Andrew Dotson

  

Biography:

Military Experience: 8.3 years

Work Experience: 9.2 years

Work Experience:

I am an MBA graduate from the NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in Finance and Strategy.

I served in the United States Navy from 2014 to 2022 onboard a nuclear submarine after graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Nuclear Engineering. After completing initial military and nuclear engineering training, I served as Reactor Controls Assistant and Electrical Assistant in the Engineering department on the ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania, overseeing daily operations of the nuclear reactor plant. Concurrently, I served as Officer of the Deck, where I oversaw the navigation and operation of a $2B nuclear submarine and ensured the safety of 200 personnel onboard. I completed my military service on the human resources team in the promotions department of the Navy. In this role, I was the key liaison and internal consultant for legal and administrative matters regarding US Navy Officer promotion processes, providing guidance to senior Navy officials as they conducted the promotion boards.

I also interned at an investment bank for a year, gaining valuable experience in financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning.

I am now actively seeking a job in finance or strategy, but open to other areas as well. 

Work history:

  • Job Title: Investment Banking Associate Intern, Energy and Natural Resources

    Company: JETT CAPITAL ADVISORS

    Period: June 2023 - May 2024

    Role Description:

     · Advised mining company on target search for cleantech acquisitions 

    · Completed diligence and valuation of energy storage and carbon capture leasing companies 

    · Assisted in marketing efforts to raise capital for a lithium mining company to expand exploration
    operations by completing the pitchbook and comparable company analysis       

  • Job Title: Promotion Board Sponsor

    Company: United States Navy

    Period: August 2019 - July 2022

    Role Description:

     · Effectively communicated and presented to C-Level Navy executives, including three and
    four-star Admirals, demonstrating strong communication skills and ability to
    engage with high-level stakeholders     

    · Directed promotion board processes, leading 19 out of 50 teams, consistently ranking #1
    among nine more-senior peers resulting in a Navy Commendation Medal, showcasing
    exceptional leadership in managing complex data systems     

    · Innovated database systems using Microsoft Excel VBA, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
    by 50%, reflecting capability in managing and improving large-scale programs     

    · Trained 5 new personnel to administer promotion boards and manage the data systems associated
    with Navy promotions      

  • Job Title: Nuclear Submarine Assistant Operations Officer

    Company: United States Navy

    Period: December 2017 - August 2019

    Role Description:

     · Orchestrated maintenance operations for critical life support systems across 10 divisions on
    a $2B submarine, leading a cross-functional team of 35, highlighting ability to
    manage complex projects and ensure operational excellence     

    · Led initiatives to increase maintenance productivity by 10%, through innovative scheduling and
    team management, demonstrating focus on operational excellence and continuous
    improvement     

    · Formed a monthly financial mentoring group for 12 employees, resulting in 50% more participation
    in retirement savings      

    · Deployed to the Atlantic Ocean 6 times to ensure the US maintained a strategic nuclear
    deterrence, including a four-month-long deployment (second-longest deployment
    in ballistic missile submarine history)      

  • Job Title: Nuclear Submarine Engineering Division Officer

    Company: United States Navy

    Period: June 2014 - December 2017

    Role Description:

     · Supervised a team of 12 sailors in operation and maintenance of $1B in nuclear submarine power
    plant machinery, selected for Navy Achievement Medal in December 2017, citing
    "diligent" leadership and "flawless" performance     

    · Conducted a divisional assessment program, improving division's adherence to maintenance
    practices by 20%      

  • Job Title: Private Equity Associate Intern

    Company: Tenth Sovereign

    Period: May 2024 - July 2024

Education:

  • New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Finance and Strategy

    Period: July 2022 - May 2024

  • Texas A&M University

    Bachelor's Degree – Nuclear Engineering, with a minor in Business and Mathematics

    Period: August 2009 - May 2014

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