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Van Greenfield

***** ** **** ***, *********, WA, 98686

917-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Career Profile and Qualifications

Executive Leader Consultant Head Securities Trader

Built a reputation as one of the top traders on Wall Street, with an unmatched depth of experience.

Founder of an investment firm that grew to 125 employees and $200M to $500M in positions.

Achievement of a consistent 20% rate of return, ranked among the highest in the industry.

Former Chairman, Creditor Committee for the WorldCom and Globalstar bankruptcies.

Former Chairman, Adelphia Bankruptcy Equity Committee.

MBA and MS from NYU; BS from Cornell University.

CAREER SUMMARY:

Success in building and managing an organization from scratch. Strong background in establishing the organizational vision and direction, recruiting and developing top talent, and creating long-term strategies to catapult organizational growth efforts.

Deep background in finance and securities, including trading and analysis of equity securities as well as options and bonds (government and convertible bonds). Expertise in bankruptcy, financial statement analysis, options trading, and related areas.

Diversified professional who can fill roles as an executive leader, consultant, and head securities trader. Able to manage highly complex sets of responsibilities within challenging industries. Excel in leading under pressure, including the management and resolution of complicated problems.

Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, including both risk and convertible arbitrage.

Professional Experience

CARABINER CAPITAL, LLC – Salt Lake City, UT – 2001-2021

Hedge/arbitrage fund that invested its partners’ money in hedged trading, with a singular focus on earning a high ROI.

CEO

Directed all functions and activities for a firm with 6 partners and 100+ employees, holding full P&L accountability (firm was a member of the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, and Chicago Board of Options Exchange). Established and executed all annual business plans.

Oversaw all stock and proprietary positions. Managed the firm’s stock portfolio ($200M to $500M in market value positions), government repos, and acquisitions. Created and executed strategies for forward and reverse conversions using equity options.

Led and guided a team of 6 partners and up to 125 employees. Held daily morning meetings with traders to review positions in the portfolio. Analyzed P&L daily and maintained ongoing relationships with investors.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Generated a consistent 20% rate of return, among the highest in the entire industry.

Raised $35M in money successfully from investors (limited partners).

Built the organization from 5 to 125 team members, recruiting and developing top talent.

Signified as one of the first individuals to set up a firm that traded conversions/arbitrage.

Wrote several proprietary programs that were subsequently used in trading.

Influenced the team to deliver consistently excellent results through ongoing leadership.

Built a reputation as one of the top traders on Wall Street for numerous years.

“Van is a one-of-a-kind shrewd and vibrant entrepreneur and thinker with decades of success to prove it!” - Testimonial

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – New York, NY

Master of Science in Finance and Economics

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – New York, NY

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

CORNELL UNIVERSITY – New York, NY

Licenses/Certifications

Former Series 7 and Series 25 Licenses

Professional Affiliations

Chairman, Credit Committee, WorldCom Bankruptcy

Chairman, Globalstar Bankruptcy

Chairman, Adelphia Bankruptcy Equity Committee

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