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Jason Chow [2011]
2020 Walnut Street, Apt. 22H
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(415) 990-7199
jason.chow.wg11@wharton.upenn.edu
EDUCATION
THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA · May 2011 Master of Business Administration; Real Estate and Finance - Active member of the Real Estate Club, Private Equity Club
- Affiliations: Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center, Urban Land Institute (ULI), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Other student club memberships: Rugby Football Club, Roadrunners and Triathletes Club
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Berkeley, CA · May 2005 Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Major in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research - Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society (top 1/5th of class)
- Awarded Ford Motor Company Fellowship for academic achievement, and Marsh, Inc. Diversity Scholarship for scholastic achievement and leadership
- UC Berkeley Education Abroad Participant: University of Hong Kong (Spring 2005), Universidad de Alcala (Fall 2003)
- Member of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Institute of Industrial Engineers
EXPERIENCE
ENDEAVOR Santiago, Chile · 2008 Consultant, Business Development - Endeavor is a nonprofit focused on economic development in emerging markets through supporting high-impact entrepreneurs
- Analyzed financial and operational issues of Vertical S.A., a Chilean company that leads leadership and teambuilding expeditions, and developed and implemented solutions
- Collaborated in Spanish with managers of 8 business units to determine drivers and build companys first operating model
- Audited, compiled, and formalized reporting of historical financial information
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. San Francisco, CA · 2006-2008 Analyst, Real Estate Investment Banking - Performed pro forma analyses for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and financings
- Valued companies and assets through discounted cash flow, public comparable, and acquisition comparable analyses
- Interacted extensively with client management, senior bankers, internal departments and external legal, tax, and accounting advisors on transaction-related issues such as valuation, tactics, strategy, structuring and financing
- Prepared buyside, sellside and financing materials for management and board presentations and commitment committees
- Recruited as the 1st analyst to help build firms West Coast Real Estate Group from a team of 4 to 10 bankers within a year
- Led info sessions, conducted interviews, and served as liaison with candidates as member of UC Berkeley recruiting team
- Selected Transaction Experience:
- - HFF ($230 million, 2007): Joint bookrunner on initial public offering for commercial real estate services firm
- - HCP ($1.0 billion, 2006): Led road show for what was largest REIT follow-on offering at the time
UBS INVESTMENT BANK San Francisco, CA · 2005-2006 Analyst, Technology Investment Banking - Valued companies through pro forma merger, public comparable, acquisition comparable, and leveraged buyout analyses
- Active participation in all phases of the deal process including pitches, financial modeling, due diligence, and deal execution
- Initiated and organized regular social events to build camaraderie and foster a positive working environment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Program: MBA
Club Membership: MBA
Interests: - Acquisitions
- Asset Management
- Design
- Development
Interested in a job/internship in:
- California
- Canada
- Northeast USA
- Northwest USA
- West Coast USA
* PERSONAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Own and manage a multifamily property in Oakland, CA. Recently acquired at 46% of 2005 sale price and cash flow positive.
* COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Dog Volunteer, San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (2009); Mentor, Junior Achievement (2007-2008); Team Captain, Goldman Sachs Community Team Works (2007-2008).
* INTERESTS: Running (completed San Francisco Half Marathon in 2009), physical fitness and healthy eating, performance cars, pets, traveling (lived and traveled throughout Asia, Europe, and Central and South America).
* LANGUAGES: Conversant in Spanish.
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