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Chicago, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

• As CEO, I drive strategic growth and operational excellence while managing a $265M portfolio and enterprise operations for CIMC Capital. My responsibilities include overseeing sales, credit, operations, finance, and.
• Under my leadership, our profitability multiplied 250% as I expanded our asset finance portfolio from $95M to $265M+.
• My strategic pivot from captive lessor to independent portfolio lender targeted large, structured transactions just outside banks' credit boundaries.
• Leveraging my network of market-leading banks, I closed 11 transactions for $141M in syndicated loans, boosting our bottom line.
• Through my efforts, our existing captive business grew 230% as I closed 75 transactions for $105M in direct lending.
• My initiatives positioned our company as an industry thought leader, winning trust as a go-to source for insights on trends, capital markets, and current events.► Operational Excellence

Greater Chicago Area

As Credit Officer for Bank of America Global Leasing, the largest US equipment financing company, I led the lease and loan structuring, underwriting, and credit process for equipment financing by large corporate US and international clients. My role involved navigating the most complex deals in the market, showcasing my expertise in high-stakes financial.

Greater Chicago Area

As Senior Credit Analyst and Portfolio Manager for Citizens Bank's Equipment Finance & Leasing division, I have driven strategic initiatives and executed comprehensive analysis of high-stakes opportunities in the equipment financing market. I have implemented effective risk management strategies for the Corporate division, optimizing underwriting.

Chicago, IL

• As Restructuring / Workout Officer in Citizens Bank's Special Assets division, I led the restructure and workout process for a $150M+ portfolio of distressed commercial real estate (CRE) loans ranging from $1M to.
• Within my 4-year tenure, I negotiated and closed 50+ complex loan restructures/settlements, securing $100M+ in principal repayment and an additional $30M+ in charge-off recovery and fee income (after expenses).
• To address challenging market conditions, I consistently exceeded goals for loan recovery, expense reimbursement, and fee income by 25% to 230% annually, contributing over $40M to the bottom line.
• Focusing on operational excellence, I managed a diverse portfolio including balance sheet, syndicated, and participated loans, enhancing the value of properties under receivership and functioning as an Asset.
• I developed legal strategies based on in-depth knowledge of distressed debt and the legal system, leveraging expertise in state and federal legal actions, as well as personal and borrower bankruptcies.
• To optimize financial outcomes, I developed, analyzed, and approved financial projections utilized in workouts, ensuring robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Palatine, IL

As Portfolio Manager for First Bank and Trust Company of Illinois, I have executed comprehensive analysis of commercial real estate opportunities and managed a diverse loan portfolio. I have driven effective portfolio management strategies, optimizing underwriting processes, and orchestrating critical evaluations for new and existing loans.► Within my.

Chicago, IL

Spearheading the acquisitions, underwriting, and structuring process for private equity transactions at Wextrust Capital, I played a pivotal role in driving investment strategies for both stabilized and value-added commercial real estate assets.► I orchestrated the end-to-end process for private equity real estate transactions valued between $5MM to.

Chicago, IL

I structured, underwrote, and closed non-recourse structured value-add commercial real estate transactions sized from $10MM to $100MM+ for senior debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and blended structures.► I structured, priced, and drafted term sheets for a wide range of complex deals, including high leverage, mezzanine, preferred equity.

Bedminster, NJ

I participated in a fast-track MBA corporate financial leadership development program, completing two one-year rotational assignments with individual leadership training and corporate finance classes taught by Senior Finance Executives.► In corporate FP&A, I oversaw and reported on $500MM of a $3.6Bn budget, honing my skills in financial planning and.

Chicago, IL

I acted as the sole on-site representative of the management team for the company's first "Engineer, Procure, and Construct" project, valued at $80MM and representing 1/3 of the company's yearly revenue.► I engineered projects in the power, chemical, manufacturing, and energy services industries, demonstrating versatility across various technical domains.►.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Mechanical Engineering