• Spearhead revenue growth through internal and external stakeholder collaboration for three of CME Group's global Futures and Options product suites, Livestock, Lumber and Fertilizer. Resulted in enhanced market liquidity and increased market performance• Designed, implemented, and managed eight incentive programs focused on achieving specific market liquidity goals, increasing participation, and lowering overall cost to trade for customers• Built out and communicated detailed daily, monthly and quarterly reporting for senior management to highlight specific customer trends and accelerate growth across CME Group's Agricultural business line• Mentored six high school seniors through a program called Genesys Works, where high performing high school seniors are awarded year-long internships

• Started investment club with eight members• Drafted an operating agreement outlining monthly contributions, investment goals, and voting requirements • Perform monthly, in-depth technical and fundamental analysis for potential equity investments, resulting in 35% return since inception• Execute equity trading within portfolio, adjusting positions based on changing market activity

• Created concept, design and user experience for monetized photo sharing application• Developed and integrated business operations, including: Application Design, Financial Modeling, Legal, Market Research, Data Analysis and Incorporation• Managed design and development of mobile application with a third party, to successfully bring product to launch (iOS) and acquire 1,000 users• Developed strategic team of three employees by selecting qualified persons in community engagement and operations

- Selected for machine gun specialty based on intelligence aptitude and technical skills; served in Afghanistan, Japan, Cambodia and throughout Southeast Asia- Chosen early for machine gun leaders course as Lance Corporal. Trained over 500 Marines and foreign military operators including Thai special forces and Philippine Marines in advanced infantry tactics and machine gun employment, resulting in a more effective battalion and improved unit cohesion - Volunteered for Afghanistan tour and led a 4 man team through combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, maintaining 100% accountability of personnel, weapons and gear during the missions- Fast-promoted to non-commissioned officer (Corporal) in 3 years