John Gill
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EXPERIENCE
Pace University Pleasantville, NY
Security Guard with Allied Security July 2023 - Present
Foot and Patrol the buildings and dormitories of students on campus.
Mobile patrol to ensure the safety of grounds at campus.
Greenwich Academy Greenwich, CT
Facilities Management June 2022 – December 2022
Performed all custodial activities.
In charge of leading the custodial team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Freelance Pleasantville, NY Independent Project Manager October 2013 – Present
Oversee all aspects of construction, including but not limited to remodeling, masonry, painting, additions, and new homes
Responsible for the supervision of various departments, including but not limited to carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and masons
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. New York, NY
Senior Trader of Institutional Equity Trading May 2013 – October 2013
Sector specialty: Oilfield Services, Exploration & Production, Offshore Drilling, Metals & Mining, Coal, and Transportation
Grew customer base in various sectors and participated in client calls providing strategy outlook
Oversaw selection and monitoring of algorithmic trade programs to maximize specific client objectives
Developed broad customer relations through sales force
Dahlman Rose & Co. New York, NY Managing Director of Institutional Equity Trading January 2011 – May 2013
Sector specialty: Oilfield Services, Exploration & Production, Offshore Drilling, Metals & Mining, Coal, and Transportation
Grew customer base in various sectors and participated in client calls providing strategy outlook
Performed daily auditing of trading books
Achieved a 6% loss ratio in 2012 on average $30m in production
Oversaw a selection and monitoring of algorithmic trade programs to maximize specific client objectives
Developed extensive customer relations directly and through Dahlman & Rose Co. sales force and grew trading volume
Cantor Fitzgerald New York, NY
Managing Director of Institutional Equity Trading December 2009 – December 2010
Sector specialty: Industrials
Launched industrials desk and generated $19m in profits in 2010 with a loss ratio of less than 4%
Created FIX equity indication system, which encompassed entire industrials and expanded to all other equity sectors at the firm
Recruited and assisted in hiring 5 employees for launching arbitrage and convertibles and 3 employees for department teams
Grew customer base in the industrial sector and participated in client calls providing strategy outlook
Distributed news and earnings information through morning notes and intraday updates
Muriel Siebert New York, NY
Managing Director of Institutional Equity Trading June 2009 – December 2009
Worked closely with portfolio managers at pensions and institutions on idea generation and corporate buybacks
Teamed with account management groups on client visits and contributed to marketing presentations
JP Morgan New York, NY
Executive Director of Institutional Equity Trading June 2008 – March 2009
Sector specialty: Financials
Top ranked in trade volume for financials inclusive of BAC, WFC, C, PNC, and HBAN
Generated a trade revenue of $15m with a loss ratio of 9%
Facilitated secondary trades including $10bln at JP Morgan in October 2008 and $11bln at Wells Fargo in November 2008
Oversaw selection and monitoring of algorithmic trade programs to maximize specific client objectives
Directed daily market input and commentary to corporate tear sheet
Provided strategy on entry and exit points to investment team
Integrated the debt department to analyze potential equity market impact
Performed extensive analysis and execution of arbitrage and pair trades for institutional clients
Trained junior traders to assist in market and capital commitment responsibilities
Developed extensive customer relations through sales force and grew trading volume
Bear Stearns & Company New York, NY
Managing Director Principal February 1995 – March 2008
Sector specialties: Financials, Energy, Telecommunications, Industrials, and Arbitrage
Doubled client trade commissions in 24 months to $50m
Unwound unhedged positions to minimize losses by unwinding uncovered credit default swap positions of $1.5bln
Facilitated trades for $10 bln Cayman family office and directed regular total return swap trades of $600m on average
Provided coverage as a team member to top mutual fund firms whose mandate included large capital commitments
Responsible for a $5bln hedge fund client and worked alongside the CEO
Responsible for all IPO trading
Interacted with corporate CEO clients, such as CEO of Viacom, for trade coordination
Participated in client calls providing input on strategy
Responsible for capital preservation through account P&L management
Managing Director April 1989 – September 1995
Specialized in Latin America including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Peru, and Venezuela, and Asia
Traded around core positions during Mexico devaluation in 1994 and resulted in overall gain of $20m for Latin America
Communicated with clients based in the United States, Latin America, and Asia
VOLUNTEER
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Pleasantville, NY
Head Youth Basketball Coach December 1997 – March 2016
Volunteered for Girls & Boys Youth Basketball program through local church
Provided mentorship and guidance to children in and out of practices and games
Fostered growth in children and taught about hard work and success
Honors: 2016 8th Grade Youth Girls CYO Championship
EDUCATION
Iona College New Rochelle, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Finance. May 1984
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Skills: Capital Markets, Bloomberg, Valuation, Equity Trading, Asset Management, Investment Banking, and Leadership.
Finance Licenses: Series 7, Series 55, Series 65, and Series 63.
Construction Licenses: Mold Remediation, Articulating, Latter and Scaffolding, and OSHA.
Interests: Fishing and golf.