George Davison Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

I provide Private Equity firms, Corporates, and Financial Sponsors with pre- and post-acquisition advisory with a focus on turnaround, operational diligence, merger integration, and post-integration performance improvement. I work with C-Level and Board sponsors to improve revenue, cash flow, margins, and EBITDA during periods of growth and downturns. Some of my past successes include:• Managed the restructuring and turnaround of a global technology company with an emphasis on cash flow management and business planning• Led major restructuring and cost out program for global manufacturing client. Realized savings in excess of $60M (~20%) in labor and operations improvements including headcount right-sizing, facility optimization, and product rationalization• Managed back office / G&A assessment and transformation of $3.5B industrial staffing firm with a focus on payroll and order to cash improvements and development of large scale offshoring program• Led planning and integration of two automotive entities• Led team in designing new global operating model for manufacturing company transitioning from regional model to product focused structure• Redesigned branch management and operating structure for national business services• Centralized support functions and operations for global consumer product business• Assessed organizational and cost structure of all SG&A spend across four continents• Designed a global shared service organization for a global food company • Implemented new annual budget process for distribution company• Developed salesforce effectiveness initiative that helped segment customers, improve sales output, and increased revenue and EBITDA• Led SG&A cost optimization efforts for global company • Developed and managed integration of distributor and importer

Denver, Co, Us

As a manager for RAS & Associates, I was responsible for managing accounts, workstreams, and internal teams. I worked on several influential and transformational projects across multiple industries for small, medium, and large, Fortune 500 corporations. My work has ranged from strategic advisory and execution to business process improvement and organizational development. Sample past projects have included:• Developed cost take-out approach and subsequent initiatives resulting in a 20% decline in total product cost and an increase in competitiveness among aerospace and defense firms• Developed manufacturing optimization plan and cycle time analysis / improvements for two multi-billion clients• Managed regulatory compliance program for the business arm of a $5 billion financial services firm; Mapped current and future state process flows, conducted gap analysis and recommended improvements to ensure compliance with financial regulations• Created cost reduction strategy and execution plan for oil and gas client facing extreme commodity pressure, resulting in approximately 40% decline in per well costs• Developed organization structure, implementation roadmap, and strategic sourcing playbook for a previously non-existent Supply Chain function in an emerging oil and gas company• Managed implementation of enterprise-wide procure to pay software; responsible for business requirements, business processes, testing and training, and overall team managementKey Skills Include:• Strategic Sourcing• Organizational Improvement• Cost Management• M&A Pre & Post Integration Planning• Real Estate Analysis• Sales & Operations Planning• Process Improvement• Inventory ManagementKey Industries Include:• Aerospace & Defense• Oil & Gas• Telecom• Financial Services• Real Estate• Manufacturing• Natural Resources

Oak Ridge, Tn, Us

• Manage grant program valued at over $50 million. • Analyze renewable energy projects and budgets to ensure scope of projects and budgets fall within Department of Energy and American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) guidelines.• Assist recipients in the grant process by facilitating execution of strategy, reporting, invoicing, modifications to awards, and working with the United States Government.

• Responsible for due diligence and for underwriting the acquisition of multiple retail, office, and residential properties in Denver, Colorado, assets valued at over $50 million.• Prepared custom financial forecasts for commercial property acquisitions and developments using Excel and ARGUS.• Modeled the acquisition of two acres of urban commercial property. Presented detailed discounted cash flow analysis and NPV to determine appropriate valuation, also illustrated capital stack arrangements, tax equity scenarios, and various equity syndications for investors. • Analyzed lease transactions for large international tenants, for leases up to $30 million and including full service, modified gross and triple net leases. • Market research to determine the health and future outlook of each product type and the stability of different markets within Denver and Colorado.• Drafted investment packages and presentations based on analysis for senior management.

I processed trades and managed cash for and money markets. I calculated NAVs, dividend rates, maturities, and yields on a daily basis. I compiled data and researched fund’s performance history in order to present material at quarterly board meeting and for fund’s annual report. I facilitated and supported annual audits and SEC audits. I was recognized as the fund accountant of the quarter for outstanding performance.

Mba, Real Estate & Finance

Ba, Finance