I have almost 20 years dedicated to the field of investment management. My background and the bulk of my experience involves fixed income credit research. During my many years of credit work I have analyzed almost all of the sectors within the industrial universe however, my expertise is with basic industries, transportation and other manufacturing sectors. I have a very strong fundamental credit analysis skill set and significant expertise and experience determing absolute and relative value of credits, sectors and sub-sectors in the fixed income universe. Furthermore, in addition to analyzing investment grade credits, I have experience analyzing and trading high yield credits and dealing with credit default swaps.Over the years I have played the role of a Senior Analyst in research groups and have helped to develop, define and refine research group processes and also served as a mentor and trainer for other analysts. I have strong communication skills and enjoy interacting with portfolio managers, corporate managements, clients and consultants. I expanded my knowledge of the investment management business by participating in projects that involve other aspects of the business including portfolio management, technology developement and innovation. The goal of these projects has been to among other things, improve investment returns, improve processes, improve efficiencies and to reduce costs.Specialties: * Very solid analytical skills that are enhanced by strong sense of intuition.* Years of experience dealing with business cycles have provided a foundation for helping identify relative and absolute value.* Effective oral and written communication skills.* Works well both independently and as part of a team.* Experience working in both large and small organizations.