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Start-up organization created by the $2.5 billion GE Capital aircraft portfolio acquisition providing financing solutions for the private aircraft market. The company is capitalized by world-class private investors with expertise in the global aviation industry: KKR, The Carlyle Group and AE Industrial Partners.- Originated $1.0B in new high margin loan and tax lease volume with corporations and ultra-high new worth individuals- Significant contributor to the growth of the portfolio while replacing assets with more profitable business- Helped create a brand awareness for a new company via my key industry influencers, clients and contacts- Mitigated 15 potential losses via aircraft dispositions and redeployment to new clients

Corporate Aircraft Group (1993 – 2015)- Originated $6.2B in new strategic aircraft loan and tax lease volume and $4.46 million in fee income in challenging corporate aviation climate. Consistently achieved or exceeded volume budgets for 23 years.- Increased responsibility throughout corporate downsizing; 1 of 2 remaining account managers from high of 22. Managed all aircraft accounts for NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI, VT, NH, ME and finally Eastern US.- Collaborate with outside key figures, including aviation brokers, management companies, manufacturer reps, and aviation outside legal counsel as well as proactively work with in-house functions such as Commercial Lenders, Finance, Asset Management, Risk, Legal, and Global Restructuring to maximize investment and generate multi-millions in net income and loss mitigation. - Created and negotiated a deal between 2 clients seeking to upgrade and downsize their corporate aircraft fleets, creating excellent outcomes for each client and generating total of $15.6M in new lease volume and $2.5MM write-up/gain. - Created trusting relationships with prospects to be their first contact when considering aviation finance options. Provided in-depth lease versus buy analysis to demonstrate advantages of leasing $28.5M aircraft (as an example). - Originated and coordinated sale of 32 inventory aircraft since 2009 working through aviation management companies, end users, and aircraft brokers.