KI YOM (CPA)(MBA)

2534 Plaza Del Amo, Los Angeles, CA 90503 * Cell: 310-418-2212 * Email: kyf8606c
@westpost.net
INVESTMENT BANKER: VICE PRESIDENT - CORP FIN / LEV FIN / SPONSORS / M&A
CAREER PROFILE
BACKGROUND: Accomplished and seasoned finance professional with over 12 years of
work experience in finance and accounting and over 5 years of Investment Bankin
g experience. Highly motivated and versatile professional with extensive backgro
und in all facets of an investment bank including M&A, Corporate Finance, Levera
ge Finance, Sponsors and exposure to various aspects of Capital Markets function
s.
STRENGTHS: Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously while working unde
r pressure in fast-paced environments. Interact easily with all personality typ
es with a high emphasis on teamwork. Leadership style empowers team members by
collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and finan
cial objectives. Quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies and
environments. Problem solver capable of resolving multiple and complex deal issu
es. Exceptional analytical, technical, organizational and leadership skills.
OBJECTIVE: Seeking investment banking opportunities in Corporate Finance, Levera
ge Finance/Sponsors or M&A to continue executing deals and begin building and ex
panding client relationships. Open to Associate or VP level positions in LA, SF
or NY and looking to increase client coverage efforts within a given geographic
area.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Industry Exposure: Consumer Products | Retail | Industrials | Business Services
| Healthcare | Medical Devices
Real Estate | Restaurants | Financial Services | Media | Technology | Gaming | I
nternational Exposure
Skills: M&A Execution | Equity & Debt Underwritings | Financial Modeling | Valu
ation Analysis | Client Relationship Building New Business Development | Present
ations | Accounting | Financial Statements | Staff Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DAEWOO SECURITIES (Investment Banking) Seoul, Korea
Vice President - M&A / Financial Sponsor Coverage Jun 2009 to Jan 2011
Major Accomplishments: Gained acceptance into the #1 full service investment ba
nk in Korea (~$5Bn Mkt Cap with over 3,000 employees) with no prior internationa
l experience. Proactively established relationships and effectively liaised with
senior level members of the top global private equity firms in Asia and signifi
cantly expanded sponsor coverage efforts for the firm, resulting in independentl
y winning two live deals.
Key Transactions:
* M&A Deal Sourcing & Execution - Independently sourced engagements with two pro
minent private equity firms (The Carlyle Group and CVC Capital); one investing i
n a shipbuilding components manufacturer and another selling a home appliances p
ortfolio company. Acted as lead execution banker on both deals. Also executed a
nd closed two separate cross border M&A deals involving strategics within the me
dical device space.
* Capital Raising - Spearheaded a successful $60MM capital raise by tapping nume
rous investors in Korea for a U.S. based commercial bank in need of rescue capit
al for purposes of maintaining required capital ratios.
MORGAN STANLEY (Investment Banking) Los Angeles, CA
Senior Associate - Corporate Finance Coverage (Consumer, Retail & Industrials) A
pr 2007 to Jan 2009
Major Accomplishments: Successfully managed all aspects of client coverage and
interaction with executives from varied backgrounds and temperaments. Actively c
ontributed value added strategic/financial ideas to clients, which resulted in g
aining respect and confidence from senior level executives.
Key Transactions:
* Sellside & Acquisition Financing - Actively managed a sell-side of a specialty
coffee house and coordinated strategic discussions with several financial buyer
s. Executed financing commitments for a sponsor in support of submitting a prel
iminary bid to acquire a direct selling company that markets and personal-care p
roducts.
* M&A Defense - Successfully defended, with M&A defensive strategies, the manage
ment team and board of directors of a well known fast food restaurant chain from
an activist hedge fund.

UBS INVESTMENT BANK (Investment Banking) Los Angeles, CA

Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions Aug 2005 to Apr 2007
Major Accomplishments: Contributed to the development of staff by distributing
knowledge and technical skills to team members by training, mentoring and motiva
ting staff through training sessions and project interactions; resulted in abili
ty for all team members to become productive contributors within the organizatio
n.
Key Transactions:
* M&A Sell-Side Advisory - Executed and closed on the sale of an investment in a
telecommunications company for correctional institutions and the sale of timber
lands for a premium paper company in Nova Scotia Canada. Also acted as lead exe
cution on a sell-side of a dental practice management services company.
* Acquisition Financing - Advised a strategic buyer with capital structure and f
inancing alternatives, providing commitment letters in support of its proposed a
cquisition of a private television broadcaster.
BEAR STEARNS & CO. (Investment Banking) New York, NY
Summer Associate - Leveraged Finance / Sponsors Jun 2004 to Aug 2004
Major Accomplishments: Successfully integrated and worked exceptionally well wi
th various industry and product teams, resulting in obtaining an offer in a clas
s with a 60% offer yield rate. Gained a strong understanding of the importance o
f teamwork within the profession and the significant impact it can have on futur
e career success.
Key Transactions:
* Leverage Recapitalization - Successfully co-advised on a $615 million syndicat
ed debt/acquisition finance deal in which a sponsor took a controlling ownership
interest in the auto manufacturer of Hummer vehicles.
* LBO Transaction - Provided capital commitments to a financial sponsor in order
to help finance the purchase of an east coast retail chain that sells jewelry a
nd furnishings.
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PSB, INC. (Real Estate Investment Trust) Los Angeles, CA
Director - Finance/Accounting/Operations Dec 2001 to Apr 2003
* Financing & Financial Modeling - Built financial model and projections for int
ernal forecasting. Evaluated financing alternatives by developing a model compar
ing alternative debt versus equity financings.
* Financial Reporting - Prepared analyst reports and financial packages for rese
arch analysts, rating agencies, and the Board. Helped draft presentations for r
ating agencies, banks and institutional investors.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Los Angeles, CA
Manager - M&A Buy-Side Due Diligence (Transaction Services Group) Dec 2000 to O
ct 2001
* Business & Financial Due Diligence - Provided buy-side advisory services to st
rategic and financial buyers. Identified deal issues which resulted in adjustmen
ts to purchase price (savings of $2-$15M on avg. per deal).
* Assessment of Investment Risks - Analyzed target companies and identified busi
ness and investment risks.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP Los Angeles, CA
Manager - Audit/Accounting Oct 1995 to Nov 2000
* Managed and led in numerous IPOs audits with technology and internet client ba
se.
* Prepared and drafted SEC public filing documents. Identified and resolved acc
ounting/technical issues.
EDUCATION
UCLA Anderson School of Management Los Angeles, CA
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Concentration in Finance Jun 2005
UCLA Los Angeles, CA
BACHELOR OF ARTS, Concentration in Finance & Accounting Dec 1994