Co-launched, managed, and grew SchoolMates from the ground up to manage and improve the operations of local charter schools. Providing hands-on guidance and high-quality management to three partner schools. Guiding schools through budgetary challenges by implementing cost-saving measures. Forging enduring relationships with the local business community and universities to ensure students have access to invaluable internship opportunities.

Spearheaded a dynamic STEAM curriculum with integrated arts and technology, which propelled our graduation rates and standardized test scores. Bronzeville Academy was a beacon of innovation by integrating immersive technologies into classrooms, boosting student engagement which regularly had more than 25% of its graduating classes accepted into CPS Selective Enrollment schools.Cultivating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where students of all abilities and backgrounds felt valued and supported, resulting in a reduction in disciplinary incidents. Championing professional development of educators and empowering them to personalize instruction for diverse learners.

Use volatility and pricing opportunities to trade oil and gas

Investment banking origination covering various regions including the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast. Municipal financings include GOs, revenue bonds, tobacco securitizations, pension obligations, student loans and redevelopment issues. Managed multiple offices of bankers and traders across the country.

Received apprenticeship in options and options synthetics through an extensive training program. Market maker trader at the CBOE in individual equities; Member and market maker at the Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) and Mercantile Exchange (MERC) specializing in index arbitrage.