Experience
EY-Parthenon
Management Consulting
Director
3/2019 - Present
• Conducted comprehensive buy-side operational due diligences, value
creation assessments, and sell-side evaluations in the Technology,
Healthcare, and Consumer Product sectors for PE funds and corporations
− Assessments evaluated standalone considerations, one-time costs, Transition Service Agreements, cost reduction
opportunities, synergies, and validation of deal rationale
• Select transaction experience includes:
− Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc: Ops due diligence – $2.5B potential carve-out of an asset from one of the largest North American Healthcare companies
− Vista Equity: Conducted comprehensive post-acquisition cost reduction assessment of an insurance-focused SaaS portfolio company, identifying $15m-$30m in potential cost saving opportunities
− Royal Caribbean: As part of a strategic PMO, partnered with the cruise line to drive operational efficiency, implementing a range of cost-saving measures across the fleet prior to post-COVID-19 service resumption
creation assessments, and sell-side evaluations in the Technology,
Healthcare, and Consumer Product sectors for PE funds and corporations
− Assessments evaluated standalone considerations, one-time costs, Transition Service Agreements, cost reduction
opportunities, synergies, and validation of deal rationale
• Select transaction experience includes:
− Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc: Ops due diligence – $2.5B potential carve-out of an asset from one of the largest North American Healthcare companies
− Vista Equity: Conducted comprehensive post-acquisition cost reduction assessment of an insurance-focused SaaS portfolio company, identifying $15m-$30m in potential cost saving opportunities
− Royal Caribbean: As part of a strategic PMO, partnered with the cruise line to drive operational efficiency, implementing a range of cost-saving measures across the fleet prior to post-COVID-19 service resumption
Independent Corporate Development Strategic Advisory Consultant
Corporate Strategy & Development
Corporate Development and Strategy
3/2014 - 3/2019
Currently working with select Fortune 500 companies on long-term Corporate Strategy/M&A projects. Recent engagements include Dermira, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Ticketmaster, Machine Zone, and Ingersoll Rand. Working with various C-suite executives to to assess the impact from various corporate actions including M&A and internal restructuring. Developed flexible financial models to evaluate the impact of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and recapitalizations.
eBay, Inc.
Corporate Strategy & Development
Marketplaces FP&A/Corporate Finance
7/2012 - 3/2014
Worked with eBay's Marketplaces FP&A and Shipping Finance teams. Led finance initiatives on new global shipping program (GSP) - partnered with product development, controllership, and various business units to create five year financial plans. Key participant for 2014 strategic planning for global shipping P&L worth $65M.
Sandell Asset Management
Finance
Credit Research Analyst (Technology, Media, Pharmaceuticals Coverage)
1/2008 - 6/2010
Analyzed, sourced and monitored long/short credit opportunities – asset classes included 1st/2nd lien term loans, high yield bonds; Reviewed credit agreements, indentures for covenants, carve-outs and issues pertinent to specific deals; Managed $150 million book of investments in credit universe; Developed and maintained a strong network with sell-side credit research analysts, investment bankers, and outside counsel to review new bank/bond deals
Lehman Brothers
Finance
Investment Banking Analyst/Associate (Technology/Media, Leveraged Finance)
7/2002 - 12/2007
Performed all aspects of financial valuation including LBO, DCF, comparable company analysis, sum-of-the-parts; Promoted to Associate after completing 3rd year of analyst position; Developed creative capital structures for non-investment grade/high yield companies; Interacted with numerous potential investors in high yield securities during drive-by bond deals
Lehman Brothers
Finance
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
6/2001 - 9/2001
Summer investment banking analyst within Lehman Brother's Leveraged Finance and Communications/Media division.