Experience

Paulson &CO Finance
Analyst
2/2013 - 6/2017
Provided in-depth analyses of global telecommunications and media markets with recommendations leading to both long and short investments in public traded companies. Investments ranged in size from less than $100M to over $1B. Perform extensive fundamental research, capital structure and financial/accounting analysis, legal/regulatory analysis and detailed financial modeling and scenarios analyses. Completed four leveraged buyouts and private corporate investments; represented Paulson on Boards.
Cygnet Advisors Finance
Partner
2/2008 - 12/2012
Founded merchant banking firm with three partners to for DMB Capital Partners, a private equity fund. Secured General Electric Company as a lead investor and strategic partner. Originated and recommend four potential investments pending final funding.
Thomas Weisel Partners Finance
Partner
8/1999 - 7/2004
Senior partner in leading growth focused investment bank advising telecom and media clients with values of $50M to $5B. Dual role as partner in M&A Group supporting healthcare and technology banking teams. Successfully recruited team and grew investment banking revenue from nothing to approximately $25M in three years. Personally generated $22M in fees in 2007 from M&A and equity financing assignments.
Banc of America Securities Finance
Managing Director- Head of Media/Telecom
8/1999 - 7/2004
Promoted to a role of increase scope and responsibility, advancing from Head of Natural Resources M&A to Head of Media/Telecom Global Coverage.Developed and led a team of 65 direct reports in investment and commercial banking in the U.S. and Europe. Transformed the firm's revenue base from primarily lending and high-grade bond issuance to and M&A advisory and book managed equity and leveraged finance business. Led high profile client relationships in M&A advisory roles.
Wasserstein Perella Finance
Director
2/1998 - 7/1999
Originated and executed M&A and restructuring advisory services to companies primarily in the energy and general industrial sectors.
Salomon Brothers Finance
Director
8/1993 - 12/1997
Provided investment banking services to clients in the energy industry, primarily M&A advisory and equity and debt financing. Privatized the national oil Company of Bolivia through combination of 5 separate M&A transactions over 14 months.
Gibbons, Green, van Amerongen Finance
Partner/Associate
7/1987 - 7/1993
Analyzed and acquired companies through leveraged buyouts. Evaluated over 100 potential investments each year. Completed three acquisitions and represented GGvA on Company Boards.
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Finance
Vice President/Associate
8/1982 - 6/1987
Junior and mid-level investment banker with experience across industries, providing M&A support for both origination and execution.