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International Business And Negotiations
Commodity Trader
Developed, facilitated, managed and designed new projects with suppliers and customers in the US, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and particularly, with Latin America.
- Implemented, within six months, new marketing strategies with existing and new customers worldwide, boosting sales by 20% throughout research and analysis of the market.
- Created and maintained export/import compliance policies, procedures and guidelines, including NAFTA.
- Negotiated and contracted transportation, warehousing and packaging, improving operational profit by 15% in three months.
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Business Administration, Economics
Hardwood Product Specialist/commodity Trader/buyer
Managed a product group which produced over Twenty Five Million Dollars in annual revenues.
- Increased sales of Hardwood Plywood and other Specialty Hardwood Products to Key Accounts.
- Calculated pricing, prepared special quotes, and negotiated mill contracts.
- Trained and counseled both inside and outside marketing representatives.
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Human Resource Management
Sr. Commodity Trader/buyer
Coordinate all product purchasing, sales forecasting, pricing and inventory management for all concrete reinforcement products for the entire central U.S. region. 2008 sales totaling $40 million for the central region with gross margin nearing $4.5 million.
- Managed a staff of 56 employees on pricing and solicitation of all concrete reinforcement products.
- Monitor inventory levels and product availability for all concrete reinforcement products for 7 warehouses, 4 reloads, and 5 steel mills.
- Coordinate buying activity for the central sales group on both domestic and import products.
- Communicate market information to staff of inside account managers, territory managers, and upper management to better educate the field of market demand and market movement while giving a course of action to maximize future business.
- Won employee of the quarter award (2nd quarter 2007)
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Finance
Finance
Commodity Trader
- Traded own account in various commodity markets.
- Increased revenues for last 3 years, enhancing profits by 64% in 1996 and 95% in 1997.
- Consistently profitable over periods of ranging volatility, which included 48 consecutive months with positive revenues.
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Speech Communications
Commodity Trader
[company name] is a premier proprietary trading firm that trades over multiple exchanges worldwide in a variety of product classes.
- Implemented futures arbitrage utilizing a statistical, mechanical, and logical approach
- Maximized profit by observation and technical analysis in the market
- Worked with a team of traders developing market strategies
- Trained and mentored new traders on theories and strategies of Interest Rate and Energy Markets
- Ability to consistently deliver results in high pressure dynamic environments
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Bachelor of Science
Assistant Commodity Trader Intern
Uncovered arbitrage opportunities by identifying and connecting areas and surplus and deficit commodities
- Supported traders with fundamental macroeconomic research focusing on commodity supply and demand relationships
- Prospected new business opportunities to diversify [company name]'s geographic footprint and client relationships
- Monitored truck and rail logistics ensuring timely delivery of physical commodity shipments
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Business Administration
Hedge Fund Management 2003-current: Senior Commodity Trader, Analyst, Risk Manager
- Generated average annualized rate of returns of 8.32% with Sharpe Ratio of 1.73 and volatility of 4.75%
- Trading of all commodity markets with focus on softs and agricultural sectors
- Traded strategic positions consisting of outright trades, spreads and relative value
- Performed fundamental analysis, supported by technical analysis to increase profitability and manage risk
- Developed parameters for discretionary traders to manage risk and sizing of positions
- Created and maintained supply and demand models for coffee, cocoa, sugar, and cotton
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International Business
Commodity Trader
Conducting daily fundamental research and technical analysis of futures commodity markets, specializing in corn
- Recommending short and long term proprietary trading, spread trading, and special hedging strategies
- Executing futures trade orders on an electronic platform and managing open positions
- Managing an annual budget of approximately $17 million, accounting for profits/losses, and coordinating with back office on budget control procedures
- Independently performed the aforementioned duties during the nightly trading session (March - September 2011)
- Assisting with trading audit-related issues and control test projects
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Marketing
Commodity Trader
- Adjusted trading strategies for highest profit potential
- Communicated fundamental and technical analysis of market conditions
- Established a background in grain trading
- Implemented strategies for assuming (and profiting from) transferred risk
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Business And Management
Commodity Trader Assistant in Sales
- Assisted team of more than 10 account managers by purchase and sales order placement, expedites, and posting the outbound shipments to complete the RMA process.
- Verified trade references prior to new vendor setups.
- Expedited pull-in and push-out requests to guarantee availability of stock.
- Generated secure records of sales.
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Commodity Trader
Accomplished Arbitrage trader with instinctive technical skills, demonstrated by results, trading US Futures; highly experienced in Oil, Grains, U.S. Treasury Bonds, U.S. Treasury Futures, and Eurodollar Futures
- Make trading decisions based on observation and analysis of foreign and domestic markets
- Maximize profits by executing purchase and sale of yield/Oil curve, fly's and spreads
- Independent decision making during high pressure market conditions
- Ability to consistently deliver profitability in high pressure and dynamic environments.
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Formal Sales And Professional Skills Training
Commodity Trader/portfolio Manager
- Managed a pool of up to 87 client accounts
- Solicited clients and raised capital in both up and down markets.
- Traded 24 separate markets
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Economics
Commodity Trader
Trade a variety of investment vehicles including commodity futures, FOREX and equities.
- Exceptional knowledge of new emerging trading trends in world commodity market.
- Immense ability to multi task and prioritize process.
- Manage high price volatility and risk exposure.
- Exceptional understanding of market fundamentals.
- Capitalized on intra-day price movement.
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Bachelor of Arts
Assistant to Accountant and Commodity Trader
Provided trade support and reconciliation
- Recorded document analysis
- Provided confirmation and settlements on all trades
- Helped with trading program
- Managed accounts receivables/payables
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Agribusiness
Commodity Trader
Managed procurement and sales of bulk grains and agricultural commodities for redistribution into local dairy operations in Idaho.
- Worked closely with outside sales staff to develop marketing strategies that would provide the best value and performance to end users.
- Coordinated rail logistics of inbound products into trans-loading facilities in Southern Idaho.
- Responsible for purchasing and inventory control of bulk and micro ingredients for feed mill operation.
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Finance
Commodity Trader
Trading a variety of commodities, mainly focusing on futures, for own personal account along with managing a private fund
- Daily Technical/Chart analysis on markets
- Daily auditing of all accounts to ensure accuracy of all trade details
- Managing multiple positions on multiple accounts
- Adjusting trading strategies to the changing market conditions
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Commodity Trader/broker
Explain the risk in trading commodity to clients and prospective clients on the phone.
- Research and analyze the commodity Market.
- Determine the markets to trade long term or short term.
- Recommend to clients the commodities to invest base on the account balance.
- Call and place orders at the trading desk and getting them fill.
- Inform clients of all transaction, order fills and the actions of the market.
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News-editorial Journalism
French
Commodity Trader
- Managed personal trading account with $90,000+ profits, analyzed profit margins, and risk
- Traded volatile commodities on TradeStation, researched futures markets, and developed
- Helped to develop algorythms based on market patterns and trading theories
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High School Diploma
Accounting
President/owner
Small business upstart with emphasis on the sale of existing renovated homes and commercial facilities renovation and building projects. Operations management and oversight of all aspects of projects to include identification of site specific criteria, targeted market and financial compatibility, and final sales program to customer. Emphasis on quality combined with efficiency.
- Sold and developed projects with construction values from $65K to over $800K.
- Managed projects demonstrating a 98% completion to timeline ratio.
- Achieved an average profit margin of 32%.
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Physics & Math
Master of Business Administration
Marketing Director
Directed all sales and marketing activities, including lead generation, trade advertising, trade shows, account development/management and pricing.
- Traveled extensively worldwide and called on accounts including many major international manufacturers, retailers, and brands.
- Developed and supervised a team of 20 marketing personnel, including marketing managers, merchandisers, and product managers, as well as a team of independent representatives in the export markets.
- Increased sales from $15 million to over $80 million in the U.S. market.
- Conceptualized a highly effective marketing campaign and revamped servicing standards to attract leading US retailers as customers.
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Physics & Math
Master of Business Administration
Marketing Director
Directed all sales and marketing activities, including lead generation, trade advertising, trade shows, account development/management and pricing.
- Traveled extensively worldwide and called on accounts including many major international manufacturers, retailers, and brands.
- Developed and supervised a team of 20 marketing personnel, including marketing managers, merchandisers, and product managers, as well as a team of independent representatives in the export markets.
- Increased sales from $15 million to over $80 million in the U.S. market.
- Conceptualized a highly effective marketing campaign and revamped servicing standards to attract leading US retailers as customers.
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Marketing
Internal Account Specialist
Integrated multiple software programs to solve database and financial management solutions
- Supported sales teams with subject matter expertise and team selling demo presentations in the field
- Solved client billing concerns which resulted in over $100K profit improvement
- Created reporting tools for sales teams and administration
- Analyzed customer issues and provided strategic solutions improving client relationships
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Engineering And Management Systems
Senior Partnership Specialist
Cultivated B2B partnerships by creating mutually beneficial relationships
- Managed entire scope of acquiring new trading accounts including promotions, funding and legal compliance
- Conducted monthly sales and market share analysis of competing firms
- Prepared and implemented sales plans, including cross promotional programs, value added initiatives and incentives
- Increased number of new institutional accounts 25% from January - May 2009
- Negotiated with new clients to create programs that increased monthly sales by 20%
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Sales & Marketing
Travel Coordinator
Served as a liaison to five internal coordinators, five Account executives and vendors, communicating specific program details and project status.
- Managed three to four projects simultaneously that accommodated up to 2,500 participants while assisting others with their tasks.
- Qualified and developed incentive travel and meeting print requirements for specific programs defined.
- Conducted negotiations with vendors based on program requirements and budgets allowed.
- Managed financial aspect of printing process; responsible for ensuring shipment deadlines and quality control were met for program coordinated.
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Psychology And Spanish
Business Administration
International Customer Advocate
Created export documentation which met all domestic and foreign requirements for shipments of regulated goods valued up to $500,000
- Researched and resolved logistical issues for global distributors
- Trained new employees to the department on export policies and procedures
- Supported global sales personnel with pricing, promotional, and order fulfillment issues
- Provided customer service to dealers around the globe, including in depth technical support in Spanish to dealers located in Latin America
- Reviewed, created, and released relevant paperwork for letters of credits and sight drafts
- Translated legal documents from Spanish to English facilitating the exportation of regulated equipment used in medical applications
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Bachelor of Arts
Freight Coordinator
Negotiated and assigned transport of frozen products with outside freight companies.
- Developed Efficient Routing for LTL and Multi-Stop deliveries
- Responsible for scheduling and monitored over 700 FT and LTL loads a year.
- Arranged shipments, assigned carriers, dispatched and monitored shipments until completed.
- Contacted vendors and/or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipping problems.
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Poultry Science And Genetics
Commodity Trader
Manage and develop national and international commodity accounts to increase poultry product sales. Develop customer base, obtaining key accounts. Sell products from major industry corporations, forging relationships with sales teams within companies. Serve as liaison between clients and suppliers, maintaining consistent communication on daily and projected market information. Negotiate contracts and resolve concerns.
- Consistently exceeded goals of 3M+ pounds per month through effective negotiation and sales leadership.
- Successfully increased profit margins by 50% for department and 18% for firm through building strong client base.
- Established extensive customer base, with major industry presence in both US and Mexico.
- Implemented enhanced communication methods to improve customer and supplierconfirmations, as well as reducing office expenses.
- Served as market expert for department, reporting directly to President and CEO on projections and contracts.
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Agricultural Economics
Commodity Trader
Vancouver, WA ● 9/1999 - 3/2006
Small, privately-held trading house specializing in grains and specialty feed markets.
Commodity Trader
Created and developed highly profitable niche markets on international scale, fostered relations with new clients and created markets in Canada, California, Midwestern USA, Texas, New Mexico and Utah in highly competitive market environment.
Achievements:
- Increased gross sales by 3500%, from $100,000 to $3.5M within five years.
- Successfully negotiated $300,000 single transaction.
- Developed profitable niche sales programs in Midwestern USA and Western USA, effectively differentiating company from competitors.
- Generated sales revenue of $250,000 within seven months by engaging new suppliers and expanding markets.
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Mathematics And Physics Profile
Marketing Management
Commodity Trader
traded currency options and futures electronically on CME GLOBEX, using a semi-automated trading platform
- managed portfolios by evaluating risk parameters and taking the appropriate actions
- monitored 6 different foreign currency charts simultaneously
- learned to react quickly in a fast paced environment under pressure
- reconciled and balanced statements against the inventory
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Poultry Science And Genetics
Commodity Trader
Managed purchasing fresh and frozen poultry for wholesale distribution company as well as overseeing and developing national commodity accounts. Communicated with CEO and Vice President of Sales on pricing, purchasing, and market trends. Projected supply and demand for distribution accounts. Assisted sales team in developing and closing sales with accounts. Built effective working relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Successfully established national commodity accounts, developing lasting customer relationships.
- Sold 1.5M pounds as trainee through extensive cold calling, creating $15,000 in consistent monthly net profit.
- Effectively addressed challenging issues to ensure customer satisfaction, sourcing products to meet shortages and rescheduling late deliveries.
- Created weekly pricing structure for sales team based on purchasing.
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Communications And Business Management
Founder, Head Commodity Trader and Strategy Advisor
Gridiron was a successful proprietary firm developing and trading systematic short- term strategies. Grew assets from 450k to over 5m in first year. Rolled into a CTA/CPO after 7 successful years in 2002
- Launched Gridiron Futures Fund; Raised 110 million in 6 months through investors such as Global Asset Management, Lighthouse Partners, RMF, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Managed all operations, trading, investor relations, and back office
- Assembled a team of traders and transitioned from traditional execution to a electronic trading platform
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Applied Science
Nursingbsn
Management
Commodity Trader
Ran my own trading business. Main products traded were cotton and sugar.
- Success requires a rapid analytical thought process, ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to forge relationships in a hostile environment.
- Assessed prenatal patients. Educated patients on health care needs of mother & newborn
- Assessed pediatric patients using growth and developmental stages
- Established rapport with patients, staff members and patient's families
- Presented a case study on Schizophrenia. Led group Art Therapy class and assessed for psychosocial needs
- Assessed patient, administered med's, provided general care, Observed surgeries and assisted in PACU
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Nuclear Chemistry
Commodity Trader
Searched, quoted, and executed contracts with international and domestic customers in raw materials for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
- Managed chemical commodity exposure resulting in maximized risk adjusted returns.
- Forecast and analysis of metal and chemical commodities markets. Analyzed and forecasted drivers, market trends behind trading metals and chemical commodities.
- Generated ideas and solutions to manage derivative product risk - developed relationships internally and with customers/strategic partners - providing them with quick and accurate pricing and financing solutions.
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Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of Arts
International Unregulated Utility and Commodity Trader
Director, Security
Conceived, implemented and managed security infrastructure and organization to address current and future domestic and international needs. Transitioned to develop and manage global security program with operations in China, Philippines, Canada, Caribbean, Bahamas, Europe, and US. Worked with and mentored domestic and international security managers, physical security and risk management. Performed internal investigations
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concerning theft of service and threats against executives internationally; conducted internal fraud investigations resulting in convictions.
- Built new security organization from ground up, including developing security procedure manual as well as security staff training and mentoring.
- Selected and trained Atlanta-based security team.
- Deployed centralized global integrated security access control system.
- Piloted information security program in collaboration with internal IT organization.
- Created and implemented site-specific emergency response and business continuity program, instituted executive protection program, and developed and managed employee background verification program.
- Interfaced with legal to implement due diligence program associated with mergers & acquisitions.
- Coordinated with corporate senior management concerning home security and headquarters security system design.
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Economics
Finance
Commodity Trader
in partnership with Lerner Trading, LLC) (May 2010 - March 2013)
- Researched, analyzed and traded spreading strategies in the Eurodollar futures markets
- Developed a trading model used by group members to make trading execution decisions in the Eurodollar futures market
- Assisted an options trader in hedging his position by executing futures and option trades electronically and through trading floor brokers
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Management Information Systems
Global Fixed Income and Commodity Trader/analyst
Chicago, IL
Torus Capital is a trading firm specializing in several futures and options strategies across a broad spectrum of exchanges and products.
Global Fixed Income and Commodity Trader/Analyst January 2005 - August 2010
- Traded and analyzed derivatives of commodities and fixed income products specializing in futures and options of wheat, corn, natural gas, crude oil and U.S. Treasury bonds.
- Managed an account that grossed over $3 MM throughout a five-year tenure by analyzing macroeconomic data releases in conjunction with proprietary trading strategies.
- Focused on relationships between treasury futures and other asset classes (equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities) to understand potential market effects.
- Trained beginner traders in economic theory, spreading and hedging strategies, and risk management.
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Business Administration
Pre-medical Studies
Commodity Trader
Established a new enterprise from the ground up, hired staff, and initiated three business lines: Mineral trading, wine marketing, and garment manufacturing.
- Successfully developed profitable business with reliable key accounts and consistent revenue stream.
- Trading industrial minerals, specializing in boron and zircon products.
- Sourcing production, perform quality control, and oversee logistics for established European company that outsources their garment and fashion accessories production in China.
- Marketing Italian and French wines in China. Establish business relationships and develop excellent sales volume with important wine distributors in Guangdong Province, China.
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Business/finance
Import/export Commodity Trader
Managed imported/domestic protein and vegetable sales for third-largest refrigerated food exporter in the world. Led market penetration, growth and profitability activities of North American trading platforms through foodservice, further processor, national accounts and retail distribution channels.
Key Accomplishments:
- Transformed NA trading platform into second-most profitable region for company through obtainment of 11.3 million new pounds of business, resulting in a sales increase of 62% and gross profit increase of 45%.
- Led the successful introduction of imported French fries from zero pounds in 2011 to 4.5 million pounds booked from May 2012 through September 2012.
- Played key role in obtaining an FY 2012 gross profit of $720K.
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Engineering And Management Systems
Commodity Trader
Managed three member arbitrage team using statistical analysis to find positive expectancy trades across commodities and equities markets
- Analyzed trading opportunities by examining market splits, order flow, and hedging ability
- Chosen by partners to become the first COMEX (Commodities Exchange) floor trader in the firm's history. Used previous trading experience and knowledge to successfully trade in the volatile open outcry silver futures ring
- Created pricing, hedging, and risk management tools used throughout the firm to test and implement dynamic trading strategies
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Commodity Trader Assistant
Quoted Markets Profit & Losses / Balanced positions / Configured money
- Reconciled trade registers
- Examined rules and regulations / resolved trade discrepancies
- Monitored positions and transactions throughout evening
- Negotiated commission rates to benefit employer
- Managed employees
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Applied Foreign Language
Entrepreneurship
International Sales & Marketing / Commodity Trader
Far East Region 11/2009 - 5/2013
- Started as an Accountant, promoted to International Sales due to Company needs and job performance. Utilized Revenue analysis experience to adapt to Sales environment.
- Independently developed China and Taiwan markets resulted in new accounts acquisition. Also, supported marketing activities, such as trade shows and feed conferences to help company increase China and Taiwan market share.
- Analyzed commodity pricing trends to provide market information to clients. Worked closely with customers on purchasing strategies, resulted in increased Sales.
- Accommodated customer's demands through utilizing company's operational strengths. Resolved potential issues resulted in increased Sales during slow season.
- Prepared Ad-hoc Sales reports for Director of Sales, also work closely with Procurement and Freight Departments to determine pricing strategies.
- Very familiar with working in an unstable pricing, fast pace, Commodity trading environment.
- Maintained good rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.
- Negotiated prices, product specifications and delivery details to ensure that export documents and letter of credit were completed properly, promptly, and in compliance with trade laws.
- Handled the day-to-day operational issues associated with international trade.
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Agronomy And Plant Pathology
Finance And Economics
Commodity Trader
Poultry production and commodity trading company.
- Purchased grain and sold DDGS for a 60 million gallon [company name].
- Bought 2 million bushels of grain annually delivered by truck from local farmers and elevators. Managed receiving for 18 million bushels of grain delivered by rail.
- Sold 175,000 tons DDGS annually and managed logistics of DDGS shipped by truck to Southeastern feed mills.
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Agronomy And Plant Pathology
Finance And Economics
Commodity Trader
World's largest pork producer.
- Purchase 9 million bushels of grain annually for the leading global pork producer.
- Improved customer and vendor service and grain marketing for farmers which resulted in increased local grain procurement in two Southeastern regional markets thereby eliminating the company's cost for grain rail shipments from the Midwest.
- Marketed grain sorghum production in four Southeastern states in conjunction with state universities and federal, state, and local governments. Expanded regional grain sorghum procurement from zero bushels to 1 million bushels in two years.
- Restructured feed mill grain receiving and grading procedures which improved customer service. Developed and leased additional grain storage thus increasing the feed mill's storage capacity from 1/2 million bushels to two million bushels. These changes resulted in lower grain cost which contributed to the lowest cost of production in the company for the Virginia mill.
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Bachelor of Arts
Commodity Trader/ Broker
Traded precious metals, energy and financial futures/options for Commodity Trading Advisor..
- Acquired technical analysis and price forecasting skills.
- Solicited funds for Commodity Trading Operator.
- Series 3, 4 and 7 licensed.
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Sales & Marketing
Commodity Trader & Assistant
Call on dairy farmers, local coops and feed mills to move Roasted Soybeans.
- Averaged 400,000(lbs) of soybeans monthly.
- Work with traders to complete schedules, excel spreadsheets and pricing in the US and Mexico.
- Organized invoices entered and maintained trades into data base.
- Trace and organize transportation of product thru the rail road and trucking.
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Finance And Political Science
Commerce And Liberal Arts
Professional Commodity Trader
Analyze multiple commodity futures and options markets with focus on the Energy and Metals complex. Develop and implement structured trading strategies in an effort to maximize group profitability. Highly skilled at implied volatility analysis to forecast market direction.
- Priced and actively traded near term options as well as calendar, inter-commodity, term structure, and volatility spreads in WTI, Brent Crude, Natural Gas, Gasoline, Heating Oil, Silver and Silver ETF (SLV)
- Contributed to the development and refinement of proprietary trading tools
- Distilled valuable market information and identify trends to execute profitable strategies
- Expanded option/volatility arbitrage strategies in the Energy and Metals complex
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Economic Policy
Statistics
Commodity Trader
Developed profitable technical trading and risk management techniques
- Traded NYMEX Natural Gas Pit, GLOBEX Natural Gas contracts, ICE Natural Gas Futures, CBOT Metals Contracts, and COMEX Access contracts
- Specialized in arbitrage between CBOT and COMEX contracts
- Applied market analysis, including: Market Profile, Candlestick, Bollinger bands, Fibonacci Retracements, and crossing Moving Averages to make trading decisions
- Reconciled daily P&L statements
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Finance And Marketing
Public Service
Commodity Trader
Commodity Trader North America and Latin America
- Intermediary between financial advisors, clearing firms and commodity exchanges.
- Participated in integrating Wachovia's and Prudential Security's commodity business.
- Transitioned Wachovia's commodity business to new trading platform and trained brokers on the new system.
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Management Information Systems
Global Fixed Income and Commodity Trader/analyst
Chicago, IL
M&N Trading, LLC is a boutique trading firm that hand picks experienced traders to further groom. M&N thrives on its cutting edge technology and in-depth product analysis to stay ahead of an ever-evolving industry.
Global Fixed Income and Commodity Trader/Analyst August 2010 - August 2012
- Traded interest rate futures and derivatives (U.S. Treasury and Eurodollar) spreads as they relate to yield curve movement.
- Created and traded short and long-term agricultural (corn, wheat, live/feeder cattle, hogs) and energy (crude oil and natural gas) spreads.
- Utilized several forms of regression analysis to model market variables to initiate trades of the highest probability of success.
- Deployed probability and correlation-based financial models as leading indicator of trading and hedging initiatives.
- Actively traded quarterly roll of U.S Treasury futures.
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Business Administration
Business Administration
Commodity Trader / Western Regional Salesman
Conducted logistical research for trucked corn coming in to processing facility and produced substantial report outlining new developments in ethanol and changing traditional methods of production. Trained new commodity traders on basics of freight spreads, arbitrage, contracts and products relevant to Northern District office and ADM.
- Quoted clients prices from Chicago Board of Trade and wrote Futures Contracts, allowing customers to limit risks through hedging commodities
- Governed barge logistics at 4 grain facilities in 2006, minimizing cost and hedging risk through arbitrage and market analysis for internal and external efficiencies
- Drove Fresno total sales volume 6% in 2007 through marketing, cold calls and business development.
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Finance Specialization
Commodity Trader
Chicago, Illinois 2009-2011
Leading agricultural and financial futures and options exchange trading corn, soybean, wheat and treasury notes via electronic trading and open outcry.
Commodity Trader
- Agriculture: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle
- Managed all aspects of a complex option and futures portfolio: execution, short and long term future\calendar risk, reconcile daily P&L.
- Research and evaluate supply & demand trends and market conditions
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Secretary and Commodity Trader
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Adobe
- Payroll
- Managed incoming calls, and all mail
- Managed and arranged shipping details and contracts for national and international accounts
- Researched potential new clients and distributors
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Corporate Finance
Commodity Trader
Consultant//Trader
- Advisor and currency trader for $6 billion Japanese hedge fund
- Performed stock research for [company name], New York City, NY.
- Advisor and day trading teacher for Capital Traders, Alexandria, VA.
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Education/organizations
Education
Commodity Trader, Market Maker and Account Management
Houston, TX 2007-2009
Commodity Trader, Market Maker and Account Management
Managed and executed sales accounts between sellers and buyers for major corporations for domestic/
international clients. Negotiated pricing, RFQ, coordinated bids and conducted meeting with customers. Performed live auctions, private/classifieds sales daily for oil & gas and utility companies.
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Set-up and attended conferences i.e. NAMS and MICA building customer relations and obtaining new
accounts.
Selected Accomplishments:
- Skilled and talented to convert from commodity trader to a market maker position.
- Secured major accounts i.e. Delta Pipe, Insurance and Marine Survey Companies.
- Traveled to several ports producing new opportunities.
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Business And Economics
Commodity Trader
Independent business trading commodity options and futures.
Areas of Responsibility: • Experienced in [company name].
- Applied fundamental economic and statistical data to decision making.
- Able to utilize technical indicators such as Stochastics, Fibonocci, and RSI to predict market trends with a reasonable degree of accuracy.
- Experienced with fundamental predictive crop indicators, regions, USDA crop reports, trade export opportunities, Consumer Price Index as examples.
- Responsible for pin pointing futures markets via a variety of fundamental indicators which aid in predicting upcoming trends in those markets
- Setting entry and exit strategies with an emphasis toward maximizing profit as well as minimizing inherent risk.
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High School Diploma
Inside Sales Commodity Trader
new accounts" in two consecutive months Nov. and Dec 09
- Opened highest trading accounts in December 2009
- Build strong referral base and constantly asked for referrals
- Performed best service due to hours of operation and build strong trust factor
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Bond & Commodity Trader
Work from home in a professional environment using Interactive Brokers trading platform. Primary focus of trading was in Treasury Bonds, Treasury Notes, and various international currencies (Forex). Traded through the Electronic Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Stock Exchange. Remained level headed through trading process as there are assured highs and lows in the market, a sure profit is possible in the long term cycle but is not easily visible short term.
- Responsible for generating an income based of trends and reactions to various markets
- Self-motivated and self-managed on a daily basis
- Real time assessment of market decisions and able to correct faults and flaws within minutes to respond to the market the next time it changes direction
- Bought and Sold contracts multiple times every day to turn for profit in both directions
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Agricultural Economics
Commodity Trader
ARBITRAGE SPECIALIST
- Trading in financial instruments, such as bonds, stocks, derivatives, commodities and currencies.
- Ability to work quickly, accurately and efficiently in an extremely high pressure environment.
- Responsible for monitoring current market conditions and tracking open market positions in multiple economic and financial markets simultaneously to maximize profit opportunities.
- Responsible for meeting margin requirements set by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Business
Commodity Trader
- Maintain, research and analyze market trends within the electronics industry on a daily basis
- Locate product from various manufacturers and negotiate trade costs
- Aggressively evaluate industry fluctuations and make proactive offers to sales team
- Monitor tracking and shipping logistics of all purchases and sells
- Maintain Supply Chain Management (SCM) for warehouse inventory optimization
- Develop and nurture customer/vendor/manufacturer relationships
- Mentor sales team members with product knowledge
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Business
Independent Commodity Trader
- Compile and analyze daily market information and makes decisions with specialized focus on energy markets: Crude oil, gas cracks futures, heating, natural gas, and gold.
- Technical analysis of the present world market situation; predict dividend and interest and fund payouts.
- Assess and develop risk management situations in all energy markets and orders execution through electronic and CQG trading platforms.
- Research international and local industry data using internal and public sources.
- Monitor current events on CNBC, Fox, and other networks and analyze impact on the market.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Communications / Business Administration
Commodity Trader / Sales Account Executive
- Facilitate purchases and sales on the New York Coffee, Sugar, & Cocoa Exchange (Futures)
- Direct import and export traffic, maintaining physical and terminal market positions
- Generate and increase sales for international and domestic clients
- Manage key accounts, including Starbucks Coffee
- Design, organize, and produce several successful trade shows
- Evaluate coffee samples for flavor profiling and quality control standards
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Communication Studies
Commodity Trader / Account Manager
Assists in sales and marketing management.
- Track inventory and re-supply product at two warehouses.
- Achieve over $800,000 in sales a year.
- Negotiate freight rates and contracts for international container business which led to a savings of $100,000.
- Recording, scheduling and tracking of international shipments.
- Analyze data from specific products to create market reports.
- Approving sales contracts.
- Manage / update company websites / blogs which increased visibility and number of customer visits.
- Coordinate and maintain successful meetings at conferences.
- Schedule meetings / research restaurants for business meetings at conferences.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Business
Commodity Trader
trading with personal account;
- Trading gold and silver futures;
- Working in the Comex division floor;
- Trading futures electronically with portable computers;
- Held positive rapport with customers;
- Received constant recommendations;
- Experience with MS Word, Excel and basic computer skills.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Industrial Technology
Computer Programming
Electrical Engineering
Commodity Trader
Achievements:
- Proprietary Trading Firm
- Institutional Trading Desk Reports
- Educational Website and Industry Affiliates
- Microsoft / Cisco / Novell Partner Networks
- Intraday Trading
- Market Analysis and Daily Reports
- Website Maintenance and Marketing
- Video and Webinar Presentations
- Educational Articles
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Industrial Technology
Computer Programming
Electrical Engineering
Commodity Trader
Achievements:
- Proprietary Trading Firm
- Institutional Trading Desk Reports
- Educational Website and Industry Affiliates
- Microsoft / Cisco / Novell Partner Networks
- Intraday Trading
- Market Analysis and Daily Reports
- Website Maintenance and Marketing
- Video and Webinar Presentations
- Educational Articles
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Agricultural Economics And Rural Sociology
Commodity Trader
Commodities Trader, purchasing raw materials for a multi-million dollar soybean processing facility and selling products produced.
- Negotiated soybean, soybean oil, and soybean meal contract prices, as well as managed hedged position on the Chicago Board of Trade.
- Sales Representative for Packaged Oils Division, giving presentations to market a complete line of vegetable oils, shortenings, and margarine to potential customers throughout the food industry.
- Analyzed fundamental and technical data in determining price fluctuations and commodity market trends and reported data to customers both in writing and verbally.
- Performed daily reconciliation of physical purchases with futures transactions and reported the position to the corporate trading desk in Chicago.
- Handled logistics for incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Agricultural Economics And Rural Sociology
Commodity Trader
Commodities Trader, purchasing raw materials for a multi-million dollar soybean processing facility and selling products produced.
- Negotiated soybean, soybean oil, and soybean meal contract prices, as well as managed hedged position on the Chicago Board of Trade.
- Sales Representative for Packaged Oils Division, giving presentations to market a complete line of vegetable oils, shortenings, and margarine to potential customers throughout the food industry.
- Analyzed fundamental and technical data in determining price fluctuations and commodity market trends and reported data to customers both in writing and verbally.
- Performed daily reconciliation of physical purchases with futures transactions and reported the position to the corporate trading desk in Chicago.
- Handled logistics for incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Communication And Public Relations
Commodity Trader
Beijing Representative Office, P.R., China
- Traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia Pacific; conducting onsite tours of numerous copper mines.
- Traded mineral commodities between Russia and China; handled the logistics of railing the goods from Far East of Russia to China
- Successfully negotiated 5 years of sales contract between Far East of Russia and P.R. China, in resulting increased profit of 45%.
- Conducted extensive financial research, analysis, gathering and analyzing time-sensitive information from banking branches throughout China and around the world.
- Served as crucial international liaison; providing counsel to executive leadership and branch management on areas for improved cost containment and marketing outreach.
- Performed extensive financial and market analysis of copper and metal trends worldwide; analyzing consumer demand, price trending, and trade forecasts to corporate office.
- Assisted with traders on the London Metal Exchange (LME) market floor.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Finance
Commodity Trader
Developed, implemented, and managed trading strategies for the energy, metal, and financial futures markets, utilizing a
broad range of analytical approaches, hedging techniques, arbitrage methodologies, and performance metrics.
- Managed portfolio P&L and conducted trade analysis by combining quantitative and stochastic modeling
- Defined and implemented trend analyses for energy, metal and soft commodities to develop trading strategies to best optimize seasonal and long-term positions.
- Managed integration of floor trading to web-based trading application systems leading cross-functional groups
- Increased profitable long-term trades 40% by researching historical spread and strip patterns and leveraging past order flow trends.
- Grew profitable trades 15% and reduced average losses on negative trades 60% by developing and executing an innovative system trading strategy, order flow analysis, for the energy and metals futures markets, employing
- Analyzed global news and market data, including the assessment of socioeconomic, geopolitical, and technological developments to supplement the technical analysis of market movements.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Business Finance
Refrigeration Machine Operator License
Commodity Trader, Crude Oil and Gold
Managed international trading operations, identified goals, executed customer business, and defined asset allocation as well as portfolio construction and implementation while managing my own book.
- Maintained customer accounts while preserving profits in both energy and metal markets including crude oil, heating oil,
- Facilitated institutional order flow and execution in an extremely fast-paced and high-volume processing environment.
- Customer base composition exposure includes: institutions, retail investors, money managers, banks, broker-dealers,
- Implemented risk management on a daily basis during trading hours.
- Devised and executed strategies for trading and clearing operations, technology upgrades, compliance and operational
Candidate Info
months in workforce
months at this job
Bachelor of Arts
Commodity Trader Assistant
Summer 2010
- Optimized traders' daily performance by providing instant computer support and troubleshooting.
- Identified subtle errors in daily trades, which saved the company substantial
- Provided traders with detailed weather reports resulting in more accurate decisions regarding future market trends.
- Worked directly in the Natural Gas and Crude Oil trading pits, observing the intricacies of the commodity exchanges.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Business Finance
Refrigeration Machine Operator License
Commodity Trader, Crude Oil and Gold
Schnell and Co. November 2000 - January 2008
- Managed international trading operations, identified goals, executed customer business, and defined
- Maintained customer accounts while preserving profits in both energy and metal markets including
- Facilitated institutional order flow and execution in an extremely fast-paced and high-volume
- Customer base composition exposure includes: institutions, retail investors, money managers, banks,
- Implemented risk management on a daily basis during trading hours.
- Reported daily risk based on predetermined levels with traders.
- Devised and executed strategies for trading and clearing operations, technology upgrades, compliance and operational issues.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Able to maintain a high degree of accuracy while managing a variety of tasks and working under pressure in a time sensitive environment.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Agronomy And Plant Pathology
Finance And Economics
Agricultural Commodity Trader
Commodity trading company.
- Managed a $50 million annual P&L buying and selling corn, wheat, soybeans, sorghum, and rice for [company name] in a high activity trading office.
- Bought grain from farmers and elevators throughout the Mississippi River Delta, the Arkansas River Delta, the Southeastern U.S., Texas, Indiana, and Ohio.
- Sold grain to exporters in New Orleans and to feed and flour mills throughout the Southeastern U.S. and Mexico.
- Expanded business by establishing and managing new relationships with five barge trans-loading facilities on the Mississippi River, a railroad trans-loader in Arkansas, and a cross country trucking program in the Southeast.
- Started and managed businesses loading grain in containers and shipping internationally out of ocean ports in Wilmington, NC and Charleston, SC to destinations in East Asia.
- Traded freight and managed logistics for shipping grain by barges, trucks, rail, and containers in the US.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Accounting And Economics
Food & Agricultural Commodity Trader
Clackamas, OR 04/2008 to 07/2011
A trading company providing building materials, food goods and agricultural products to global
customers through the acquisition and sales of commodity goods.
Food & Agricultural Commodity Trader
Acquired mineral products, organic fertilizers, and soil amendments through vendor negotiations and internal product development. Researched and initiated product test trials and field studies to promote
core products. Implemented sales programs and profitability of products sold. Managed financial
budgets.
- Brought 2 import commodity products to western US market by researching product components and identifying trends which improved our customers' products and reduced their input costs.
- Collected soil samples, interpreted results and made recommendations to vineyards and orchards
- Grew business $500K by implementing a sales strategy that included emails, site visits and conversations reaching accounts with information and products that could be sold online or through
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Business Finance
Commodity Trader
Opened and maintained new commodity accounts which represented
revenue opportunities for the firm.
- Educated brokers and clients on how to trade futures which resulted in new
- Handled all aspects of commodity trading; strategy, execution of orders and trade corrections.
- Placed commodity orders with the Commodity Floor and reported
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Finance
Master of Arts
Precious Metals Commodity Trader - Commodity Trading
Responsibilities:
- Executed spot, forward and future trading contracts for the precious metals trading desk
- Managed customer bid and offer orders and traded the retail (physical) gold order book
- Successfully traded and strategically hedged positions to maintain profitability
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Finance
Commodity Trader/business Development
Formulate business plan for the company to expand into commodities as well as U.S. Interest Rate
futures.
- Work with developers to develop a fair value pricing model for various term structures including
- Develop a cross commodity strategy to exploit the relationships between correlated commodities such as the cocoa and coffee arbitrages, hard red winter wheat vs. soft red winter wheat amongst
- Consult with senior management to prioritize exchange access as the company expands into the
- Develop key relationships with exchanges and brokers to get proper connectivity to various
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Milling Science And Management
Commodity Trader
Managed Pacific North West commodity exports facilities and trade
commodities, worked with USDA staffs and understand Federal
regulations.
- Oversee total annual purchases and sales, developed and implemented strategic plans.
- Responsible for all export sales development, new market
- Building a good customer relationship with clients, ultimately owning the quality and profitability of each project assigned.
- Monitor operational performance to ensure alignment with corporate
- Make recommendations on new or improved strategies or tactics
- Select, train, and direct foreman and other union employees,
- Responsible for insuring construction or project conforms to plans and specifications, coordinate deliveries, handling materials, and placement of materials at the jobsite.
- Minimize downtime, accidents, and safety violations with concerted
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Petroleum Engineering
Mathematical Finance
Petroleum Engineering
Energy Commodity Trader
- Traded crude, product and natgas futures, spreads and cracks (NYMEX and ICE), OTC
- Identified industry fundamentals including geopolitical risks, inventory data, start-up of new
- Monitored daily gas supply & demand changes (nuke outages, power burn/load rate, storage
- Managed middle and back office operations, risk management
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Finance
Commodity Trader
Responsibilities
Developed, implemented, and managed trading strategies for the energy, metal, and financial futures markets utilizing a broad range of analytical approaches, hedging techniques, arbitrage methodologies, and performance metrics.
Accomplishments
- Managed portfolio P&L and conducted trade analysis by combining quantitative and stochastic modeling techniques. Assess the overall risk of the portfolio within margin constraints.
- Defined and implemented trend analyses for energy, metal, and soft commodities to develop trading strategies to best optimize seasonal and long-term positions.
- Oversaw integration of floor trading to web-based trading application systems leading cross-functional groups including clearing, compliance, and trade.
- Triggered a 40% increase in profitable long-term trades by researching historical spread and strip patterns and leveraging past order flow trends.
- Grew profitable trades by 15% and reduced average losses by 60% on negative trade through developing and executing an innovative system trading strategy - order flow analysis.
- Analyzed global news and market data, including the assessment of socioeconomic, geopolitical, and technological developments to supplement the technical analysis of market movements.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
Psychology And Spanish
Business Administration
Merchant / Commodity Trader
Responsibilities
- Managed customer relationships (resource planning and procurement, risk management, and logistical solutions)
- Account management and point of contact for market info
- Consolidation of business intelligence across multinational organization
- Supply and demand planning and strategy
- Train and support regional marketing staff across borders
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Sales & Marketing
Real Estate
Commodity Trader / Trade Manager - Futures & Options Trading for Risk Management
Responsibilities
- Analyze brokers’ buy/sell movements
- Invest client funds in future commodities
- Analyze market trends
- Confirm trades between multiple brokers
- Support commodity broker
- Managed 5 other clerks
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Finance Specialization
Account Executive
Waukegan, Illinois 1998-2009
$52 million print solutions company serving the graphic communications needs of premier companies throughout the Chicago area.
Account Executive
A key member of an elite sales organization responsible for targeting and developing new accounts
- Developed and implemented innovative sales strategies including value/price propositions to achieve optimum end-to-end solutions.
- Directly responsible for generating $2 million in annual sales; achieved consistent annual growth results.
- Exceeded company targets: single sale record, top tier in growth, value added and profit %.
- Negotiated all aspects of projects with key accounts: specifications, pricing and terms, production schedule, final delivery, and resolution of customer issues.
- Project management, working directly with internal departments and multiple suppliers in building a strong attitude of teamwork in completing multifaceted marketing programs. Initiated the implementation of custom packaging solutions.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Bachelor of Science
Lieutenant / Supply Officer / Department Head
Responsible for the overall operations of a supply department consisting of 20 military and 7 civilian reports servicing a command with over 1300 staff and charged with the training of over 40,000 recruits annually. Reported directly to and advised the Commanding Officer on all logistic, budgetary, contractual, purchasing and fiscal functions. Consulted and collaborated with internal and external staff in order to identify current and future fiscal requirements, determine best course of action, establish metrics and assign areas of responsibility.
- Managed and held signature authority for an annual budget in excess of $8.4 million.
- Implemented numerous cost saving measures resulting in an immediate annual savings of $300K.
- Identified process revision savings in excess of $1 million annually.
- Implemented internal process mapping initiatives designed to reduce process duplication and increase overall efficiency.
- Achieved outstanding results on the in depth annual Procurement Performance Measurement and Assessment Program (PPMAP) audit with no discrepancies noted.
- Designed and Implemented command wide, cross departmental supply training resulting in decreased man-hours and increased efficiency.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Applied Science (aas)
International Business
Relationship Banker
Work closely with diverse client base to provide comprehensive evaluation and recommendations designed to improve financial health through optimal portfolio management. Determine individual needs relative to various banking platforms. Serve as main point-of-contact for clients and various bank department offerings. Collaborate with partners from all divisions and facilitate a common dialogue to develop unique banking and investment solutions. Interact frequently with management, Investment Advisers, and Business Managers on all deliverables.
- Established and maintained optimal business relationships with account holders comprised of corporate executives and high net worth individuals; made contacts with numerous professionals in the Oil & Gas industry in Houston.
- Designated liaison between back office and client base; addressed and resolved account issues for sustained customer satisfaction and business growth.
- Identified ways to improve and maintain P&L estimates and made recommendations to management.
- Created and updated statistical data and graphs on a weekly basis for 'at a glance' view for staff.
- Grew branch productivity by 42% and passed annual branch audit with 98% score.
- Appointed as team lead in absence of manager as requested.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Metallurgical Engineering
Material Science Engineering
General Manager
Attained 15 years of experience in purchasing and managing 500 different types components for monthly
production
- Negotiated different types of deals with suppliers and customers
- Designed and implemented operational efficiencies related to manufacturing, stocking, and transporting products:
- Planned and implemented marketing strategies to attain sales goals: increased annual sales by 20% over three years
- Directed Research and Development
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
High School Diploma
Accounting
President
Provided leadership to 3000 union members representing Local 786. Led union contract negotiations resulting in some of the largest contracts in the industry. Assisted Business Agents in arbitrating grievances involving members. Served as Chairman of several committees to include: Building Material Health & Welfare, Building Material Pension Fund, Lumber Health & Wellness Fund, Lumber Pension Fund, Severance Fund, Scholarship Fund, Investment Committee, NIRMA, MARGA and Drywall Negotiations. Participated on Taft Hartley Plans Committee and Teamster Volunteer in Politics Joint Council 25. Acted as a Trustee for Lumber Health and Welfare/Pension Fund, Scholarship Fund, and Severance Fund.
- Grew membership in Local 786 from 1600 to 3100 over a 7 year period.
- Achieved a 300% increase in the membership pension fund investment portfolio over 10 years resulting in a net value of $200,000,000.
- Reduced membership grievances by 50% through improved communications and contract negotiations.
- Created and executed a member education scholarship program.
- Elected for (4) 3 year terms of Local 786.
- Honored as Labor Man of the Year 2004.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Communications And Business Management
Senior Trader / Trading Desk and Operations Manager
Trout Trading now Tewksbury is and has historically been one of the most successful trading firms in the equity/commodities arena. Developed a comprehensive trading skill set across all sessions- US, Europe and Asia.
- Assisted in opening and managing the Bermuda office, managed operations and trading
- Assisted in closing US operations and moved and established permanent corporate base in Bermuda
- Profitability led company to grow from 8 employees in US to 75 in new Bermuda headquarters
- Firm grew from $250M to $2B under management
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Futures Trader
traded gold futures, making bids and offers to banks, commission houses of Wall Street, and privately traded funds.
- Created LTS Commodities discount brokerage firm, that executed orders on behalf of customers, and streamlined business processes for advisors to provide sound financial advice and services to clients.
- Managed all daily business such as payroll, customer billing, and health insurance for twenty employees.
- Maintained relationships and support for clients, as well as prospective clients. Outlined, and established goals for the sales team, while meeting individual goals.
- Met defined standards of sales practices and ethics, ensuring the quality of each presentation.
- Extensive knowledge of various commodity markets, and kept clients abreast of market situations to provide up to the minute recommendations.
- Prospected new clients, and developed new business.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Economics, Accounting
Master of Business Administration
Treasurer/controller Corporate
A $35 million corporation producing paper for the gypsum industry. Formerly a Domtar papermill). Lockport, NY
Treasurer/Controller Corporate officer responsible for all financial aspects of the facility including profit and loss reports and long range planning. Oversaw capital projects, budget preparation, and procurement of raw material and energy. Supervised financial and materials employees.
- Demonstrated the viability of a gas pipeline construction project complete with permits, right of way contracts, and equipment proposals. Negotiated a unique utility transportation contract based on the bypass proposal with savings of $400,000 annually
- Researched alternative options for power supply; evaluated engineering feasibility studies and led negotiations for an electric rate with annual savings of $510,000.
- Competed for a New York Power Authority grant and was allocated hydroelectric power with savings of $360,000 annually
- Initiated application for a Department of Economic Development grant and was awarded $75,000 to recycle mixed paper grades
- Petitioned New York Tax Department for exemption from both GRT and import tax on natural gas. Granted $100,000 refund for two-year period and exempted from future taxes
- Reduced cost of raw materials by $750,000 annually by renegotiating purchase contracts and developing material substitutions
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Economics, Accounting
Master of Business Administration
Treasurer/controller Corporate
officer responsible for all financial aspects of the facility Oversaw capital projects, budget preparation, and procurement of raw material and energy. Supervised financial and materials employees.
- Demonstrated the viability of a gas pipeline construction project complete with permits, right of way contracts, and equipment proposals. Negotiated a unique utility transportation contract based on that bypass proposal with savings of $400,000 annually.
- Researched alternative options for power supply; evaluated engineering feasibility studies and led negotiations for an electric rate with annual savings of $510,000.
- Competed for a New York Power Authority grant and was allocated hydroelectric power with savings of $360,000 annually
- Initiated application for a Department of Economic Development grant and was awarded $75,000 to recycle mixed paper grades
- Petitioned New York Tax Department for exemption from both GRT and import tax on natural gas. Granted $100,000 refund for two-year period and exempted from future taxes
- Reduced cost of raw materials by $750,000 annually by renegotiating purchase contracts and developing material substitutions
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Director of Transaction Banking
Managed a portfolio of clients (strong retail industry concentration) with annualized revenues of $21 million.
- Provided structured creative solutions to meet the specific working capital requirements of our customers and prospects.
- Support the global efforts of supply chain finance by originating and structuring transactions involving suppliers/distributors of our clients in our chosen geography.
- Developed business plans, established communication with clients and internal stakeholders to achieve new business and to deepen the existing client relationship.
- Ensured that US regulations, SCB group policy and local country regulations on Know Your Customer and compliance were clearly understood, considered and complied with for new accounts as well as existing accounts.
- Assisted the Product partners in developing / modifying product programs and country addendums related to trade products.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Finance Specialization
Management/facilitator/negotiator
Rockford, Illinois 1997-1998
Family owned, value added engineering firm that provided new, used and reconditioned processing equipment and asset management services to the chemical, food, mining and related industries totaling $5M in yearly sales.
Management/Facilitator/Negotiator
Assumed total responsibility for developing and implementing turnaround/stabilizing initiatives; positioned the Company for profitable sale.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis review and prepared an effective turnaround strategy for eventual sale of the enterprise.
- Assumed the leadership role in transforming employee attitudes to promote a positive "winners" perspective.
- Managed front office, implemented financial controls including negotiation of all payables and receivables to establish positive cash.
- Identified strategic buyer and played pivotal role in negotiating sale of business for a profit exceeding owner's expectation.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Communication And Public Relations
Production Assistant ? Marketing & Business Development Specialist
Los Angeles, CA 2006 - 2007
A full service production company dedicated to producing unconventional and unique documentaries, along with groundbreaking independent feature films, to audiences worldwide.
Production Assistant ♦ Marketing & Business Development Specialist
- Served as integral member of small startup operation providing hands-on involvement in multiple areas including pre- and post production, marketing and distribution, media community outreach, and operations.
- Secured lucrative, exclusive contract with Spike TV following months of aggressive business development/marketing outreach efforts.
- Executed contract by airing on Spike TV channel in November, 2011
- Received Production Assistant credit for documentary Last Cup: Road to the World Series of Beer Pong, directed by Oscar winning Director Dan Lindsay.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Business Administration
Business Administration
Western Regional Sales Manager
Planned and executed initiatives to penetrate new business and increase sales volume of consumer products and goods. Coordinated logistics and oversaw technical sourcing. Supervised and trained 7 key personnel responsible for over 100 foodservice, industrial and national accounts.
- Advanced and strategically developed new markets for ADM Packaged Oil products, recovering costs previously lost in production.
- Generated over $100M sales revenue in 1 year in 2009, outdoing target 33% by developing new margarine and shortening products through technical development and expanding selling capacity and plant efficiency.
- Increased ADM book of business profits 25% in 2008 by winning new customers and contracting at higher margins.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Business Administration
Supply and Corporate Services Analyst
Created and monitored $89M supply budget for 6 retail banners consisting 1500+ stores. Analyzed expenses, budgets/forecasts, P&L variances in determining opportunities, risks and trends. Consolidated and disseminated information from multiple sources. Provided reports to assist leadership in strategic decision making. Replenishment buyer for a category of retail supplies.
- Co-developed expense and project tracking reports measuring performance against established metrics and budgets.
- Exceeded inventory turns goal by 12% and achieved a 96.54% inventory service level during a 1 year period by efficiently ordering and managing inventory.
- Reduced average inventory 9% to support company initiative to free capital for end of fiscal year.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Biology
Owner and Operator
Solely responsible for all marketing, financial, accounting and human resource services at successful currency exchange.
Manage all legal, insurance, computer, cash and treasury functions. Initiate, establish and manage all marketing and customer
relationships.
- Organize, manage and participate in all marketing efforts responsible for growing monthly sales from $14,000 under previous ownership to $27,000
- Manage and participate in all cash-related responsibilities, including money count and reconciliation, deposits,
- Coordinate registration and establish and maintain disclosure controls and procedures for compliance with Illinois
- Developed and implemented fully computerized online system, ensuring cash reconciliation with budget and internal
- Identified, conceived and initiated marketing efforts and managed relationships with several surrounding businesses
- Responsible for all aspects related to hiring, managing, scheduling, and supervising five employees
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
Computer Information Systems
Biology
Distributed Systems
Quality Assurance Testing Lead
Test team of one. Conducted manual testing of web-based content distribution system.
- Developed test plans including scenarios, conditions, and scripts from requirements.
- Executed test plans and logged defects in Mantis defect tracking software.
- Worked with Project Manager and validated requirements.
- Assisted developers in GUI design and participated in requirements gathering.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Pastoral Coordinator
Maintained all sacramental records; assisted in preparatory work, e.g., funerals, baptisms
- Coordinated all volunteer efforts; directed homebound ministry, including recruiting and training; provided pastoral visits in homes, hospitals and nursing facilities
- Facilitated development of pastoral council; assisted in leadership meetings with committees, council and community groups
- Prepared parish bulletin: layout, content, graphics using Microsoft Publisher; developed new design for publication; generated income by marketing ads
- Coordinated all Bishop's Appeal processes, including presentations to parish-at-large, tracking and invoicing balances, providing reports to finance committee
- Led committee responsible for Capital Campaign, raising 1M for parish improvements; invoiced all balances by schedule; provided regular reports to council, finance, and parish
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Finance And Political Science
Commerce And Liberal Arts
Commodity Broker
Established a global client base and multimillion dollar book of retail business. Constantly improved marketing tactics and relationship building techniques to drive new account acquisition. Navigated considerable sales hurdles during a challenging macro market environment (late 2008 - early 2009).
- Consistently firm's top producer
- Helped to sell, implement, and trade a managed futures type strategy for firm clients
- Trained new hires to expedite both the trading and sales learning curve and reduce firm attrition
- Monetized languishing accounts
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