Alexander Hammam - Howe, MBA

303 East 83rd St. Apt 6C New York, NY 10028

E-Mail: ah921726@westpost.net Phone: (646) 591-4468
EDUCATION
Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business New York, NY
Master of Business Administration (MBA) December 2009
* Dual Major in Finance and Real Estate
Syracuse University, Maxwell School Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations May 2006
Investment Banking Institute New York, NY
Certified Course May 2007
* Participated in a one-month intensive Investment Banking Seminar focused on (i
) financial statement analysis, (ii) valuation methodologies and (iii) financial
modeling
* "Normalized" and "Spread" historical and projected financial statements, inclu
ding in depth analyses of operational and leverage ratios
* Performed company valuations utilizing (i) comparable public company analysis,
(ii) precedent transactions analysis and (iii) discounted cash flow (DCF) analy
sis
* Built a fully integrated cash flow model, including 5-year projections, debt a
nd interest schedules, revolver modeling and sensitivity tables
* Modeled leveraged buy-out (LBO) and merger scenarios, with emphasis on sources
and uses, pro forma financial statements, purchase price considerations, synerg
ies, accretion/dilution and ratio analyses, among other concepts
* General investment banking processes such as pitching, debt and equity financi
ng and sell-side M&A
EXPERIENCE
American Express - FX International Payments (temporary position) New York, NY
Settlement Risk Representative May 2010 - Present
* Maximize revenue by accurately processing transactions originating from the US
market
* Process and approve new client account applications, performing KYC due dilige
nce and anti money laundering controls on Salesforce and in the FXIP systems and
databases
Silverstone Property Group New York, NY
Real Estate Finance Intern December 2009 - February 2010
* Analyzed, underwrote and performed general due diligence duties for existing a
nd prospective investments (around $10 Million - $40 Million in investments)
* Prepared cash flow forecasts and property evaluations
* Drafted asset management, construction management and property management prop
osals and invoices
* Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable invoices. Maintained accoun
t balances and prepared monthly financial statements using QuickBooks (worked wi
th around $80,000 per month)
DMS Hammam Realty Washington, DC
Founder / Asset Manager January 2006 - December 2007
* Researched and analyzed possible acquisitions for residential investment oppor
tunities analyzing comparables, neighborhood growth, building construction cost
schedules and projecting Cash flows
* Generated noticeable property value appreciation at minimal cost by effectivel
y budgeting and supervising all aspects of the construction process; hiring cont
ractors, supervising purchases/inventory control and renovation projects
* Efficiently screened tenants, maintaining 100% occupancy and collection rates
across several properties increasing profits
Atlantic Management Center, Inc. Vienna, VA
Quality Assurance Product Specialist Summer 2005
* Installed, operated and configured specialized SWIPERS (Secure Wireless Invent
ory and Pharmaceutical Emergency Response System) information technology softwar
e and hardware
First Republic Bank New York, NY
Marketing & Research Assistant Summer 2003
* Developed strong relationships and established rapport with potential clients
successfully expanding customer base at new Manhattan branch offices, marketing
bank products and services and assisting in public events
* Conducted valuable market research on competitive banks, thoroughly analyzing
First Republic products
ADDITIONAL
Memberships: Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Elected as Social Chair in
2001; Syracuse University's Club Soccer Team 2000-2002, Co -Captain in 2002
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (MS Word, Excel, PowerP
oint, Outlook), Argus, QuickBooks, Yardi, Sales Force, Lotus Notes
Language: English (fluent), Italian (fluent), Spanish (proficient), French (prof
icient)