Experience

Flamingo Capital Partners

• South Africa
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director - Investment Banking

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Flamingo Capital Partners offers financial advice to African corporates operating in high growth sectors with high social or environmental impact. The firm offers advisory services on equity placements, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, debt capital, strategic reviews, capital structure, and financing advisory



Clearsight Advisors

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President – Investment Banking

  • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

• Associate – Investment Banking

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

• Experienced Analyst – Investment Banking

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Clearsight Advisors is an investment bank dedicated to providing strategic advice to growth-oriented business and technology services, software, and data focused companies in connection with M&A, private capital raising, and financial advisory services



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Valuation Associate – Transaction Advisory Services

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

  Greater New York City Area • Valued public and private companies across various industries (financial services, pharmaceutical/health care, technology, and retail and consumer) to analyze transactions and their impact on acquirers and sellers, ranging from $5 million to $20 billion in value • Analyzed and estimated values of business enterprise value, intangible assets, and goodwill for mergers and acquisitions, impairment testing, stock compensation, and tax relocation using various valuation methodologies such… Show more • Valued public and private companies across various industries (financial services, pharmaceutical/health care, technology, and retail and consumer) to analyze transactions and their impact on acquirers and sellers, ranging from $5 million to $20 billion in value • Analyzed and estimated values of business enterprise value, intangible assets, and goodwill for mergers and acquisitions, impairment testing, stock compensation, and tax relocation using various valuation methodologies such as discounted cash flow, guideline company method, precedent transactions, excess earnings method, etc. • Constructed complex and integrated financial models for the business or transaction being analyzed, while conducting in-depth client, industry, market, and competitor research • Evaluated and reviewed third party valuation reports for clients to test and opine on reasonableness, assumptions, and overall valuation methodologies applied by appraiser Show less



UNICEF

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data, Research, and Policy Associate

  • May 2016 - Sep 2016

  Greater New York City Area • Completed an internship in UNICEF’s Data, Research, and Policy Division within the Policy Planning Unit (PPU), focusing on foresight and analyzing global emerging trends to be incorporated into UNICEF’s policy and strategic plan • Researched and drafted a report on food security and the future of food for UNICEF staff; copy-edited and contributed to department research on urbanization, philanthropy, and the role of institutions • Co-created a global trends presentation for… Show more • Completed an internship in UNICEF’s Data, Research, and Policy Division within the Policy Planning Unit (PPU), focusing on foresight and analyzing global emerging trends to be incorporated into UNICEF’s policy and strategic plan • Researched and drafted a report on food security and the future of food for UNICEF staff; copy-edited and contributed to department research on urbanization, philanthropy, and the role of institutions • Co-created a global trends presentation for stakeholders and other researchers, highlighting pertinent under-represented trends within the fields of health, food/water, technology, and demographics • Established and strengthened UNICEF's collaborative relationship with universities, research institutions, and private firms who are focused on future trend analysis Show less



Council on Foreign Relations

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Africa Studies Summer Associate

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Greater New York City Area • Interned in the Africa Studies Program under former ambassador and Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies John Campbell at Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a world premier think tank that promotes better understanding and independent research on foreign policy • Researched and copy-edited articles, book excerpts, blogs, and speeches written by John Campbell and CFR staff relating to security, economics, and politics within sub-Saharan Africa • Published five… Show more • Interned in the Africa Studies Program under former ambassador and Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies John Campbell at Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a world premier think tank that promotes better understanding and independent research on foreign policy • Researched and copy-edited articles, book excerpts, blogs, and speeches written by John Campbell and CFR staff relating to security, economics, and politics within sub-Saharan Africa • Published five independent pieces in CFR, Newsweek, and Geeska Afrika related to geo-political relations of Ethiopia, economics of mining in South Africa, African migration to China, and albinism in Southern Africa • Attended round table discussions facilitated by various CFR fellows and researches regarding topics of competitiveness in the global economy, violent extremism and sexual violence as a weapon of war, peace building mission of the African Union, and geo-political tensions of the South China Sea Show less



Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Office and Project Staff (Fellowship Work-Study Fordham University)

  • Sep 2014 - May 2016

  Greater New York City Area • Operated as a Coverdell Fellow and staff member developing construction and rehabilitation projects from inception to completion • Tracked four large-scale construction projects throughout Northwest Bronx based on overall budget, contingent reserves, and management reserves; calculated rent rolls and prepared relocation reports • Collaborated with New York City Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to monitor expense reports, draft… Show more • Operated as a Coverdell Fellow and staff member developing construction and rehabilitation projects from inception to completion • Tracked four large-scale construction projects throughout Northwest Bronx based on overall budget, contingent reserves, and management reserves; calculated rent rolls and prepared relocation reports • Collaborated with New York City Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to monitor expense reports, draft property request applications, and prepare buildings for management conversion • Composed, submitted, and obtained four grants from NYC HPD, NYCHA, private financial institutions, and non-profits; prepared presentations of highlighted projects to donors Show less



Nomura

• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Financial Analyst

  • May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Greater New York City Area • Worked within the finance department as treasury analyst to evaluate unsecured funding usage for various product types and asset classes • Calculated and helped maintain the firm’s foreign exchange exposure, overall profit and loss, counter party exposure, and balance sheet while observing appropriate liquidity for total funding activities • Successfully completed individual, summer-long project by mapping appropriate financial accounts between ledgers on numerous product types,… Show more • Worked within the finance department as treasury analyst to evaluate unsecured funding usage for various product types and asset classes • Calculated and helped maintain the firm’s foreign exchange exposure, overall profit and loss, counter party exposure, and balance sheet while observing appropriate liquidity for total funding activities • Successfully completed individual, summer-long project by mapping appropriate financial accounts between ledgers on numerous product types, requiring interaction with various staff, gaining a fundamental understanding of Nomura’s operations globally, and helping increase overall efficiency in the department • Attended workshops, trainings, and functions focused on exposing summer analysts to all fields and operations of the firm, including, but not limited to, finance, sales and trading, asset management, investment banking, and risk management Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Economic Community Developer / Teacher Trainer

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  Kombolcha, Ethiopia • Designed and ran a two-part business development/income generating training for 34 individuals in two HIV positive support groups living in rural Ethiopia, resulting in the formation of three independent businesses in the community • Researched, developed, and facilitated project design management workshops for over 110 community members in Ethiopia, resulting in the implementation of three community projects • Conducted workshops on micro-finance and utilizing balance… Show more • Designed and ran a two-part business development/income generating training for 34 individuals in two HIV positive support groups living in rural Ethiopia, resulting in the formation of three independent businesses in the community • Researched, developed, and facilitated project design management workshops for over 110 community members in Ethiopia, resulting in the implementation of three community projects • Conducted workshops on micro-finance and utilizing balance sheets and income statements for grassroots businesses • Co-organized, planned, and executed a one-week leadership seminar for 37 female youths within rural Ethiopia in which 20 returned to their respective communities to conduct seminars on leadership for over 150 female students • Planned and conducted 11 teacher training workshops for a total of 29 teachers at three primary schools, leading 69% of participating teachers to use improved student-centered teaching methodologies within their classrooms Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peace Corps Leader

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  Maseru, Lesotho (Southern Africa) • Promoted to a Peace Corps Leader position by the Peace Corps headquarters (PCHQ) office to analyze program data, reports, and community surveys and evaluate the effectiveness of the Peace Corps program in Lesotho • Analyzed the influence of Peace Corps teachers in Lesotho based on data from nationwide examination results over a period of six years and presented a final report to PCHQ, which increased the allocation of Peace Corps teachers to subjects and grade levels with the greatest… Show more • Promoted to a Peace Corps Leader position by the Peace Corps headquarters (PCHQ) office to analyze program data, reports, and community surveys and evaluate the effectiveness of the Peace Corps program in Lesotho • Analyzed the influence of Peace Corps teachers in Lesotho based on data from nationwide examination results over a period of six years and presented a final report to PCHQ, which increased the allocation of Peace Corps teachers to subjects and grade levels with the greatest impact on student achievement and performance • Assisted with planning, conducting and evaluating pre-service and in-service training for all Peace Corps members on teaching methodologies, student assessment, HIV/AIDS, safety/security, and cross culture integration • Acted as a support and liaison for staff and Peace Corps members within the education, health and community development sector; conducted community visits to asses/support Peace Corps members’ integration to new sites

• Secondary Ed. Math Teacher and Community Health Worker

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2011

  Mafeteng, Lesotho (Southern Africa) • Taught high school math, along with chemistry and life skills, to over 300 students in Mafeteng, Lesotho • Established a new high school library in Lesotho with community partners; organized and executed trainings in usage and upkeep • Conducted HIV/AIDS prevention through workshops, large-scale testing and mass media and quantitatively evaluated impact via surveys and number of participants • Outlined and published a village health newsletter in the local language… Show more • Taught high school math, along with chemistry and life skills, to over 300 students in Mafeteng, Lesotho • Established a new high school library in Lesotho with community partners; organized and executed trainings in usage and upkeep • Conducted HIV/AIDS prevention through workshops, large-scale testing and mass media and quantitatively evaluated impact via surveys and number of participants • Outlined and published a village health newsletter in the local language (Sesotho) with students relating to the topics afflicting the local community as consulted by the village nurse • Served as District AIDS Representative, supervising grant writing on HIV/AID projects, coordinating HIV/AIDS events, and acting as an information resource on NGOs and support groups operating within the district



University of Missouri-Saint Louis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Organometallic Chemistry Researcher

  • Jan 2007 - May 2007

  • Collaborated with other graduate students to research more efficient and cost effective reactions for chemical industries • Analyzed chemical compounds through diagnostic instruments and interpreted reaction data to formulate figures, schematic diagrams, charts and percentage rates of conversion for each reaction to write a final report detailing the efficiency of each reaction and chemical compound for further research • Prepared a final presentation of findings in a poster… Show more • Collaborated with other graduate students to research more efficient and cost effective reactions for chemical industries • Analyzed chemical compounds through diagnostic instruments and interpreted reaction data to formulate figures, schematic diagrams, charts and percentage rates of conversion for each reaction to write a final report detailing the efficiency of each reaction and chemical compound for further research • Prepared a final presentation of findings in a poster presentation seminar Show less



Truman State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Computational Chemistry Summer Researcher

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Kirksville, Missouri / St. Louis, Missouri • Conducted independent research by computer-simulating reactions to neutralize chemical warfare agent VX • Applied large data sets to model various reactions and formulated graphs to interpret reaction outcomes • Prepared a final report of research findings and gave an oral PowerPoint presentation at two university conferences