Stephen Willson Email & Phone Number

Locust Valley, New York, United States

Committed and motivated business owner with six years experience operating a small engine repair business. • Manage all aspect of a small business• Cultivate customer accounts and relationships• Acquire, organize and maintain all parts and inventory• Train and supervise staff

Outside sales of windows, roofing and siding in a territory comprised of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties. • Completed intensive Sales Training Program for a leading metropolitan sales territory• Establish contact with retail consumers to generate leads and follow-up with sales pitches• Schedule appointments to provide on-site consultations to educate consumers• Obtain measurements and compile information for installation technicians• Negotiate sales terms for small to medium-sized projects working with Credit Department • Successfully achieved a closing rate of 40% during 1st 6 months

Vice President, Commodities Investments• Managed multiple key accounts for a commodities investment firm in the Wall Street area• Commodities included natural gas, crude oil, heating oil, and unleaded gasoline• Developed short- and long-term strategies through forecasting and analysis• Managed multiple accounts utilizing in-depth expertise in the commodity options and futures • Key player in expanding client base and generating new clearing business

New York, New York, United States

QA and system testing of NYMEX computerized trading platform• Worked with IT software developers improving Quality Control of pioneering industry software• Key participant in development and launch of 1st overnight computerized commodity trading system • Wrote Policies and Procedures Manual for entire department• Led IT Workshops for 500+ staff to train personnel on new computer application• Monitored and maintained daily operations of NYMEX ACCESS Control Center• Maintained and updated client database and tracking systems

• Brokered over-the-counter PJM Physical and Options• Initiated new PJM electricity desk focused on commodity option strategies

• Specialized in commodity options for crude and natural gas on the NYMEX.• Managed multiple client lists on an ongoing basis utilizing extensive industry experience • Expanded client list by obtaining new business through client relationships• Devised and suggested improved option strategies to maximize customer ROI• Delivered training programs as Instructor of Quality Control seminars

New York, New York, United States

Commodities-Options Trader• Managed option pricing model and created price sheets to match trader positions and market conditions • Gained in-depth knowledge of commodities trading, option strategies and risk management• Monitored option positions of 10 Traders in various commodity rings• Monitored a database containing all company statistics including P&L Statements