University of Dayton

Sr. Director - M&A and Financial Strategy

Bread Financial

VP, Corporate Development

Sr. Director, M&A and Financial Strategy

Director, M&A and Financial Strategy

Senior Manager, Profit Strategy

Senior Manager, M&A and Financial Strategy

Manager, M&A and Financial Strategy

Sr. Analyst, M&A and Financial Strategy

J.P. Morgan

Associate

Analyst

2010 Summer Analyst

Global Platinum Securities (GPS) is a student-run investment fund that seeks to educate the next generation of investors by immersing them in a highly interactive learning experience that solidifies the principles of investing while fostering social responsibility. GPS is  comprised of members from the University of Dayton, Harvard, MIT, NYU, UPenn, Georgetown, and LSE. 

● Inducted as a full-time member after completing the 2009 GPS Summer Analyst Program - 6.5% overall global acceptance rate (19 offers, 100% yield). 
● Constructed absolute and relative valuation models and conducted qualitative analysis on companies in the Energy and Healthcare sectors.

Global Platinum Securities, LLC

Equity Analyst, VP of Philanthropy

The Davis Center for Portfolio Management (DCPM) is a student-directed organization designed to provide the quality market and equity research needed to effectively manage the University's student-run undergraduate portfolio. 

● Led a team of 33 members focused on conducting market and equity research to manage a $17MM long only, top-down, bottom-up equity portfolio (a part of the University of Dayton’s endowment). 
● Interviewed on the  Hays Advantage, a nationally broadcasted Bloomberg Radio program hosted by Kathleen Hays, about the DCPM, our 2011 US stock market forecast, and our top investment ideas. 
● Served as a 2009 and 2010 Committee Chairman for the Redefining Investments Strategy Education (RISE) Forum - world's largest  student investment education forum co-sponsored by UD and the United Nations Global Compact.

The Davis Center for Portfolio Managment

Manager

Kevin Abels, CFA