeles Magazine
FLAVIA F. DE VENY 1057 Knox Street Birmingham, MI 48009 +1-248-515-1611 [email protected]
SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE General Management | P&L | Corporate Development | Global Growth - Americas, Europe, Asia
Accomplished management executive with a history of identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities to expand business, outperform/displace competitors for market dominance, and drive revenue and profit growth. Solid track record includes experience in building, leading, and rapidly expanding organizations, igniting performance, launching innovative and profitable products, pioneering new business sectors, and realizing large-scale market share gains.
LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS & CORE COMPETENCIES
Multi-Million Dollar Revenue Growth New Market Penetration M&A Due Diligence and Integration Strategic Partner/Alliance Development
Strategic Planning & Execution Transformational Leadership Customer Relationship Management Best-in-Class Technology Infrastructure
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Shiloh Industries Canton, MI 2014-Present Leading$800M supplier of metal light weighting solutions to automotive, commercial vehicle and other industrial markets. Shiloh
employs over 2,000 employees operating in 16 facilities in North America and Europe.
Executive Director - Project Management
As a key member of the Executive Team, create and execute on vision by championing enterprise projects focused on organizational change efforts and leading Shiloh teams through planning, execution, and institutionalization.
Deriving foundational basis for Shiloh to successfully conduct and communicate change management from project ideation through to end of production.
Streamlining Shiloh’s quote process to focus on strategically targeted customers and opportunities; instating management feasibility reviews; aligning quote targets to firm-wide financial measures; restructuring estimating staff, workflow and skillset.
Manage overall general contracting, interior design and procurement of $1.6M headquarter renovation to align workplace design with firm-wide goals for an agile and collaborative culture.
Cooper-Standard Automotive Novi, MI 2013-2014 Ranked a Top 100 Global Supplier, Cooper Standard is a $3.5B global leader in automotive body sealing and
fluid handling systems with over 25,000 employees operating in 84 facilities and in 19 countries.
Vice President - Business Development & Customer Satisfaction
Directed business planning, forecasting and overall growth of North American sales to all major automotive OEMs and managed a $1.7B portfolio of booked business.
Customer Relations: High level negotiations and customer relationship development/management.
Financial Performance: Product margin protection and growth for programs from award to start of production; Customer pricing, receivables and productivity (long-term agreements); Executive review and approval for all quotations; Strategic planning of Cooper's future product lines.
Performance Management: Direct, assess and restructure a 50-person sales staff.
Operational Performance: “Executive Champion” of critical programs to enable and ensure success.
Martinrea International, Inc. Troy, MI 2003-2011 C$3.2B leader in the production of quality steel and aluminum metal components, assemblies, modules,
and fluid management systems for the automotive industry and other industrial sectors worldwide. Martinrea employs over 13,000 people in 38 plants in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
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Vice President of Engineering (2005-2011)
Director of Engineering (2003-2005)
As a founding executive and key member of the company’s executive leadership team reporting directly to CEO, played integral role in mapping out the strategic growth plan, establishing core offerings, determining operational priorities, and driving execution. Fueled growth organically via product development and new sales, as well as inorganically with key strategic acquisitions.
Championed build-out of the engineering business from ground up, attracting top technical talent and shoring up organizational capabilities to foster innovation, R&D, and pipeline growth. Drove all aspects of business start-up, constructing the organization, talent base, processes, and infrastructure, while serving as organizational marketer, new business developer, and “voice of the customer” to major clients in enhancing visibility and winning the awards vital to spurring organic growth.
Named VP in 2005, a nontraditional hybrid leadership role encompassing general management of U.S. Corporate offices, product development, R&D, testing, program management, and cost estimating.
U.S. Navy – Office of Naval Research Arlington, VA 2002-2003 Executive branch agency that manages the design and deployment of bleeding-edge
science and technology innovations to enable U.S. warfighter operations.
Manager, Commercial Technology Transition
Launched and managed a new national program to increase technology transfer and partnership between U.S. Navy science and technology initiatives and the international commercial R&D sector.
Magna International, Inc. Troy, MI 1995-2002 Cosma International ~ Vehma International of America ~ Marada Industries
Ranked as the world’s 3rd largest global auto parts supplier, Magna is a $34B+ Fortune 500 company with 316 manufacturing operations and over 125,000 employees spanning 29 countries.
Department Manager – Corporate Engineering (1999-2002) Engineering Supervisor (1998-1999) Sr. Product Engineer (1997-1998) Program Manager (1995-1996)
Planned and executed new production programs at Manufacturing Division of rollformed and stamped automotive components. Owned P&L responsibility for multiple $10+M program budgets.
Subsequently recruited by Cosma Corporate in 1997 and fast-tracked through early product engineering role to lead structural product development of all new business quoted. Managed development of new product designs of automotive body, chassis and suspension systems, and planned and executed R&D for next-generation manufacturing processes and product innovations.
Revenue Contribution: Delivered more than $600M in new sales annually, winning and executing large programs and new product lines for Cosma and Magna. Formed new Chassis Product Group developing 1st full frame, which produced annual recurring revenue of $720M.
EDUCATION
MBA Candidate, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 2015 (expected) MSME, Oakland University, 2001 BSAE, University of Maryland, 1992
Native Bilingual – English & Italian Basic Proficiency – German & Spanish
HONORS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Named to Automotive News 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, 2010
Original Equipment Suppliers Association OESA Product Development Council Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit Board of Directors, Chamber Music Society of Detroit
Oakland University School of Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Board
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Terrence P. Driscoll [email protected] | 609-439-9193 | Philadelphia, PA
SUMMARY & KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Cyber Security expert and industry leader with a consistent track record of execution and technical team leadership complimented with a Wharton MBA (2015). Experience leading global teams and operation centers in North America, Europe, and the Middle East to implement intelligence-driven cyber security in the Defense, Energy and Financial industries, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing risk. Deep knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP). Exceptional communication skills and executive presence balanced with an ability to provide guidance and leadership to technical teams. Unique combination of cyber intelligence, business savvy and operational change skills, resulting in the ability to propel growth through technological innovation and transformation.
Successfully led cyber fusion organization for one of the top 3 US financial institutions, creating advanced threat analysis capability, intelligence fusion capability and custom development team.
Led international technical team for intelligence-driven assessment of one of the world’s largest energy enterprises, with over $300B in yearly revenue, resulting in detailed action plan to transform company’s cyber security capability. Plan currently in execution.
Directed critical cyber transition efforts for a combatant command in the US Department of Defense Global Information Grid responsible for global network defense of .mil networks.
Trained over 60 analysts in intelligence driven cyber security and the application of the cyber kill chain.
Created new corporate cyber incident Damage Assessment process, reducing assessment time from months to weeks. Recognized by the Office of the Secretary of Defense as the industry benchmark.
Graduate of the Lockheed Martin Advanced Technical Leadership Program.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lockheed Martin, King of Prussia, PA
Cyber Intelligence Analyst Lead 2011 - Present Technical leader on multiple domestic and international cyber programs. Focus on helping customers transform their enterprises into intelligence driven organizations through the implementation of the cyber kill chain, workforce training, and new technology initiatives. Manage multi-disciplinary teams of 10 to 35 people.
Significant Accomplishments:
Managed cyber fusion organization consisting of 34 employees for one of the top 3 US financial institutions. Organization conducted advanced threat network defense operations, internal and external cyber intelligence fusion, and created custom capabilities that leveraged big data analytics for intelligence analysis and threat detection.
Deputy Program Manager and technical lead for international intelligence-driven cyber assessment program for one of the world’s largest energy enterprises with over $300B in yearly revenue. Delivered detailed action plan to transform company into an intelligence driven organization, with a particular focus on their network security operations center.
Conducted the transition of two major program sites, including a cyber-operation center, for the world-wide US Defense Information Systems Network (DISN). Transition including the hiring of over 50 employees and the handover of all site activities with no disruption to operations.
Transformation lead for DISN global security operations, crafting a program plan for workforce development, cyber kill chain implementation, intelligence/knowledge management, and metric development. Program plan is currently being executed.
Technical lead of UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) Global Operations Security Control Centre assessment team. Developed plan to transform operations center into an intelligence driven organization. Plan under consideration by UK MOD.
Cyber Intelligence Analyst 2009 – 2011 Analyst for the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) responsible for defending the network from cyber-attacks. Used cyber kill chain to analyze network attacks by identifying indicators of compromise and implementing mitigations to protect the network from similar attacks. Tracked adversary activity through the fusion of internal and external intelligence obtained from our mission partners and collaborators.
Significant Accomplishments:
Implemented external indicator processing tool to quickly process intelligence reports from the US government, reducing a process that previously took 3 analysts days to complete by automating it into a process that took minutes.
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Managed the enterprise Data Leak Prevention (DLP) Exploration Initiative team for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Investigated how to leverage existing technology to reduce risk exposure of proprietary and personal identifiable information across the corporation without requiring investment in new technology or increasing cost of operations.
Created new corporate cyber incident Damage Assessment process using e-Discovery tools to efficiently and accurately assess the possible risk to the Government and the Corporation of data that was taken in an attack. Time to perform an assessment was significantly decreased from months to weeks.
The Office of the Secretary of Defense has recognized the Damage Assessment process as a benchmark that all companies in the defense industry should emulate.
Systems Engineer 2005 – 2009 Partnered with US and international customers in the defense and intelligence industries. Lead System Architect on multiple large programs focusing on system integration, enterprise architecture, and capability analysis. Simultaneously managed several teams of 5 to 10 people.
Significant Accomplishments:
Recruited as Systems Engineering Lead to help launch new internal accounting system that was 6 months delayed. Identified issues that attributed to the launch delay and developed an automated system which created and published architectures to a collaboration site that enabled the team to overcome issues and successfully launch the system on its new target date.
Product manager for a web-based business intelligence solution for capability portfolio management for US intelligence customer. Led requirement, development, and testing teams using agile methodology to quickly meet the needs of the customer’s dynamic environment.
Key member of a 5-person team that developed a process and tool enabling a US Navy command to conduct their budget process based on enterprise capability rather than individual system needs; this process has since become the standard methodology for budget planning in that command.
Led Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) study team commissioned by the US Navy and Air Force. Study identified commonalities between the Navy system and Air Force system, and was able to reduce development and maintenance costs for both services without degrading mission capability.
Department of Defense, Tobyhanna, PA
Mechanical Engineer 2004 – 2005 Designed and oversaw production of mechanical elements for radars, communication equipment, Humvees, and tracked vehicles during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
EDUCATION The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 2015 Master of Business Administration (MBA Candidate)
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 2008 Master of Science in Engineering, Systems Engineering
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 2004 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Economics
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Certification and Clearance
Cleared for DoD Top Secret and Sensitive Compartment Information (TS/SCI)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Community Service
Successfully mentored a Philadelphia high school student through the Lockheed Martin IT Apprentice Program, resulting in the student attainting full time employment and enrollment in a college degree program upon graduation.
Active Member of the “Junior Achievement in a Day” program, which goes to Philadelphia schools to teach elementary students about business, money management, and community.
Bryan R. Favilla 2241 Catherine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 | 609.923.4159 | [email protected]
Finance Executive | Product Management | Sales and Trading
Proven leader with over 11 years of experience driving significant growth in the capital markets and asset
management industries. Possesses unique blend of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, combined with strong
quantitative skills that drive profitability. Interpersonal skills assist in performance in both sales and strategy
roles. Strong ability to quickly solve problems using analytical abilities and team management skills. Thrives
in a competitive and intellectual environment. FINRA Series 7 & 63 certified.
EDUCATION
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration Candidate
Focus on Finance and Management
Conducting independent study project to create a valuation on a major merger &
acquisition
2013-2015
The University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Post-Baccalaureate Studies 2009-2011
The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity – Chapter President and Vice President of Finance
Completed internships at Cendant Mortgage Corporation and Red Bull GmbH
1999-2003
EXPERIENCE
Delaware Investments - Macquarie Funds Group
Fixed Income Product Manager
Philadelphia, PA
2013 - Present
Cover a segment of the overall fixed income product line including business development, product
positioning, product line management and competitive analysis
Develop and maintain periodic portfolio and market updates, including investment issues, marketing
ideas and attribution analysis to drive awareness and uncover opportunities
Serve as a client facing member of the investment team for retail and institutional engagements
regarding sales, asset retention, and due diligence
Develop, maintain and edit marketing literature/sales ideas, product profiles, requests for proposals
(RFPs), questionnaires and market commentaries to keep shareholders informed
Citigroup Global Markets
Vice President – Municipal Sales and Trading
Philadelphia, PA
2009 - 2013
Served as an integral member of a fixed income team managing a $75MM inventory
Accomplished sales efforts for a trading desk which oversaw approximately $15MM in annual P&L
Provided sales coverage which included in-depth product and market knowledge to uncover
opportunities and maintain relationships
Operated in the secondary market with Citi’s inventory and the new issue market with Citi’s syndicate
desk
Sovereign Bank Capital Markets
Assistant Vice President – Fixed Income Sales and Trading
Philadelphia, PA
2006 - 2009
Consulted Sovereign’s clients on capital market’s fixed income products and strategies
Provided sales and trading execution for Corporates, U.S. Treasuries, Agencies, and Municipals
Covered customers representing over $2BN in assets for the firm
Assistant Vice President - Structured Products
Gained experience in structuring, pricing, hedging, loan level due diligence, accounting, legal review,
deal negotiations and deal proposals to both external and internal parties
Served as an instrumental team member in issuance of $1BN CMBS transaction
Serviced over $1BN in Repurchase Financing and Structured Purchase Facility financing
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AXA Financial
Associate
Philadelphia, PA
2003 - 2006
Served as a partner on a financial planning team, which was awarded with the elite Sterling Group
designation – a platform for the firm’s top producers
Managed risk and drove growth of client’s assets utilizing equity, fixed-income, and alternative
investments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications: FINRA Series 7 & 63 certified
Community Service: Music and Animal Therapy volunteer positions at The Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania
Systems: Proficient in Bloomberg and Morningstar
Interests: Skiing, golf, and tennis
SHA N GA O 93 Mount Vernon Circle • Atlanta, GA 30338
(770)557-8111 • [email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/sgao1
SUMMARY
Strategy Operation & Technology consultant with over 6 years’ extensive experience in healthcare IT industry providing
implementation and consulting services to McKesson’s existing 2000-hospital customer base on optimizing their financial
and operational performance. Track record optimizing performance and driving transformation across diverse business areas
including Product Management, R&D, Services and Consulting.
Spearheaded support team of 10+ people for next generation, $1 billion invested Hospital Information System for all
4 hospitals nationwide.
Key pilot member structuring McKesson’s first Professional Services organization offering consulting services to
over 2000-hospital customer base.
Ranked as Top Performer (3 out of 60+ team members selected) with 100% customer satisfaction.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt by McKesson (1st employee to achieve among 200+ team members).
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School
Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration Candidate
Major: Finance & Entrepreneurship 2015
University of Florida Gainesville, FL
Master of Science in Decision and Information Sciences 2007
Tianjin Polytechnic University Tianjin, China
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2005
EXPERIENCE
McKesson Technology Solutions, McKesson Corporation
Alpharetta, GA #14 on the Fortune 500, $137 billion revenue for FY14, provides health information systems & distributes pharmaceuticals.
Professional Consultant, Enterprise Information Solutions 2012 - Present
Sr. Technical Engineer – Revenue Cycle Support 2011
Technical Engineer – Revenue Cycle Support 2009 - 2011
Associate – Product Management & Product Development 2008 - 2009
Consulting
Determine best revenue cycle solutions for clients’ business needs and processes aligned with their financial goals.
Engage customers during sales process, closed over $500K services business, 100% deal closing rate.
Develop and manage Customer Data Analytics program that provides financial and operation assessment on
hospital’s key performance indicators that helped hospitals (700+) improve their bottom line by over 20%.
Implement, configure and test McKesson revenue cycle products for hospitals (500+ beds).
Develop business and technology solutions for internal clients that improved McKesson’s overall analytic capability
and operational transparency by over 50%.
Design and deliver product training to improve hospital staff proficiency with McKesson products.
Business Process Improvement
Assist senior leaders with developing ICD-10 program methodologies that streamline customer engagement process
among customers, McKesson Sales and Professional Services business unit.
Develop benchmarking tools for consultants to monitor hospital performance and provide recommendations.
Initiated and led Six Sigma Green Belt project that improved optimization assessment process by 300% and reduced
overhead by $426k annually.
Utilized Six Sigma methodologies to implement changes that improved McKesson Customer Readiness Forecasting
processes across100+ products and 300+ customers by 20%.
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Leadership
Managed client relations, integrated solutions, product enhancement and knowledge management process of
McKesson’s $1 billion invested hospital information system for all 4 hospitals nationwide.
Directed a 9-person team that revamped the Upgrade Services’ operational processes.
Led a 5-person team that streamlined Product Services’ financial forecasting processes.
Coached Implementation Consultants to exceed their performance plans of mastering a McKesson product.
Mentored cross-functional teams of 18 people to achieve their Six Sigma Yellow Belt (YB) certifications.
Product Support
Resolved 1000+ system issues (100% customer satisfaction) while supporting 8 applications used by 350+ hospitals.
Redesigned internal SharePoint website (150+ users), as Project Manager, that improved team productivity by 70%
and optimized internal business processes.
Developed Knowledge Management (KM) trainings and KM Weekly Volume/Reuse/Performance reports that
improved KM process across 3 teams of 60+ people.
Conducted data integrity analyses that reduced incoming Support case for the same issues by 100%.
Developed multiple automation tools and new business processes that improved team productivity by 30%.
Mentored a team of 12 Support Analysts to master product knowledge and achieve their performance goals.
Redesigned new hire on-boarding process to decrease ramp up time for mastering product knowledge by 50%.
Product Management
Conducted gap analysis among McKesson’s products, and between McKesson’s and rival’s products that Product
Management used for determining strategic planning and future product roadmaps.
Developed specifications of major regulatory changes for hospital claims to assist 9 product groups in defining
product enhancement requirements for 34 healthcare applications.
Product Development
Managed development and implementation of automation tool that optimized 40+ Canadian hospitals’ workflow in
submitting their “Monthly Hospital Census Summary”.
Created, revised, and verified hundreds of quality standards and test procedures that improved effectiveness
of automated testing for McKesson’s next generation hospital information system by 33%.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP McLean, VA
System & Process Assurance Services - Intern 2007
Performed IT General Controls auditing of one of largest utility companies, Pepco Holdings Inc., in Washington
D.C. to ensure accuracy of its final financial statement.
Provided recommendations to address identified control environment deficiencies.
Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) Tianjin, China & Montreal, Canada
Business Development Consultant 2005
Assisted in developing outsourcing opportunities for Canadian plastic business owners in Chinese new market.
Developed, drafted and translated bilingual Memorandum of Understanding that secured success of 3 strategic
partnerships between Canadian plastic business owners and Chinese manufacturers.
Managed communication of strategic recommendations between CPIA stakeholders and Chinese executives.
Motorola (China) Electronics Ltd. Tianjin, China
Personal Communication Sector (PCS) - IT Intern 2005
Developed database procedures that ensured data integrity and improved traceability of 10 major product lines.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chair of Personal & Professional Development, McKesson PAVE Atlanta Employee Resource Group (2013-Current).
Business Strategy Consultant & Team Lead, Community Consulting Team (CCT) Atlanta (2012-Current).
Vice President of Public Relations, McKesson Toastmasters Club, Toastmasters International (2012-2013).
Six Sigma Green Belt & Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Villanova University, 2012.
Interests: Swimming, running, handcrafting, traveling, volunteering, golfing and learning & teaching languages.
Raynelle Grace, PMP [email protected]
703.988.5888 (o) | 703.403.1392 (m)
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE
President/CEO of a growing strategy and technology consulting firm.
Delivers consistent revenue and profit growth by creating customer-focused organizations that provide superior products
and services.
Saved the FBI over $13 million in less than one year by dramatically transforming procurement activities.
Won USMC contract despite formidable competition against the likes of Booz Allen Hamilton, doubling Abex’s sales.
Established Real Estate firm, and serves as Property Manager / REALTOR™ for RDeans Realty (broker: Redfin
Corporation).
Pursues community interests including serving as Election Official, marathoner and fundraiser for the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society, basketball coach, and Algebra/SAT tutor.
TS/SCI Clearance.
FEDERAL CLIENTS
CIA FBI ODNI DOJ NASA NGA NRO NSA
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Abex Systems, LLC, Vienna, VA 2007 – Present
President / CEO
Corporate Executive
Launched business with the unrelenting belief that the agility and enthusiasm of a mission-focused small business could out-
perform stagnant long-standing large businesses in the strategy and technology consulting market.
Track quarterly performance metrics that demonstrate superior client delivery.
Cultivated critical relationships with industry leaders such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Accenture, PWC, BAE, SAIC and Unisys.
Orchestrate all aspects of business including strategic planning, business development, financial management, and human
resource development.
Contribute significantly to neighboring community by providing employment, supporting undergraduate scholarships, and
speaking at local high schools to encourage academic achievement.
Client Engagements
Developed process and tool for tracking linkages between strategic objectives and performance metrics for executives within a
non-profit organization. Provided training on executive board leadership skills.
Provided Capital Planning Support including budget planning, strategy management, portfolio management, and enterprise
architecture consulting.
Served as program manager, with P&L responsibility (on behalf of client), managing a product group and services division.
Conducted vendor comparisons and cost-benefit analyses; delivered products and services that exceeded schedule, budget, and
quality standards. Facilitated acquisition and procurement activities.
Supported FBI in realizing cost savings of over $13 million in less than one year by consolidating contracts, and negotiating
superior contract terms for multi-million dollar procurements.
Developed and implemented strategy for commercial client’s attainment of CMMI Level 3 status.
Keane Federal Systems, Inc., Washington D.C. 2005 –2007
Business Process Reengineering Consultant
Strategic Planner
Managed six Consultants in support of Enterprise Business Process Reengineering (BPR) Initiative.
Established Six Sigma-based methodology as cornerstone of the BPR Center of Excellence and Program Management Office
to instigate culture of continuous improvement throughout client organization.
Led reengineering and transformation activities including facilitating cross-functional Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) charged
with mapping FBI processes utilizing Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN), memorializing policy issues/obstacles,
developing recommendations for changing government mandates, and documenting customer’s business and IT requirements.
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Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA 2003 - 2005
Systems Engineer / Process Improvement Facilitator
Promoted twice in less than 14 months for exceeding business development goals for newly developed proprietary Mission
Engineering methodology.
Leveraged Appreciative Inquiry (AI) methods in strategic planning and process improvement efforts.
Provided Project Management and Systems Engineering support in defining Investment Business Cases, conducting product
evaluations, developing visual concepts of operations, documenting requirements, and designing large-scale data management
and mission critical systems for U.S. Government clients.
Modeled business processes and offered technical and strategic recommendations in support of an international logistics and
facilities center, a global server and network operations organization (using ITIL framework), an identity and access
management program, an inspections and auditing institution, and DOD/Intelligence Community/Congressional clients.
Employed workflow management and business process mapping skill sets to establish the importance of utilizing process to
affect technology development (Tools: Lombardi TeamWorks, IGrafix).
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Langley, VA 2001 - 2003
Intelligence & Technical Analyst / Co-op Student
Created advanced mathematical models for predicting mechanical capabilities of water-based systems.
Organized and updated photographic and narrative information on aeronautic systems.
Performed analysis and authored technical and trade reports to affect export controls of various entities.
Researched and evaluated 10 years of mission data and intelligence and applied the research to produce current
Congressionally-mandated weapons intelligence reports.
Formed advisory group to promote employee retention, and mentorship across career stages.
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA 1997 - 1998
SHARP Apprentice / New Horizons Fellow Summer 2003
LARSS Researcher
Supported aircraft research on the Transport Research Facility by using computer-aided design to produce aircraft panels,
fabricate cables for ground support, and test electronics equipment.
Executed thermal tests for components of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV).
Led an effort that developed and utilized models to determine a Systems methodology for funding projects submitted to the
Creativity & Innovation Proposal Selection Process.
University of Virginia – Center for Risk Management, Charlottesville, VA 2002 - 2003
Risk Management Associate / Researcher
Leveraged technical experience to affect public policy decisions related to highway safety.
Provided data analysis in validating and manipulating a software decision tool for solving highway lighting issues with the VA
Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.
Modeled what-if crash scenarios and performed risk assessments for lighting-deficient highways.
Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, PA Summer 2000
Automation & Information Technology Intern
Implemented Systems-Lifecycle-Methodology and developed Functional Requirements Specifications for automated
pharmaceutical machinery and for the Manufacturing & Automated Systems Group website.
Developed computer programs using C++, Perl, JAVA, and HTML.
Executed Verification and Validation Testing for pharmaceutical equipment.
L&R Human Resource Associates, Hampton, VA 1995 - 2000
Leadership and Diversity Consultant (Focus: Youth Empowerment)
Performed accounting functions, established business strategy, supported grant-writing, and created marketing materials.
Prepared curriculum and delivered workshops on range of leadership and diversity topics.
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA
2015 M.B.A. (Candidate)
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
2012 Professional Certificate – Budget and Finance
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
2005 M.S. Systems Engineering
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
2003 B.S. Systems Engineering
S. Kent Gryskiewicz [email protected]
+1.202.487.6909
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Profile
Dynamic global leader with strong cross-cultural business fluency, experienced in building teams and profitable business lines in
developed and emerging economies. Successfully executed business functions from high-level corporate strategy to direct
operational management. Driven, with a track record of quickly rising in all organizations through collaborative, results-oriented
leadership. Astute insight into customer behavior and market trends, which has positively impacted business and teams through
increased revenues and reduced costs.
Education
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 2013 - 2015
MBA Candidate, Finance & Management Major
Member of Wharton Advisory and Consultative Committee
Relevant Coursework: Corporate & Advanced Corporate Finance | Macroeconomics and the Global Economic
Environment | The Finance of Buyouts and Acquisitions | Venture Capital and the Finance of Innovation | Impact
Investing | Corporate Valuation | Corporate Restructuring | Taxes & Business Strategy
The George Washington University 2004
BA, Sociology & Political Science - cum laude
Career History
Wipro Technologies: Director Present
Manage $7MM + budget reporting to VP of Strategy, leading client, personnel, sales, execution, and budget Management within
Technology & Consulting Sector. One of the youngest Directors in company history.
Director - Innovation, Strategy & Growth Team (Current Role)
o Executed corporate investment to build business lines from zero to multi-million dollar revenue streams within 12-
18 months. Captured a +$90MM program in emerging geography as Director overseeing market growth
o Managed a team of 25+ across 3 continents accountable for sales, delivery, and back office functions
o Identified and shutdown unprofitable business ventures, saving ~$1MM in investment, in less than 1 year
Wipro Energy Consulting EMEA Practice (2010 -2011)
o Captured and led multi-year, $20MM dollar global program deploying oil and gas upstream operations technology
focused on driving increased production and lowering operations costs
o Developed vision and led sustainable growth of European component of Wipro Energy Consulting Practice and
managed team which delivered over 500% growth in 1 year
SAIC: Managing Consultant 2004 – 2009
Served as Managing Consulting lead for multiple client-facing programs, focused on strategy and business consulting. Selected
experience:
Royal Dutch Shell, Smart Fields Collaborative Work Environment (CWE) Program Delivery Manager
o Managed all client engagements and 15 teams across 5 continents, delivering $11MM+ revenues, requiring detailed
business and domain knowledge, while maintaining stellar client reviews
U.S. Intelligence Community Client – CIO, KM Strategic Planning Deputy Project Manager
o Led $4MM program to development of mission-critical Knowledge Management Strategy and Implementation Plan
o Managed 12+ sub-contractors in high-profile environment; ensured on-time, in-budget, quality completion of all
project deliverables
o Directed client engagements and all senior level interactions between team and intelligence community
U.S. Department of Defense (multiple clients)
o Served as team lead delivering business consulting programs in groups of 2 – 8 with skills in change management,
best practice capture, business process reengineering, knowledge management, strategic planning, and small/large
group facilitation
U.S. Senate: Congressional Research Assistant, Office of Senator John Edwards 2003 – 2004
British Parliament: Parliamentary Research Assistant, Office of M.P. Lawre Quinn 2003
Publications
“From Digital Cities to Digital Camps,” Intelligent Offerings for Oil and Gas, Wipro 2013
“Better Decisions, Bigger Profits: Eliminating Profitability Killers through a Collaborative Decision Environment in the
mining industry,” Wipro Research Counsel, 2011
“Unleashing the Full Potential of Technology Initiatives; Effective Execution in a Global Enterprise,” Wipro Council for
Industry Research, June 2010
“Evolution of Collaborative Work Environments – Are We Ready for It?,” Society of Petroleum Engineers 123202, April
2009
“Applying Learnings in New Product Development at SAIC,” Knowledge Management Review, May 2006
Additional Information
Affiliations: Society of Petroleum Engineers; Association for Managers of Innovation (Washington, DC Chapter)
Languages: English (native); Turkish (fluent); French (conversational)
PRAVEEN KUMAR
33 Smith Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 | +1-732-397-8611 | [email protected]
CAREER SUMMARY
15 years of experience in building market risk management reporting and analytical tools; implementing risk processes for
regulatory compliance; currently head of market risk technology at Citigroup.
Led development of ground up Market Risk infrastructure for all traded assets (Equity, Rates, FX, Commodity, Credit,
and Securitized Markets) across trading book and investment portfolio for risk monitoring and regulatory capital
Led the technology implementation of compliance with new regulations such as Basel II.5, Volcker, CCAR
(Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review) and internal risk frameworks such as daily market risk limits
monitoring, and exposure/VaR reporting
Managed cross-functional efforts such as Basel II.5 CCAR involving various groups within the firm for regulatory
compliance
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
MBA Candidate (Executive Program); Intended Major in Finance
Philadelphia, PA
2013-2015
First Year GPA: 3.68/4.0; First Year Honors; Director’s List (Spring’14)
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MS; Mechanical Engineering
Kharagpur, India
1996-1998
GPA: 9.69/10, US equivalent GPA: 4.0/4.0
EXPERIENCE
CITIGROUP INC
Director, Market Risk Technology
Director, 2012-Present
New York, NY
2001-present
Manage a budget of USD 10MM, providing transparency into budget to technology management and risk management
stakeholders
Chairing steering committee with key clients to review strategy, progress and prioritization of market risk programs
Leading the effort of Trading CCAR stress testing platform build out for all risk stripes (14Q and 14A schedule)
Leading new platform build out for backtesting to retain VaR approval for Risk Weighted Assets savings
Developed, trained and managed team of more than 60 people at different global location (NY Metro, Mississauga, India)
Senior Vice President, 2010-2011
Achieved significant operational efficiency and cost reduction (annually $5MM recurring) by retiring manual and legacy risk
reporting processes. Led the vision and implementation of self-serviced reporting tool and rolled out to global user base
Built various analytical tools such as what-if, portfolio risk replication, VaR scenario, and portfolio hedging for daily risk
management and capital optimization to reduce firm wide risk in trading business
Vice President, 2005-2009
Led the vision, strategy, and delivery of global Market Risk IT solutions spanning data (transactions and factor sensitivities),
analytics (VaR) and reporting (Exposure/VaR/Regulatory Capital/Single Name/Limits)
Assistant Vice President, 2001-2004
Re-engineered a large 24x6 batch process to reduce sequential steps and increase concurrency in the process while
maintaining data interface with ~100 upstream and downstream systems
Designed and developed data processing module required for DV01, vega and spread risk reports
INVERTICA INC
Software Engineer
New York, NY
2000- 2000
Served as founding member of internet start-up team; implemented internet based market called Intention Market – reverse
of auction. Designed and developed web-service platform using Java and XML
D. E. Shaw & Co
Software Engineer
Hyderabad, India
1998- 2000
Implemented compliance management system to manage and monitor various aspects of trading compliance
Developed back office reconciliation platform between trade execution and settlement
Designed and developed market making platform to match orders of institutional clients
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Programming & Modelling Skills: Java, Python, Perl, SQL, Excel/VBA,Crystal Ball, JMP, R
Immigrated to US in 2000 from India, US Citizen
Languages: Native speaker of Hindi, fluent in English
PEIYING LIAO LIN 5 Libby Court, Edison, NJ 08820 ● [email protected] ● (510) 333-5188 ● www.linkedin.com/in/peiyingliaolin
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Results-driven healthcare marketing professional with six years of experience in direct-to-consumer and direct-to-physician
marketing. Proven ability to develop and execute tactics to engage target audience and maximize ROI. Expertise include:
Strategic marketing and branding Digital marketing Media campaign management
HCP clinical literature development Lead generation Business analytics
EXPERIENCE
PROCURE TREATMENT CENTERS
Manager of Marketing Services and Programs (2012-present)
Senior Marketing Associate (2010-2012)
Marketing Associate (2008-2010)
New York, NY
2008-present
Developed brand roadmap and executed marketing strategy to increase patient and physician adoption of novel cancer therapy.
Applied insights from market research and focus groups to influence behavior in treatment decision. Implemented media
campaigns using online and offline tactics based on segmentation of patient type to raise awareness and patient volume.
Manage $5.6M media campaign comprised of search engine marketing, digital banner, radio, newspaper, billboard and social
media for three treatment centers. Increased year-over-year patient lead volume by 50%.
Spearhead development of continued medical education (CME) program. Launched over 10 CME programs to date.
Develop physician promotional materials covering six disease areas in collaboration with industry KOLs.
Direct six managers to improve and standardize patient services and advocacy programs that improved patient satisfaction
and increased patient referrals through word-of-mouth by 200%.
Developed quantitative metrics to analyze trends in patient volume and effectiveness of media campaign for C-level
management and board of directors.
Led agency team of 10 on $500K development of corporate website, which increased monthly organic traffic by 50% and
lead conversion by 30%.
Advised regional marketing directors on execution of geo-targeted search engine marketing and search engine optimization
tactics such as backlinking.
Planned $1M corporate marketing budget, allocating scarce resources to complete projects on time and under budget.
LAZARD FRERÈS & CO
Financial Analyst - Life Sciences Group
San Francisco, CA
2005-2008
Performed financial analysis on merger and acquisition, financing, and licensing transactions for biotechnology, pharmaceutical
and medical technology companies. Built and analyzed valuation models to assess acquisition synergies and risks.
Served as sole analyst on three corporate mergers, deal size ranged from $190M to $2B.
Solicited acquisition interest for $150M medical technology company by conducting comprehensive market research.
Conducted due diligence and drafted prospectus for $75M equity offering for public pharmaceutical company.
Recognized by VP as analyst with potential and received offer to stay as third-year analyst at the start of second year.
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
MBA Candidate, Executive Program
First-Year Honors (top 20% of class)
Philadelphia, PA
2015
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
BS, Business Administration, Walter A. Haas School of Business
BA, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Berkeley, CA
2004
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Volunteering: Served as Project Team Lead with New York Cares for four years. Taught more than 100 children to
appreciate music and art through monthly dance lessons and urban adventure projects.
Languages: Native fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
Interests: Classically trained in piano and viola. Self-taught vocalist. Aspire to be on The Voice.
SUGANDHA PINTO 302 Perimeter Center, Atlanta, GA 30346 [email protected] 404-916-1537
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Analytical problem solver with consistent history of being recognized as a top performer. Strategic leader with 9+ years of global experience identifying strategic issues, delivering business solutions and process improvements, and driving high impact on critical projects through sophisticated analytics and proven project management skills.
EDUCATION The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
MBA Candidate, Majors in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship 2013-2015
• Conducted an independent study on impact of payment structures on efficacy of disease management.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India New Delhi, India
Chartered Accountant 2000-2004
The Kurukshetra University Sirsa, India
Bachelors of Commerce 1999-2002
• Top 5% in first year. Studied for Chartered Accountancy and worked 30 hours a week for internship in year 2 and 3.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Molnlycke Healthcare Atlanta, GA
Financial Analyst 2011-Present
• Identified inefficiencies and strategic mismatch in field team compensation plan, devised effective plan and convinced senior management to change direction within first 6 months in role, resulting in improved sales by $8.9M and overall savings of $300K in compensation.
• Diagnosed gap between potential sales and actual sales by analyzing complex hospital demographic data, building models to determine market potential and performing micro targeting for sales team.
• Collaborated with Corporate Accounts team to design business models and devise strategy to retain $20M of business through bidding for GPO (Group Purchase Organization). Business was successfully retained.
• Assumed monthly pipeline discussion responsibilities in absence of VP, Sales. Developed automated trackers and independently handled monthly pipeline discussions with management team, resulting in more efficient logistics.
• Negotiated with data providers to source market share data and evaluated market insights maps which provided marketing function with target geographies and resulted in increase in Polyisoprene gloves market share by 5% ($17M).
Yum Brands New Delhi, India
Field Finance Manager 2008-2011
• Awarded “Raise the Bar” by global CFO and received recognition from Managing Director of Business Unit for designing and launching KPI driven benchmarking tool that analyzed performance and drove accountability and corrective actions, resulting in increased focus on profits.
• Identified root cause of unprofitability in restaurants in prime locations. Created and led 5-member cross-functional team to determine reasons and execute corrective actions which resulted in more than 2% increase in profits.
• Transformed control environment in span of 9 months which resulted in Business Unit successfully passing corporate audit after failing for period of 3 years.
• Selected by CFO to receive “2515” award for significant contribution to business unit and was promoted to Field Finance Manager within 1 year.
• Developed “Go/No Go” strategy for launching delivery service in KFC restaurants in India.
The Coca-Cola Company New Delhi, India
Audit Manager 2005-2008
• Selected by VP, Internal Audit for 10-member cross-functional team to perform application control review and control gap assessment before ERP implementation in India.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Interests: Recently began taking wood-working classes and built a bookcase. Love to read and write poetry especially
the Haiku form of poetry. Rock climbing. Bikram Yoga.
• Leadership Positions: District Young Women’s leader and Behind the Scenes Organizer for Soka Gakkai International, an organization accredited by United Nations. Volunteer at Asera Hospice.
__________________________________________Gedaliah Riesenberg____________________________________________
255 West 85th
Street, Apt. 8AB, New York, New York 10024; [email protected]
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WORK EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Senior Consultant
New York, USA
2012-2014
Active Health Management (Aetna): Evaluated and implemented a range of cost reduction initiatives which achieved 15% in
cost savings
Helmsley Trust: Re-designed budgeting operations and management reporting for >$4B trust
Helmsley Trust: Evaluated endowment risk caused by unbalanced payout ratio
Global FMCG: Evaluated and recommended portfolio changes due company de-merger
SELF HELP
Board Observer/Steering Committee for Virtual Senior Center
New York, USA
2011-2014
Advised CEO/CTO/Board on strategy for innovative tele-health strategy and led implementation of commercialization
PARK ASSIST
VP Corporate/Business Development
New York, USA
2010-2012
Innovative technology start-up that improves garage utilization through a network of cameras with propriety software
Determined and executed optimal go-to-market strategy to rapidly expand company in 14 key countries, increased sales
pipeline 7x
Headed Program office to address all internal strategic/tactical projects (divestiture, fund raising, pricing, cost reduction)
Led end-to-end development of new product base that addressed a $1B opportunity
BAIN AND COMPANY
Senior Associate Consultant
Melbourne, AUS
2006-2010
BioPharma Co.: Identified, screened, and evaluated 15,000 molecules across commercial (market size/value, unmet need)
and technical characteristics (efficacy, development costs, risks) to help close $4B revenue gap
BioPharma Co.: Recommended two innovative obesity devices after creating/ implementing strict vetting process
(commercial, technical, strategic fit, accessibility) to increase strategic opportunities by diversifying revenue stream
Bain Private Equity Group: Managed private equity projects focusing on commercial review and valuation; conducted due
diligence on a distressed containerboard manufacturer and Airline MRO company, among others
Mining Services Co.: Identified a turnaround and long term growth strategy, which was operating below full potential
Telco: Worked across divisions (sales, engineering) and functional areas (planning, procurement, delivery) to reduce Capex
spending by $400M
FMCG company: Developed core PMO tools including Risk and Stakeholder engagement plans, detailed work-plans, and
tracking tools, which led to realization of $85M of cost reduction initiatives
Externship Experience
New York City Economic Development Corporation - Various projects: Financial services sector response, economic
impact of the arts, and academic medical centers growth constraints study
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ACADEMIC HISTORY
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Master of Business Administration Candidate; Major in Operations and Management
Philadelphia, USA
2013-2015
Clubs: Private Equity and Venture Capital, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship
Initiated/Directed five-person cross-functional team for independent study project to determine key factors for successful
implementation of Disease Management Programs
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Master of Commerce; Major in Finance
Sydney, AUS
2004-2005
Dean’s list
Coursework: Advanced Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Capital budgeting, Valuation,
Economic Theory
ARIEL-UNITED ISRAEL INSTITUTES
Bachelor of Jurisprudence
Jerusalem, ISR
2000-2003
Graduated with High Distinction average; (top 2% in class)
Coursework Requirements: Intensive research and thesis writing skills, analytical and critical thinking
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Personal Interests: IRONMAN Triathlons; (Ultra) Marathons; Social entrepreneurial projects
Board Positions: Board Observer for Self Help (aged care organization), Board member (Young leadership committee), Free-
loan Society, Young leadership committee of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
CAROLINA ROMERO – ROBAYO 1301 Vermont Avenue NW, Apt. 406 ∙ Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 664-9164 ∙ [email protected]
CONSULTING | SOCIAL POLICY | STRATEGY
Talented leader with a consistent history of industry expertise in policy design and change related to social, fiscal and
financial reforms. Profound analytical skills with a proven ability to identify stakeholders’ needs and provide pragmatic
solutions, working in multicultural environments. Experience in transforming ideas into fully structured projects, resulting in
outcomes that provide high social impact. Aptitude to lead teams and empower people to recognize and effectively use their
unique skills. Motivated to make best use of resources. Fluent in English and Spanish (native). Proficient in French.
Expertise in creating strategies to improve social protection benefits and increase performance in Latin American,
Middle Eastern, South Asian and Sub-Saharan African countries.
Knowledge in developing customized social protection, and internal conflict databases. Significant experience and
capacity in designing and providing training on macro-actuarial models. Co-author of multiple books and articles on
pension systems.
Ability to understand and contribute to public policies aimed at improving quality of life for populations affected by
violence and vulnerable population groups in low and middle income, and post-conflict countries.
Experience in leading and coordinating global interaction with multiple counterparts in international organizations,
governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE WHARTON SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
M.B.A. (Candidate) 2013 – 2015
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES Bogota, Colombia
M.S., Economics 2006
B.A., Economics 2005
EXPERIENCE
THE WORLD BANK GROUP Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
Analyst, Social Protection & Labor Global Practice 2011 – Present
Lead World Bank representation in dialogue with governments in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa; facilitate
policy reform discussions; provide clear guidance on expanding social benefits coverage, ensuring financial and
administrative effectiveness of social protection systems, and creating adequate pension benefit levels for more than 20
diverse pension schemes.
Support the design and implementation of social security systems in post-conflict countries in Middle East and South
Asia by identifying the main challenges, designing and providing capacity building, and empowering teams to
implement necessary pension and social security reforms.
Coordinate the evaluation of payment and transaction processes of social protection systems, guiding governments to
design efficient social protection administrative procedures in order to improve the benefit provision process, including
ensuring system sustainability and the fulfilment of social needs.
Consultant, Human Development Network – Social Protection & Labor Unit 2009 – 2011
Collaborated in social protection policy dialogue and knowledge transfer to government representatives from more than
40 countries, evaluating suitable and customized pension reforms, and guiding government entities to develop their
reform agenda.
Redesigned and populated the Pension Systems Database of the World Bank, which includes information for 181
countries and is an essential tool for conducting global social security policy discussions.
Coordinated communication with internal and external World Bank clients and supported the design of a Pension
Community Practice, which serves as a resource for data collection, policy discussion and general team coordination.
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BBVA GROUP Bogota, Colombia
Pension Economist, Economic Research Department – Global Trends Unit 2006 – 2009
Provided concrete pension system reform recommendations to the Government of Colombia with respect to: coverage
expansion for 71% of the economically active population; 18% reduction on the annual fiscal pension expending;
adequacy of retirement and life insurance benefits; alternatives for private pension fund investments.
Produced relevant pension related articles and co-authored 3 books that served as the basis for a discussion between the
Government and the Pension and Insurance Fund managers, the design of a political agenda, and a concrete reform
proposal submitted to the Colombian Congress.
Managed external communications, engaging the participation of Colombian Ministers, academics, and pension and life
insurance industry managers to ensure sufficient stakeholder support. Organized seminars and policy debate panels,
which were an excellent platform to reach industry consensus and prepare a pension reform proposal.
CENTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (CEDE) Bogota, Colombia
Research Assistant 2005 – 2006
Supported research projects by The Human Rights Office in The Presidency of Colombia and by the Faculty of
Economics at the Universidad del Andes designed to assess the impact of violence on different social economic areas
and to emphasize the relevance of investing in national defense and poverty alleviation programs.
Created the Colombian Violence, Conflict & Human Rights Violations Database, which includes police and armed forces
detailed daily reports of 20 years of history and serves as an essential analytical tool for identifying the most vulnerable
geographical areas and strategically allocating public resources.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Pensions at a Glance: Latin America and the Caribbean. This forthcoming book is the first joint effort by the World Bank,
the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
to create a common ground for pension system analysis and to improve the policy discussions in Latin America, based on the
different expertise of each organization.
International Patterns of Pension Provision II: A Worldwide Overview of Facts and Figures. This article is a World Bank
Social Protection & Labor Discussion Paper, Co-Authored with Montserrat Pallares-Miralles and Edward Whitehouse. It has
become the main tool for policy dialogue engagement and recently the most downloaded article on Pensions from The World
Bank. http://www-
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NWP0SPL000Box370035B00PUBLIC0.pdf
A Balance and Projections of the Experience in Infrastructure of Pension Funds in Latin America. A collective effort of the
Global Trend Team at BBVA Group in 2010 to identify the main challenges facing private pension funds and insurance
companies wishing to invest in infrastructure in Latin America. This publication remains a clear guidance of the next steps
that the industry should follow in order to overcome existing challenges and is still widely read.
http://www.bbvaresearch.com/KETD/fbin/mult/A_balance_and_projections_of_the_experience_in_infrastructure_of_pensio
n_funds_in_Latin_America_tcm348-221384.pdf?ts=18102012
Confianza en el futuro. Propuestas para un mejor sistema de pensiones en Colombia (Confidence in the Future. Proposals for
a Better Pension System in Colombia), Co-Authored with Ángel Muñoz, Juana Téllez, and David Tuesta, this is the first
book ever written that describes the history of the pension system in Colombia and assess its performance. This book served
as the pillar for the policy pension reform agenda in Colombia, as well as the framework and a resource to ensure both public
and private sector participation.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish (native). Proficient in French.
Community Service: Volunteer at Bella Flor Foundation. Supported activities designed to develop better learning skills
and improve the creative skills of children living in marginal communities in the south of Bogota.
Interests: Oil painting and Watercolor artist.
Robert M. Wicentowski, CFA 7640 Quail Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mobile: 704-968-8342
Email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
Proven leader with nearly 20 years of experience in equity derivatives, risk management, technology, financial modeling and project management seeking investment management positions with a focus on equity derivatives. Superior analytical and quantitative abilities combined with creativity and entrepreneurial spirit enables me to quickly solve complex problems and deliver solutions in a high-paced environment. MBA Candidate at the Wharton School.
EXPERIENCE
Wells Fargo & Company Charlotte, NC 2005 - Present Vice President, Options Strategies Group, Wealth Management 2010 – Present
Lead risk management, trading, and strategic initiatives including quantitative research and product development for team of 5 professionals trading over 100,000 option contracts per month for HNW and UHNW clients
Managing projects focusing on additional product offerings including customized fixed income hedging, expansion of business into Wells Fargo Advisors and creation of marketing composites
Implemented key operational efficiencies leading to 300% account growth over 3 years and year-over-year revenue growth of over $900,000
Manage all technology aspects of business including trading system, quantitative models and reporting databases
Partnered with third party vendor to design and implement state-of-the art order management system (OMS) including real-time exposures, profit & loss, risk metrics, complex allocation methodologies and compliance tools
Researched and developed cross-sectional regression model using short-term momentum, fundamental and technical factors to forecast short-term performance of equity universe assisting in 15% performance improvement
Performed Monte Carlo simulations to model strategy risk/reward profiles for $1.5 billion client
Director, Portfolio Analytics, Investment Risk Management, Wells Capital Management 2009 – 2010
Managed Portfolio Analytics team of 4 professionals in support of equity and fixed income risk management as well as portfolio managers, RFP, marketing and finance functions
Designed and implemented fixed income risk analytics platform to analyze and validate analytics for fixed income institutional strategies increasing consistency and marketability of products
Provided senior management and portfolio managers with detailed performance, contribution and attribution analysis required to identify key risks, to quantify manager compensation and to assist with sales and marketing
Key member of Fixed Income Risk steering committee chaired by CIO of Fixed Income. Conducted scenario analysis and peer research, and analyzed impact of complex securities and derivatives on portfolios
Vice President, Sr. Risk Analyst, Investment Risk Analyst, Evergreen Investments 2005 – 2009
Developed automated solutions for senior management reporting to track high risk securities and asset classes providing management with real-time exposure information which reduced potential losses during financial crisis
Implemented and managed Risk Management database including positions, transactions and referential security information allowing for consolidated vision and risk assessment all of assets held across multiple lines of business
Developed detailed AUM reporting across the firm allowing management to better understand the drivers of P&L
Enhanced daily derivative reporting (swaps, options, futures) to monitor portfolio manager leverage and outsized risks; process immediately triggered and notified senior management to inspect and reduce exposures
Baker & Taylor Charlotte, NC Sr. Benefits Analyst 2004 – 2005
Managed conversion of HR and payroll systems. Coordinated database design, user access, and parallel testing
Designed internal database to manage year-end employee annual health care enrollment process which led to an annual savings of $200,000
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Colgate-Palmolive Company New York, NY Sr. Benefits Analyst 2002 - 2003
Modeled complex projections of $300 million Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) refinancing using Excel VBA
Developed internal calculation engines and reporting tools for severance, 401(k) and pension plan projections, and deferred compensation
BlackRock, Inc. New York, NY Associate – Sr. Benefits Analyst 2000 – 2002
Performed budgeting, forecasting and operations for employee benefit programs and compensation plans
Managed year-end compensation process and designed/produced employee total compensation statements
Actuarial Science Associates Somerset, NJ Actuarial Analyst 1997 – 2000
Analyzed international benefit policies and assisted in development of international pension plan model
Assisted in mergers and acquisitions of global Fortune 100 companies
PriceWaterhouseCoopers; The Kwasha Lipton Group Fort Lee, NJ Actuarial Analyst 1995 – 1997
Completed actuarial valuations and retirement calculations for approximately 10-15 Fortune 500 clients
EDUCATION
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Master of Business Administration Candidate 2013 – 2015
Intended concentration in finance with focus on management strategy
Director’s List (Top 10%), First Year Honors (Top 20%), GPA: 3.77, GMAT: 750
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Mathematics, Minor in Economics 1991 – 1995
Dean’s List, Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key National Honor Society
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certifications and Awards
CFA Charter holder and member of CFA North Carolina Society
Evergreen Hero Award Recipient (2008) – Celebrates individuals with extraordinary performance and vision
Volunteer Activities
Member of the Wharton Alumni Club of Charlotte
Vice President Adare Homeowners Association
Volunteer Tutor for GMAT and GRE
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, Visual Basic; SQL and Perl
Third Party tools: Bloomberg, FactSet, Barclays Point, MatLab and RStudio
Passed Society of Actuaries Exams 100, 110 and 135
Interests
Exercising (including jogging and Crossfit), golf, poker, international travel, mentoring and coaching