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CHRIS DAMBROSO 37 Wall Street, Apartment 8H, New York, New York 10005 646.704.1610 cdambroso@gmail.

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Results-oriented, highly analytical, and multifaceted professional, offering str ong educational background and more than seven years of progressive experience i n finance, accounting, and equity and pricing analysis. Interested in pursuing a position, but not limited to science-based research approach or expansive media to continue the promotion of knowledge, skills, and capabilities. Recognized fo r surpassing all expectations and rendering optimum level of service regardless of time constraints or special considerations. Known for keen eye for detail wit h proven capacity to multitask in competitive, high-impact, and fast-paced envir onment. Well-versed in handling and administering science and media conservation . Possess extensive background in Mosaic Theory of data aggregation in bui lding revenue models. Adept at delegating multiple duties to specific team members to ensure t imely and successful project completion.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE Leadership, Training, and Staff Motivation Account Management Budget Control and Implementation Portfolio Management Data Analysis Investment Strategy Process and Productivity Improvement Financial System and Modeling Interpersonal Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL ~ New York, NY Associate Equity Analyst, Investment Department

2010 Present

Function as buy-side equity research associate and equity analyst, in charge for generating new investment ideas and addressing current client holdings with com panies primarily identified in the healthcare as well as in the technology secto rs. Coordinate strategic execution in administering correlation scenarios on moc k fund versus several equity benchmark indices as well as commodity pricing. Pro ficiently handle the compilation and processing of sector specific fund in FactS et for daily monitoring against comparable benchmark. Apply dynamic leadership i n supervising assigned intern responsible for supporting work in healthcare sect or. Regularly participate and involve in conferences to generate new ideas which led to the development of innovative investing initiatives. Strictly monitor an d analyze the overall healthcare related companies in main investment strategies and serve as point person when lead healthcare analyst is unavailable. Prepare reports of any material news on primary healthcare holdings as

well as read-through analysis to Investment Department every morning. NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: Consistently recognized for exceptional performance and received promoti ons as part of a team that marketed healthcare-focused, global equity fund for f oreign clients with initial fund value of more than $100M. Demonstrated advanced expertise in allocating greater granularity in com paring valuations metrics through creation of broker consensus computer sheets o n multiple companies, which resulted in completion of peer multiple valuations o n the fly. Spearheaded the development and distribution of quarterly earnings revie ws of main healthcare holdings to investment and client advisor professionals, w hich resulted in timely and efficient flow of information throughout the company . Sustained constant communication with medical professional such as MDs a nd PhDs that led to the modification of estimated growth rates on a macro level, resulting in significant comprehension of potential earnings power early stage drugs. Played an integral role for the significant development and completion o f house revenue models for public companies, such as pre-revenue biotech and med ical technology firms. Devised and formulated statistical figures presented by companies throug h due diligence and publicly available statistics, such as specific demographic values and growth rates of populations. Provided exemplary assistance and support to lead healthcare analyst wit h company and sector level research on firms held within Rockefeller Financials mai n investment strategy portfolios. Conducted thorough assessment on work performed and recommended insightf ul tips on how to function through the group in a more efficient manner as neces sary, which broadened personnel skills and maximized workflow of the business op erations. Drafted mock portfolio returns to provide stimulation of performance; ad ministered security weights required to be reweighted on a monthly basis, result ing in withdrawal of skewed performance over time due to higher Beta names. Portfolio Engineer, Investment Department 2006 2010

Maintained ongoing and professional relationships with chief investment officer (CIO) as well as two other portfolio managers by providing support in sustaining equity portion of client portfolios in line with respective equity strategies. Enhanced comprehensive knowledge on visibility of underlying objectives and need s of the accounts and clients services by attending to trust review meetings on client accounts. Courteously handled direct client calls to CIO and client advis or on accounts that had higher than normal degree of nuances. Recommended effect ive ways of trading accounts to CIO to benefit client not only by reducing track ing error in the long run but also to minimize settlement costs due to decreased amount of trades. Collaborated closely with public healthcare stock with CIO; p repared and carried out company research and key thesis points. Obtained procure ment and approval of purchase for stock in lead equity strategy portfolio and st ock. Expanded knowledge on Microsoft Excel and various statistical programs such as N orthField and FactSet to identify key valuations points, which resulted in the i dentification of any clients legacy stocks as viable replacements for current st rategy positions. Assembled and collected economic data points such as S&P histo rical earnings data for presentation in meetings via Bloomberg and FactSet termi nals. NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: Originated and implemented varying scenarios of raising cash in client a

ccount by trimming specific equity holdings. Led efforts in maintaining and reducing overall tracking error of assign ed portfolios during time in portfolio engineering, resulting in lowest tracking error on total accounts relative to peers; this initiative is monitored on a mo nthly basis. Instrumental for the successful implementation of new equity target weig hts into over 50 different client portfolios while incorporating possible low co st basis and legacy holdings as possible replacements. Significantly involved and contributed in the development of key strateg ies with PMs for maintaining asset allocation ranges in accounts with multiple a sset classes. Performed a pivotal role in conceptualizing and developing discount cash flow model on two parts of the company to create aggregate sum of the parts val uation. Formed and crafted equity screens with multiple companies and a wide ran ge of data points and valuation metrics through application of investment softwa re such as FactSet to research equities. Actively involved in creating and implementing new client portfolios wit h existing positions to mimic current strategy portfolios to minimize duplicatio n of positions. Acquired strong replacements for client tax swaps and maintenance to soc ially responsive investment strategy by studying and researching statistical cor relations between companies. ROCKIT, (A Rockefeller Financial Company) ~ New York, NY Senior Pricing Analyst, Operations Department 2005 2006 Displayed unsurpassed leadership and guidance in managing two junior pricing ana lysts to manually price every non-marketable security held by managed and non-ma naged clients of Rockefeller. Managed performance flows of all manually priced securities to help identify possible errors and to dispute prices if necessary. Established strong relationship with clients by providing information in respons e to inquiries about pricing and services as well as to address and resolve comp laints in a timely manner. Researched corporate actions such as splits, mergers, and acquisitions processed and valued correctly in the system for clients both managed and non-managed through Bloomberg Application. NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: Efficiently determined pricing feeds discrepancies through development o f a system utilizing an uploaded portfolio to Bloomberg. Expertly administered the verification process of pricing on all marketa ble and non-marketable funds and securities to provide sign off to reporting gro up to secure timely and accurate statement processing of client each month.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Intern, The Shamlian Group, USB FINANCIAL ~ Syracuse, NY 2005

Intern, Client Sales and Management Institutional Brokers, THE LONDON STOCK EXCHAN GE PLC ~ London, England 2003

EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE (DEANS LIST), 2004 Syracuse University, Martin J. Whitman School of Management ~ Syracuse, NY

AWARDS AND HONORS Alumni Memorial Scholarship ~ Deans Scholarship

ACTIVITIES Former iPhone Game Reviewer, iPhun.tv Volunteer Youth League Basketball College Coach

TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Applications ~ Windows and Mac Operating Systems ~ FactSet ~ Bl oomberg Basic Skills in blog creation and organization via Tumblr

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