JOSEPH DURANTE
Independent Market Analyst Day Trader
Bloomingdale,IL
Summary
Capital markets-oriented professional with 8+ years of residential mortgage origination at Bank of America, combined with logistics operations leadership, and active S&P 500 futures trading. Proven ability to manage asset flow, pricing discipline, risk management, and counterparty relationships in high-volume, time-sensitive environments. Strong execution mindset, with a deep understanding of loan quality, credit risk, and market dynamics.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Market Analyst and Trader
Self Employed
Bloomingdale , IL
01.2022 - Current
- Actively trade S&P 500 futures using defined risk management, position sizing, and execution strategies.
- Analyze intraday price action, volatility, and liquidity to optimize entries and exits.
- Apply disciplined capital preservation frameworks under fast-moving market conditions.
- Translate market signals into real-time execution decisions in high-stakes environments.
VP Business Development
SOW Direct (Startup)
Bloomingdale, Ohio
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Established and built a transportation brokerage from the ground up, leveraging strategic planning and negotiation skills to create a sustainable business model, and a growing client base.
- Successfully executed CRM and TMS platforms (Aljex, Descartes) to streamline operations and enhance data flow, resulting in improved operational efficiency and client relationship management.
- Negotiated vendor partnerships, secured clients, and oversaw comprehensive operational setups. Recruited and trained dispatch and operations staff, developing onboarding materials and processes.
Business Development
Kool Logistics
Los Angeles, California
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed $250K monthly logistics operations, achieving 10–13% average profit margins.
- Facilitated logistics cycle phases, including customer communication, dispatch, and carrier negotiation.
- Secured new business by building relationships and tailoring transportation solutions.
Operations and Procurement Manager
Anthony Marano Company
Chicago, Illinois
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Directed daily operations and logistics planning for over 100 truckloads weekly in a high-volume division.
- Supervised and trained 10 direct reports in dispatch, procurement, and scheduling activities, enhancing team efficiency, and reducing errors in logistics handling.
- Utilized systems (Trello and CRM) to align orders with carriers, optimize routes, and minimize costs.
- Managed high-stakes customer service issues, emergency responses, and real-time load management, ensuring customer satisfaction, and rapid problem resolution.
- Consistently surpassed industry benchmarks for margin and fulfillment in a 24/7 environment.
Sr. Loan Consultant
Bank of America / CU America
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
01.2005 - 06.2015
- Achieved monthly origination of $1.5M to $2.5M in residential loans by forging partnerships, and effectively utilizing referral channels, which enhanced client acquisition and retention.
- Guided clients through the lending process while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to closing targets.
Equity Day Trader
Spike Trading/Altea Trading
Chicago, Illinois
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Executed trades across multiple markets, including Nasdaq, S&P 500, Euro Dollar, and Canadian Dollar, using advanced analytical skills, which resulted in improved market efficiency and increased revenue.
- Gained early experience in fast-paced, data-driven environments, refining decision-making skills through strategic data analysis, which enhanced precision and response times in high-pressure situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Communications
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05-2000
Skills
- Market analysis and data interpretation
- Trading strategies and risk management
- Financial modeling
- Client relationship management
- Operations leadership, strategic sourcing
- Procurement and vendor management
- Logistics and distribution, CRM and TMS systems, negotiation and contract management, financial analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Salesforce
- Trello
- CRM and TMS (Aljex Descartes)
- System implementation
- Data analysis
- Salesforce proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency
- Mortgage lending experience
- Data analytics
- SaaS experience
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Margin optimization
- High-pressure decision-making
- Business development
- Teamwork, leadership
- Communication
- Entrepreneur
- Data-driven decision-making
- Client relationship management
- Customer success management
- Strategic planning
- Customer service skills
- Customer success management
- Call center operations
- Analytical skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Executive communication
- People management
- Contact center management
- Workflow optimization
- Relationship management
- Campaign management
- Demand generation
- Borrower communication
- Curiosity for technology
- Patience Process improvement
Affiliations
Head Coach-Bloomingdale Baseball and Softball Association 2021-Current
Timeline
Independent Market Analyst and Trader
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
VP Business Development
SOW Direct (Startup)
06.2021 - 01.2022
Business Development
Kool Logistics
03.2020 - 06.2021
Operations and Procurement Manager
Anthony Marano Company
06.2015 - 01.2019
Sr. Loan Consultant
Bank of America / CU America
01.2005 - 06.2015
Equity Day Trader
Spike Trading/Altea Trading
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Communications
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign