Kent Sherman
BA from Columbia University, MBA from California University, 3 years as Premier Banker/Investment Consultant at Wells Fargo & Co., 1 year as Analyst at Silverpoint Investments LLC, Presently Principal at Kemer Communications LLC since 2007.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Industries: | Financial, Media |
| Skills: | Business, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Writing |
| Location: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Groups: | 2009 Business Plan Competition at The Paul Merage School of Business (Closed), 2010 Business Plan Competition at The Paul Merage School of Business |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Giving back, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Raising money, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Columbia University, University of California System - Irvine |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Silverpoint Investments LLC- Newport Beach, CA |
| Position: | Summer Associate |
| Time period: | May 2008 - Present |
| Description: | • One of three investment professionals at Silverpoint Investments- the consumer goods private equity firm owned by Paul Merage, the founder of Chef America and the Hot Pockets brand, which sold to Nestle in 2002 for $2.6 billion
• Researched, analyzed and performed due diligence on new and existing target companies, especially in frozen foods, organic and all natural foods and beverages markets, but also in other consumer markets with strong brand appeal • Assisted in evaluating outside private equity funds (helped manage fund of funds), co-investment opportunities, and private placements; also provided material support in new product developments and strategic planning • Developed recommendations and delivered insight to Paul Merage and Directors Doug Wolter and Brian Young • Performance feedback was always excellent, and I was asked to remain with Silverpoint beyond summer internship |
| Employer: | Kemer Communications LLC- Santa Monica, CA |
| Position: | Founder & Chairman |
| Time period: | January 2007 - Present |
| Description: | • Completed the development of My Personal Assistant, a start-up concierge service currently seeking seed capital
• Researched and designed every aspect of the business including the call center software platform, website, corporate structure, short, mid and long term corporate strategy, sales and marketing plan, compensation plans, services and pricing, legal documentation, pro-forma data and financing plan • Consultant for Strategy Green Consulting, a start-up environmental consulting firm who I helped secure financing • Principle investor and partner in Ad Exchange Inc, a start-up internet business |
| Employer: | Wells Fargo & Co- Los Angeles, CA |
| Position: | Premier Banker/Investment Consultant |
| Time period: | October 2004 - May 2007 |
| Description: | • Dual employment with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Investments Private Client Services
• Attained Series 7 and 66 licenses, and served as a registered representative with the NASD • Analyzed equity and fixed income markets, evaluated investment derivatives and managed client portfolios • Provided investment and banking consultation services to both business and consumer clientele • Achieved 3 promotions, numerous Circle of Stars awards for top achievers in performance metrics |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of California System - Irvine |
| Time period: | 2009 |
| Degree: | Strategy and Marketing, MBA |
| University: | Columbia University |
| Time period: | 2004 |
| Degree: | Political Science, BA |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | basketball |
| Hobbies: | music composition and performance, river rafting, travel, philanthropy, reading, writing |
| Memberships: | Active Member of Mensa International |
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