christopher trant_ resume
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Christopher G. TrantCurrent Address Contact Information 40 N. Kingshighway Mobile: (630) 346-4449St.Louis, MO 63108 E-mail: [email protected]_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Bunge North America: St. Louis, Missouri Milling Commercial Hedger/Sales Trader June 2015-January 2016
Actively managed commercial commodity risk position for corn and wheat based purchases and sales Strategized and timed hedging orders to capture price opportunities in futures market Converted and organized commodity product purchases and sales into hedgeable contract sizes and contract months Applied and invoiced hominy sales contracts to ensure accurate and timely accounts payable
Logistical & Commercial Trainee: Council Bluffs, Iowa June 2014-June 2015 Facilitated and scheduled daily inbound and outbound commodity load logistics between customers and carriers Executed 150+ weekly loads over eight states, calculated and negotiated freight rates between origin and termination Strategically purchased grain in key geographic locations to complement supply chain solutions
Merchandising Trainee: Decatur, Indiana June 2013-June 2014 Spearheaded a special soybean delivery program. Coordinated across value chain to take delivery of 1.4m bushels Developed a regional soybean oil content analysis from Bunge’s data systems. Presented findings to management Published weekly margins for the Decatur facility. Estimated yields, projected crush, and future deliveries Purchased cash grain directly from farmers, elevators, and co-ops. Sold cash feed products directly to end users
Daniels Trading: Chicago, IllinoisMarketing and Trading Intern May 2012-August 2012
Day traded a commodity futures and currencies account with $20,000 in total equity Authored articles on Daniels Trading blog pertaining to commodity industry history and the 2008 Sub-Prime Crisis
MFclaims.com: Chicago, IllinoisCustomer Consultant January 2012-February 2012
Addressed hundreds of client inquiries in the aftermath of the bankruptcy of MF Global and prepared legal claims
Daniels Trading: Chicago, IllinoisJunior Commodity Broker May 2011-August 2011
Conducted 5,000+ phone calls to prospective clients, opened accounts resulting in new equity for the firm Passed Series 3 Exam and obtained Series 3 License to trade commodity futures and options
EDUCATION:
Miami University, Oxford, OhioFarmer School of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business, May 2013
Major: Interdisciplinary Business Management: International BusinessMinor: History
COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES:
Miami Investment Club: Miami University, Oxford, OhioCommodity Sector Leader September 2011-May 2013
Orchestrated weekly analysis and presentation on global commodity and energy markets
Delta Tau Delta: Miami University, Oxford, OhioCommunity Service Chair January 2012-May 2012
Coordinated and led service events and community outreach programs with over 120 participants
Director of Alumni Relations January 2011-January 2012 Planned and Coordinated Alumni and Homecoming weekends
Stanton Residence Hall: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio September 2009-May 2010 Vice President