Grant Pierce
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a diverse background spanning competitive sports, sales, and finance. A former Division I athlete with a strong track record of discipline and teamwork, I navigated my way through college by bartending, honing my interpersonal and multitasking skills. Transitioned into a successful sales career, where I demonstrated an ability to drive results and build client relationships. Following my family I ended up in finance and joined Charles Schwab, where I gained substantial experience and insights into the financial sector. I have channeled my analytical skills and passion for market trends into day trading, excelling in fast-paced environments and consistently achieving robust returns. Adept at leveraging strategic thinking, problem-solving, and a deep understanding of financial markets to deliver exceptional performance and insights. I am currently finishing up classes at Utah Valley University, where I am getting a degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications, as well as a professional certificate at Codecademy for "Data Scientist: Machine Learning Specialist."
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Topstep Funded Trader
Topstep
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities.
- Made fast decisions based on fluctuating market resulting in profits.
- Maintain above 67% win rate with R:R always above 1:2.
- Discussed trading strategies with portfolio managers to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity characteristics of positions.
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
- Devised detailed hedge and trade strategies for specific trades.
- Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
Futures Trader
Apex Trader Funding
02.2024 - Current
- Drove improvements in pre-trade analytics capabilities leading to more informed decision making on entry/exit points for each position held within the portfolio.
- Conducted post-trade analysis to identify key areas for improvement and implement changes that led to increased profitability in future trades.
- Maintained a high degree of accuracy and efficiency when processing orders, ensuring timely execution and minimizing errors that could impact overall performance.
- Monitored financial markets continuously to identify profitable trade setups based on technical and fundamental analysis.
- Developed and implemented proprietary trading strategies for consistent returns in various market conditions.
Financial Services Representative
Charles Schwab & Co
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
- Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
- Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
- Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Hit and surpassed metrics for career progression, month after month.
Solar Account Executive
SkyPower
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Worked directly with clients to learn their goals and establish how the company can meet them.
- Prospected and found leads.
- Closed those prospects and/or leads.
- Supported existing clients. Regular call back and check ups on clients getting installed.
- Formulated sales strategies with my peers.
- Regularly met quotas, goals, and other forms of client and company expectations.
- Presented sales presentations and proposals to prospects in territory, identifying positive features and advantages of going solar with our company over those of competition.
- Traveled by foot or automobile to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
- Learned and implemented consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections and close sales.
- Completed documentation smoothly to finalize sales.
- Consulted with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
Account Development Manager
Podium
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Client Engagement – provided exceptional client service and flawless execution on client requests, inquiries and transactions such as Product knowledge, help with use of product, billing needs, etc.
- Investigative skills - Resolved client issues by using technology and business authorities within Podium to identify efficient and effective methods to meet client goals.
- Risk & Controls – adhered to and maintained the firm’s controls policies and procedures.
- Market Partnership – effectively collaborate with respective client facing teams and internal business groups to deliver and execute a wonderful customer experience.
- Business Development – proactively review and identify potential business opportunities for our company and ways to deliver our message more effectively to the clients.
- Advocate for Clients - Cared enough to ask the difficult questions knowing that just one question, the right question, can change the client’s future.
- Strong relationships - Worked in a team based environment with a diverse group of associates focused on meeting the needs of the company and clients.
Assistant Bar Manager
Snowpine Lodge
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
Bartender & Server
Rib and Chop House
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Greeted guests with a friendly and helpful attitude at all times.
- Executed classic cocktails for guests as well as menu crafted cocktails in a timely manner.
- Provided guests with drink suggestions and knowledge.
- Became well acquainted with countless drink recipes and mixing techniques.
- Maintained a clean and orderly bar.
- Handled difficult and inappropriate customers with grace and professionalism.
- Worked well with other bar and restaurant staff.
- Served as a hospitable and fast-working bartender in one of the most high traffic areas of Salt Lake City.
- Provided bar patrons with optimal customer service.
- Carried on friendly conversations with patrons and answered any questions or concerns to the best of my ability.
- Worked in a collaborative manner with other restaurant employees to ensure outstanding customer experiences.
- Waited on tables, taking food and drink orders in this high traffic pub.
- Memorized orders and aimed to provide fast and quality service to all visitors.
- Acted as a support to the bartender by creating drinks, and helping to maintain and stock the bar when necessary.
Bartender
The Bassment Chicago
01.2016 - 12.2016
- I learned how to work hard at this job.
- I started as a busser and worked my way up to the main bar.
- I went from busser to barback to service bartender to main bartender.
- Which was my first experience of working from the bottom to the top and realizing how special that actually is.
- I will bring this experience with me into every job I do now and in the future.
- Greeted guests with a friendly and helpful attitude at all times.
- Provided guests with drink suggestions and knowledge.
- Executed classic cocktails for guests as well as menu crafted cocktails in a timely manner.
- Became well acquainted with countless drink recipes and mixing techniques.
- Maintained a clean and orderly bar.
- Handled difficult and inappropriate customers with grace and professionalism.
- Worked well with other bar and restaurant staff.
- Served as a hospitable and fast-working bartender in one of the most high traffic areas of Salt Lake City.
- Provided bar patrons with optimal customer service.
- Carried on friendly conversations with patrons and answered any questions or concerns to the best of my ability.
- Worked in a collaborative manner with other restaurant employees to ensure outstanding customer experiences.
- Waited on tables, taking food and drink orders in this high traffic pub.
- Memorized orders and aimed to provide fast and quality service to all visitors.
- Acted as a support to the bartender by creating drinks, and helping to maintain and stock the bar when necessary Lead in opening/closing duties of club; stocking, sanitizing, setup, cleanup of bottles service, etc.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations And Strategic Communication
Utah Valley University
Online07.2025
Data Scientist: Machine Learning Specialist
Codecademy
Online12.2024
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Cottonwood Heights, UT05.2014
Skills
- Futures Trading
- Options Trading
- Commodity Trading
- Fundamental Analysis
- Currency Trading
- Technical Analysis
- SQL
- Python
- Excel
- Microsoft suite
- Interpersonal Communications
- Public Relations
Timeline
Futures Trader
Apex Trader Funding
02.2024 - Current
Topstep Funded Trader
Topstep
02.2023 - Current
Solar Account Executive
SkyPower
11.2021 - 07.2023
Financial Services Representative
Charles Schwab & Co
07.2021 - 12.2022
Account Development Manager
Podium
01.2020 - 05.2020
Assistant Bar Manager
Snowpine Lodge
03.2019 - 07.2019
Bartender & Server
Rib and Chop House
09.2018 - 03.2019
Bartender
The Bassment Chicago
01.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations And Strategic Communication
Utah Valley University
Data Scientist: Machine Learning Specialist
Codecademy
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
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