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Shane Leather

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented market professional with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, successful trading and portfolio management, and highly accurate market analysis.


Seeking opportunities to apply my expertise in in financial markets to secure a long-term future by creating impactful outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Analyst

JLabs Digital
03.2022 - Current
  • Utilize multi-disciplinary approach for research and analysis, contributing to the formulation of highly effective proprietary trading analytics for cryptocurrencies.
  • Co-host of "The Trading Pit" bi-weekly podcast.
  • Co-author of Espresso weekly newsletter which provides market insights to over 9,000 subscribers including: Citadel Securities, Morgan Stanley, Renaissance Technologies, and many of crypto's top VC firms.
  • Leveraged Twitter to network, share content, drive engagement, and increase brand awareness.

Retail Trader

Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current
  • Trader of spot, options, and futures in various markets, primarily equities and volatility products.
  • System based on a combination of technical, macro, and fundamentals.
  • Daily assessment market structure and order flow to identify profitable opportunities.
  • Vigilant monitoring of daily news flow and market-moving announcements.

Business Development Consultant

Valiant Ventures LLC (Self-Employed)
09.2014 - Current
  • Apply economic expertise and business cycle understanding to help small to medium-sized companies expand sales channels and increase profitability.
  • Successfully built B2B and retail sales channels from $0 to over $100 million in annual revenue.
  • Expertise in CRM, key account management, and white-glove client care for high-net-worth individuals.
  • Assisted early-stage companies in forming business and marketing plans, projecting revenues, and optimizing team structures for fundraising.
  • Copywriting of compelling content for websites, product brochures, pitch-decks and other investor education materials.
  • Certified StoryBrand guide under Donald Miller.

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Candidate

United States Navy
02.2010 - 01.2011
  • SEAL candidate and trainee until injury ended Naval career prematurely.


  • Tested highly on the ASVAB and was selected to become a Cryptologic Technician (specialist in the analysis of highly classified foreign language materials, statistical studies, and technical reports) before deciding to pursue Special Forces instead.

Skills

  • Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Economics
  • Business Development
  • Risk Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • B2B Sales
  • Networking
  • Key Account Management
  • CRM
  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • G Suite
  • Game Theory
  • Psychology
  • World History

Timeline

Senior Analyst

JLabs Digital
03.2022 - Current

Retail Trader

Self-Employed
01.2016 - Current

Business Development Consultant

Valiant Ventures LLC (Self-Employed)
09.2014 - Current

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Candidate

United States Navy
02.2010 - 01.2011
Shane Leather