BRANDON W. METZGER
*** **** ****, *** ****, NY **065 201-***-****
acn2a1@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Bachelor of Science and Social Behavior, May 2010
Major: Communication
FINRA Series 7
WORK EXPERIENCE:
William S. Rich & Son Inc Union NJ
Metals and Loan Valuation Specialist June 2014 - Present
• Analyze the value of both precious stones and metals by using current market price as well as supply and demand metrics
• Act as sales representative providing loans based on individual customer needs
• Main liaison between Management and Gemological Institute of America representatives
• Responsible for ensuring balanced general ledgers
T3 Trading Group LLC Millburn NJ
Equity Trader October 2012 - April 2014
Incorporated capital management, discipline, and strong analysis to search for perspective on market that can offer an edge
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Compiled trend and product analysis to identify both macro and micro trends, used in designing trading strategies
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Combined market flow and charting techniques in a wide range of U.S stocks and ETFs to determine proper risk/reward ratios
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Presented both cost/benefit and chart analysis to trading team to help reduce risk and exposure
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Analyzed weekly and monthly P&L reports to determine optimal strategy execution
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Handled all P&L and trading discrepancies for team with appropriate back office administrators
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G-2 Trading New York NY
Equity Trader March 2011 - June 2012
Evaluated social and economic factors that may influence markets and positions, acting accordingly to generate positive cash flow
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Used technical analysis to project price movement to locate entry and exit points
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Identified and executed trades on an intraday basis
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Presented trading ideas in daily team meetings as well as communicated with team members throughout the day
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Gained valuable exposure to array of trading strategies from complex options structures to pairs trading
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Sapphire Investor Relations New York NY
Assistant Marketing Coordinator November 2010 - January 2011
• Conducted active inquiries into potential clients in both the public and private clean technology sector
• Maintained and updated investor database through the utilization of ThomsonOne financial directory
• Screened news, research reports, and industry current events to insure up to the minute knowledge of clients and client competitors
• Fielded email and phone call requests as well as handled meeting conflicts & prioritization issues
Octagon div Interpublic Norwalk CT
Marketing Coordinator July 2010 - November 2010
• Implemented a mobile marketing campaign in the greater St. Louis and Boston area as a small team, supporting the national rollout
of Sprints innovative 4G network
• Worked with account executive to insure fluidity and execution of events by coordinating set up and break down, communicating
with event leaders, and any and all ad hoc duties
• Conducted research on-site prior to events, and served as on-site liaison to participants
• Presented bi-weekly location specific research to account executive and managers to maximize campaign potential
DBC Trading, Inc. New York NY
Assistant Commodities Trader June 2005 - August 2007
• Gained knowledge of commodities, market conditions, and trading strategies specifically in crude oil futures
• Maintained constant and direct contact between main DBC trading desk handling order flow placed to brokers on the floor
• Assisted in the allocation process
• Took part in training course at New York Mercantile Exchange
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES:
• Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity: President (October 2007 - November 2008)
o Turned chapter profitable, leaving term with net gain from deficit at inception
o Collected, budgeted, and allocated monetary dues for utilities, social needs and national fees
SKILLS:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and rhetoric skills