Sarah M. Brown 2215 Diamond Point Drive• Arlington, Texas 76017 (: 310.795.7465
:
Catalyzing growth and maximizing profit
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT § INVESTMENT § FINANCE
Corporate Acquisitions ¨ Commercial Real Estate ¨ Asset Management ¨ Market Research ¨ Analysis ¨ Strategic Planning ¨ Due Diligence ¨ Financial Models ¨ Equity/Debt Funding ¨ Contract Negotiations ¨ Relationship Management ¨ Human Resources ¨ Metrics ¨ Reporting ¨ Compliance
Dynamic, self-driven and results-focused business leader with MS in Finance and 10 years of experience minimizing risk and optimizing returns for Fortune 500 companies and real estate investors. Astute analyst, strategic thinker and problem solver with strong technical skills and proven financial acumen. Personable, articulate and persuasive; inspire trust and confidence. Relationship builder. Engaging presenter, skilled negotiator and polished closer. Superb project manager; orchestrated multiple and complex demands to achieve key performance objectives for all employers.
CAREER TRACK
Business Director/Partner/Real Estate Broker 2004-2009
Cardinal Investments/Shorewood Manhattan Beach, California & New York, New York
Deliver energy, insight, expertise, acumen and organizational leadership essential to meet growth and profitability targets for a firm that develops and rehabilitates commercial, residential and resort properties. Conduct research and identify acquisition prospects in key markets nationwide. Craft business plans with risk assessments and forecasts of annual returns. Present prospectus to investors and secure funding. Broker multi-million dollar purchase, sale and loan agreements. Manage property improvement initiatives; control budgets, accounting and reporting. Cultivate valuable relationships.
Ø Created and implemented successful new business as solution for underperforming asset in New York City. Cardinal Luxury Residences. Developed business from concept through successful operation within sixty days and profitability during first quarter of operations with 150% increase in revenue per month under management.
Ø Designed financial models for development and repositioning projects that were consistently awarded finding and spearheaded the following projects:
- Mammoth Meadows resort hotel development – Mammoth Lakes, California;
- The Boardroom office condominium with retail component – Hermosa Beach, California;
- Plaza 111 shopping center repositioning effort – Palm Springs, California.
Ø Ranked among top 2% of agents in the United States; generated and closed $27,000,000 in transactions between 2004 and 2006.
Senior Associate: Transaction Services 2000-2003
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP New York, New York & Dallas, Texas
Advised private equity and Fortune 500 corporations on business acquisitions; assisted with mergers and provided post-transaction support. Analyzed proposed acquisition deals and assessed financial impacts of human resource issues including equity, compensation, retention,
Sarah M. Brown Page 2
(PricewaterhouseCoopers continued)
severance, retirement, other employee programs and infrastructure. Facilitated client meetings and conducted executive interviews; made executive presentations and reports.
Ø Built strong relationships with clients, Apollo, CD&R, Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, Investcorp, Platinum Equity, Bacardi, Lucent, Novartis, Old Mutual, Pitney Bowes and Swissport
Ø Created the Acquiring a Deal Mindset training course for the Human Resource Consulting practice, which was presented to global partners and directors in 2002.
Ø Coordinated delivery of the 1st national training course for Human Resource Transaction Services practice.
Ø Assisted with research and marketing the company’s 2001 Survey of Stock Compensation Practices at US-Based Private Equity Portfolio Companies.
Analyst: Risk Evaluation Group 1999-2000
William M. Mercer Dallas, Texas
Ø Preformed pre-merger due diligence and post-merger integration with focus on human resources issues for clients that included Joseph Littlejohn & Devy, DLJ, and Societe Generale.
Ø Recruited by PricewaterhouseCoopers as part of team to establish the HR Transaction Services Group in their Dallas office.
LEARNING CREDENTIALS
Texas A&M University - College Station, Texas
Masters of Science in Finance • Academic & leadership scholarships; Graduate assistantship
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting • Professional Program in Accounting
Universidad de Salamanca – Salamanca, Spain
Spanish Language and Culture • Study abroad fellowship
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
California Real Estate Broker License (2005)
State of Texas Certified Public Accountant (2001)
REFERENCES AND FURTHER DATA PROVIDED UPON
ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST