Benjamin Lin Email & Phone Number

Laurel, Md, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

BLinCatering provides catering services in the DC Metro Area for individuals seeking to host private parties or gatherings at their residences or place of business. Owner Benjamin Lin combines savory classical cuisines inspired by different cultures around the world while incorporating local seasonal ingredients. BLinCatering can accommodate parties ranging from intimate dinners to larger gathering ( 15 - 1000 people). We believe that a successful event is defined by the integration of inspirational food and personal service.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for the creation, implementation, and execution of corporate financial and acquisition models, and investor reporting for Playa Hotels & Resorts S.L., a $1.5B real-estate investment fund focused on the acquisition of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America• Oversaw and managed Playa’s Financial Planning & Analysis department (3 people). In charged of accurate and timely delivery of projects, reports, and analysis to senior management. Responsible for career development of analysts.• Reported directly to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer• Created and continually maintained company corporate model to asses the company’s financial health and used to advise senior management on cash planning, financing contingencies, and overall strategic initiatives• Liason to Playa shareholders and lenders regarding the monthly operating results and results from quarterly investor reports (implemented Playa’s monthly reporting package that is presented to senior management and shareholders) • Lead on acquisition deals. Responsible for business valuations of $200MM - $1.2BN acquisition targets. Advise senior management on their strategic fit and coordinate the execution strategy with consultants, investments banks, and shareholders.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Started own private chef business in the Washington DC Metro Region • Purchase inventory, plan and cook meals for clients on a weekly basis (pre-packaged meals and on-site cooking)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Oversee due diligence process on asset acquisitions and divestitures• Construct financial models on portfolio and company acquisition targets• Manage review process and implementation of quarterly and annual executive committee decks and presentations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Strategy & Business Development • Perform due diligence, market analysis, and financial valuation on new hotel asset acquisitions, ground-up developments, capital restructuring, sell-side brokerage, and asset management.• Collaborate with Chief Investment Officer to source new hotel management contracts and coordinate creation of proposals in response to solicitations• Extract data and develop benchmark reports using Hyperion EssBase to analyze operational efficiency of managed properties and advise regional Vice Presidents of Hotel OperationsConstruct Pro Forma and sensitivity models to evaluate potential acquisition opportunities and advise on their strategic fit to the company• Research and identify industry trends in the hospitality sector and specific regional markets• Craft presentations on current industry dynamics and Crestline's strategic initiatives used for the Board of Directors, Senior Staff, and client meetings • Engage hotel real estate brokers regarding properties for sale and current macro-economic conditions• Instituted and designed excel template model for monthly budget tracking & reporting used by Playa Hotel & Resorts' asset management department• Assist with market research and financial feasibility of all-inclusive resorts in Latin America and the Caribbean for Playa Hotels & Resorts• Create investor road show presentations regarding additional capital raises for Playa Hotels & Resorts

New York, Ny

Equity Capital Markets Origination • Researched and contributed equity underwriting and market-specific knowledge to assist in the origination and execution of equity and equity-linked products• Supported Managing Directors with daily market conditions, financial data, and equity research• Built master database matrix using Excel to target potential clients for equity-linked convertibles• Liaison between Corporate Finance, Syndicate and Compliance groups to ensure required steps are addressed in deal execution

Commerce, Finance, Management

Bachelor Of Science, Commerce; Finance & Management

Courses included international management, strategic valuation creation, negotiating for value, quantitative and financial analysis.