With Geneva Trading’s comprehensive trade support and innovative trade technology, I am scaling my proven metals trading strategy in exciting and profitable ways.

▪ Technology Upgrade/Expansion Project: As Lead Project Manager for upgrading company technology platform, recognized competitors were out-pacing company in-house system; took on 2-year, multi-prong initiative; partnered with experienced programmer, specializing in financial markets; negotiated fair contract with Developer; resulted in project completion before deadline and under cost projection.▪ Phase A: Alert System/Innovation: Implemented more complex, efficient alert system than provided by CGQ integrated client; upgraded to alerts on computers and cell phones; facilitated quick alert and timely orders with no delay; increased net profit or lowered net loss compared to former alerts.▪ Phase B: Functionality Alerts/Invention: Expanded functionality of CQG alerts; nuanced alerts based on quantity added/canceled/traded, empowering surgical trade decisions; provided adequate time for market changes; provided better setup than if spreads fully traded or canceled.▪ Phase C: Contract Notification/Traffic Alerts: Developed alert for market changes in specific spreads not shown on MD trading ladder; added alert notification when contracts change to 9 ticks above or below prices; configured new alert when more buyers/sellers entering marketplace, versus spot bid/offer.▪ Phase D: Bidding Nuances/Creativity: Developing alert when bid offered higher or lower than current market; supplied additional options for better market/reactions; managed working orders in real-time.▪ Results: Multiple channels of net profit increases, or lower net loss than without alerts.

▪ Client Service: Expert service delivery by assessing clients' financial needs and developing customized plans to achieve goals using Northwestern Mutual's PX and PPA system; provided complete picture of current financial status to prospective clients; helped plan for life events and attain long-term financial goals.

▪ Automated Trading: Added 2 crucial algorithmic trading protocols to operation, replacing round-the-clock physical trading; added to bid and offered in front spread in both gold and silver, as traded; kept in line and opened opportunities to buy, sell, and make one tick on those contracts; ramped up acceleration and efficiency and net profit gain.▪ Exponential Revenue Growth: Managed and upgraded options in 2020 leading to best revenue-generating year with net profit of +$15 million in 2020; over 11 years of tenure, profits totaled ~$49 million (+4,449,000/year) directly impacted by technological advances, trading, back-office dealings, and strategy.▪ Contract Control/Trade Management: Suggested and implemented self-imposed position limits; helped stay within monthly trade limits, especially in illiquid contact months; maintained trades within in exchange limits.▪ Risk Mitigation: Ensured every trade properly hedged with corresponding Eurodollar futures, reducing firm exposure to interest rate fluctuations, gold/silver price changes, current news, and overall market movement; mitigated risk and losses.▪ Leadership/Problem-solver: Led daily interactions with company's trading team, clearing house, back office, and programmer; ensured timely communications and operations; quickly dealt with unforeseen incidences, while maintaining smooth, productive operations.▪ Recruiting/Organizational Growth: Hired new trader and 2 interns; created and adhered to detailed, specific hiring process, including referrals and recommendations; preserved trading strategy and helped grow company profits.▪ International Talent Acquisition: Hired Polish employee based in Europe for US overnight trading; negotiated company-friendly salary; facilitated improved work schedules; ensured no missed trades; increased net profits.