-Implemented successful trading strategies in futures, options, spreads on various exchanges. Programmed and deployed trading algorithms in commodity and treasury markets.-Traded with attention to detail required to successfully manage trading book for a decade. Implemented my own risk parameters and adjusted to constantly evolving market conditions. Produced consistent trading record that generated over $1M in profits.-Combined market-making and trend-following strategies with the most advanced technological platforms available to maximize return/risk ratios. Thrived in high-pressure high-paced environments, reacting, adjusting to market conditions and multi-tasking.

-Managed futures and options for clients in trend following strategy. Placed orders and monitored portfolios for multi million dollar Commodity Trading Advisor with 25+ year track record. Improved systems and record keeping.

-Successfully used market making strategies to arbitrage between floor and screen trading in commodity and treasury futures markets. Managed round-the-clock trading book in many different market conditions, producing consistent trading record that generated over $500K in profits.-Programmed and implemented algorithms in "Algo Design Lab" as a beta tester and deployed successfully in commodity and treasury markets.-Managed and mentored two overnight clerks as they gained experience and became prop traders of their own.

-Futures Asset Class Leader, supervised creation and implementation of futures execution strategies to reduce cost and ensure desk-wide consistent trading. Scheduled and monitored all futures roll trades.-Executed foreign exchange, futures, equities and option trades for Bridgewater’s hedge fund strategies. Completed projects to measure and reduce transactions costs.-Completed in-depth year-long course on markets, asset pricing, portfolio risk and market history. Passed CFTC Series 3 certification test.

-Checked executed trades for clients with the exchange floors. Collaborated with senior US economist on research project comparing federal funds rates futures contracts with experts’ projections.

-Wrote press releases for local media outlets. Arranged meetings for Senator with constituents throughout Illinois. Represented staff members at Senate hearings. Composed over 20 congratulatory letters to constituents.