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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Business development, credit analysis, loan underwriting and branch operations. Tripled size of Inland Empire loan portfolio in two years.

Orange County, California Area

Business development, credit analysis and loan underwiting, achieving 260% of business developemnt goal in 2015 and 160% in 2016. Managed $50 million commercial credit portfolio, incorporating behavioral health, manufacturing and non-profit industries. Co-managed team of junior analysts, developing credit analysis and portfolio management skills.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Researched and authored daily and weekly reports on private companies for internal and external distribution. Collaborated with analysts in multiple sectors to create in-depth research products for investors. Authored dozens of published reports on private companies including Spotify, Uber and Criteo.- Co-authored extensive multi-industry report on wearable technology. Collaborated with analysts and associates covering Communications Equipment, Application Software and Apparel.- Engaged with management teams from prominent private companies including Joyent, MongoDB Inc., Panzura and OpenGov.

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Compiled data for multiple coverage initiations: financial reports, management bios and market information. Companies include Liposcience and Myriad Genetics.- Assisted in coverage initiation process on H&R Block: researched Affordable Care Act for tax-related revenue opportunities.- Researched revenue sources for Clean Harbors, adapted to financial model and client note.- Performed channel-checks on GNC stores to learn about sales trends and discount programs.- Constructed tracking spreadsheets for semiconductors in cellular handsets, tablets and laptops.

Equity Research - Identified value opportunities in Household Non-Durables and Oil & Gas Equipment sectors.GIPS Compliance - Updated portfolio performance data for GIPS compliance and backtesting.

Inland Empire - Southern California

• Managed two mechanics, handled administrative duties including customer accounts, bookkeeping, purchasing. • Collaborated with customers to tailor products and services based on the demands of their industry.• Designed private website for customers to easily view equipment repair history.• Leased $750,000 worth of equipment. Doubled revenue from 2008 to 2009, achieving $631,000 in 2010.• Reduced cost of parts by up to 50% by 2009. Negotiated 25% reduction in cost of lubricants from 2008 to 2009. • Transformed excess yard space to produce revenue by renting out stalls for truck parking.• Implemented system of outsourcing repairs of related electronics equipment to create additional revenue stream.• Created database for automotive filters to simplify cross-referencing and price comparisons.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Finance Club - Vice President

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Rowing Team - Captain 2001 through 2003