GARY J. BALZOFIORE
** ****** ****** . ****** ******, New York 10307
917-***-**** . ****.**********@*****.***
EDUCATION SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY, Staten Island, New York
Peter J. Tobin College of Business, B.S. Finance, May 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.87 / 4.0, summa cum laude
Finance GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
Class Rank: 4 - Peter J. Tobin College of Business
Honors: Honors Program
Dean's List
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
International Honor Society for Economics
EXPERIENCE IKON GLOBAL MARKETS, New York, NY
April 2011-Present
Trader
. Built and managed the company's exposure to numerous
currencies, commodities, and options
. Quickly responded to client RFQs through GUI and phone
. Created a multi-company P&L report to discover new
trading opportunities
. Produced daily fundamental and technical research
reports focused on currencies, precious metals, and FX
options
. Ensured the accurate pricing of options to clients
. Developed a knowledge of numerous institutional and
retail trading platforms
. Built trading relationships with liquidity providers
FOREX SIGNS INC., New York, NY January 2011-April
2011
Currency Analyst Intern
. Assisted in the preparation of research reports focused
on fundamental and technical analysis
. Helped develop and test new trading systems
STUDENT MANAGED INVESTMENT FUND, Staten Island, NY
Spring 2010
Student Analyst
. Researched and analyzed individual stocks and provided
the university's board with buy, hold, or sell
recommendations
. Winner of Wall Street Survivor stock trading contest
PERSONAL
. March of Dimes volunteer work
. Meteorology - Analyzing weather models
. Nutrition / Weightlifting
. Softball
. Football