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PLATO BOUGAS

Los Angeles, CA × Pbougas@usc.edu 714-394-4096 

EDUCATION

            
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marshall School of Business 

Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.00, Major GPA: 3.8/4.00


SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Business Administration, Cox School of Business

Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.00, Major GPA: 3.93/4.00 

EXPERIENCE


MORGAN STANLEY     

Equity Research Summer Analyst

• Evaluated prospective equity investments using valuation methods such as comparable company analysis and discounted cash flow models

• Prepared regular written research reports that summarized the findings of my analysis with estimates of expected current year business results

• Strong working knowledge of Bloomberg Terminal and SEC/regulatory filings (annual reports, 10-K’s, 10-Q’s)


Newport Wealth Advisors

Investment Management – Summer Intern           

• My research and financial models were published in a 20-page white paper titled “Variable Index Annuities”

• Conducted market and client research, synthesizing data and producing reports for Managing Directors

• Worked in a nine-member team supporting over 150 accounts of high net worth-individuals whose combined assets exceeded $1 billion ​ 


Quicken Enterprises, Inc  

Founder and President                    

• Negotiated directly with Realtors, Selling Agents and Private owners (FSBOs) to advertise, attract tenants, and settle financing deals with contractors  

• Researched properties and market conditions to determine which projects are favorable for rehabilitation, resale or rent

• Invested in 2 properties after the 2015 Detroit credit bubble resulting in net capitalization rate of 30%

Financial Terrorism, United States Department of Justice

Summer Analyst

• Assisted in collaborating with law enforcement and other financial institutions to address large-scale financial crimes including money laundering and fraud

• FBI security clearance Tier 4

• Briefed summons, subpoenas, motions and data regarding statues for the criminal deposition of stolen dinosaur bones seized from and sold on the black market - total value of assets recovered $8 million


Investment Banking - National Transaction Advisors

Investment Banking Buyside Projects Intern

• Analyzed confidential investment memoranda, created executive summaries and investment reviews

• Tracked major movements in benchmark fixed income securities such as the US 10Y, German Bund and UK Gilt

• Performed due diligence on a consumer products company, engaged with sector consultants and created an investment overview highlighting the company’s operations, financials and market position

• Organized important central bank announcements into weekly research reports distributed to over 5 partners 

INVOLVEMENT


Trojan Investment Society        

University of Southern California                   

• 10- Week Investment Banking Bootcamp: Behavioral and Technical Training

SAILING TEAM 

Founder and Captain 

• During term added 7 new sunfish to the fleet 

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS


• Publication: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ONE FOSSILIZED TYRANNOSAURUS BATTAR SKULL § No. 7:17-cv-106

• University Honor Roll with High Distinction (top 5% of all undergraduate students)

• Department of Justice FBI Background Investigation Security Clearance: Tier 4

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Certification, Bloomberg Certified, Google Analytics Certification, Facebook Analytics  

Languages: Greek, French  

Interests: Scuba Diving, Sailing (catamarans), Wind Surfing, Metal Detecting 

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