M ARC L E S N I A K
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*** *. ****** ***. • Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 • 312-***-****
Dynamic professional possessing a proven track record of superior performance, seeks to utilize expertise in
Relationship Management, Sales, Service Delivery, Strategic Development, and Compliance to
drive key goals and profitability within a progressive organization.
SUMMARY: • P r o c e s s I m p l e m e n t a t i o n Possess a proven ability to anticipate unique requirements or
potential roadblocks in all situations. Continually develop plans to minimize risk, while
delivering exceptional results; streamline communication and implementation channels to
quickly/effectively meet client and organizational needs.
• Multi-Tasking Skills Effectively manage diverse tasks, with varying degrees of
complexity, within fast paced environments; evaluate situations, assess emergent needs,
and implement solutions in a prompt and efficient/effective manner.
• Market Development Highly experienced in assessing true needs and expectations,
building lasting professional relationships. Grow and deepen market channels through
careful attention to relationship cultivation, leading to exceptional development and
retention of partners and client base.
PROFESSIONAL A LPHABIT T R A D I N G, Chicago, Illinois 2015 to Present
EXPERIENCE: Trader
• Leverage knowledge of algorithmic trading to develop proof of concept for organization.
• Implement and test various proprietary strategies to enhance profitability.
C U N N I N G H A M CO M M O D I T I E S, L L C, C h i c a g o, I l l i n o i s 2008 to 2015
Trader
• Identified opportunities while mitigating risk within strategic trading programs.
• Specialized in Gold, Silver, Crude, Wheat, Corn, Soybeans, Options, and Financial Futures.
I OWA G RAIN C O ., C h i c a g o, I l l i n o i s 2007 to 2008
Trader
• Developed effectively strategies for corn, wheat, and soybean commodities.
• Gained knowldge of hedging operations, providing superior customer service.
K I N G S T R E E TR A D I N G, C h i c a g o, I l l i n o i s 2000 to 2007
Trader
• Strategized and implemented trading methodology to capitalize on key market fluctuations
within the S&P 500 and NASDAQ.
Highlights ! Developed specialized black/grey box trading programs to target key areas.
F A R M E R S C O M M O D I T I E S CO R P ., C h i c a g o, I l l i n o i s 1997 to 2000
Runner
• Managed open order book and provided trade checking to assist floor traders.
Highlights ! Gained key experience in trading operations.
M ISSION T R A D I N G, Chicago, Illinois Summer 1997
Trade Checker
S E A R S R O E B U C K & CO ., H o b a r t, I n d i a n a 1994 to 1997
Team Leader/Installer
S H E R W I N WI L L I A M S, C h i c a g o H e i g h t s, I l l i n o i s 1990 to 1991
Inventory Clerk
EDUCATION: I n d i a n a U n i v e r s i t y, Gary, Indiana Conferred 1996
Received Bachelor of Science degree in General Studies
• Member, Marketing & Finance Clubs
Purdue University, Calumet/Hammond, Indiana 1990 to 1992
Completed general coursework in Business
COMPUTER: • MS Word • Excel • Bloomberg • TT • T4 • CQG
• Various Proprietary Software • Develop Black/Grey Box Algorithms
REFERENCES: • Chuck McElveen 312-***-****
• Bill Cunningham 312-***-****
• Bob Tierney 773-***-****