Robert J. Pierce
Easton, MD *****
***********@*****.***
Accomplishments
Created and deployed an option based "Overlay" hedge generating significant addition to hedge revenues.
Created and employed Surety bond-based program used to raise eight figures in working capital.
Resolved major bankruptcy claim in favor of my employer. Skills
Derivatives Expertise
Financial Creativity
Futures and Options Mastery
Tangible Revenue Generation
Objective Management Skills
Decision Maker
Analytical
Experience (15 years)
January 2023 to Present
Private trading
Stock and commodity options
October 2019 to December 2, 2022
Nagel Farm Service, Inc. Wye Mills, MD
Director of Financial Risk
Created, traded, and hedged grain origination derivative structures. Tripled container export program revenue. Created Surety bond program to raise $12mm in non-debt financing.
May 2016 to September 2019
Castlebridge Partners Bloomington, IL
Derivative Consultant
Developed and implemented customized hedging strategies for Natural Gas and diesel fuel users.
Developed and managed the natural gas hedging program for Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. March 2013 to February 2016
Advance Trading Bloomington, IL
Chief Operating Officer
Transformed business systems into state-of-play practices. Settled all existing lawsuits caused by major vendor bankruptcy. Rebuilt physical plant. Opened derivative business with Silveus Insurance that ultimately became a stand-alone company. January 2008 to February 2013
Ultra Green Energy Chicago, IL
Director of Finance
Company founder. Created a supply chain of biodiesel that served New York City and Long Island. Secured all financing and traded all hedges and risk mitigation strategies. Education and Training
1975 Williams College Williamstown, MA
Bachelor of Arts Economics
Certification
Member – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CBOT Division – COM)