Community Service: Western Springs Junior Football League, Board Member 8 years

STEPHEN WAYNE NELSON

**** ******* ******, ******* *******, IL 60558 T: 708-***-**** C: 708-***-**** E: acqo5x@r.postjobfree.com

Trader – Investments & Proprietary Trading

Accomplished and driven options trader and investment executive with an earned reputation as a perceptive and innovative leader. Possess a passion for trading with demonstrated initiative navigating through turbulent climates with an extraordinary track record of success. Solution-driven leader whose accomplishments reflect superior global business acumen, sharp critical thinking and a demonstrated commitment to organizational growth. Extensive investment vehicle experience with particular expertise in currency and equity products. Detail-minded and attuned to market fluctuations and interest rate cycles. Professional strengths include:

Equities Options Trading Market Research & Analysis Risk Management Profit Maximization Technology

Proprietary Trading Business Planning Revenue Growth Strategies Currency & Equity Products

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRINITY SOLUTIONS, Chicago, IL 2001 - Present

Options Trader

Leveraging broad competencies in equity trading, business acumen and market knowledge, envision smart solutions and execute strategies and initiatives that achieve value-building goals across. Fully responsible for trading equities and equity options in the U.S. financial markets. Research and analyze strategies in order to maximize profit and minimize risk.

Consistently generated in excess of $475K in profits annually for the last 10 years; with 2008 yielding the best profit of $1.5M.

Successfully controlled risk by deploying trading strategies with proven track record within the market.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

FUTREX, Chicago, IL (1990 – 2001) Option Trader

LEHMAN BROTHERS, Chicago, IL (1989 – 1990) Vice President

BEAR STEARNS AND COMPANY, Chicago, IL (1987 – 1989) Broker

MERRILL LYNCH, Naperville, IL (1986 – 1987) Broker

U.S.SILICA, Berkley Springs, VA (1985 – 1986) Sales

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL – 1985

University of Illinois Athletics

Football: All Star, Ricoh Japan Bowl – 1985 Letterman, Rose Bowl – 1983

Wrestling: Captain, MVP – 1984, 1985 National Qualifier – 1984, 1985 Letterman – 1983, 1984, 1985