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. 

Military Service:

  • Period: June 2014 - September 2022

    Duties Description:
    Division Officer on a submarine, managing a team of highly trained Enlisted Submariners. Junior Officers participate in a personal submarine qualification program that culminates in being designated as Qualified in Submarines, earning the right to wear the coveted Gold Dolphins insignia and take on all the responsibilities that go with it.

    Training courses:

    • Nuclear Engineer certified by Naval Reactors

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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