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Bethesda, Md, Us

Corporate Strategy & Development (reporting directly to President & CEO Leslie Hale)RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ) is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) engaged in acquiring premium-branded, focused-service and compact full-service hotels. RLJ is one of the largest publicly-traded lodging REITs in the United States, owning a portfolio of 96 hotels across major urban markets that exhibit multiple demand generators from business, leisure and other travelers.

Ellicott City, Maryland, Us

Generalist sell-side M&ASC&H Capital is a leading Mid-Atlantic investment bank specializing in M&A advisory for middle-market companies nationally. The firm delivers investment banking and advisory services across technology, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, business and professional services, and government contracting.

Private Ventures Group ("PVG") is a private investment firm focused on early stage & growth equity investments in innovative technology, healthcare, and consumer brand companies. The firm sources and underwrites Micro VC opportunities generated by a network of leading VC firms, strategic family offices and value-add LPs. PVG partners with leading founders, developers, operators and creators to provide investors access to high-growth businesses that have the ability to generate outsized returns for its LP base.

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Maryland’s ~$54.8 billion AUM pension fund (as of June 2020). The System’s asset allocation is organized into five broad categories: Growth/Equity (comprised of public equity and private equity), Rate Sensitive, Credit, Real Assets, and Absolute Return.

Washington, Dc, Us

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the United States’ $60 billion development bank; DFC’s Office of Investment Funds mobilizes debt financing & equity investments into emerging market private equity funds to address capital shortages in lower- and middle-income countries and tackle global ESG initiatives.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Performed financial forecasting on ISA income models, calculated financial projections for company valuation, and integrated models into investor pitch deck • Created marketing and promotional materials for social media outreach on LinkedIn and Instagram to drive website traffic and increase student ISA originations• Researched potential customers, target schools, marketing channels, and disruptive companies in the ISA space to hone our marketing strategies and identify possible partners• Updated the website by refining the frontend, installing an automated email system, managing the customer database, performing regular maintenance, and running Google Ads & Analytics reports

Columbia, Md, Us

• Performed market research on Catalyst Loan Fund applicant businesses for screening and underwriting• Prepared Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations using loan program data to model and display loan statistics for Executive Committee meetings• Calculated amortization rates on loan transactions and forecasted cumulative interest from amortization schedules of all portfolio clients• Researched enhancement of loan fund’s commercial loan pricing model to reduce delinquency and default rates

• Performed market research and competitive analyses of vendors in community involvement technology space• Refined investment pitch deck in preparation for buyout negotiations with major vendors of CSR solutions • Compiled lead pipeline spreadsheet identifying potential corporate clients, partners, investors, and philanthropists• In September 2018, Soceana finalized buyout by Austin-based CSR software startup Encast

Ellicott City, Maryland, Us

• Compiled midyear, 1-year, & 10-year investment portfolio reports and analyzed for performance against S&P 500 benchmark index• Assisted with tax preparation & investment advisory services for national client base• Performed administrative duties such as conducting 300+ client surveys, handling CRM database software, and processing legal paperwork covering life insurance, fixed annuities, tax planning, & estate planning

Bachelor Of Science, Finance

Summer Session, Finance

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