PAUL T. SIMONIELLO

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Lavallette, NJ 08735 ac86rp@r.postjobfree.com

COMMODITIES BROKER-ENERGY MARKETS

Over 20 years experience driving revenues through strong relationship building and anlaytical skills Series 3 Certified Energy Derivatives Broker with 20 years experience specializing in natural gas, crude oil futures, financial futures and options with desk & trading floor experience. Superior relationship building, account management, analytical and execution skills. Team player and team leader with meticulous attention to detail.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PARAGON GLOBAL MARKETS, New York, NY 2016-Present

Offers block order allocation, trade execution, and client solutions on all major global futures exchanges SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/ENERGY COMMODITY BROKER

Service a high volume of hedge funds, financial institutions and corporate clients for natural gas derivatives trades.

Retain and solidify relationships with prior client base; cultivate leads with institutional clients applying superior lead development and relationship management skills. OTC GLOBAL HOLDINGS, Jersey City, NJ 2008-2016

Largest independent Interdealer Broker of Commodities in North America and Europe. Leading provider of blocked futures with dominant market share of US Nat Gas Options, NGL, Daily Power Options, and US Physical Crude VICE PRESIDENT OF ENERGY DERIVATIVES BROKER

Successfully grew revenue and expanded brokerage business as one of key members of 6 person broker team.

Produced $1 million annually in revenue in brokerage.

Interfaced daily with leading institutional and corporate clients. Secured multiple clients through robust lead development and relationship building expertise. Retained client base through outstanding customer service.

Kept clients abreast of energy market conditions and investment opportunities.

Researched market trends and analyzed resistance and support lines. Forecasted energy supply and demand to minimize cost and maximize availability.

MF GLOBAL, INC./MAN FINANCIAL, INC., New York, NY 1996-2008 Global commodities brokerage firm

VICE PRESIDENT OF ENERGY DERIVATIVES BROKER (1998-2008) Cultivated leads at a robust pace as a result of industry knowledge and experience.

Retained a loyal client base through delivery of excellent customer service and expertise.

Researched and analyzed new products and services.

Consulted with clients on market conditions and investment opportunities.

Utilized analytical skills to study and analyze market trends including resistance and support lines.

Studied market behavior and kept the organization updated about changing trends in derivative markets. DERIVATIVES/OPTIONS BROKER (1996-1998)

Generated profitability by providing option markets strategies to hedge funds and institutional accounts, with a focus on Natural Gas and Crude markets.

Supervised and trained newly hired personnel and interns to understand the intricacies of options.

Supported trading, risk management and operational functions on the trading floor of the NYMEX. BNP PARIBAS, NEW YORK, NY 1995-1998

French multinational bank and financial services company with global headquarters in Paris DERIVATIVES BROKER

Gained expertise of commodities and trading strategies with a specialization in Natural Gas.

Contributed to establishment of first floor operation on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange). PAUL T. SIMONIELLO-PAGE TWO

WEST MARINE, Brick, NJ 1994-1998

Outfitter of boating-related product and gear for recreation on the water SALES Associate

Created and maintained long-term relationships and engaged customers related to their needs.

Served as a role model to sales associates in achieving sales plan.

Facilitated administration and operations including opening/closing store. EDUCATION

Industrial Operational Engineering and History, University of Michigan, 1990-1994 President and Historian for Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, 1992-1994 Internship-Public Service of Colorado-Consultant for Linc Energy for installation of multi-million dollar remote natural gas meter reader system by Metrotek, Denver, Colorado, 1990-1994 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Series 3 Certified; Registered Broker-National Futures Association; MS Office, FutureSource, Reuters, NYMEX Clearport, ICE Exchange, ICE Block

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