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Chief Operating Officer @ MDC Partners MDC Partners is one of the most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. As “The Place Where Great Talent Lives,” MDC Partners is celebrated for its innovative advertising, public relations, branding, digital, social and event marketing agency partners, which are responsible for some of the most memorable and effective...

Chief Operating Officer @ MDC Partners MDC Partners is one of the most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. As “The Place Where Great Talent Lives,” MDC Partners is celebrated for its innovative advertising, public relations, branding, digital, social and event marketing agency partners, which are responsible for some of the most memorable and effective campaigns for the world’s most respected brands. By leveraging technology, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions, MDC Partners drives creative excellence, business growth and measurable return on marketing investment for over 1,700 clients worldwide. From June 2019 to September 2019 (4 months) Greater New York City AreaManaging Director, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Credit Division @ The Carlyle Group Senior executive in concurrent, multi-functional leadership roles. Consolidated growth to $34B AUM (assets under management) and revenue of $380M. Executed complex, critically important operational, managerial, IT, legal and compliance aspects of the platform. Managed six direct reports and 370 employees (with 191 investment professionals) in nine offices worldwide. ➤ Concurrently managed numerous business functions and investment strategies with 11 hedge funds and 56 funds pursuing investment opportunities across structured credit, distressed debt, corporate/energy mezzanine debt, middle-market and senior debt.➤ Launched the company’s first-ever hybrid investment vehicle for a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund, managing all aspects of fund formation (legal, business, tax, compliance) and integration into Carlyle’s fund management program. ➤ Attained cost reductions while streamlining operations by separately outsourcing confidentiality agreement review/negotiation and accounts payable functions with seamless integration into GMS operational and legal platforms.➤ Reduced turnover in GMS accounting group by redefining recruiting and implementing robust best practices in retention. ➤ Insourced IT function, leading recruitment to elevate performance by expanding the technology team over 18 months. ➤ Determined strategic direction and led execution while liaising with C-suite executives as GMS representative on vital steering committees: Global Talent, Information Security, IT Expenditure, and SOX Operational in addition to the Diversity & Inclusion Council. From June 2014 to May 2019 (5 years) Greater New York City AreaExecutive Director, Center for Financial Excellence at Duke University @ The Center for Financial Excellence, Duke University Defined the overarching vision and launched a world-class Center for Financial Excellence at one of the nation’s top business schools. Built the Center’s educational programs and operational infrastructure from the ground up, including creating the five-year strategic plan. Liaised with Deans and Associate Deans of the Fuqua Business School, finance, and accounting faculty, students and alumni. Served as the face of the organization with the 15-member Advisory Board comprised of senior Wall Street, finance, banking and asset management professionals. ➤ Elevated MBA finance education, creating a best-in-class program to incorporate insights from the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 by bridging the worlds of MBA finance/accounting education and real-world best practices in the finance industry. ➤ Created a compelling fundraising appeal and delivered speeches to evangelize the center’s mission and educational attainments. ➤ Launched 90+ hours of innovative, state-of-the-art finance education programs including a wide array of rigorous, cutting-edge finance boot camps with finance industry presenters. From November 2009 to June 2012 (2 years 8 months) Durham, North CarolinaManaging Director, Private Equity @ Cerberus Capital Management Managing Director in the private equity arm of an institutional asset management fund with $30B AUM, specializing in rescue financing and distressed investing in public bonds and bank debt. Leveraged multifaceted expertise across business leadership and legal issues to deliver excellence in restructuring multiple portfolios and facilitating turnarounds of financially troubled companies.➤ Spearheaded the highly successful 2009 restructuring of Chrysler and Chrysler Finance, taking a lead role in liaising with Congress, assisting in drafting proposed legislation and coaching top Chrysler executives for congressional appearances.➤ Co-created Chrysler’s viability plans, managed negotiations of initial tranche with senior US Treasury officials during the global financial crisis and facilitated Fiat’s acquisition of Chrysler through a government-managed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.➤ Served as Board of Directors member for five companies including Chrysler Financial, Tower Automotive, and Scottish Re Group. Senior Vice President (2004-2007) | Vice President (2003-2004) Sourced, evaluated, structured, and negotiated private equity investments. Spearheaded operational and financial restructurings of portfolio companies across industries: financial services, retail, transportation, automotive, etc. ➤ Sourced, structured and managed private equity investments including corporate carve-outs, take privates and Bankruptcy Code §363 transactions across industries: retail, consumer, automotive manufacturing, financial services, and transportation. ➤ Led transaction due diligence and structuring of numerous highly complex equity investments. From May 2003 to November 2009 (6 years 7 months) New York CityAssociate @ Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Corporate restructuring attorney at elite NYC law firm. Counseled creditors and lender groups on complex corporate restructurings and bankruptcy reorganizations. Played lead legal role advising corporate and institutional clients regarding highly sophisticated and complex distressed-driven mergers and acquisitions, transaction financings, corporate restructurings and chapter 11 bankruptcies.Rapidly acquired a wealth of legal and transactional expertise, elevating attainment of business objectives, often as sole associate advising clients on a wide array of complex domestic and international corporate restructurings, business turnarounds and chapter 11 bankruptcies. From May 1995 to August 2003 (8 years 4 months) New York CityCo-Chief Operating Officer @ Single Family Office Greater Washington, D.C. Area