EDUCATION

THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA · 2008-2010
MBA; Real Estate

• Recipient of merit-based Coulson/Joseph Wharton Fellowship
• Active Member, Real Estate Club; Prospective Student Officer 2008-2009
• Student Member, Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center
• House Manager, Rebuilding Together Philadelphia (low income rehabilitation project) 2009
• VP Community Outreach, BizWorld (youth business entrepreneurship organization) 2009-2010
• VP Social and Marketing, Wharton African Students Association 2009-2010

MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Charlottesville, VA · 2000-2004
BS Commerce; Finance, Minor in Spanish

• VP/Pre-Commerce Co-Chair, Black Commerce Student Network 2002-2004
• Volunteer, Student Admissions Council 2001-2004

UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA
Valencia, Spain · Summer 2002

• Study Abroad Program

EXPERIENCE

LASALLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL · Summer 2009
Summer Associate

• Global Research and Strategy:
• Authored a Medical Office Buildings memo comparing the investment strategy with traditional office properties; presented to research, fund and management teams
• Analyzed student housing investment noting market trends, competition and performance
• Examined firm’s exposure to tenants most likely to default based on Moody’s criteria; results were discussed at quarterly Asset Manager’s meeting
• Compiled extensive manual for global real estate investment terms used across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES
Charlotte, NC · 2005-2008
Associate (only team member promoted) / Analyst

• Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Conduit Group – Origination & Structuring:
• Originated, structured and executed 22 asset securitization transactions totaling $40.2B in commitments
• Provided capital for 11 real estate and private equity funds:
• Performed Monte Carlo analyses to assess the risk of limited partners’ commitments
• Clients included Goldman Sachs, Fortress Investment Group, Beacon Capital Partners and LBA Realty
• Closed largest asset-backed commercial paper transaction at $30B in commitments
• Trained and developed 10 junior professionals through project management, mentoring and training
• Analyzed historical asset pools and developed financial models to ensure sufficient capital to cover debt obligations

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES
Charlotte, NC · 2004-2005
Analyst

• Conduit Investment Management:
• Managed portfolio of 32 transactions analyzing key metrics to confirm structural integrity and compliance
• Prepared annual credit review, amendment and restructure documentation for approval by senior management
• Performed on-site due diligence gathering data regarding company performance, systems, operations and strategy

GENERAL ELECTRIC
Atlanta, GA · Summer 2003
INROADS Summer Intern

• Power Systems Global Sourcing:
• Participated in internal financial auditor training; determined optimal purchasing allocations across businesses
• Led initiative and developed best practices guide to minimize travel and living expenses

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Program: MBA

Club Membership: MBA

Interests:

• Acquisitions
• Asset Management
• Development

Interested in a job/internship in:

• Mid-Atlantic USA
• Mid-West USA
• Southeast USA

• Co-Founder: STARS Math and English Academy Financial & Investing Curriculum 2007-2008 • Registered Representative: NASD Series 7 and 63 Certifications • Fellow: Management Leadership for Tomorrow MBA Preparation Program 2008 • Interests: Riding motorcycles, playing basketball, traveling (8 countries visited)