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San Francisco Bay Area

Positioned RBC as one of the Top 5 banking institutions for the State of California, enabled RBC to become an emerging player in investment banking across the U.S. Built and managed a highly productive 5-person to construct and run multi-billion-dollar deals. Led cross-functional collaboration with compliance, legal, risk management, credit, underwriting and other key internal players to secure deal appointments. Drove the transformation of the desks which enabled RBC to become a respected player on Wall Street.▸ Facilitated $XXB in new client relationship business which allowed the firm to build a resume in large deals, gain credibility with large issuers nationwide, and rise in league table rankings.▸ Enabled RBC to become the largest credit provider to the State of California.▸ Senior managed multiple relationships including the State of California, General Obligation Bond Program, State Public Works Board Lease Revenue Bond Program, Metropolitan Water District, City of Oakland, East Bay MUD, San Diego County and the California Department of Water Resources.▸ Increased the firm’s competitive profile by driving continual process improvements with the syndicate desk, while improving underwriting capabilities.

Expanded Morgan Stanley’s presence beyond healthcare and water sectors to become a Top 5 banker to the State of California; laid the foundation to enable future coverage growth for major issuers within the State. Directed business development, coverage, and relationship management for the firm’s largest and most complex clients. Played an integral role in developing financial solutions for the State’s budget challenges during the recession and assumed leadership position in obtaining a multi-billion-dollar bridge loan for the State during the financial crisis. ▸ Enabled the firm to be appointed Senior Book Running Manager for note and bond business; senior managed several billions including the annual note issue for the State of California.▸ The Firm’s involvement with the State helped grow revenues to the Bank several millions annually.

Led municipal finance with full P&L accountability; developed and managed banking and client relationships with the public sector issuers with an emphasis on real estate development transactionsfor redevelopment agencies, assessment districts and community facilities districts.▸ Shifted the company's focus towards difficult, high value added transactions as a response to declining profitability.

Senior Municipal Finance banker with individual profit and loss accountability and responsibility forbusiness development and deal management. Client base included traditional governmental entities ofcities, counties, school and community college districts, and redevelopment agencies. ▸Elected to the Inter-Regional Financial Group President's Club in 1995 and 1% Club in 1991 for outstanding performance and high production levels.

Provided analytical engagement support to senior bankers on various transactions for public sector issuers in California. Participated in all aspects of financings including analytic support, development of credit presentations and review of legal documents. Gained experience as a Eurodollar trader on trading floor with responsibility for daily funding of offshore deposits. ▸ Completed Bank of America’s formal Capital Markets Training Program, which included rotations through governments, agencies, mortgage backs, money markets, municipals and foreign exchange trading.

Worked with multiple corporations with a focus on defense and technology manufacturing. Junior team member with support responsibility for developing strategic information plans, and designing and implementing information systems as well as providing organizational consulting services for a number of start-up high technology companies.

Mba, Business

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management, General