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Communications Director and Speaker Coordinator

Impros is a California based company specializing in personal watercraft accessories. Impros is the leading company for impeller sales and service expertise, supporting Kawasaki, Sea Doo, Yamaha, Honda, Polaris and Tigershark personal watercraft.

Created foundation for future growth: Created industry standard product database, negotiated agreements with regional manufacturers representatives, sourced new manufacturing and product vendors, and Initiated a social media campaignDesigned award winning product, recognized at the 2009 Hot Rod and Restoration TradeshowAftermarket automotive products manufacturer with total revenue of approximately $500,000

Purchased distressed aftermarket automotive and marine products manufacturer with less than $1 million in total annual revenueAnalyzed and improved operating and materials costs and refined customer base, resulting in significant improvement to bottom lineManaged and improved many key business functions, including purchasing, production and sales

Trained and managed a team of five analysts within the Valuation Division of the companyResponsible for complete oversight of valuation services provided for more than 100 clientsAssociate / Capital MarketsSupported client engagements, working directly with senior investment bankers throughout the M&A processAssisted with and managed the sale of multiple middle market businesses across a variety of industriesCore duties: prepare marketing documents, buyer/seller prospecting, document review and due diligenceAssociate / Professional Services GroupPrepared more than 30 detailed business valuations for clientsPerform industry and market analysis for potential M&A candidates

/ Structured Finance Reporting GroupCreated detailed cash flow models for mortgage-backed securitiesManaged support and maintenance of existing cash flow models to ensure proper interpretation of governing documents Trust Administrator / Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust AdministrationManaged 60 mortgage-backed securities totaling over $6 billion in valueSupplied investment information to investment banks, rating agencies and investors