The candidate held two previous positions: Vice President of Underwriting at Heller Financial, where they analyzed transactions and leveraged buyouts, evaluated business plans and industries to lend over $150 million; and Manager of Corporate Development, Planning, and Analysis at AT&T, where they managed a $100 million venture capital fund that achieved over 35% returns, evaluated and assisted with acquiring two companies with combined $60 million revenues, and developed strategic plans that led to over 10% annual growth. Additionally, the candidate was a professor teaching accounting, economics, and finance at Georgia Perimeter College.