Accountant and Trader

Joseph R. Dawczak

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Mokena, IL **448

Home phone 708-***-****

Cell phone 708-***-****

OBJECTIVE To utilize my organizational and problem solving skills to obtain a position at a company offering both a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in the field of accounting, finance, or wealth management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan 2010-Present Member of Bright Trading, LLC-Day Trader of individual equity stocks. Analyze and research individual stocks in order to manage positions for a daily profit.

Sept 1998-Jun 2009 Market Maker – Chicago Board Options Exchange. Responsible for making markets in equity options, analyzing risk and properly managing positions. Capitalize on market news and research to adjust trading positions in a fast paced environment for member of small proprietary trading groups.

Apr 1994-Aug 1998 Market Maker-Timber Hill LLC. Played an instrumental role as a group member in the trading of equity stock options. Maintained lines of communication with senior members of off-floor trading desk.

Sept 1987-Apr 1994 Senior Manager-KPMG Peat Marwick. Responsible for all aspects of Personal Financial Planning Practice, including income tax planning, preparation, and review, retirement planning, comprehensive estate and gift tax planning, and cash flow analysis. Duties included client communication and development, overseeing staff, billing and collecting.

EDUCATION B.S. in Accounting, Northern Illinois University, May 1987

3.63/4.00 cumulative GPA

Certified Public Accountant 1987

Series 7 General Securities Representative 2009

References available on request.

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