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Brandon Kraus

Santa Rosa,California

Summary

Dynamic leader and strategic thinker with a proven track record in business development and investment analysis. Excelled at BlackRock by enhancing financial reporting accuracy and streamlining processes. Demonstrated exceptional project management and leadership skills, boosting referral rates and successfully managing high-stake projects. Expert in financial modeling and fostering investor relations, consistently achieving outstanding results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Producer

Kraus Capital
06.2018 - Current
  • Raised private capital for the production of feature length films.
  • Lead teams of 30+ creatives in producing and selling feature films.
  • Sold domestic distribution rights to Magnolia Pictures.
  • Produced First Date (2021) Sundance 2021 Official Selection.
  • Created business LLC, and manage tax reporting/business requirements.
  • Created and executed creative deal structures and profit-sharing plans.
  • Underwrote assets and production values using complex financial models and projections.
  • Managed the budget, procurement, hiring/firing, allocation of working assets and personnel.
  • Coordinated with entertainment attorney about all operating agreements and legal contracts.
  • Negotiated contracts/pay with talent, agents, vendors, locations and production personnel.
  • Managed Post Production and delivery to distributor.
  • Headed the distribution strategy, by acquiring prospects, leading sales pitches and negotiating streaming deals.

Sales Agent

W Real Estate
02.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with any and all residential real estate needs, including but not limited to buying, selling or exchanging.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
  • Boosted referral rates by cultivating positive relationships with satisfied customers who were eager to recommend our products/services to others.

Sales Agent

Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed 1031 exchanges for clients interested in increasing cash flow.
  • Assisted clients with buying and selling their commercial properties.
  • Educated clients on the market and valuations of assets through extensive due diligence and underwriting practices.

Financial Reporting Analyst

BlackRock
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Collaborated with IT department to enhance system functions, enabling more accurate reporting capabilities across the organization.
  • Improved financial transparency for senior management by developing custom reports highlighting key performance indicators.
  • ·Audited our funds internally and provided reports to sales and client specialist teams.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection processes and implementing automation tools.

Education

Master of Science - Finance

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2015

Skills

  • Financial Model
  • Project Management
  • Sales
  • Investor Relations
  • Investment Analysis
  • Strategic Decision Making

Certification

  • Harvard Business School - Alternative Investments Certificate

Timeline

Sales Agent

W Real Estate
02.2021 - Current

Sales Agent

Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate
04.2019 - 01.2021

Producer

Kraus Capital
06.2018 - Current

Financial Reporting Analyst

BlackRock
08.2015 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Finance

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Northern Arizona University

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