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Trade short term natural gas futures and options to capture changes in market perception based upon weather and fundamentals. Assisted senior partner in setting up infrastructure and bringing option pricer and risk management system online.

New York, Ny

Principal & Head TraderEnergy trader responsible for market making, managing risk and providing indications on options and swaps for crude oil, Brent, refined products and natural gas for OTC customer driven business. • Collaborated with sales and origination team to identify hedging strategies for clients across multiple industries including refiners, oil & gas producers, industrials and food processers. • Successfully managed a VaR ranging from $50,000 to $250,000/day. • Initiated and managed option and flat price proprietary positions in oil and natural gas based on weather and fundamental drivers. • Effectively communicated position risks, greek reports and P&L reports to senior management and the risk oversight group. • Taught options theory class for internal personnel and to numerous clients’ Treasury Departments (Natenburg book).

New York, Ny

Successfully developed nine townhouses in Brooklyn, NY over a four year period generating 125% return on investment.

New York, Ny

• Identified and evaluated companies for private equity investments.• Managed the funding initiatives for an outsourced call center, a retail/wholesale business and a real estate transaction.

Stamford, Ct

Established and managed an upscale, online retail membership club for CD's, videos and DVD's growing sales to over $6MM in 4 years. • Developed the business plan and secured $4.5+ million in venture capital financing. • Managed the entire operation and oversaw a team of 35 personnel including management and support staff.

New York, Ny & Tokyo, Japan

Senior Trader (1993 – 1996) - Japanese Government Bonds • Successfully managed Mitsui Trust's Japanese Government Bond derivatives portfolio, exceeding yearly profit objectives by 15% while keeping within mandated risk limits. • Responsible for all risk management activities and oversaw a team of five traders in the futures and cash markets. • Successfully managed a position leading up to and through the collapse of Barings Bank in early 1995 which had a profound effect on the bond market.Energy Trader (1990 – 1993) • Traded derivative positions in crude oil, heating oil, unleaded gasoline and natural gas. • Responsible for individual profit and loss while managing combined risk with four other traders. • Led daily risk meetings analyzing all energy positions. • Promoted from assistant trader to junior trader to senior trader within four years.