Sales Vice President

Mario J. DiCostanzo

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Eastchester, NY 10709

914-***-**** ***************@***.***

SUMMARY

Highly motivated, talented and accomplished professional with extensive

knowledge and experience in numerous aspects of the investment industry

including trading across multiple sectors, sales and project management.

Demonstrated track record capturing and managing key accounts. High impact

executive with key leadership strengths in shaping and influencing

organizational change, launching major business initiatives to accelerate

profitable growth and increase shareholder value. Combined strong

management competencies in strategy, planning and negotiations in alignment

with meeting long-term objectives in a fast paced, deadline oriented

environment.

Professional Experience

LA Squisita Food Corp., Mt. Vernon, NY

2010 - 2011

National Sales Manager

. Expanded client base from 100 to 175 accounts increasing sales to

approximately $2MM through extensive prospecting, networking and

marketing

. Develop new and cultivate existing accounts resulting in increased

revenues exceeding 25% by offering additional products and promotional

items

. Communicate extensively with customers and resolve any concerns

. Present new products and thought leadership at regional and national

trade shows to corporate, distributors and clients

HFP Capital Markets LLC, New York, NY

2009 - 2010

Senior Vice President, Institutional Equity Trading

. Developed new client prospects by marketing analyst stock recommendations

to industry traders

. Facilitated corporate client meetings to provide company analysis and

present/advise stock recommendations

. Formulated daily trading ideas and strategies with analysts to generate

trading volume

Raymond James and Associates, New York, NY

Senior Vice President, Equity Capital Markets

1999 - 2008

. Initiated markets in NYSE Listed and NASDAQ securities to facilitate

customer order flow

. Negotiated lower rates to regional and two-dollar brokers reducing

trading costs by more than 50%

. Expanded the trading desk with focus on sector trading leading to best-

ever volumes and commissions exceeding $60MM

. Increased trading volumes and commissions by more than 100% in first

two years working with minimal capital and maintaining a low loss ratio

of less than 4%

. Built the energy group into the company's most profitable sector with

volume exceeding 40MM shares/month

. Developed and maintained strong client relationships by providing

excellence in the execution of trades and formulation of trading ideas

. Maintained close relationships with key analysts to ensure the timely

flow of vital information to salesmen and traders

. Assessed and communicated timely and pertinent research and intra-day

market conditions to clients resulting in increased volume, commissions

and market share

. Functioned as Head trader responsible for providing execution, capital

commitment, advice and marketing strategies to traders and clients

. Researched and identified market sectors and individual equities to

facilitate and win client orders

. Chairman's Council Award recipient for outstanding service, leadership

and production

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Bear Stearns and Co., New York, NY

1994 - 1999

Vice President, Equity Trading

. Traded in excess of $40MM shares/month in the REITS, Homebuilder,

Financial and Media sectors

. Grew market share in the REITS into a top 5 Autex ranking

. Achieved highest trading volume among all traders in a single security

exceeding 100MM shares

Prudential Securities, New York, NY

Junior Trader, Equity trading 1991 -

1994

. Assisted senior position trader responsible for capital commitment in all

trading aspects

. Resolved trading issues with back office and floor personnel to ensure

proper clearance of trades

Pershing, New York, NY

Head Booth clerk, NYSE Floor

1989 -1991

. Functioned as head booth clerk NYSE Institutional trading handling over

30MM shares/month

. Controlled order flow from in-house trading desk and Institutional

clients to firm and independent floor brokers to ensure best execution

and timely reporting

EDUCATION

Hofstra University, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hempstead, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration, Banking and Finance

Varsity Football

LICENSES

Series 7, 55 and 63

SKILLS

Proficient in use of Reuters, Bloomberg, Brass and multiple

trading platforms

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Bronxville Youth Lacrosse- Coach of Girls Lacrosse

Eastchester Blue Devils - Commissioner and Coach of Girls Lacrosse

Eastchester Instructional Basketball League - Coach

Eastchester Little League - Coach and Umpire

Hudson Valley Youth Lacrosse Referee

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