In my role as a Private Equity Associate, I primarily focus on buyouts in the industrial space. I work across the deal spectrum, with roles including: + Identifying and assessing high opportunity sectors+ Proactively sourcing deals+ Developing financial models, assessing return profiles and crafting investment theses+ Performing financial & commercial due diligence + Managing deal processes+ Working with financing sources and assessing deal structures+ Working with management on portfolio company strategy and operational improvements

McKinsey & Company is a leading global management consulting firm and a trusted advisor to the world's preeminent businesses, governments, and institutions.During my time at the Firm I led and contributed to engagements across a wide range of industries and functions. Originally a generalist, I developed specialization in assisting Private Equity clients in diligence and portfolio company value creation, as well as in helping distressed clients through operational & financial restructurings. In addition to broad sector and functional exposure, I played a wide range of roles requiring a diverse skillset and took on meaningful team leadership positions -- most prominently playing the role of Engagement Manager on a 6 person team. Select project experience:+ Product optimization for a >$1bn manufacturer. Engagement manager on a 6-person team. I was the most senior team member at the client site and led key communications with the executive team. Performed granular analysis on >1,000 products to optimize formulation and develop a streamlined offering. Led workshops and developed client capabilities to achieve initiatives worth >5% margin increase+ Improvement diagnostic for a large manufacturer. Led efforts and all analysis on Footprint Optimization, Procurement and Lean Manufacturing. Identified ~$100M in margin improvement+ Operational turnaround of a distressed refinery. Led cross-functional client team to identify initiatives and develop a 5-year plan. Developed effective cash reporting and management infrastructure+ Led client teams through legal and operational restructuring during Chapter 11 for a large power producer+ Contributed analysis and writing to McKinsey's "Manufacturing the Future" publication+ Long-term strategy for a pharmaceutical producer. Developed revenue and risk models to evaluate market attractiveness and entry strategy; resulted in upfront investment >$100m+ Numerous PE due diligences across a variety of industries

The Office for Technology Commercialization at the University of Minnesota is responsible for identifying, evaluating and commercializing research and technology developed at the University.I was responsible for:+ Evaluating the development progress and commercialization potential of research and technology+ Building financial models and performing basic valuation on potentially marketable technologies+ Identifying and communicating with potential commercial partners and creating marketing materials