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Professional Summary
Experienced financial professional with a successful career in trading, system development, managing risk, due diligence, project leadership, and explaining time-sensitive, complex transactions
Analyst and Trader 2014-Present
Tinker Investment Management
Northbrook, IL
Profiled and analyzed market opportunities
Developed customized financial strategies
Socialized and trained personnel on trading methodologies
Monitored and analyzed developments in key markets: business, industrial technology, finance, and economic trends
Presented analyses on general economic trends
Founding Principal 2012-2014
Winter Creek Capital Management
Registered Commodity Trading Advisor
Northbrook, IL
Sold Fund offerings to sophisticated, high net worth investors
Closely monitored and managed performance of fund, updating to achieve key performance targets
Explained and documented client service options and Fund Manager responsibilities
Supported clientele and provided ongoing education on fund strategies
Adhered to all federal and state compliance guidelines
Independent Trader 1993-2012
Chicago, IL
Consistently profitable trading a series of partnership accounts and own personal account
Traded proprietary accounts of a major Chicago based brokerage house
Discretionary trader specializing in agricultural commodities
Utilized futures, options and cash markets to generate excellent results
Extensive experience in making and taking delivery of physical commodities
Used knowledge of nuances in exchange rules to maximize return
Led a team to develop and implement statistical arbitrage strategies combining, equities, futures, options and index products.
Built strong industry relationships
Skills
Professional Management and team building experience
Trading
Presentation and training expertise
Data analysis
Excellent writing skills
Skilled at explaining complex market strategies to stakeholders
Skilled at anticipating and overcoming objections
Strong interpersonal skills
Software Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Licensure Held FINRA Series 3 License
Former Member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Willing to obtain other licenses, as needed
Education
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Philosophy