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Print Applicant for Orange County Boards and Commissions Page 2 of 3 Ib to support North Carolina's international economic development goals. • Direct North Carolina's annual participation in two major multi-state business conferences: (Southeast U.S./Japan Association Conference; Korea/Southeast U.S. Economic Conference) • Attend major biotechnology conferences and seminars across the USA and throughout Asia. • Compile federal, state and local investment statistics concerning North Carolina's foreign investment activity; make frequent oral and written presentations to the Governor, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, schools, civic groups, county economic development officials, and the media. • Completed over 32 overseas business development trips throughout Asia. BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY (BB&T) Commercial Lending Officer (September 1987 to May 1988) • Generated new corporate loans and deposits with cotnpatues in Greensboro and Guilford County. • Marketed non-interest income bat~lc services including insurance services, cash management, deposits, Letters of Credit, and tntst accounts for middle market clients. • Reviewed business clients' credit worthiness for new loans and renewals. ~ Prepared all loan documentation and loan proposals. CREDIT SUISSE Commercial Lending Officer: Chicago and New York (August 1984 to September 1987) • Originated new corporate loans with Fotfiule 500 industries throughout the Midwest states; drafted Stand-by Letters of Credit, Bat~lcers Acceptances, cotntnercial paper backup, foreign exchange lines and revolving credit lines, and overnight loans/investments for fines' daily cash management. • Analyzed the credit quality of major industry groups such as nuclear utilities, bat~lcs, food processors, airlines and defense contractors. Wrote and presented all loan proposals and renewals. • Quoted overnight investment and borrowing interest rates to support clients' daily cash management transactions; made short-term secured loans of up to $2S million. • Participated in numerous complex credit analysis transactions including recapitalizations, merger and acquisition financing, and bat~l~ holding company lending. • Completed an intensive commercial lending training program at Credit Suisse in New Yorlc. Volunteer Experience: I have served it past years as president of the North Carolina Boys Choir, which is traditionally comprised primarily of young men from Orange County. I have also served as an ex officio board member for the North Carolina Japan Center in Raleigh, which is part of North Carolina State Uiuversity. Education: UN7[VERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Bachelor of Arts (May 1984) • Major in Economics; Minor in Asian/Japanese Studies. • Financed 100% of education through savings and employment. Basic Economic Development Course (February 1989) • Applied applications in city/regional plaluung, transportation, labor market analysis, public finance, marketing, envirotnnental impact analysis, and financial incentives. Advanced Economic Development Course (May 1996) CREDIT SUISSE International Commercial Bank Lending Program: New Yorlc Branch Office (April 1985) • Completed a 12-month study in managerial and cost accounting, financial statement analysis, money and banking, international economics, and foreign currency trading. • One of seven trainees selected out of 450 applicants. Remarks: I am a native of the Triangle area (Durham County) and have been a resident and taxpayer in Orange Couty for the past 20 years. My two children leave attended the Chapel Hill public school system daring this time, and oiu family considers Orange County our permanent home. Consequently, I would enjoy offering any suppport or expertise in my relevant work skill toward Orange County's goals realted to economic development or city and regional planning. Thank you for your consideration.. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for EDC, OWASA, and http://setverl .co.orange.nc.us/boards/Printlndiv.asp?AppID=2145644148 11/7/2007