Identified/developed/managed mergers & acquisitions and strategic partnerships for new Federal M&A division.Provided advisory services to companies seeking to jump-start their startup or growth strategies.

Managing Director – Investment BankingPierce Financial Corporation, Fairfax VA 2006-2011Pierce Financial is a middle-market investment bank established in 1978. It specializes in international project finance; domestic private placements of debt and equity up to $500 million; and federal contractor mergers and acquisitions. International project finance - created a new market for used US petrochemical plants abroad. Built turnkey solution for plant transfer from US to low cost gas countries including: locating domestic partners abroad and securing long term gas contracts with governments; negotiating and signing off- take agreement with Fortune 100 chemical commodities buyers; and locating, negotiating and securing optimal debt and equity financing for each project. Negotiated, on behalf of companies, lines of credit, mergers and acquisitions, sales agreements, and other major business opportunities.Director – Investment Banking 2001-2006Promoted to head of syndication desk for majority of debt & equity engagements.Promoted to lead due diligence room for majority of client engagements.Senior Associate – Investment Banking 1998-2001Developed proprietary database of private equity & debt investors in telecom sector.Led analysis of IT and telecommunications market.Reviewed and advised on all potential deals for executive committee.Wrote initial drafts of business, marketing & sales plans for all clients.

International telecommunications consulting firm with focus on US - Latin American market.