order specialist-commodity broker
Resume:
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is James Winter and I am writing in regards to the employment position as a
GRAIN MERCHANDISER. I believe I have the skills, knowledge, experience and dedication that would make
me an excellent addition to your company. Please consider this letter my formal application to the position as
a grain merchandiser.
I reside in Chicago, Illinois and have worked for Intl FC Stone for sixteen years. I am currently
looking for a career where I can create new opportunities and maximize the skills I have acquired through my
professional experience as a Commodity Broker. I am familiar with cash grain markets, opening and soliciting
accounts, and servicing these accounts. Before working at Intl FC Stone I worked at several companies under
Charlie Carey who was chairman of the Board of Trade. Over the years I have gained an enormous amount of
knowledge in futures and cash grain with different entities such as farmers, grain elevators, and processors.
Thank you for reviewing my qualifications for this position. I am excited to think about the possibility
of becoming part of your staff. I am confident that my skills, experience, dedication, and enthusiasm would
only benefit your company. I look forward to speaking with you and you staff .Feel free to contact me at 312-
402-4755 or **********@*****.*** Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
James Winter
James Winter
750 North Dearborn Street **********@*****.***
Apartment 2108 Home: 312-***-****
Chicago, Illinois 60654 Cell: 312-***-****
Education
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business with a minor in History
Professional Experience
Order Specialist-Commodity Broker
Intl FC Stone, Chicago, Illinois March 1998-Feb. 2014
Worked for a Fortune 100 Company.
Proficient at trading platform pats ran and qst.
Knowledge of cash grain markets.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing for client transactions.
Record transactions to keep clients informed about their transactions.
Offered advice on the purchase and sale of commodities.
Reviewed all commodity transactions to ensure accuracy of information.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs and explain available services.
Worked with domestic and foreign accounts and tracked margin requirements.
Executed orders on multiple trading platforms.
Informed customers of market conditions.
Commodity Broker
Henning-Carey Trading, Chicago, Illinois Sept. 1993-March
1998
Solicited farmers and commercial grain accounts.
Assisted accounts with their cash grain marketing through future contracts.
Provided customers with market information such as market letters and technical advice.
Self-Employed Commodity Broker, Chicago, Illinois Jan. 1981-Sept. 1993
Built a commodity retail business from the ground up.
Ensured that customers adhered to CFTC rules.
Facilitated money transfers to and from customer accounts.
Oversaw a smooth order flow from customer to order execution.
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Outside-Inside Man
Garfield Grain, Wenona, Illinois Jan. 1977-Jan. 1981
Assisted in receiving grain.
Confirmed that grain had proper grade and moisture content.
Ensured grain had proper storage.
Purchased grain from farmers.
Negotiated sale contracts with river terminals.
Arranged transportation to river terminals.
Calculated profit margins from transactions.
Certifications
Series Three Broker License
Money Laundering, Ethics
Dodd-Frank Certified
References for James Winter
Dale Stegenga
Retired Senior Vice President
Intl FC Stone
860 North Dewitt Place #1701
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: 312-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Mike Stoehr
Twenty Four Hour Desk Manager
Intl FC Stone
230 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: 1-800-***-****
James Sunken
Production Manager
Oak State Products
775 Illinois 251
Wenona, Illinois 61377
Phone: 815-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
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