Experience

Bravaldo Capital Advisors

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Atlanta, Georgia

• Vice President

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

  Atlanta Bravaldo Capital Advisors is a boutique Atlanta based Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance Advisory Firm, providing independent economic and financial advice and execution services for lower middle market companies with revenues typically between $10 million and $300 million that are primarily located in the Southeastern United States.



Xcellion Enterprises LLC

• Principal

  • Nov 2013 - Sep 2015

  Atlanta, GA Founded Xcellion Enterprises, LLC to provide strategic and operational finance services for companies navigating change. Services include: interim/project CFO, M&A/corporate restructuring, financial reporting, planning and analysis, and business valuation. Selected client engagement: Brightree LLC – provider of cloud based software solutions for HME, home health/hospice and pharmacy providers. Directly supported CFO with purchase price accounting and acquisition integration for two… Show more Founded Xcellion Enterprises, LLC to provide strategic and operational finance services for companies navigating change. Services include: interim/project CFO, M&A/corporate restructuring, financial reporting, planning and analysis, and business valuation. Selected client engagement: Brightree LLC – provider of cloud based software solutions for HME, home health/hospice and pharmacy providers. Directly supported CFO with purchase price accounting and acquisition integration for two transactions; bank covenant reporting and compliance; operational analysis; audit preparation; and NetSuite software implementation. Show less



Aderans Research Institute

• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Mar 2009 - Oct 2013

  Atlanta, GA Pre-commercial biotech and medical device company that developed cell regenerative solutions to treat hair loss. Dissolved in 2013 after parent company Aderans Ltd. discontinued funding. Oversaw all accounting and financial operations including financial reporting, planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, treasury and cash management, accounts payable and payroll. Partnered with executive management in the development, analysis, and implementation of company strategies.… Show more Pre-commercial biotech and medical device company that developed cell regenerative solutions to treat hair loss. Dissolved in 2013 after parent company Aderans Ltd. discontinued funding. Oversaw all accounting and financial operations including financial reporting, planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, treasury and cash management, accounts payable and payroll. Partnered with executive management in the development, analysis, and implementation of company strategies. Managed relationships with bankers, auditors, and inter-company financial personnel. • Stabilized department: improved controls, facilitated timely and accurate financial reporting, prepared annual audit. • Led annual $15 - 20 million annual budget process. • Created financial models and strategic plans that enabled cumulative $80 million investment by parent company. • Developed complex product costing models to identify cost reduction opportunities and product pricing. • Analyzed raw material scrap rates and modified product mix to reduce 15% waste. • Managed consolidation of Philadelphia research facility, reducing net headcount by 30% and payroll by 25%. • Initiated and led multiple software projects: SAP BPC and ERP, and ADP WorkforceNow. Show less



FTI Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Mar 2007 - Nov 2008

  Atlanta, GA Global business advisory firm providing multidisciplinary solutions including corporate finance/restructuring. Provided financial advisory services to private equity portfolio companies and other debtors in out-of-court restructurings; and performed financial and accounting due diligence for private equity groups and corporate buyers pursuing acquisitions and for lenders of asset based loans.



The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Associate

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area During contract assignment, performed sell-side due diligence for Goodyear related to the sale of a consolidating investment in a $55 million tire and wheel assembler for automotive OEM’s.



MelCap Partners, LLC

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • May 2000 - Sep 2004

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Boutique investment banking firm focused on providing mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital raising, and business valuation services to lower middle market companies. • Contributed to the origination, analysis, and closing of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as well as private placements of debt and equity capital, which resulted in the generation of approximately $2 million in fees. • Prepared detailed financial models, offering memoranda, valuation reports, client… Show more Boutique investment banking firm focused on providing mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital raising, and business valuation services to lower middle market companies. • Contributed to the origination, analysis, and closing of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as well as private placements of debt and equity capital, which resulted in the generation of approximately $2 million in fees. • Prepared detailed financial models, offering memoranda, valuation reports, client proposals, and presentation materials for 25 completed engagements, 14 inactive engagements, and 57 proposals/financial advisories. • Marketed the firm’s services to attorneys, accountants, bankers, and private equity investors. Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Aug 1996 - May 2000

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Audited financial statements and provided business advisory services for both SEC and non-public clients, including a $2.3 billion specialty chemicals manufacturer and the world’s largest sports marketing and management firm.