JOHN ESPOSITO
16 Alden Road ♦ New Providence, NJ 07974
908-967-2791 ♦ johne877@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
Major GPA: 3.98
Robert H. Smith School of Business
Cumulative GPA: 3.86
Bachelor of Science, Finance
May 2016
Lemma Senbet Fund – Portfolio Manager
April 2015 – present
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Actively monitor positions, track fund performance and determine sector allocation for ~$900,000 portfolio
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Manage 10 analysts and facilitate weekly meetings involving analyst stock pitches and market updates
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Pitch and provide comprehensive analysis for potential new investments
Hinman CEOs
September 2014 – present
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Competitively selected to participate in nation’s first living-learning entrepreneurship program bringing
together students from technical and non-technical backgrounds to create new business ventures
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Enrolled in entrepreneurship classes for credit focusing on opportunity analysis, market analysis, financial
modeling and business plan development
WORK EXPERIENCE
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
New York, NY
Summer Analyst – Mergers & Acquisitions
May 2015 – August 2015
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Advised a Canadian transportation logistics provider on the ~$200 million sale of its business; constructed
detailed operating model, worked extensively on management presentation and managed virtual data room for
prospective buyers
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Performed comprehensive valuation for the attempted $2.5 billion takeover of an aviation leasing company
utilizing discounted cash flow, comparable companies, and precedent transaction analyses
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Constructed database to analyze historical termination and reverse termination fees for transactions since 1990
Lenox Hill Capital Advisors
New York, NY
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
May 2014 – September 2014
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Performed comprehensive valuation for 4 sell-side deals ranging from $20–$100 million
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Drafted confidential information memorandums and pitch books for clients which required extensive industry
research, outlines of strategic opportunities, and multiple forms of valuation
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Advised TOR Truck Corporation, a multi-national truck parts distributor, on its sale to CCC Parts Company;
built standalone valuations for each division of TOR after breakup of parent company
Summit Medical Group
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Business Development Intern
June 2013 – January 2014
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Created financial models assessing the pro forma effects of the acquisition of ~20 medical practices
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Collected and catalogued due diligence information for each practice
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Prepared and delivered pitches to prospective targets outlining the benefits of joining our organization
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Community of Aspiring ShareHolders (CASH)
College Park, MD
President
September 2012 – present
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Coordinate daily operations, manage club’s funding and host guest speakers
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Deliver stock pitches and manage stock trading simulation
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Facilitate weekly discussions regarding financial news and trading strategies
Robert H. Smith School of Business
College Park, MD
Smith Leadership Institute – Social Director/Mentor
September 2013 – May 2015
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Responsible for coordinating Smith Start to welcome over 400 incoming freshmen to business school
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Trained and supervised 57 mentors, managed budget, and planned social events throughout welcome week
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Mentored a cohort of 30 incoming students to the Smith School in 2013
UMD Global Immersion Experience
United Arab Emirates
University Ambassador
March 2014
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Select member of program to spend spring break in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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Held meetings with major Emirati businesses including ADIA, Mubadala, Emirates Airlines, and Nakheel
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Participated in a rich cultural experience which included visiting the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Burj Khalifa
TRAINING, INTERESTS AND HONORS
Training:
Interests:
Honors:
Bloomberg Certified, Wall Street Prep Financial Modeling
Woodworking, Intramural Volleyball, Fishing, Green Bay Packers, Poker
President’s Scholarship, University Honors, 1st place in stock trading competition as a freshman