Investment management firm focused on distressed and opportunistic investments in middle-market companies.Distressed and opportunistic investments in secured and unsecured debt as well as equity securities of companies that may be stressed or undergoing operational, financial, or other challenges, and in securities trading at a discount to intrinsic value. Source, diligence, develop investment theses, set price targets and monitor prospective investments using a disciplined private equity approach to due diligence and a value-based investment strategy targeting opportunities with asymmetric return profiles. Lead investment execution, negotiate and fund restructurings, facilitate post-investment operational improvements, strategic M&A and capital structure initiatives and manage the exit process with a focus on principal protection and meaningful upside creation. Active board member for several control investments focused on maximizing value through strategic priorities and exit optimization.

Investment management firm focused on private and public credit investments through the SHP Capital Solutions and SHP Loan FundsDirect, distressed and opportunistic investments in secured and unsecured debt as well as equity securities. Originated investments through relationship network, secondary screenings and internal loan funds platform. Identified fundamental value through disciplined selection and monitoring, pursuing principal protection and meaningful upside. Created value by leveraging board seats as well as advisors with industry and operating expertise. Portfolio Manager focused on risk management for the SHP Loan Funds (performing credit funds). Reviewed and approved investments; historical investment approvals exceed $3 billion. Developed portfolio analytics and set strategies to optimize investment selection, performance metrics and returns. Responsible for business development, structuring new funds and quarterly investor updates. Member of Executive Management Committee and Investment CommitteeFounding team member actively involved in developing and implementing firm and investment policies, procedures and infrastructureFirm subsequently acquired by Allianz Global Investors

Vice President, High Yield Capital MarketsOriginated, structured and syndicated high yield and mezzanine offerings for leveraged buyouts, refinancings and recapitalizations. Executed 30 lead left bookrunner issues and 133 issues in total raising over $95 billion. Developed appropriate deal structures based on credit and relative value analyses and market checks with buy-side accounts. Drove marketing and syndication process, including account targeting, educating sales force and investor base, delivering feedback and market updates to issuer management teams and allocating order books. Structured creative solutions such as mezzanine club deals to substitute for a closed high yield market as well as debt exchanges to help issuers manage in a down market.Associate, Corporate BankingStructured, negotiated and executed legal documentation for lead-arranged, syndicated leveraged loans. Conducted in depth due diligence and prepared credit analysis to obtain underwriting approval. Extensive collaboration with financial sponsor coverage, capital markets desk, syndicate members, lawyers and borrowers. Actively monitored and managed a portfolio of 25 lead left bookrunner transactions across various industries.

Analyst, Credit Advisory & ResearchActively monitored and published on leveraged loan positions to provide recommendations to portfolio management and credit risk management. Completed three month credit training program covering topics such as Credit Risk Management, Measuring Credit Risk, Corporate Value at Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Fixed Income Fundamentals, Credit Rating Guidelines and Procedures, and Assigning Credit Ratings.