MICHAEL SINOWAY
**** ***** **** ***** ( Alexandria, VA 22304
215-***-**** ( ********@************.***
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration 2007 - June 2010
. Concentrations: Finance, Economics, and Managerial and Organizational
Behavior
. GMAT score: 730 (97th percentile)
. Special focus on analysis and causes of the recent financial crisis
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics 1997 - 2001
. GPA: 3.7 / 4.0, magna cum laude
. Semester abroad at the University of Sydney
EXPERIENCE
GROUP ONE TRADING Chicago, IL
Senior Trader 2004 - 2010
Responsible for deploying the firm's capital to trade and manage a multi-
million dollar options portfolio. Supervised a staff of Junior Traders,
Trader Trainees and Clerks. Major driver of firm's overall strategic
direction.
. Promoted to Senior Trader and became an equity partner in 2007
. Traded 200 separate equity and ETF option classes on the Chicago Board
Options Exchange (CBOE)
. Generated over $10 million in lifetime trading revenues
. Recognized as one of the most profitable traders at Group One from 2005 -
2010
. Drastically reduced overall firm risk by carefully managing all inputs
into the options pricing model
. Successfully managed a $7 million portfolio despite dynamic and extreme
market conditions
. Drove strategic decision making for firm through significant input to
high-level planning meetings; key contributor to game-changing Penny
Pilot Rollout Plan proposal
. Identified new trading opportunities and built complex Excel models to
analyze overall profitability
. Managed 4 Junior Traders, mentored Trader Trainees and led option theory
classes and mock trading sessions
. Collaborated closely with the R&D team to create and improve existing
trading tools and software; enabling continuous improvement of process
and methodology
PEMBROKE CONSULTING Philadelphia, PA
Research Analyst 2003
Employed data-analysis, primary research and high-level strategic thinking
to help business executives improve their supply chains. Worked closely
with management to aid in the implementation of our recommendations.
. Co-authored white paper on supply chain data measurement issues and its
impact on the economy for the U.S. Census Bureau
. Led the data/statistical analysis component and edited a report for the
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors titled: NAW 2004 Economic
Forecast
. Conducted strategic assessment of a top-tier distributor of automotive
parts. Analyzed financial performance, future market position and
management strengths
ZS ASSOCIATES Evanston, IL
Business Associate 2001 - 2002
Collaborated with pharmaceutical sales and marketing executives reorganize
and optimize their sales forces using rigorous analysis and state of the
art technology.
. Led sales force integrations for 3 multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical
companies
. Created and storyboarded all content for an online marketing demo to
promote ZS eMaps strategic planning software. Worked closely with a web
production firm to create the final version for the ZS website
. Developed and led advanced Excel training classes for 75 senior ZS
employees
ADDITIONAL
. Outstanding quantitative, analytical, interpersonal and teambuilding
skills
. Ability to quickly digest, synthesize and articulate difficult concepts
. Highly comfortable working under chaotic and high-pressure conditions
. Enjoy trying new restaurants, hiking and traveling