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JANICE SMITHSON, CFA
55 Dice Boulevard Apt. 8H - New York, NY 10001 - 000-000-0000 - janice.smithson@dice.com

Experienced Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Associate skilled in analysis, valuation, and due diligence

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Proven track record sourcing acquisition candidates and developing valuation and strategic analyses.
- Adept at modeling pro forma scenarios for potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Proficient at performing cash flow and return analyses, financial modeling, and due diligence.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in deadline-driven environments.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with acute attention to detail.
- Superior negotiation and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABC Company, New York, NY 2006 – Present
Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Conduct financial and written analyses of companies and industries through valuation models, pro forma financial statements, and comparable company analyses.
- Source and research U.S. and global acquisitions, including insurance and asset management candidates. Transactions total $3 billion since 2006.
- Analyze markets and lead development of corporate development strategies to ensure goals are met.
- Identify and assess organizational, operational, and financial impacts of all transactions, including cost and revenue synergies.
- Liaise with legal and tax counsel to structure acquisitions and draft proposals and bid letters.
- Report directly to CFO.

DEF Inc., New York, NY 2003 – 2006
Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Assisted in business development activities. Structured and executed $5 million in M&A transactions.
- Performed financial modeling and extensive research for prospective acquisitions and divestures and made road show presentations to Senior Associates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with U.S. and global clientele to ensure objectives were met.
- Collaborated with Corporate Banking, Equity Capital Markets, and Debt Capital Markets groups.
- Created client presentations, offering prospectuses, and marketing materials for transactions.

HJK Company, New York, NY 2000 – 2003
Associate – Mergers and Acquisitions
- Participated in entire transaction process with responsibility for driving transactions forward.
- Developed detailed financial models to value potential acquisition targets and business combinations.
- Prepared presentations and financing memoranda on proposed transactions to senior management.
- Coordinated with legal counsel on transaction structuring and other compliance matters.
- Managed and participated in due diligence and integration efforts.
- Reported to Managing Director of Mergers and Acquisitions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Bloomberg

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Master in Business Administration; Stern School of Business, NYU, New York, NY (2000)
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; New York University, New York, NY (1997)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

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