Overview
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Vulcana Wedderburn

New York,NY

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Capital Placement Specialist

Wedderburn Capital Group
New York, NY
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Guided clients through funding processes by managing data collection, assisting with application and documentation preparation, and identifying suitable loan and funding options.
  • Developed strategic funding plans tailored to the client's business model and growth objectives.
  • Offered educational resources to clients to demystify the underwriting process.
  • Communicated with clients and funding sources on the importance of accurate, complete, and timely documentation submission.
  • Managed projects through tight deadlines, managing key initiatives, risk items, and ensuring seamless execution; addressed and resolved issues or challenges that occurred during the loan process.

Presentation Specialist - Global Investment Banking

Bank of America
New York, NY
03.2017 - 03.2022
  • Worked across various groups to create marketing materials utilizing the MS Office Suite, MapInfo, and graphic design software.
  • Collaborated with the bankers to optimize their projects' visual communication; provided suggestions on design and data visualization.
  • Ensured SEC compliance and adherence to branding guidelines.
  • Coordinated workflow with Intake, regional Presentation Centers, and the Chennai Desk in India (across different offices, understanding skill sets and resources)
  • Training assistant for onboarding new personnel, and developed beginner-to-intermediate MapInfo training materials.
  • Effectively implemented time management for assigned projects.
  • Self-motivated in a 100% remote work environment (2020-2022).

MS - Real Estate Development Candidate

New York University
New York, NY
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Developed a comprehensive proposal for an affordable housing development in Johannesburg, South Africa; Project proposal available upon request

Education

Master of Science - Real Estate Development (Global); GPA 3.71

New York University
New York, NY
05-2016

MBA - International Business; GPA 3.93

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
07-2011

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations; GPA 3.76

Howard University
Washington, DC
05-1996

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Collaboration
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Agile and Scrum methodologies
  • Presentation Development
  • Strategic Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Cash Flow
  • Cost Estimating

Certification

Columbia University - Construction Management Specialization Certificate, April 2025

Construction Project Management & Planning

Google Project Management Professional Certificate, December 2024

Mortgage Loan Originator Pre-Licensing, NMLS (National Multi-State Licensing System), March 2022

Timeline

Capital Placement Specialist

Wedderburn Capital Group
10.2022 - 12.2023

Presentation Specialist - Global Investment Banking

Bank of America
03.2017 - 03.2022

MS - Real Estate Development Candidate

New York University
09.2014 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Real Estate Development (Global); GPA 3.71

New York University

MBA - International Business; GPA 3.93

American InterContinental University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations; GPA 3.76

Howard University
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