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Graduate Real Estate Society

Resume Book
Class of 2009

PublishedFall2008

Table of Contents
Class of 2009
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Dan Alexander Brian Baumhover Ryan Childs Douglas Conner Hunter Dale Brandon Doerr Jeff Ezell Brooke Ferris Daniel Fuchs Gabriel Gonzalez Garza Nicholas Harris Steven Harris Jared Hochman Scott Humphreys John P. Hunt IV Bryan Kaminski Christopher Law Beau Longino Erin McCarthy Mehul Patel Clay Phillips Eric Rodriguez David Rudick Andrew Schmid Michael Searls Kevin Sharma Reid Shriner Jesse Smelser Konavis Smith Kevin White

Education May 2009

May 2000 Experience 05/08 08/08

201 E. 4th Street #233 Austin, TX 78701 (571) 426-6516 Danial.Alexander@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Investment Management United States Military Academy Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Systems Engineering Superintendents Award Recipient, Deans List Graduate, D.P.E Gold Star Recipient

Danial C.P. Alexander

Austin, TX

West Point, NY

06/06 08/07

12/05 05/06

05/00 05/05

Torrance, CA Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Graduate Management Associate Summer Intern Conducted financial statement analysis and built financial model to forecast the operating profit and free cash flow of an international subsidiary, taking into account macroeconomic events, changing product mix, incentives forecasts and inflationary expectations Researched and developed the Chief Financial Officers presentation to the credit rating agencies (Moodys, Standard & Poors) in order to maintain the highest credit rating available Served as a consultant to an international distributor and developed an integrated strategic planning process to align their sales, finance and long-range plans as well as implemented a capital budgeting process to properly prioritize capital investment projects Tempe, AZ Arizona State University, Department of Military Science Assistant Professor of Military Science and Recruiting and Operations Officer Devised and executed a new strategy to increase the number of highly qualified scholarship recipients by 200% in one year, exceeding goals for the first time in five years Analyzed Lead Source Analysis tools in order to develop a unique marketing plan resulting in a 400% increase in the number of leads and a 150% increase in prospects in one year Alexandria, VA BearingPoint, INC Consultant Public Services Sector Developed valuation methodology and built the model to accurately forecast and track enterprise expenditures to ensure compliance with contractual amounts in excess of $1.2B Created and presented a communication plan to describe the tactical and strategic implications of an $8B contract modification, the largest IT project in Department of Defense history One of four to receive the Vision and Values Award out of a group of 100 consultants South Korea/WA United States Army Captain Target Analyst (04/04-05/05) Led a 30-person team through a training program that increased operational readiness by 200% Led target analysis, planning and acquisition for the Republic of Korea and U.S. maneuver forces First Lieutenant Executive Officer (03/03-08/03) Created unit certification program by analyzing historical data and developing and implementing a training package, resulting in the highest certification score in the 400-person unit Analyzed, prioritized, and audited a $500,000 operating budget and recommended acquisitions to free budget dollars allowing the organization to reallocate towards operational training Recognized as the best junior officer among 24 peers in the unit First Lieutenant Fire Direction Officer (02/02-03/03) Led a six-person processing center in order to compute ballistic trajectory calculations and trained 70 personnel in one year to operate and implement advanced technology, valued at over $4M Received Outstanding Leader Award during the Stryker Brigade Leaders Course Second Lieutenant Fire Support Officer (04/01-02/02) Led four-person team in planning and executing of all fire support assets for a 100-person unit Recognized as the best fire support officer in the unit Candidate, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Level I (December 2008) McCombs: Vice President of Finance, Armed Forces Alumni Association; TA, Management Dept. McCombs: Editor, MBA Insider; Member: Finance, Energy, Real Estate, Hedge Fund Organizations U.S. Army: Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger graduate; Fort Lewis and OBC Pre-Ranger instructor West Point: National Political Science Honor Society, Collegiate National Champion (THB)
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Brian Baumhover
200 McConnell Dr Austin, TX 78746 512 507 2486 brian.baumhover@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education Spring 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance Iowa State University Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Austin, TX

Ames, IA

Fall 1995 Experience 11/07-Present

Austin, TX MBA Investment Fund LLC Portfolio Manager, Energy, Industrials, and Utilities Sector One of nineteen students selected through a formal application and interview process to actively manage value, growth, and fixed-income portfolios with assets in excess of $15 MM Selected by faculty advisors as Risk Manager (team leader) for energy group. Teacher Retirement System of Texas Summer Internship Developed a framework for implementation of up to $3B in principal transactions Led and managed initiative to consolidate private equity and real asset reporting Austin, TX

6/08-8/08

2/07-8/07

Fort Worth, TX Corsair Engineering Pilot Subject Matter Expert Joint Strike Fighter Standardized the development process of the Joint Strike Fighter pilot training syllabus. Coordinated communication and cooperation between system engineers and product managers. Atsugi, Japan Strike Fighter Squadron 192 Tactics and Training Officer Rank LCDR, 2080 Flight hours, 431 Arrestments Developed, implemented, and managed a complex training plan preparing 17 squadron pilots for combat operations, coordinating the expenditure of a budget in excess of $4M and 3500 flight hours. Instituted a strategic planning process that effectively scheduled and accurately predicted the squadrons training and readiness levels 90 days in advance (twice the previous metric). Routinely led 10-20 combat aircraft into the most dynamic environments possible. Virginia Beach, VA Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Instructor/ Program Manager / Subject Matter Expert As Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program (SFARP) director, provided oversight and management while planning and executing simultaneous detachments. Designed and managed a comprehensive training program for the Strike Fighter community. Routinely delivered two 2 hour presentations in FA-18 electronic attack and defense to over 150 aircrew and industry executives. Virginia Beach, VA Strike Fighter Squadron 34 Assistant Operations Officer / Landing Signal Officer / Line Division Officer Direct supervisor of 50 maintenance personnel and three squadron safety programs. Improved critical maintenance program by decreasing time-to-qualification by 20%. Led a team of 6 aviators who were responsible for the safety and control of over 500 carrier landings. Flew combat missions in support of Operation Southern Watch, Deliberate Forge, Noble Eagle. United States Navy Flight School FL, TX, VA

1/05-1/07

3/02-1/05

4/99-3/02

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McCombs: Member of Graduate Finance Association, Graduate Real Estate Society Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Course, 2002. Volunteered for nine years with Habitat for Humanity. FactSet, Bloomberg, Cap IQ, CFA level I candidate Citizenship: United States
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Ryan W. Childs 903 E Riverside Drive Austin, TX 78704 (978) 828-1788 ryan.childs@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentrations in Real Estate Finance and Private Equity Connecticut College Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a minor in Economics Austin, TX

New London, CT

May 2003 Experience 6/08 8/08

New York, NY Banc of America Securities Summer Associate, Investment Banking Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging Group Prepared financial models and presentation materials for various capital restructure pitches Collaborated with deal teams and real estate coverage clients on proposals for equity and debt offerings Boxborough, MA The Deerfield Group Director and Founder Analyzed real estate portfolios ranging from $20M to $50M and recommended strategies to increase cash flow and overall portfolio strength Advised clients in debt and equity placements, closing more than $30 million in total deal volume since inception Evaluated potential property acquisitions by calculating various cash-flow and value metrics Consulted other real estate finance brokerage firms looking to expand and grow their businesses Boston, MA iCap Realty Advisors Loan Officer Assisted clients with their real estate advisory needs, including the placement of more than $50M in debt and equity Originated and underwrote commercial real estate loans ranging from $500K to $5M Developed and integrated market plan to successfully enhance our small balance loan presence in New England, increasing market share by more than 200% Boston, MA Real Estate Capital Solutions Loan Officer Led team that achieved 106% of goal during the first year of the firms operations for total fee income of more than $400K Co-hosted a weekly radio show on real estate finance that reached more than 10,000 listeners Framingham, MA TD Banknorth Commercial Loan Analyst Analyzed the values and discounted cash-flows of commercial real estate projects ranging from $2M to $25M Underwrote commercial loan proposals which were presented to the board of directors at the bank Negotiated and arranged the structure and pricing of loans with potential borrowers under the guidance of a senior loan officer Completed numerous accounting and credit training programs sponsored by TD Banknorth McCombs: TA for Career Strategies course, McCombs Admissions Committee, Graduate Real Estate Society, Graduate Finance Association Connecticut College: Co-Founder of Peggotty Investment Club; a student run organization that manages $75,000 of the schools endowment Connecticut College: Mens Varsity Lacrosse: 2000-2003 American Certified Black Belt in Kenpo Karate
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Douglas Conner
2600 Lake Austin Boulevard, Apt. 19203 Austin, TX 78703 (214)802-0366 douglas.conner@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance The University of Virginia Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Austin, TX

Charlottesville, VA

May 2003 Experience 5/08 8/08

Austin, TX American Campus Communities Acquisitions & Market Research Analyst Worked directly with the acquisitions team to analyze and position 45 student housing properties as part of $1.4 billion acquisition of GMH Communities Trust Evaluated market conditions, met with city planning and visited 13 property sites in order to establish market rental rates and determine relevant student housing supply Analyzed pro forma models based on market rental rates, student housing supply and demand and historical occupancy rates to forecast rental incomes and viability Developed final product positioning documents that detailed each properties current standing in the market and presented forward-looking recommendations to senior management Dallas, TX Moroch Partners McDonalds Account Executive, 6/05 6/07 Examined breakfast sales trends and created the 2007 Breakfast Initiative in an effort to increase breakfast sales by an average of 4% in more than 50 McDonalds markets Managed the 2007 Filet-O-Fish campaign which used online advertising presence to drive product sales up by an expected 15% Liaison between research and media to identify opportunities for McRib sales growth and placed $500K in advertising behind a new campaign which boosted product sales by 15% McDonalds Account Coordinator, 1/04 6/05 Analyzed and published Monthly Sales and Transactions Reports comparing Moroch markets performance against the McDonalds system to chart regional product promotions Developed and wrote the monthly trend reports to keep Moroch Directors and McDonalds Regional Marketing Directors current on latest restaurant industry news Resolved client issues with McDonalds Local Creative Program which delivered TV and radio advertising to 55% of the McDonalds system

1/04 7/07

9/03 2/06

Dallas, TX Highland Park Blue Sox Baseball Club General Manager Managed eight person staff that ran in-game events and recorded over $25K in yearly ticket sales Networked with local companies to obtain $30K in business sponsorships and coordinated ingame promotions and giveaways with these local sponsors Prepared a marketing plan and worked with staff to increase team awareness on a limited budget Recruited players from major colleges and built the 28 player roster McCombs: Member of Graduate Real Estate Society Member of Urban Land Institute Real Estate Practicum project with Sorin Capital Management Graduate Business Council: Sports Chair 1st Place Intel Diversity Challenge Class Ambassador for St. Marks School of Texas Alumni Association Conversational in Spanish Citizenship: United States
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J. Hunter Dale
2205 N. Lamar Boulevard, Unit 112 Austin, Texas 78705 214-289-8886 hunter.dale@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance; GPA: 3.5 Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance; GPA 3.9; magna cum laude Austin, TX

Dallas, TX

May 2004 Experience 5/08 8/08

San Francisco, CA Trammell Crow Company Development Intern Analyzed the financial feasibility of a three phase warehouse/distribution development; market research of California and Napa wine industry Evaluated expansion strategy of regional hospital and examined viability of medical office development Underwrote and analyzed the acquisition of a historic theater; conducted a thorough assessment of a conversion strategy for the adjoining office space Birmingham, AL Harbert Management Corporation Commercial Real Estate Private Equity Analyst Closely involved with the principal investment of $709 million in commercial real estate acquisitions and development in all property types across the country Performed complex financial analysis to evaluate acquisition and development opportunities; completed underwriting for over 300 potential investments Conducted detailed market research by communicating with leading national brokers and evaluating economic, demographic, sector and other relevant data Led all phases of due diligence including: sourcing project financing, setting up structural and environmental inspections, and discussing legal issues with attorneys Prepared investment committee memorandums detailing all aspects of investment rationale for presentation to company CEO and other executives Identified company need for in-depth market reports regarding office, multifamily, and retail sectors; completed negotiations for $42,000 investment, resulting in $20,000 savings Developed operating reports and conducted budget analysis on portfolio properties Created marketing reports for senior management to present to institutional investors in capital raising efforts Managed disposition of complex 17 acre land deal; leveraged relationship to sell relatively illiquid property; led presentation for disposition to company CEO Marcus & Millichap Commercial Real Estate Intern Performed financial modeling for multifamily and self-storage properties Developed database to organize potential clients and improve deal flow efficiency Expanded overall insight into investment sales strategies Dallas, TX

11/04 6/07

Spring 2004

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Selected as 1 of 8 MBA students to manage REIT specific university investment fund (2008) McCombs: PLUS Project with Simmons Vedder (Fall 2007) Analysis of apartment redevelopment project. Research concluded with recommendation to build condos and new multifamily units McCombs: Member - Graduate Real Estate Society, Private Equity Group, and MBA Golf SMU: Awarded the Wilson Scholarship in recognition of outstanding roles in community service and academic achievement (2003 2004) Semester at Sea Program Study and travel around the world, visiting nine countries. Formed relationships with many people from around the globe (2003)

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Brandon A. Doerr
4600 West Guadalupe Apt. B407 Austin, TX 78751 908-875-4113 brandon.doerr@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance; GPA: 3.83 Anna Hughes Cunningham Endowed Presidential Scholarship The Johns Hopkins University Bachelor of Arts in Economics; Minor in Entrepreneurship & Management Graduated in 3 years Phi Beta Kappa; GPA: 3.75 Golden Key International Honour Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars Deans List (every semester) Merrill Lynch Investment Banking Summer Associate Gaming, Leisure & Transportation

Austin, TX

May 2002

Baltimore, MD

Experience 6/08-8/08

New York, NY

Created RFP for the privatization of the French lottery won mandate Conducted due diligence for live deal regarding the privatization of Mexican toll roads Developed several M&A opportunity pitches for large, global trucking / logistics firms Modeled several LBO gaming opportunities for a private equity shop Crafted M&A opportunity pitches for both large-scale public and Indian reservation casinos Produced barging industry / US Jones Act report and overall transportation update for private equity firm Presented benefits of restructuring as a Master Limited Partnership to a major US-based barging firm Performed valuation, ownership analysis, and capital restructuring work for a leading NFL football team Acquired requisite pitchbook, research, modeling, presentation, and mgmt skills necessary for investment banking

May 2008

The Washington Campus 2008 Consortium MBA Seminar Public Policy Education for Business Leaders REIT Fund The University of Texas at Austin MBA Fund Manager Accenture Business Consultant Bank of America (Service & Fulfillment Operations) / US Trust Merger

Washington, DC

1/08-5/09

Austin, TX

5/04-8/07

New York, NY Charlotte, NC New York, NY Chicago, IL Tampa, FL Richmond, VA

Owned assessment process prior to Legal Day 1 by analyzing the current state to establish the target environment Coordinated the program management office and ensured project activity aligned with MBNAs objectives in order to assure a successful integration; managed the dependencies, issues, and risks across 8+ transition teams Designed, launched, and managed the program office processes for implementing the remediation and migration of multiple heritage systems and processors as a result of the BankOne merger Performed cost/benefit analysis to determine the strategy for transforming the Global Markets Trading Technology in Chicago into a near-shore, in-sourced Center of Excellence, serving business customers in NYC and elsewhere Provided design and testing support for the Global Client Access target applications required for the TX DDA merger in order to ensure system alignment and successful post merger integration Led the conversion effort for Pruco Securities legacy clearing platform to Wachovias First Clearing Platform

Bank of America (Service & Fulfillment Operations) / MBNA Merger JPMorgan Chase (Global Technology Infrastructure) / BankOne Merger Bank of America (Global Corporate Investment Bank)-Strategy IT Effectiveness JPMorgan Chase (Treasury & Securities Services) / BankOne Merger Wachovia Securities / Prudential Securities Merger

9/02-5/04 Additional

Master Memorials, Inc. Family Owned & Operated Firm


Westfield, NJ

McCombs: Member of MAC, Graduate Finance Association, Graduate Real Estate Society McCombs Challenges: Finance (3rd Place), Information Mgmt/Ops, and Marketing Junior Achievement volunteer teacher for elementary students Cross Country Excursion camped / hiked through 17 US national parks for two months NCAA Football: Johns Hopkins quarterback / linebacker Citizenship: United States
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Jeff Ezell
1813 Polo Rd Austin, TX 78703 (404) 909-2810 jeff.ezell@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education Spring 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance Texas Tech University Bachelor of Science in Zoology; Minor in Chemistry Austin, TX

Lubbock, TX

Fall 2001 Experience Summer 2008

Dallas, TX Energy Future Holdings Corp. Senior Analyst Real Estate & Development Performed cash flow modeling and financial analysis for joint venture developments, property disposition and office subleases Prepared development based research focusing on water and sewage rights, abatements, TIFs, Local 380 & 381s Azalea Development, LLC Financial Analyst Worked on pro formas, project budgets and market research Austin, TX

Spring 2008

Winter 2008

Austin, TX ULI Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition Participant Worked with interdisciplinary team to design and develop complex urban infill site in Dallas, TX Produced detailed pro forma to support development decisions Austin, TX TTI Floorcare North America (formerly Hoover Floorcare, Inc) Manager of Internet Sales and Strategy (10/06 - 3/07) Implemented messaging continuity program with top 10 national accounts to unify Hoovers brand and product image across all retail channels Co-developed 360 advertising plan targeting on-line customers with projected increase in on-line sales revenue of 35% National Account Manager, Sams Club (3/06 - 10/06) Developed and implemented sales objectives in line with corporate goals and growth strategies leading to national sales at Sams Club totaling $13M Increased unit growth at Walmart.com by 63% and at Samsclub.com by 68% in fiscal 2005 by expanding the product line and implementing new on-line promotion strategies Worked with different functional areas coordinating forecasts, budgeting, external and internal communication, customer service and logistics to manage and lead account Customer Development Analyst - Wal-Mart and Sams Club (3/05 3/06) Bentonville, AR Developed in-house quarterly market analysis for Floorcare Industry by researching detailed market expectations, evaluating internal and external opportunities, conducting data mining and analysis, and analyzing manufacturer trend forecasts Produced inventory management solution in the supply chain with Wal-Mart that allowed for an inventory push resulting in $1.6M of incremental revenues

3/05 3/07

9/03 3/05

Whirlpool Corporation (formerly Maytag Sales, Inc.) Atlanta, GA District Account Representative Increased territory unit growth by 18% and revenues by 13% in fiscal 2004 by expanding market share, sales promotions and brand education Exceeded revenue quota in two of the most profitable categories; grew high efficiency laundry by 142% and bottom mount refrigeration by 318% in fiscal 2004 McCombs: Member: Graduate Real Estate Society and Graduate Finance Association Texas Tech: Mortar Board, Cardinal Key National Honor Society Comfort the Children International; outreach organization helping people in Maai Mahui, Kenya Citizenship: United States
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Brooke Ferris
2802B Warren St. Austin, TX 78703 512-940-0399 brooke.ferris@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program; GPA: 3.67 Concentration in Real Estate Finance The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Stream Realty Partners Development & Acquisition Analyst

Austin, TX

Austin, TX

May 2002 Experience Summer 2008

Austin, TX

Created a 4-phase, 8-year proforma for a 650,000 square feet industrial development in northeast Austin and analyzed the capital structure and financial feasibility of the project. Prepared a detailed investment package for the above development, including market research of the Austin industrial market, to pitch the development to potential equity investors. Created 3 lease analysis models to determine the most favorable lease terms on several office and industrial lease negotiations in Austin. Underwrote 3 potential office acquisitions using ARGUS, excel models and market research.

Summer 2007

Cielo Ventures, LLC Summer Associate

Austin, TX

Prepared market research on 12 single family communities as part of a presentation to a potential partner to develop over 1,000 acres in central Texas. Analyzed the financial feasibility and capital structure of 3 single family land development projects by creating proformas based on engineering plans, cost estimates, and lot sales negotiations with home builders.

03/06-05/07

Navigant Consulting, Inc. Senior Consultant

Austin, TX

3/04-2/06

Reduced a $24M litigation claim against HUD for breach of contract to $3M by preparing a detailed analysis and presentation of the California housing market, real estate trends, legal constraints, accounting costs, profit margins, tax returns and financial statements. Directed and managed a 6 member team performing due diligence and analyzed results in order to assess stock option back dating claims against 3 companies and presented results internally to management.

KPMG Senior Associate

Dallas & Houston, TX

Managed a team of 5 auditors in order to complete testing on 13 Earned Value Management System guidelines for a large government contract client and presented audit results to client weekly. Identified, documented and tested over 500 key controls as part of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley in the Oil & Gas and Manufacturing industries, including recommendations for process improvements and saving one client over $12M in joint interest billing. Presented results to clients.

10/02-2/04

FTI Consulting, Inc. Financial Consultant

Houston, TX

Analyzed market research, consumer demand and companies sales, cost and profit figures in order to reduce monetary claims for two defendants and secure monetary claims for two plaintiffs related to patent infringement litigation. Built a complex damages model and maintained client data files in order to determine damages amount for mediation, including discounted lost profits for future damages. McCombs: 1 of 8 Fund Managers selected to manage the MBA REIT Stock Fund McCombs PLUS Project with Simmons Vedder: Market research and proforma analysis to determine whether to redevelop a 30 acre tract in San Antonio into condos or apartments. Presented results to Simmons Vedder. McCombs: VP External for Graduate Real Estate Society Member of Real Estate Council of Austin and Member of Urban Land Institute

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Daniel Mark Fuchs


11501 Century Oaks Terrace #3130 Austin, TX 78758 (301) 606-5207 daniel.fuchs@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance Gettysburg College Bachelor of Arts in Management and Economics Austin, TX

Gettysburg, PA

May 2002 Experience 5/08 8/08

Alliance Residential Company, LLC Phoenix, AZ Development Intern Conducted in-depth student housing market study and programmed a $37M student housing development, resulting in a letter of intent to purchase the property. Developed pro forma template for companys subsequent student housing endeavors. Prepared investment memorandum for distribution to potential capital partners. Analyzed, priced, and recommended green building materials and trends to incorporate new products and systems into traditional multifamily product. Performed economic analyses and analyzed deal structures on properties in lease-up phase to determine break even levels, profitability levels, and develop financing and exit strategies. Bethesda, MD Robert Charles Lesser & Co., LLC (RCLCO) Senior Associate (1/07 6/07), Associate (5/06 1/07) Managed teams of 1 to 2 associates on 10+ real estate consulting engagements involving; high-rise condominiums, rental apartments, mixed-use developments, and Master Planned Communities. Constructed ground-up statistical demand models for residential, retail, hotel, and industrial uses. Conducted price positioning analyses, programmed developments, and prepared recommendations for residential and mixed-use development studies. Created residual land value analysis model for 1,700+ acre residential development. Prepared PowerPoint presentations and written reports for each consulting engagement. Participated as lead associate on $150K Strategic Market Analysis for the redevelopment of an army ammunitions plant. Washington, D.C. Hanley Wood Market Intelligence Research Manager (6/05 5/06), Research Associate (7/04 6/05) Managed all research activities for the Baltimore, MD/ D.C. area across three distinct product lines in 33 counties. Assigned and lead activities of 8 direct reports. Managed database of 3,900 separate projects including 250 distinct data fields per project. Developed and managed key performance indicators including metrics focused on quality control, employee performance, client satisfaction, efficiency, and productivity of office operations. Surveyed new home communities to update data including sales, pricing, and closings in 3 large counties in the Washington, D.C. area. Owings Mills, MD Wells Fargo & Company Home Mortgage Consultant (1/04 7/04), Credit Manager (11/02 1/04) Originated mortgage loans. Created, organized, and implemented marketing plans to attract prospective customers. Formed and maintained relationships with referral sources. Participated in manager training program for Wells Fargo Financial. Provided training and mentoring for new hire on all aspects of credit manager position Extensive work in real estate secured loans, including: analyzing customer income documents, loan document preparation, and loan closing. Procured new customer accounts. 1 of 8 MBAs selected as Student Managers for McCombs REIT Fund Urban Land Institute Student Member Participant in 2008 ULI Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition Teachers Assistant Fall 2008 Intro to Real Estate and Urban Land Development Captain; Gettysburg College Baseball Team Citizenship: United States
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7/04 5/06

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Gabriel Gonzalez Garza


4700 W. Guadalupe St. Apt. A233 Austin, TX 78751 512-970-6507 gabriel.gonzalez@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration: Real Estate Finance Austin, TX

Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey December 2001 Industrial Engineering with minor in Systems Engineering Experience 1/02-7/08

Monterrey, N.L. Mexico

Monterrey, N.L. Mexico Desarrollos Gosa S.A. de C.V. Internship, 6/08-8/08 Developed financial projections to evaluate the companys financing options, risk management strategies, tax implications and key financial indicators for housing developments construction projects. Land Acquisitions & Financial Director, 9/03-6/07 Led a Corporate Finance & Strategy Consulting Project to identify the biggest value levers of the company and defined the actions to maximize that value. Analyzed capital and organizational structure plus developed an interactive, multi-scenario financial model. Created a construction subsidiary that employs 450 indirectly with annual profits of US$1.1 million Negotiated with government authorities and property owners for land development deals, developed and explained business plans to prospective private investors and heads of mutual funds. Acquired land to develop housing projects, with sales of US$146 million to date. Sales Manager, 10/02-9/03 Implemented a Customer Quality Assurance program that increased sales 18% by: Improving customer satisfaction before and after the customer takes ownership of the property. Redesigning the pricing and marketing strategy, updating the companys Corporate image. Designed and implemented an online Customer Relationship Management System for post sale customer quality service which reduced customer complaints by 73%. Sales Coordinator, 8/01-10/02 Reengineered the sales management department by standardizing operational procedures, which reduced the collections period from 8 to 6 months. Managed 12 sales representatives for three housing development projects. Conducted a research study of all housing developments in Monterrey.

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South East Asia Commercial Mission Conducted a commercial survey and developed an export business plan for Palmex Alimentos, a leading Mexican snack producer. Countries: Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines Analyzed government importing regulations concerning food products, identified major wholesale and retail distributors, key competitors and consumer preferences McCombs School of Business: Member of the Real Estate Graduate Society McCombs School of Business: VP External of Mexican Business Association Co-led a fund raising campaign that secured Million annually.- Ciudad de los Nios (3/04-7/04). Led a fund raising campaign that raised Million annually.- Instituto Nuevo Amanecer (5/03-7/03). Member of the Mexican National Housing Chamber. - (2/03-6/07). Languages: Native Spanish Speaker, fluent English. Personal Interests: Dirt bike riding and snowboarding. Citizenship: Mexico

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Nicholas S. Harris
1221 S. Congress Avenue, #218 Austin, TX 78704 (972) 523-9192 nicholas.harris@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance The United States Military Academy Bachelor of Science in Management; GPA 3.55, Class Rank: 136/991 Austin, TX

June 2002

West Point, NY

Experience

Granite Properties, Inc. Plano, TX Investment Analyst Intern (6/08 8/08) Assisted in the underwriting and due diligence process on a $72M acquisition of a three-building, Class A office complex in Austin totaling over 350,000 square feet Assisted in the underwriting and due diligence process on the funding of an $11M mezzanine loan for a two-building office portfolio in Atlanta totaling over 460,000 square feet Compiled and packaged the historical operating expenses from 2004 2008 for Granites portfolio of 21 office properties, 55 industrial properties, and 4 retail properties, totaling over 9.6M square feet; created a packet for the Investments Group to use in the underwriting of all subsequent acquisitions Completed a market research project on residential home construction in the Houston market in 2008 and a research project to identify potential retail development partners in Denver United States Army Ft. Carson, CO/Iraq Battalion Logistics Officer (1/05 4/07) Awarded Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally distinguished service during Operation Iraqi Freedom Forecasted, managed, and presented weekly the battalions $1.3M operating budget, focusing on unit preparation for a second year-long deployment to Iraq within 17 months Procured $500K in local purchases and contracts to support combat operations for 600 personnel on 3 forward operating bases in north central Iraq Maintained accountability of forward-deployed equipment with a combined value of $247M Coordinated the withdrawal of 129 combat vehicles from LSA Anaconda, Iraq to Kuwait Organized and directed customs operations; managed over 75 personnel in the movement, preparation, inspection, and outbound shipment of 83 pieces of equipment and 67 shipping containers from Fort Carson, CO to Kuwait in less than 2 weeks Managed the deployment and subsequent redeployment process to the National Training Center, including the shipment, loading and unloading of over 170 vehicles for a month-long exercise Controlled the units Government Credit Card program, with an available monthly budget of $210K Howitzer Platoon Leader (6/04 1/05) Designed and executed the training for a 4-gun, independent howitzer platoon consisting of 47 personnel; accountable for 12 vehicles and associated equipment valued in excess of $12M Implemented a maintenance tracking program that resulted in an operational readiness rate of over 95% for the batterys entire fleet of over 30 tracked and wheeled combat vehicle Battery Fire Direction Officer (5/03 6/04) Directed and supervised the operations of a 7-person fire direction center; safely fired over 500 rounds in counter-fire missions during 6 week-long fire base rotations in support of combat operations in north central Iraq Led over 50 day/night mounted and dismounted patrols in Ad Duluiyah, Iraq Commanded the security detail for medical assistance/humanitarian visits to Saba al Bour, Iraq

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Proficient in Argus McCombs: Graduate Real Estate Society, member; Graduate Business Adventure Team, President

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STEVEN D. HARRIS, JR.


10300 Jollyville Rd., Apt. 131 Austin, TX 78759 Mobile: (919) 632-1224 or (512) 300-3698 Email: Steven.Harris@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu EDUCATION May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance; Cumulative GPA: 3.70 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler School of Business Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Cumulative GPA: 3.76 Austin, TX

May 2005

Chapel Hill, NC

EXPERIENCE Summer 2008

San Antonio, TX USAA Real Estate Company Private Equity Associate Intern Performed detailed financial analysis using ARGUS and Microsoft Excel to underwrite acquisition and development opportunities at the property and investor level including: construction budgeting and draw schedules, tenant lease-up and stabilized cash flow analysis, and partnership interest variations to account for equity preferences and promotes Conducted detailed market research by communicating with regional brokers and evaluating economic, demographic, sector and other relevant data Prepared investment committee memorandums detailing all aspects of investment rationale for presentation to USAA Real Estate Companys (RealCo) Investment Real Estate Committee Created marketing reports and fund specific investment summaries for senior management to present to institutional investors in capital raising efforts Provided a detailed assessment of the cost of equity capital due investor commitments in USAA Real Estate Company to be used for internal economic return targets based on EVA methodology and presented analysis to senior executives for immediate implementation Richmond, VA BB&T Capital Markets Investment Banking Analyst Built financial models for valuation analysis using leveraged buyout (LBO), merger, secondary, discounted cash flows (DCF), comparable company and comparable acquisitions models Worked directly under senior bankers and associates on equity offerings and mergers and acquisitions advisory services in the following industries: financial services, healthcare, industrial services and consumer durables, retail, and transportation and logistics Created pitch presentation materials for new business development, to secure participation in equity capital market transactions, and for management presentations presented to potential strategic partners or private equity groups in final round negotiations Presented financial and operational due diligence to senior executive management teams in preparation for drafting confidential information memorandums, engagement committee memos, internal sales force memos, or for SEC all-hands review sessions Led marketing efforts of select transactions by contacting and reviewing opportunity with potential buyers before extending terms for initial indications of interest Charlotte, NC RBC Centura Bank Commercial Markets Business Analyst Intern Performed financial underwriting analysis for commercial and capital markets professionals Evaluated credit exposure and internal risk grade of loan packages Prepared pitch presentation materials for RBC Capital Markets financial advisory services Used MorningStar research to evaluate portfolio allocations of high net worth clientele for RBC Dain Rauscher Wealth Management McCombs MBA REIT Investment Fund (2008 2009) MBA Fund Manager One of eight selected for student-managed REIT investment fund McCombs Memberships: Graduate Real Estate Society, Graduate Finance Association, Entrepreneurship Society, MBA Racquetball, MBA Golf (Vice President of Events) General Securities Representative (Series 7 Certified) (12/2005 12/2007)
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8/2005 7/2007

Summer 2004

ADDITIONAL

201 East 4th Street, Apt. 206 Austin, TX 78701 310.926.8333 (c) jared.hochman@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance; GMAT 680 Austin, TX

Jared Hochman

University of California at Berkeley, College of Letters and Science December 2001 Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science Experience 6/08 8/08

Berkeley, CA

Charlotte, NC Bank of America Corporation, Corporate Workplace Summer Associate Designed and launched a Six Sigma pilot project documenting merger and acquisition processes and procedures for Corporate Workplace division Optimized current Bank of America/LaSalle Bank merger portfolio within the Program Management Office in order to achieve target environment Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles Unified School District Consultant Real Estate Acquisitions Negotiated the acquisition of over $50 million of commercial, industrial, and residential real estate as part of a $19 billion facilities expansion program Analyzed cost benefits of potential school sites based on estimated acquisition price, land suitability, community considerations and preliminary environmental impact Evaluated preliminary title reports, ALTA land surveys, real and personal property appraisals, leasehold contracts and purchase and sale agreements Managed three cross-functional project teams through the due diligence, acquisition and relocation phases of pre-construction Presented at quarterly community meetings attended by 200+ stakeholders Facilitated the relocation of 151 residential and 25 businesses displacees from future school sites and assisted in the reestablishment of new residences and businesses Encino, CA Principals Capital Funding Consultant Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions Assembled financial analysis and economic modeling of potential acquisitions, developments and redevelopments of various commercial real estate product types throughout the United States Conducted deal sourcing, preliminary underwriting for transactions, creation and maintenance of investment models for joint ventures, preparation and oversight of due diligence support Los Angeles, CA Sperry Van Ness Investment Advisor Analyzed and assembled offering packages for multifamily real estate opportunities in the Southern California area Performed due diligence and market analysis in order to construct pro forma discounted cash flows to valuate real estate assets McCombs: President of Jewish MBA Association, Member of Graduate Finance Association, Graduate Real Estate Society, MBA Golf McCombs Global Project with FK Biotecnologia S.A.: Valuated potential IPO in the U.S. for an early-stage Brazilian biotech Austin Mandolin Orchestra: musician member Arthritis Foundation: Raised $5,000 for summer camp scholarships riding bicycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Route 1
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01/05-07/07

11/03-12/04

01/03-10/03

Additional

409 E.38th St. Apt. 103 Austin, Texas 78705 (917) 523-7200 scott.humphreys@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program, GPA 3.5 Concentration in Real Estate Finance Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems Austin, TX

Scott Humphreys

Waco, TX

December 2001 Experience 6/08 8/08

Jackson, MS Parkway Properties Summer Intern Developed a quarterly reporting structure that will provide Parkways investment committee with asset level performance metrics needed to make timely acquisition and disposition decisions Modeled the investment returns of current and proposed assets in excess of $100M for Parkways fully owned and institutional fund portfolios Defined and presented strategic level implications on operations and organizational structure stemming from Parkways movement into more of a discretionary fund structured REIT Created property level cash flow analyses for proposed assets using Argus, Yardi, and Excel Austin, TX Simmons-Vedder & Company McCombs Plus Project Conducted feasibility, market, and future cash flows analyses on the redevelopment of a $80-100 M multi-family investment Presented alternative site development options and financing recommendations to executive committee members Home Office - Dallas, TX Accenture LLP: Consulting Workforce Business Consultant (10/05 11/06) Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online Los Angeles, CA Coordinated client team of 10 -15 developers in functional and technical build-out of a number of Disney websites and online campaign material Analyzed and documented all current and desired website functionality to generate models for contractual client cost and resource expenditures in excess of $1M Celanese Petrochemicals Dallas, TX Led a team of 5 analysts and client help-desk representatives in a document migration process that reduced service representative information upload and retrieval times by 12% Business Analyst (10/03 9/05) Her Majestys National Health Services Leeds/York, UK Developed, built, and deployed a large scale project management reporting structure for healthcare software implementations across the entire UK Established budgetary models and an implementation plan for over 20 simultaneous primary and secondary healthcare software deployments employing upwards of 100 people Blockbuster Online Dallas, TX Instituted a weekly budgeting and expenditures reporting procedure integral to the successful build out of work environments for 75 development resources Brought project in 7% under forecast by suggesting improvements to the overall projects budgeting efforts

9/07 12/07

10/03 11/06

Additional

Work Status

2008 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge: Member of 1st Place University of Texas Team McCombs: Member of McCombs Admissions Committee (1 of 35 students selected by Admissions council), Graduate Real Estate Society, Graduate Finance Association, MBA Golf New Life Childrens Home Internship: Villa Nueva, Guatemala (3/07 8/07) led group of college interns in construction, financing, fundraising and the overall management of 50 children in the orphanage, and over 450 in associated bi-lingual school Citizenship: United States 14

John Price Hunt IV


1221 South Congress Avenue, #1122 Austin, Texas 78704 (610) 585-7863 john.p.hunt@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Private Equity Finance and Real Estate Finance University of Richmond Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Austin, TX

May 2001

Richmond , VA

Experience 6/08-8/08

Dallas, TX Starpoint Commercial Properties, LLC Acquisitions Intern Identified and evaluated retail, office and multi-family real estate opportunities on behalf of institutional and private equity investors Analyzed financial viability via Argus and proprietary financial models with particular focus on cash-on-cash returns, IRR and property specific risks Facilitated the engineering of dynamic debt structures through collaboration with commercial banks, institutional investors and mezzanine lenders Washington, DC Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Senior Analyst Developed 50-year financial pro forma models based on market standards and programmatic assumptions to forecast long-term financial health, capabilities and value (e.g. IRR, NPV) of residential projects to aid military housing decisions Collaborated with a 3-person deal team to analyze 2 public-private transactions between U.S. Air Force and private developers valued at over $750M and consisting of over 5,000 residential units Evaluated over $200M in debt from multiple investment banks on key quantitative and qualitative criteria with a focus on debt size, low cost of capital and flexible structures Performed due diligence and financial analysis in support of the State of Florida design-build team for procurement of a 700,000 square-foot Department of Defense joint command facility Analyzed the financial viability of four closed Air Force housing projects to forecast potential default risk, assess the need for additional debt and estimate the strength of the outyear renovation account Booz Allen Hamilton McLean, VA Senior Consultant Led a 6-person team in the evaluation of contractor proposals in support of the Procurement Backlog Reduction and Organizational Transformation for the Department of Housing and Urban Development which led to the award of over $100M in procurements Evaluated the viability of a public-private partnership between the Defense Energy Support Center and private energy companies to provide $8B of comprehensive fuel operations Analyzed costs, benefits and risks of electronic grant system investment alternatives for National Science Foundation resulting in $2M in savings Created a ground-up financial model to forecast economic impact of potential workforce adjustments at Internal Revenue Service Regional Call Centers with an emphasis on operational efficiencies and cost controls McCombs: Graduate Real Estate Society, Member Member of Urban Land Institute Citizenship: United States
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4/05-7/07

10/01-4/05

Additional Work Status

Bryan B. Kaminski
2104 E Anderson Ln Apt 924 Austin, TX 78752 (713) 823-1878 bryan.kaminski@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance Texas A&M University Bachelor of Science in Construction Science; magna cum laude Austin, TX

College Station, TX

May 2004 Experience

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional Summer 2008 Denver, CO ProLogis Treasury Intern Researched the use of tax district financing for land development in Colorado by collaborating with multiple departments and external consultants Generated financial models to quantify the costs and benefits of establishing tax districts Presented my findings to CEO and top North American management and recommended district implementation changes to improve their cost effectiveness Houston, TX JE Dunn Construction Assistant Project Manager (6/06 8/07) Negotiated contract scope disputes with owner and subcontractors totaling over $1M and setup framework for their resolution on a FEMA-reimbursed hospital flood repair project Developed report following attendance of Lean Construction Conference used by senior management to plan for improvements to project management practices Led subcontractors, design team, and in-house personnel to substantial completion of a $30M mechanical and electrical flood mitigation project at MD Anderson Cancer Center Wrote and administered subcontracts for an elevated transformer structure at MD Anderson Cancer Center; coordinated scheduling and design modifications for major electrical outages Project Engineer (6/04 6/06) Closed city occupancy approval and state health department permit processes while on jobsite for $50M hospital and professional office building Coordinated crews and contractors during final weeks of project as hospital took on patient cases Planned and executed milestone celebration event for over three hundred employees and clients which included budgeting for and self-performing catering tasks 10/03 1/04 College Station, TX International Builders Show Competition Co-captain Created management proposal outline for a 6-person team analyzing the development of a 117 single-family home community in Blaine, Minnesota Presented proposal at a national competition during the International Builders Show in Las Vegas Led financial and marketing aspects of project including creation of a cost tracking system Improved placement from 31st one year before to 7th and have continued to develop reputation of the program as an advisor to successive teams which have earned two consecutive top 3 finishes McCombs: 1st Place finish at Univ. of North Carolina Real Estate Development Challenge McCombs: 1st Place finish at NAIOP Texas Shootout Real Estate Challenge McCombs: ARGUS software training McCombs: member: Graduate Real Estate Society, Graduate Business Wine Club Community Service: Setup and supervised temporary shelter from Hurricane Rita for a group of over thirty people consisting of coworkers and their families Citizenship: United States
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6/04 8/07

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Work Status

Chris Law
1007 South Congress Ave. Apt. 525 Austin, TX 78704 (512) 565-5539 christopher.law@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance; GMAT 760 The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; cum laude Austin, TX

Austin, TX

December 2004 Experience Summer 2008

Austin, TX Texas General Land Office Intern Asset Management/Portfolio Management Prepare disposition plans for real estate assets held as investments by the State of Texas, based on market conditions, asset characteristics, and investment metrics Assist in evaluating offers on real estate assets offered for sale Meet with potential buyers, joint venture partners, and brokers Houston, TX OConnor & Associates Research Analyst Performed feasibility studies for proposed projects with development costs of up to $10 million on behalf of apartment, condominium, and single-family home developers; analyzed proposed subject sites, surrounding land uses, possible competition, area demographics, and overall real estate markets Evaluated proposed renovations of existing projects on behalf of property owners; performed highest-and-best use studies for vacant land sites Provided recommendations to clients including amenities, unit sizes, and rental rates/sales prices; forecasted sales and rental velocities Authored reports explaining and illustrating pertinent statistical data, findings, and recommendations Performed market studies for proposed HTC (Housing Tax Credit) multifamily projects required by Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs Authored quarterly updates on apartment occupancy, rental rate, and development trends in the Houston, TX, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, San Antonio, TX, and Austin, TX markets Authored quarterly updates on the Houston retail, office, and industrial real estate markets; authored monthly newsletters on major transactions in the Houston real estate market Helped maintain an online database of information on over 10,000 Texas apartment complexes, as well as databases of information on retail centers, office buildings, and industrial facilities in the Houston area Assisted in training new employees; reviewed and edited their work Member of Urban Land Institute Participant in 2008 Urban Land Institute/Gerald D. Hines Urban Design Competition Team Host 2007 National Real Estate Challenge McCombs: Member of Graduate Real Estate Society McCombs: Member of Net Impact Member of Lions Club International Citizenship: United States

5/05-6/07

Additional

Work Status

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Joseph B. Longino, III (Beau)


3243 Greenbrier Dr. Dallas, TX 75225 214-725-4251 joseph.longino@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance; Specialization in Private Equity & Real Estate 720 GMAT Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Business Honors; 3.7 GPA; 1570 SAT Austin, TX

Dallas, TX

May 2006 Experience 5/08 - Present

Dallas, TX Hicks Holdings LLC Summer Associate Built and managed valuation and investor / sponsor return models for various private equity and real estate investment opportunities; transaction values ranging up to $400 million Executed appropriate due diligence for a variety of stages within the private equity deal process Austin, TX HPI Real Estate Services & Investments (formerly Hill Partners, Inc.) Intern Constructed and maintained waterfall, construction, and Argus development and acquisition models Performed due diligence in debt structuring as well as legal and leasing tasks Dallas, TX Bear, Stearns, & Co. Investment Banking Analyst Oversaw analyst valuation on proposed multi-billion dollar merger with New York bankers Facilitated financial analysis for a successful $125 million convertible note offering Coordinated with banker teams on proposed $500 million and $125 million note offerings Compiled firm models, comparable transaction analyses, comparable company analyses, and research with analyst teams on various other debt and equity offerings Dallas, TX Bandera Ventures LP Associate Managed budgeting and logistical coordination for development, lease-up, and preliminary sale preparations of a 400,000 square foot warehouse and a 300,000 square foot warehouse Modeled equity waterfalls and acquisition / divestiture scenarios for Class A office portfolio Spearheaded and coordinated exploratory project examining potential Dallas development sites Goldman Sachs Mortgage Capital Summer Analyst Developed and maintained front-line debt origination models Cultivated mortgage broker underwriting packages for Southwest & Midwest regions Trammell Crow Company Summer Intern Reported to President of Global Services group and various Dallas brokerage teams Coordinated property due diligence and market analysis; cold-called potential clients President, McCombs Graduate Real Estate Society, 2008 MBA Fund Manager, McCombs REIT Fund, 2008-2009 President, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Honor Guard, 2007-2008 (Dallas, TX) Member and volunteer youth leader, Highland Park Presbyterian Church (Dallas, TX) Sigma Alpha Epsilon alumnus Citizenship: United States
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9/07 - 4/08

7/06 - 7/07

8/05 - 6/06

Summer 2005

Dallas, TX

Summer 2004

Dallas, TX

Additional

Work Status

Erin N. McCarthy
806 Baylor Street, Unit B Austin, TX 78703 214.563.0995 Erin.McCarthy@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance Vanderbilt University Bachelor of Arts in English Literature: magna cum laude Austin, TX

Nashville, TN

May 2001 Experience 6/08-8/08

J.P. Morgan Private Bank New York, NY Associate Banker/Investor Intern Performed due diligence and compiled database of more than 200 client prospects within small hedge fund, boutique investment bank/asset management firm business niche Reviewed more than 20 client portfolios and presented recommendations on tactical shifts for rebalancing in accordance with the firms model portfolios and the clients mandate Austin, TX MBA Investment Fund, LLC Portfolio Manager, Consumer Discretionary and Staples One of seventeen students selected through a formal application and interview process to actively manage value, growth, and fixed-income portfolios with total assets in excess of $15M Hester Capital Management, L.L.C. McCombs Plus Project/Finance Conduct valuation analysis and present recommendation for Office Depot, Inc. Austin, TX

11/07-Present

10/07-11/07

11/04-8/07

Dallas, TX Greenberg Traurig, LLP Marketing Coordinator (11/04-8/07) Facilitated the development and production of firm marketing and business development materials, including practice brochures, proposals, and invitations Analyzed market research and competitive intelligence and provided reports to shareholders in preparation for business development meetings with potential clients Supported marketing programs and initiatives of the firm and collaborated with national marketing department to link and leverage resources and share best practices Recruiting Coordinator (11/04-8/07) Supervised all aspects of lateral attorney recruiting, including rsum collection and tracking, rsum review and distribution, interview coordination, offer processes and orientation Recruited and managed the application process for more than 600 applicants, from tracking initial points of contact, through the coordination of on campus and call back interviews, to extending formal offers to no more than 10 applicants per summer associate class Forecasted and prepared budget for the firms summer associate program ($30,000) Co-Chair, National Recruiting LawCruit Team (1/07-8/07) Conducted monthly lateral candidate application reports for 14 offices in order to streamline national application process Trained six new members in six different offices on the LawCruit system

Additional

McCombs: Graduate Finance Association, Graduate Real Estate Society McCombs: Training The Street participant 11/07 and 1/08 valuation methodologies seminars McCombs: Co-Chair, 2009 McCombs MBA Warren Buffett Trip CFA Level I Candidate

Work Status

Citizenship: United States


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Mehul Patel
2700 Nueces Street Apt #412 Austin, TX 78705 (949) 350 -6313 mehul.patel@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentrations: Finance & Risk Management; GMAT 700 Consortium Fellow Scholar University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bachelor of Arts in Economics Minors: Accounting & Programming in Computing GPA: 3.65 Venti Energy Associate Analyzed various renewable energy development projects across the U.S. Austin, TX

Los Angeles, CA

April 2002

Experience Fall 2008

Austin, TX

Summer 2008

Minneapolis, MN Best Buy Co. Inc MBA Corporate Finance Intern, Enterprise Planning & Analysis Performed due diligence on target companies by conducting market research to identify competitive advantages, industry trends and investment risks Constructed pro-forma financial statements and built financial valuation models to assess relative financial health of target investments over $20MM Led a team of 4 interns into developing future green facilities operations throughout corporate, retail and distribution centers Santa Monica, CA MRP Consulting, LLC Consultant/Self-Employed Led a team of 3 to execute full system implementation of Geneva accounting system from Great Plains and portfolio trade management for Tennenbaum Capital Partners ($7.5 B AUM) Improved month-end closing efficiency by 20% and reduced future system expenses by 25% for private investment firm Developed new investor website that allows investors to access real time account information Consolidated financial analysis from across multiple warehouse lines of business; developed strategy to reduce warehouse expenses by 10% Santa Monica, CA Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC Investment Analyst Maintained daily records of $450 and $700 million portfolios including trade support, cash management and wire transfers Finalized organization reports including financial statements, performance analytic reports, fund compliance reports, project schedules and yearly tax schedules Performed financial analysis of funds including researching economic trends and monitoring investments as well as cash and budget forecasting Created and delivered fund marketing pitch books for future fund creation McCombs: Graduate Consulting Group Graduate Finance Association, Consortium Fellows Business Association, Texas MBA Hedge Fund Organization, NetImpact McCombs Plus Project (Spring 2008): Ten Thousand Villages (Company Valuation Analysis) Training The Street: Financial Modeling & Valuation Seminar Citizenship: United States

12/056/07

2/03-9/05

Additional

Work Status

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Clay Phillips 2600 Lake Austin Blvd. Apt. 10305 Austin, TX, 78703 (214) 458-7002 Clay.Phillips@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu
Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance; GPA 3.70; GMAT 690 The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Austin, TX

Chapel Hill, NC

May 2003 Experience 5/08 8/08

Dallas, TX E2M Partners Portfolio Manager, Real Estate Private Equity Group Performed financial analysis and created equity waterfall models for selected portfolio investments in order to evaluate current and projected financial returns Developed internal memos for 4 existing investments totaling $16.7M equity and $9.6M in mezzanine financing, offering recommendations to Partners to maximize firms profitability Underwrote equity commitments for two industrial projects totaling $5.0M equity Austin, TX McCombs PLUS Project - National Basketball Association Team Member Performed market research for NBA Development League to define fan segments and recommend revenue growth strategies Presented research to executive management Dallas, TX LaSalle Bank, N.A. Loan Officer, National Homebuilding Division Collaborated with VP of Division to manage 14 relationships with companies in central U.S. that combined for a $270M committed portfolio of the National Homebuilding Divisions overall $1.6B committed portfolio Underwrote senior loan credit facilities, typically in the $10M to $35M range, including two LaSalle agented facilities of $100M and $140M Marketed commercial banking products to top 50 National Homebuilders based on annual closings, contributing to $88M new loan commitments in 2006 Completed deal underwriting and managed approval and closing process by communicating directly with VP of National Homebuilding Group, credit committees, and legal counsel Dallas, TX Citibank Texas, N.A. Credit Analyst II Analyzed company and personal financial statements for credits up to $25M while successfully rotating through four major lending areas - Single Family Construction, Corporate/Middle Market, Energy, and Commercial Real Estate Prepared company and market analysis and assisted loan officers in underwriting loan packages and tracking borrower covenants through quarterly credit evaluations Led projects reviewing risk rating for loan portfolio and reviewing profitability model during integration for all First American Bank loans to convert to Citibank risk standards Completed Omega Performance Commercial Loans to Business Training Program McCombs: Graduate Real Estate Society, Energy Finance Group, , Graduate Finance Association, Competed in McCombs Finance Case Challenge and Marketing Case Challenge, Training the Street, Inc. seminar MBA Valuation 101 UNC: Member of Undergraduate Student Honor Court, Senior Class Marshal Communication Committee, Youth Basketball Coach, Carrboro, NC recreation league Citizenship: United States
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11/07-1/08

3/06 6/07

10/03 3/06

Additional

Work Status

Eric K. Rodriguez
8601 Anderson Mill Road, Apt. 728 Austin, Texas 78729 (972) 365-4314 Eric.Rodriguez@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-time Program Concentration in Finance The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management / Consortium Fellowship New Mexico State University Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering New Mexico Space Grant Consortium / NASA Scholar; NMSU Crimson Scholar Austin, TX

Las Cruces, NM

December 1999 Experience Summer 2008

Austin, TX Pioneer Capital Development, LLC Summer Associate, Development Assessed market for office/medical buildings comparable to proposed acquisition of 10,000 sf office building Assisted with due diligence, property valuation, and projecting free cash flows Worked on marketing brochures/flyers, web listings, etc. to market property for lease/sale Assisted with coordination of required building improvements and maintenance Austin, TX ColdWatt, Inc. Management Consulting Practicum Project Manager Led 5 person team on solar inverter market study with the objective of providing the necessary information to decide whether or not to begin new product development Conducted periodic team meetings and provided periodic progress reports to client; adjusted schedule and objectives accordingly as project evolved Guided project team through client personnel change with no delays to project schedule Fort Worth, TX Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Structural Engineer Successfully managed all elements of project deliverables for commercial, industrial, institutional, multi-family residential, and parking structures; these projects had construction costs up to $110M and were up to 1.5M sf Led team of CAD technicians, administrative staff, and engineers (3-5 team members) to produce construction drawings and project specifications Resolved design conflicts during periodic design meetings with architects and engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and geotechnical) Monitored construction progress and assisted in managing construction budget during weekly/bi-weekly construction meetings involving design team, contractors, and owners Collaborated with Senior Engineers and Principals to prepare new project proposals Solved construction problems while working to minimize or avoid impacts to cost and schedule Conducted site visits for architects and engineers and demonstrated challenges and bestpractices for specific construction types Organized continuing education seminars for technical staff McCombs: Vice President of Finance, Graduate Consulting Group McCombs: Member Graduate Real Estate Society Member National Society of Hispanic MBAs Selected for MBA JumpStart Diversity Forum NMSU: Treasurer, Secretary, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity NMSU: Engineers Council Representative, Chi Epsilon Honor Society Licensed Professional Engineer, Texas 94915 Citizenship: United States

Spring 2008

4/00-8/07

Additional

Work Status

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David Michael Rudick 1221 South Congress Ave, Apt 256 Austin, TX 78704 david.rudick@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance The University of Manchester Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Minor in Business Management Graduated with honors Austin, TX

Manchester, UK

June 2000 Experience 6/08-8/08

New York, NY JPMorgan - Private Bank Summer Associate Defined process for identifying new prospects via existing client affiliations; created a process flow diagram and presented new prospecting methods to team members Interviewed equity research analysts and collected market data to identify relevant hedging strategies for clients (large REIT holders); prepared internal presentation to support prospecting efforts Proposed creating a fund of funds for the investment review committee by synthesizing research on three global infrastructure funds London, UK Hedra Consulting Senior Consultant Business Change and Transformation Analyzed financial performance on key public sector programs with budgets in excess of $100M and recommended efficiency improvements Led, shaped and supported bids for new client work at Hedra worth $3M in total Defined and launched a stakeholder and communications strategy for a major government change program with a $600M budget London, UK Corazonics Ltd Chief Operating Officer Defined company business plan for initial round of funding ($1.5M) for a medical device startup company Developed a project plan for key business activities including clinical trials and device prototyping for the first two years of operation London, UK Accenture Consultant Customer Relationship Management Service Line Led 22-member team based in both the UK and India on an Oracle delivery account worth $100M Maintained key relationships with senior clients, and third party scanning and printing suppliers which ensured successful roll-out of a new claim form for agricultural aid distributed to 90,000 customers Worked with business owners to design and implement several eCommerce applications at the Royal Mail (UK postal service) McCombs: Member Graduate Finance Association, Private Equity Group, Entrepreneurship Society, Real Estate Society. Global Business Class Teaching Assistant MBA Competitions: McCombs Finance Challenge, Berkeley Digital Media Case Challenge Lead singer/songwriter of the rock band Emergence; produced the album Life of Dreams Participated in an intensive 3 month army training course in the Israeli Defense Force Performed music at a fundraiser which raised $10,000 for a childrens hospital Played youth rugby for the London Saracens - a premier rugby union team in the UK Citizenship: United Kingdom
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9/05-8/07

7/06 1/07

8/01-9/05

Additional

Work Status

Andrew C. Schmid 1813 Polo Road Austin, TX 78703 (214)676.3994 andrew.schmid@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu


Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration in the Business Honors Program and Finance Graduated with High Honors (top 6% of graduating class) Austin, TX

Austin, TX

May 2004 Experience 11/07-Present

Austin, TX MBA Investment Fund, L.L.C. Portfolio Manager, Healthcare Sector One of nineteen students selected through a formal application and interview process to actively manage value, growth, and fixed-income portfolios with total assets in excess of $15 MM Austin, TX Perella Weinberg Partners, L.P. Summer Research Associate Evaluated investments in real estate, energy, infrastructure, timber and agribusiness, commodities, and TIPS as a member of the Real Return Assets Fund team Analyzed and evaluated commodities position resulting in a change in investment thesis and position in commodities Crow Holdings Dallas, TX Associate, Private Equity Specialist, Diversified Investment Group (DIG) (1/06 6/07) Managed Crow Holdings non-real estate investments, including long-only equity portfolio, fixed income portfolio, portfolio of over 20 hedge funds, and portfolio of over 35 private equity funds, with a specific focus on private equity. Interviewed money managers and provided analysis for their selection. Drafted and then presented underwriting memos of new managers to investment committee for investment approval. Resulted in investments in over 14 private equity funds and over 6 co-investments. Recommended and implemented asset allocation targets and new investment initiatives Reviewed and negotiated legal provisions of underlying fund documents to ensure they were acceptable with company interests and standards. Analyzed and monitored manager performance including attribution, position sizes, leverage, and tax efficiency; drafted and periodically presented reporting packages on DIG money managers Financial Analyst (7/04 12/05) Underwrote and analyzed institutional real estate investments including retail, office, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and land development with an average size of approximately $25 MM per investment for Crow Holdings real estate private equity funds. Modeled valuations and sensitivity analyses of acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancings; used Argus real estate software to complement detailed Excel models. Conducted due diligence process of acquisitions including common area maintenance reconciliation models, lease reviews, tenant interviews, budget analysis, and historical cost analysis in order to close real estate transactions.

6/08 8/08

7/04 6/07

6/03 8/03

Merrill Lynch Houston, TX Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Energy and Power Group Developed and analyzed financial models for both live and pitched energy related transactions and communicated findings to senior bankers. Created presentations for client meetings. Maintained and updated comparable company analysis spreadsheet of energy companies. CFA Level II Candidate McCombs: Member of Graduate Finance Association, Private Equity Group, Energy Finance Group, and Graduate Real Estate Society Texas Cowboys (Honorary Undergraduate Service Organization) Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, 2001-2004, 2003 Big Brother of the Year
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Citizenship: United States

119 East 6th Street #301 Austin, TX 78701 303-819-7592 Michael.Searls@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education 8/07 - 6/09 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance University Of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major - Information Systems; Minor - Real Estate Austin, TX

Michael Jerrod Searls

Boulder, CO

8/00 - 6/04

Experience 6/08 8/08

Dallas, TX ProLogis Field Internship Rotational internship focusing in the areas of property management, marketing, leasing, development, and investment analysis for a 23+ msf. portfolio in the greater Dallas metroplex Coordinated with customers, architects, civil engineers, appraisers and TxDOT officials to negotiate the condemnation of 3 separate parcels containing large distribution facilities Modeled projected cash flow streams and ran functionality analysis on the condemned property to draft and present a counteroffer netting over $2M in additional value for the company Created and presented an impact report to top ProLogis executives outlining the specifics of the condemnation and details on the findings of my comprehensive analysis Produced a manual on condemnations that was circulated throughout the 40+ North American market offices Boulder, CO Tebo Development Company Analyst - Leasing and Special Projects Negotiated over 125 office, retail and industrial leases producing over $10M in revenue Modeled various lease alternatives to determine impact on project level cash flows and analyze return on investment for tenant improvements Designed, produced and presented market research and company portfolio presentations for large industry associations including the Longmont Economic Council, The Commercial Brokers of Boulder and The Denver Metro Commercial Association of REALTORS Denver, CO Sovereign Realty Broker Duties included drafting and negotiating contracts, coordinating financing options with lenders, and organizing and managing closings Recognized for second highest gross sales for the company in 2005 Colorado & Florida Webas Group (Family Business) Hands-on experience in a variety of areas including financial modeling, due diligence and market feasibility analysis for potential investments McCombs: 1st Place 2008 UNC National Real Estate Development Challenge McCombs: 1st Place 2008 NAIOP Texas Real Estate Shootout McCombs: 2nd Place 2007 McCombs Finance Challenge McCombs: Vice President - Graduate Real Estate Society; President MBA Golf Association McCombs: Member - Graduate Finance Assoc., Entrepreneur Society, Private Equity Group McCombs: Member - McCombs Admissions Committee Study Abroad (Semester at Sea) Spring 2003 - Visited Cuba, Brazil, South Africa, Tanzania, India, South Korea, Japan, Alaska and Canada Citizenship: United States
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6/06 - 7/07

7/04 6/06

6/95-Present

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Work Status

Kevin Sharma
4600 W. Guadalupe St. Apt. B-327 Austin, TX 78751 (516)-383-6564 kevin.sharma@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance and General Management 2007 McCombs Finance Challenge: 3rd Place New York University, Stern School of Business Bachelor of Science in Finance & International Business Austin, TX

New York, NY

May 2003 Experience 5/08 8/08

New York, NY American Express MBA Finance Summer Intern Global Business Strategy Conducted thorough analysis of current and historical company-wide marketing-related expenditures to determine trends associated with distinct media channel mixes and vendor usage Analyzed current and historical GABM (Global Advertising & Brand Management) expenditures to make recommendations on to how to appropriately re-allocate funds in accordance with the changing market landscape; specifically adjusting to consumer migration from offline to online media, and the proliferation of media venues Researched the Media industry, benchmarked industry best practices, and analyzed advertising agency contracts; information attained enabled me to recommend an incentive-based compensation structure that would more effectively inspire and encourage agencies to out-perform Developed and presented a proposal to the C.P.O. (Chief Procurement Officer) on how to obtain costefficient, high quality and timely delivery of our media purchases while maintaining thorough oversight throughout the process New York, NY KMG, LLC Real Estate Financial Consultant Performed financial underwriting and analysis on potential commercial and residential property acquisitions ($15M to $150M) in metropolitan areas throughout the country, predominantly in New York City Built complex waterfall calculation templates to streamline the underwriting process, facilitate additional deal-flow, and allow the principles to observe varying returns based on distinct condominium conversion gross sell-out scenarios and assumptions Utilized Argus to create models which revealed optimal investment timetables and preferred IRR hurdles; such information enabled the principles to negotiate the most lucrative term sheets for themselves and affiliates Great Neck, NY BRT Realty Trust Real Estate Financial Analyst Performed financial underwriting and analysis on a variety of real estate transactions ($1M to $80M) including the acquisition/refinance of multi-family residential complexes, commercial properties, hotels, resorts, big box retail space and mixed-use properties Analyzed real estate transactions across the United States by calculating property values based on cap rates, performing discounted cash flow analysis to determine present values of potential debt investments, and calculating internal rates of return for potential equity investments Underwrote and originated bridge and mezzanine loans for real estate developers interested in the acquisition of new properties and/or repositioning of existing properties; paying particular attention to debt service coverage ratios to assess their debt capacity Met with borrowers and appraisers to conduct thorough property inspections throughout the country McCombs: MBA REIT Fund (Pairs-Trading Analysis against the DJ Wilshire REIT Index) McCombs: Graduate Real Estate Society, Graduate Finance Association Earned a Certificate in Film Direction and Production from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in the Summer of 2006 Wrote, directed and produced six short films from the Summer of 2006 through the Winter of 2007 Avid Squash Player Citizenship: United States 26

6/05 5/06

1/04 6/05

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Work Status

Reid W. Shriner
3908 Avenue H Austin, TX 78751 (303) 726-6262 reid.shriner@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 May 2001 Experience 06/08 08/08 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Indiana University, Kelley School of Business Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business Austin, TX Bloomington, IN

Milpitas, CA LifeScan, a Johnson & Johnson company Associate Marketing Manager Intern Developed guiding principles for a global hospital segmentation strategy. Analyzed diabetes point of care testing market size data and current trend market trends within reimbursement and government regulations Coordinated segmentation analysis with the Johnson & Johnson Medical global regions to provide recommendations for new product development Denver, CO FedEx Corporate Services Senior Account Consultant and Manager (05/05-08/07) Initiated and collaborated with multiple clients internal departments to streamline process flows and make interdepartmental communications more efficient and cost effective Consulted and orchestrated the efforts to create a cost benefit savings analysis unique to each customer. Presented final analysiss and recommendations to executive management Planned, proposed and executed a direct to customer distribution strategy that was implemented on a worldwide level. New strategy increased top clients international shipping revenues by 157% Created optimal distribution model pinpointing new cost effective opportunities such that client expanded from a single distribution facility to multiple distribution facilities. Implementation and analysis of model increased customers logistics spend with FedEx to 4.8M, an increase of 436% Exceeded quarterly revenue goals of $3.2M for 8 quarters through superb communication skills, commitment to high quality results, and team buy-in Account Executive (05/02-4/05) Identified areas of improvement to increase revenue and sales volume from existing customer base and increased FedExs profitability through applying new account penetration strategic action plan to current clientele accounts Created and implemented a new call cycling initiative that focused on large potential clients. The initiative gained new clients, increased the territories market share, and decreased operational costs while maintaining profitability Increased regional accounts revenue in excess of $1.5M for 9 quarters Alliance Funding/Superior Federal Bank FSB Management Training Program Exceeded sales goal by 200% in the sub-prime lending market by re-establishing contact with former clients and cross selling new product offerings Recommended and executed the implementation of a new operating plan to coordinate the development and creation of new inside sales department operations Awards: Ranked #1 Senior Account Manager out of 400; Recipient of the FedEx Pyramid of Excellence Award for outstanding achievement; Southwest Region and Colorado Mile High District Senior Account Manager of the Year twice McCombs: Member - Graduate Marketing Network, Graduate Real Estate Society Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America Indiana University USILA Lacrosse team member Citizenship: United States
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5/02 8/07

10/01 1/02

Denver, CO

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Work Status

Jesse Smelser
702 W. 22nd Apt #D Austin, TX 78705 214-727-4949 jesse.smelser@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance and Private Equity Finance; GMAT 720 Texas Tech University, Rawls School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, Marketing, and General Business Austin, TX

Lubbock, TX

May 2001 Experience 5/08-8/08

Austin, TX American Campus Communities Summer Intern Performed thorough research of seven different student housing markets across the country in support of ACCs $1.4 billion acquisition of GMH Communities Trust. Met with city planners, university officials, subject property managers, and competitive property managers in order to determine the product position of recently acquired properties. Presented detailed market plans to senior management. These plans included recommendations for capital spending and product positioning. Austin, TX ULI Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition Participant Worked with an interdisciplinary graduate student team to design and finance development of a site located in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas. Created detailed pro forma to support design and development decisions. Dallas, TX Southwest Airlines Systems Analyst (10/04 08/06) Managed several business-critical IT projects simultaneously. Coordinated communication between cross-departmental Southwest personnel and business partners in order to deliver technology solutions. Coordinated cross-departmental emergency support for Required to Fly applications while providing 24x7 on-call support. Developed processes and technology solutions to ensure that applications were online 24x7, so that Southwest Airlines did not have to ground aircraft (per FAA regulations). Associate Developer I/II (6/01 9/04) Developed various software applications using Java (J2EE). Played an integral role in a major company initiative to improve the maintenance departments supply chain by implementing i2 Technologies software. This initiative has saved Southwest Airlines 1.8 million dollars a year by reducing spare parts inventory Analyzed union contracts, business processes, and application content while researching overtime grievances in order to minimize payouts for erroneous grievances. Integrated i2s supply chain software with SWAs existing mainframe system by interpreting complex business logic in order to develop the software integration piece. Documented business requirements, test scenarios, and application support procedures.

Winter 2008

6/01 8/06

Additional

McCombs: Vice President Communications, Graduate Real Estate Society. McCombs: Member, Graduate Finance Association. Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI). Owns and manages rental properties in the Dallas area. Located and closed on single-family properties for prices well below their true market values. State of Texas Real Estate Salesperson License. Citizenship: United States
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Work Status

Konavis Smith
2133 Horse Wagon Austin, Texas 78754 (512) 699-5467 Konavis.Smith@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu Education May 2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Finance Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellow The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Austin, TX

Austin, TX

May 2003 Experience 06/08-08/08

Dallas, TX Greystone Planning and Finance Summer Associate Internship (6/08-8/08) Assisted with financial modeling and performed market research for the senior living community of the El Castillo re-development project Conducted due diligence and underwriting including valuation, physical inspection, and market analysis for proposed land acquisition Authored competitive analysis and targeted demographics sections of investment packages for potential financial partners Presented analysis and recommendations to clients during the consulting process Austin, TX Dell Inc. Business Development Analyst Real Estate Division (1/06-7/07) Managed Dell Direct Store national operations that ensured accurate equity allocation towards the creation of new Dell Stores Prepared and presented P&L quarterly statements to senior management regarding Dell Direct Stores Analyzed and investigated significant deviations between prior and current month expenses Created database and strategically gathered competitors pricing trends enabling the sales team to exceed sales goal by 5% Managed the end-to-end accounts payable relationships with internal and external partners for 150 retail kiosk locations Evaluated, identified, and implemented process improvements to support rapid growth of 30 new stores and proactively initiated enhancements to increase efficiency and productivity Consumer Accounts Project Manager (5/04-1/06) Formulated budgets up to $4.1M and resource allocation plans for service offerings Mitigated unforeseen risks by proactively addressing potential issues; save rate of $2.1M Coordinated efforts for global expansion by developing and successfully deploying 4-week training program for Consumer Accounts Team in El Salvador Dell Home Sales and Finance Configuration Consultant (11/03-5/04) Generated over $193K in sales revenue and $47K margin in one month Involved with spearheading new sales approach by consulting with end users for input to meet and exceed quarterly sales goals by 3% Built long lasting relationships with customers to ensure the Dell sales team understood and met the customers on-going needs

11/03-07/07

Additional

Selected as 1 out of 3 McCombs students for Goldman Sachs Summer MBA Camp, Summer 2007 McCombs: Member; Graduate Real Estate Society McCombs: Member; Graduate Finance Association Dell: Award of Excellence for Significant Achievement Community: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc Alumni Chapter Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity, Coats for Kids, Austin Childrens Shelter Mentor Citizenship: United States
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Work Status

Kevin W. White
4600 Guadalupe Street Apt B414 Austin, TX 78751 Phone: (419) 560-3209 Kevin.White@mba09.mccombs.utexas.edu
Education May 2009 March 2005 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Master of Business Administration, Full-Time Program Concentration in Real Estate Finance The Ohio State University, Fisher School of Business Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Specialization: Finance Honors Degree: cum laude Graduated in less then 3 years Austin, TX

Columbus, OH

Experience 4/08-Current

4/05-8/07

Mission Residential Austin, TX Acquisitions Intern Evaluated and modeled 30 new acquisition opportunities and made recommendations to ownership Conducted research studies on 3 new markets, identifying investment opportunities Created marketing memorandum for new private REIT that was being launched targeting hedge funds and institutional investors McHenry, IL Cunat Inc. Director of Acquisitions Started an asset acquisitions department which acquired $140MM of assets in two years Cunat grew by 122% in terms of multifamily units owned since the inception of my acquisition department (from 1,800 units to 4,000 units) Negotiated and closed 12 large multifamily real estate transactions in 2 years ranging from $7 $21MM. Actual appraised values of the same projects ranged from $9 - $25MM Targeted finding value add opportunities to reposition through reconstruction and marketing Led a team of 10 employees and third party experts on 12 due diligence inspections Direct experience with asset management and reconstruction activities for multifamily projects Successfully managed the disposition of commercial assets in excess of $3MM Commercial development experience securing zoning and designing projects through construction Worked with lenders to secure the underwriting of both conduit and conventional financing Presented potential projects to the CEO and partners. Participated in board of directors meetings that determined capital structure and corporate strategy. Columbus, OH Merrill Lynch Financial Wealth Management Intern Worked with a team of five Wealth Managers assisting them with reaching new clients and sustaining current client relationships Analyzed clients risk tolerance and financial situation to create an asset allocation plan Created client asset allocation plans to meet their financial goals

3/04-9/04

Additional

Member of the winning 2007 McCombs Graduate Finance Challenge team Member of the winning 2008 University of North Carolinas National MBA Real Estate Challenge Member of winning 2008 NAIOP MBA Real Estate Challenge McCombs Graduate Real Estate Society-Vice President of Special Events McCombs Graduate Finance Association McCombs PLUS Project with Simmons-Vedder (Fall 2007), analyzed redevelopment opportunity of a multi-million dollar investment Volunteer Basketball Coach- Coached high school teenagers in AAU leagues

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