Blake Pilon Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As a Broker Assistant at One Exchange, I took on a range of responsibilities, from maintaining trade book accuracy and assisting with trade clearance to ensuring precise order entry. I focused on operational excellence, paying close attention to detail and ensuring timely delivery of daily pricing reports and end-of-day market marking. Using my advanced Excel skills, I built pricing models and developed web scrapers to streamline data retrieval, boosting the efficiency of the brokerage. I also created performance models to analyze trade volume and periods, delivering insights through statistical reports. My commitment to the field is reflected in earning the Series 3 certification from NFA/FINRA, deepening my knowledge of commodities trading/brokering and regulations.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As a Financial Risk Management Summer Student at PETRONAS Canada, I ensured accurate deal capture by confirming natural gas transaction details in the company's marketing system, supporting marketers in meeting their goals. I also played a key role in risk management, maintaining up-to-date commodity market data and delivering daily reports on marketing positions, exposures, and hedging performance. I contributed to impactful projects, including developing financial hedging models, and used insights from expert-led sessions to create a strategic capstone project. This project, presented to the executive team, demonstrated my forward-thinking approach and commitment to driving innovation.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As a Commodities Marketing Summer Student at ARC Resources, I applied advanced Excel modeling and fundamental analysis to study pipeline dynamics in the US Midwest gas markets, identifying pricing trends based on volume movements. Working with the Natural Gas, Crude Oil, and NGL marketing teams, I gained a deep understanding of energy markets, pipelines, and supply/demand dynamics in both Canada and the US. I developed Mark-to-Market models to evaluate the profitability of long-term deals, aiding strategic decisions on agreements like netback contracts. Additionally, I prepared monthly trade control reports, ensuring accurate pricing and volume confirmations while identifying discrepancies to prevent costly errors.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As a Broker Assistant at One Exchange, I developed a deep passion for energy and crude oil markets by working closely with experienced traders and brokers. I quickly gained a solid understanding of commodity trading fundamentals through observation, asking thoughtful questions, and self-study of Series 3 test materials. I strengthened my communication skills—essential for successful trading and brokering—by learning from industry professionals. I also learned techniques to stimulate slow markets, secure high-volume deals, and identify value creation opportunities across different markets.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

As an Independent Sales Representative at Deco Windshield Repair, I quickly ranked in the top 10% of the company within my first ten shifts by consistently exceeding sales targets. I secured first place in two out of four monthly sales competitions by applying proven sales techniques and building strong client relationships. My time management and critical thinking skills allowed me to handle up to 8 repairs simultaneously, ensuring personalized attention for each customer. With a customer-first mindset and a commitment to refining my techniques, I achieved consistent success and drove growth.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Finance, General, 4.00 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: UVIC Vikes Men’s HockeyGraduated with Distinction and recognized on the Dean's List (Top 10% GPA in Graduating.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom

Academic Exchange Term