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San Diego, Ca, Us

Saint Louis, Mo

Saint Louis, Mo

• Actively manage a portfolio of renewable energy tax equity investment primarily in the solar PV and wind markets; these investments utilized complex structures, financial models, and extensive legal documentation such as partnership agreements.• Coordinate and manage the closing and funding process associated with multi-million dollar equity investments which requires the review of due diligence items such as permits, appraisals, utility company documentation, insurance policies, and financial models. • Negotiating post-closing document and deal amendments including solar lease agreements, operating agreements and financial models• Responsible for the ongoing review of investments to assess quality and risk through the interpretation of financial statements, site visits, and internal reporting requirements (including communicating the financial impact of an investment to the finance, accounting, and tax teams).

- Implemented and managed the firm’s financial and accounting operations from budget design and implementation to financial reporting and tax preparation- Developed short and long term strategic plans to target specific areas of growth within the product portfolio and defined cost-cutting measures to improve the efficiency of the firm- Conducted monthly financial review presentations detailing historical performance and updated forecasts and benchmarked the results with industry standards - Created sales tracking system to analyze most profitable product offering and develop techniques and strategies for increasing market share

-Selected to be a member the Commercial Leadership Program while continuing to perform Associate Sales Representative duties. Challenged with completing vital market, risk, and customer analysis projects.-Identified and marketed specific products within the business's portfolio that matched the customer's needs and developed optimal pricing strategies aimed at profit maximization-Researched dormant customers with annual revenue exceeding $100 Million to develop strategic growth opportunities and build a targeted marketing strategy-Presented findings and conclusions of dormant customer project to a team of key marketing decision-makers and provided detailed recommendations outlining a strategy to target and retain the most profitable customers-Analyzed transactions above $5 Million within the business's current portfolio, identifying potential issues facing the borrower and its industry in the near term, mitigating any potential multi-million dollar losses due to default

Key member of the Midwest's top volume-producing sales team. Provided customer research, collateral analysis and industry data that was used in the implementation of a targeted marketing strategy. Generated and presented sales proposals to key clients based on customer specificities Provided industry analysis to sales team to determine the overall attractiveness of a market, relevant to leasable capital expenditures Built complex Excel models to conduct lease vs. buy analysis on potential projects for strategic customersCreated Collateral Graph Analysis for transactions over $1 Million that outlined the business's collateral exposure by calculating the projected value of the underlying asset and loan amortization. Analysis was used by senior credit officials to help determine the financial risks associated with the dealBusiness Development Executive (2005-2007)Developed and implemented a marketing strategy aimed at locating prospective commercial real estate borrowers in the Northeastern U.S. through a targeted inside sales campaign. Exceeded 2006's volume goal by funding 168% of budgetLed a team that developed a new employee training model and learning toolsSelected to lead and mentor the team'

Coordinated and led a grassroots political campaign to increase voter turnout of 18-24 year olds for the 2004 election via a strategic voter registration and Get-Out-the-Vote campaign.

Master, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Presented research findings in the Undergraduate Research Symposium