Gavin Houtkooper Email & Phone Number

Metro Detroit, Michigan, United States

-Concurrent with undergraduate education

Detroit Metropolitan Area

-Assisted in the creation of a confidential information memorandum and worked concurrently with an analyst in creating a financial model-Completed ad hoc tasks including analyzing buyer's lists, industry research, and preparing materials for management presentations-Worked directly on a pitch deck researching industry acquisition history utilizing S&P Capital IQ while concurrently updating our internal database.-Created and updated two industry reports incorporating recent valuation data, M&A activity, and other relevant industry information.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Oversee fitness floor operations, address patron questions, operate facility welcome desk.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Conducted market research on acquisition targets analyzing industry trends, local demographics, and presented findings to partners• Created competitive landscape reports by analyzing competitor’s financial metrics, strategies, and company footprint, presented findings to partners to make more informed strategic decisions• Responsible for preliminary due diligence on acquisition targets compiling findings for acquisition team• Conducted financial analysis in Microsoft Excel analyzing Profit & Loss, and additional company financials• Completed ADHOC analysis and support of portfolio company operations

Richland, Michigan, United States

In my role in boat sales, I applied strong interpersonal skills and a customer-centric approach to successfully navigate the entire sales cycle, ultimately culminating in the sale of 21 boats between June and August 2023. My ability to establish rapport and adapt sales strategies based on individual client needs allowed for optimized customer experiences and ultimately contributed to our sales success.My analytical skills were put to good use as I assessed customer requirements and guided them toward the most suitable boats, ensuring a tailored approach that was instrumental in achieving the remarkable 21-boat sales milestone.Additionally, I demonstrated critical thinking in streamlining the paperwork and delivery processes, guaranteeing a seamless transaction for each of the 21 boats sold. By identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks, I significantly enhanced efficiency, resulting in a smoother experience for both our customers and the sales team.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business, Computer Science, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Men's Soccer, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Education record

A two month educational experience during my time abroad in Madrid, Spain.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Captain Men's Soccer, Men's Track and Field, Men's Football, Men's Basketball, National Honor Society

High School Diploma

STEM school - completed all honors classes for math and science throughout high school.