EDUCATION

THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA · 2008-2010
Master of Business Administration Candidate; Finance and Real Estate

• • Active in Finance, Real Estate, Private Equity, Sales & Trading, Investment Management, and Veterans clubs.
• • Wharton Rugby Team: Alumni Coordinator and Strength and Conditioning Coach.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
San Diego, CA · 2003-2006
Master; Leadership

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Annapolis, MD · 1995-1999
Bachelor of Science; Oceanography

• • Navy Lacrosse 1995-1999. Junior Varsity Lacrosse Coach 1998-1999.
• • Brigade Boxing Quarterfinalist and Open Ocean Sailing Instructor.

EXPERIENCE

CREDIT SUISSE
New York, NY · 2009
Summer Associate, Investment Banking, Global Energy Group

• • Provided valuation and strategic advice for a potential $2.9 billion acquisition of an industrial ingredients company by an advanced biofuels company.
• • Analyzed capital structure, financing, project, and credit considerations for over $1.3 billion in debt and equity placements for natural gas, coal, wind, solar, biomass, and biofuels projects.
• • Structured project financings to incorporate tax equity, Department of Energy loan guarantees, and Federal tax credits and grants available to renewable energy projects.
• • Identified targets meeting client’s financial and operational criteria for a $1.0 billion power and utilities asset acquisition.

U.S. NAVY
Multiple Locations · 2004-2008
H-60F/H Instructor Pilot and Aircraft Mishap Investigator

• • Selected from fleet squadron for performance, leadership, and instructing ability to serve as an instructor alongside an elite group of tactically experienced H-60 Seahawk helicopter pilots. Instructed over 100 student pilots.
• • Naval Aircraft Mishap Investigator. Led over 40 investigations and implemented procedural and engineering changes affecting 11 helicopter squadrons comprised of over 85 aircraft and 3000 personnel.
• • Led over 50 aviation and engineering experts in the first fleet review of Helicopter Training and Operations Manuals across 4 different models of Naval Helicopters, combining the best practices of four culturally different helicopter communities.
• • Hand picked as 7th Fleet Admiral’s personal pilot, deploying in support of operations in Japan and Korea.

U.S. NAVY
Multiple Locations · 1999-2004
H-60F/H Pilot and Division Officer

• • Awarded Air Medal for flying more than 50 armed combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• • Planned and executed combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Integrated Combat Search and Rescue and Naval Special Warfare Support procedures into the overall battle plan during the initial Iraq invasion.
• • Ranked #1 out of 14 junior officers. Out-performed peers by becoming the most qualified junior pilot in the squadron.
• • Tactically experienced H-60F/H Seahawk helicopter pilot. Trained and evaluated squadron of 35 pilots and 20 aircrew.
• • Mission Commander and Instructor for Combat Search and Rescue, Naval Special Warfare, and Anti-Submarine operations.
• • Led and managed 34 maintenance personnel as Avionics and Armament Division Officer. Squadron rated #1 of 9 squadrons as a result of division’s zero discrepancy conventional weapons inspection.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT
San Diego, CA · 2001-2007
Owner / Operator

• • Built $2.4 million portfolio. Identified, purchased, and redeveloped operationally neglected properties. Investment strategy focused on asset value appreciation through operational improvements to increase cash flows.
• • Realized 90% growth in asset values in first 3 years, recapitalized 40% into new investment opportunities.
• • Successfully sold all portfolio assets resulting in over a 70% annualized return on invested capital.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Program: MBA

Club Membership: MBA

Interests:

• Acquisitions
• Asset Management
• Development
• Investment Banking

Interested in a job/internship in:

• California
• Mid-Atlantic USA
• Northeast USA
• Southwest USA
• West Coast USA

• Top Secret/ SCI Government Security Clearance. • Commercial, Multi Engine Fixed and Rotary Wing, and Instrument FAA Rated Pilot. • Volunteer High School Lacrosse Coach. Helped build successful first year lacrosse program. • Extensive international travel for surf. Surf, ski, snowboard, and golf enthusiast.