Ryan Blackburn

SAP Consulting

-Created and led a 10-week educational program intended to train incoming analysts on important investing topics such as Excel, accounting, equity research, discounted cash flow valuations, asset allocation, and economics. -Implemented an alpha-seeking investment portfolio by applying a high-conviction approach to the organization's seven sectors. -Designed and created an award-winning stock pitch alongside fellow members of IPO. -Took part in the Association for Corporate Growth's annual valuation cup competition.

-Worked with complex financial models with the goal of valuing intellectual property worth up to $1B+ in direct support of attorneys and consultants in cases involving damages, financial crimes, and fraud -Synthesized large amounts of industry and financial data to apply unassailable assumptions to financial models to be brought before juries in court -Partook in audits of 2 companies following instances of fraud that involved multiple organizations, individuals, and governments by employing a strong understanding of accounting and corporate finance

-Used a variety of valuation methodologies including comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, and discounted cash flow analysis to price companies. -Created Confidential Information Memorandums (CIM) for clients of Calder Capital by leveraging several industry databases, software tools, and more. -Leveraged strong attention to detail to create high quality client deliverables in the form of valuation presentations and M&A marketing material

-Created comprehensive fund reports using complex databases to foster stronger relationships with integral clients in direct support of 6 salesforce members -Coordinated and completed ad-hoc, inter-department requests as well as requests from clients and partners using complex Excel functions to streamline business processes -Actively participated in client calls with investment product specialists and institutional portfolio managers to foster client understanding of MFS’ holdings and conviction

-Analyzed a complex business case and presented strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, financing options, and corporate strategy -Worked with a group of four peers to model and present on this in-depth mergers and acquisitions case study

• Collaborate with financial advisors to organize meetings and business processes • Work closely with clients to resolve issues and questions • Deposit client checks as well as transfer money to and from client bank accounts • Provide clerical support by copying, faxing and filing documents

• Worked alongside university staff and educators in the classroom to fulfill the needs of student writers • Provided one-on-one and small group reading instruction to groups of first-year writing students • Provided feedback on student writing to help develop better academic authors • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce the anxiety of failure in writing