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Bear Profile

I am interested in networking with individuals who have experience working with:

  • Corporate Credit/Loan Syndications
  • Investor Relations
  • Real Estate Finance (including single asset buy/sell analysis, portfolio allocation, development and capital markets)


    • My Background:

    • I have held banking and finance positions where I was responsible for structuring and negotiating joint ventures for debt and equity, and recommending syndicated debt participations.  My transaction experience includes mergers and acquisitions, project financing, recapitalizations and sponsor-led leveraged buyouts.  My industry experience is very broad, covering a variety of sectors.  I have a strong corporate credit background, having completed a formal bank credit training program.

    • My background also includes real estate acquisition/disposition analysis, development feasibility analysis, and development management.  Asset types include hotel, office, and industrial projects (both domestic and international).

      • My Greatest Asset is my ability to 1) Understand strategic goals, i.e., the “big picture”; then 2) Formulate and execute an effective step-by-step plan to reach that goal.  Whether that goal is to complete a transaction or fix a problem, I understand how to work with diverse groups to build consensus in order to reach that goal.  Taking complex concepts and ideas, and translating them in a way that is understandable to both internal and external clients is also an area where I excel.

        My Last Position was working at Chiron (which was acquired by Novartis) as a Manager in their corporate finance department, where I was responsible for financial structuring and analysis of joint ventures and product acquisitions.  I also provided internal consulting to the Corporate Real Estate department to model and structure single asset and portfolio acquisitions/dispositions.

        I Work Best when I’m around people who are team players in the truest sense.  I prefer an innovative environment, where strategic goals are understood by all parties involved.  I prefer an environment with objective success markers to mark my progress in the company. 

        My Dream Job Would Be to work in a position where I can add value by utilizing my banking background, and/or real estate experience.  I would prefer working for a stable, yet energetic, well established company versus a start-up entity.

        My Next Step is to set up interviews with executive search firms and with potential employers for direct hire positions. Additionally, I welcome the opportunity to meet with individuals in my areas of interest for networking purposes.  I am open to positions in all geographic locations, with New York, Houston and Northern California as my top three choices.

        I welcome any suggestions, leads, opportunities, or information that could be helpful in my job search. Feel free to contact me at: gtowns@alum.berkeley.edu

        Thank you,

        Gordon Towns
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