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Qualifications Profile

Analytical and skilled Futures Trader with solid experience within the trading industry generating annual profits of up to $950,000.

* * ********* ** *** analysis of statistical data to determine probabilities, forecast future risks, and establish trading strategies.

3 4 Skilled mentor, known for coaching junior staff to develop into high-capacity traders. 3 4 Excellent interpersonal skills; foster and fortify partnerships with financial and technology vendors.

3 4 Strong risk management talents; capable of assessing risk, and evaluating varying strategies to determine the best course of action with the highest degree of payout. Professional Experience

MC TRADING, Chicago, IL

President/Independent Trader, 2009 Present

End-to-end oversight of profitable proprietary trading account. Conducts daily research on overseas markets, evaluating risk and volatility of current market landscape to inform trading decisions. Leverages knowledge of multiple trading strategies to increase profit and trading efficiency. Establishes and cultivates relationships with financial and technology vendors to maximize profitability.

x Expertly manages risk of over $100,000 each day. x Leveraged industry knowledge to decrease trading costs by 50%. x Trains and guides interns, coaching junior staff on all aspects of the bond and fixed income derivative trading industry.

x Developed Excel algorithm, determining when arbitrage opportunities are present. ELDORADO TRADING, Chicago, IL

Trader, 2004 2009

Responsible for trading U.S. Treasury, Eurodollar, and S&P futures electronically using Trading Technologies platform. Performed daily research and analysis to evaluate risk and profitability to determine trading actions. Established and cultivated relationships with relevant stakeholders to maximize trading efficiency and profits. Recruited, trained, and mentored junior staff, ensuring their understanding and adherence to company policies and procedures. x Netted large profits within the first two years; purchased membership at Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

x Collaborated with other traders to make trading decisions, ensuring the highest degree of success.

x Mentored junior traders, earning up to 13% of their monthly gross. MICHAEL CIRULLO Elmhurst, IL 60126

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AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Westchester, IL

Loan Coordinator, 2002 – 2004

Responsible for the underwriting and approval of loans. Leveraged risk analysis abilities to match client risk levels with appropriate loans. Analyzed client needs and documentation to match loan products to client abilities. Maintained a working knowledge of market trends and external factors influencing mortgage rates, and leveraged this knowledge to advise clients on mortgage related- issues and concerns.

x Funded millions of dollars’ worth of loans over a monthly time table. x Demonstrated exceptional performance, exceeding branch and area record for loans over one month.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts in Finance, Minors in Economics and Accounting, 2002 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – Iowa City, Iowa

Membership and Skills

MEMBER: CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE, 2006 – PRESENT TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: BLOOMBERG, CQG, EXCEL & MULTIPLE TRADING PLATFORMS