Joshua Bydak

** ******* ** – London, UK SE* *UF

074**-****** - acymy8@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A highly focused and results driven commodities trader who has consistently exceeded sales targets and business goals. Joshua has an excellent track record in maintaining and growing high margin client relationships along with extensive experience in new product development. A demonstrated ability in strategic planning and execution while working within a team to serve both internal and external client requirements. He is currently looking for an exciting position where he can further excel, deliver and achieve his goals with a forward thinking and successful company.

Work Experience

Senior Commodity Trader

C.B. Constantini Ltd. – Vancouver, Canada November 2014 – December 2016

- Effective client relationship management over 300+ vendors and customers within the soft agricultural commodity markets: wheat, peas, lentils, oats, oilseed, barley, etc...

- Identifying and exceeding ambitious trading targets by over 50% consistently

- Developing new markets to increase gross margin by 800% on commodities not previously traded

- Efficient application of logistical knowledge to exploit beneficial freight opportunities

- Helping to set short, mid and long term corporate strategy on relevant commodities through analysis of key cost drivers and marketplace conditions.

- Achieving a comprehensive understanding of the relevant commodity markets and properly capitalizing on the most profitable opportunities for the company.

Manager

Blarney Stone Inc. - Vancouver, Canada January 2010 – October 2014

- Responsible for the supervision of 10 staff members to maintain standards of excellence in customer service

- Responsible for continuous training and coaching of new and current staff members

- Consistent meeting or exceeding of daily sales targets.

BCIT Consultant

Canucks Sports and Entertainment - Vancouver, Canada March 2013 – May 2013

- Conducting of extensive market and industry research through primary and secondary sources

- Financial metrics gathered and analysis completed to assess the viability of the project

- Final presentation to upper management.

Manager

Red Sea - Perth, Australia July 2008 - May 2009

- Effective management of staff scheduling on a weekly basis

- Supervision of up to 25 staff members during daily operations

- Responsible for meeting weekly sales targets

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Graduated 2014

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Vancouver, Canada

- Graduate with Distinction

Diploma of Business Management – Graduated 2013

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Vancouver, Canada

- 2013 James and Isabel Verner Memorial Achievement award in the Business Management program.

- Graduate with Distinction

Skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

- New product and market development in challenging conditions

- Excels at strategic planning and implementation

- Strong documentation and organization skills

- Accomplished communication abilities while dealing with a variety of clients

- Proven ability to meet and exceed business goals

- Excellent interpersonal and social intelligence skills.

Volunteer Experience

Bowen Island Fish and Wildlife Club – Bowen Island, Canada January 2013 – December 2016

- Conducting of field research on streams and habitat throughout the year

- Assisting with recruitment and community engagement programs

- Responsibility for hatchery maintenance and operations

- Providing assistance with event organization and planning.

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