Michael Brennan
Galena,IL
Summary
Competitive, results-driven professional with a diverse skill set in sales, commodities trading, project management, and relationship building. Demonstrated ability to adapt in fast-paced environments and ability to quickly negotiate prices to reach sales objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Project Manager
Elevance Health
07.2022 - Current
- Develop detailed project plans and coordinate with senior leadership to align project objectives with broader organizational goals
- Facilitate communication between teams and lead collaboration to ensure optimal resource allocation
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and issues while facilitating project execution to meet timelines
IT Consultant
Slainte Industries
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Sold consulting services to owners of trucking and logistic companies
- Partnered with business owners to develop sales strategies and integrate technology into their operations
- Successfully increased lead conversions through SEO strategies and social media marketing.
IT Project Manager | TransUnion
TekSystems
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Led IT execution for projects, facilitated vendor management, and managed customer communication
- Produced reports and presented to client TransUnion.
Service Delivery Manager | CNA
TekSystems
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed, coordinated, and supported project activities and transition to ops teams
- Provided white-glove support for VIPs and Executives during project implementation
- Produced daily and weekly reports for leadership
Prop Trader
Tower Hill Trading
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Designed and implemented algorithms for trading models
- Traded stocks across various exchanges according to trading strategie
Independent Commodity Trader
Self-employeed
02.2011 - 06.2015
- Executed trading strategies in grains, metals, bonds, and stock indices futures
- Provided consultation for trading firms involved in energy, metal, and agricultural commodity futures trading
Senior Prop Trader
E.M. Combs and Son
08.2004 - 02.2011
- Managed the firm's daily trading strategy and risk profile of commodity futures and options
- Executed trades daily as a prop trader in the grains, metals, and bond futures markets
- Coordinated the screening, hiring, and mentoring of new traders and employees
- Proactively partnered with the firm’s owner to formulate the firm's vision and trading strategy
Back-office Manager
E.M. Combs and Son
12.2001 - 02.2007
- Balanced positions and budget daily for customer-segregated funds and house accounts
- Developed back-office infrastructure for trading systems and users
- Managed the daily financials and daily processes of the clearinghouse and the trading firm's operations
- Led conflict resolution and communication efforts between traders, brokers, firms, auditors, and regulators.
Education
B.A. Economics -
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
08.2001
Skills
- Deep understanding of commodity markets and factors that influence investor behavior
- Self-starter who works comfortably both independently and in team environments
- Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to understand factors that influence customer satisfaction and retention
Timeline
Senior Technical Project Manager
Elevance Health
07.2022 - Current
IT Consultant
Slainte Industries
11.2018 - 06.2022
IT Project Manager | TransUnion
TekSystems
02.2018 - 11.2018
Service Delivery Manager | CNA
TekSystems
01.2017 - 11.2017
Prop Trader
Tower Hill Trading
08.2015 - 11.2016
Independent Commodity Trader
Self-employeed
02.2011 - 06.2015
Senior Prop Trader
E.M. Combs and Son
08.2004 - 02.2011
Back-office Manager
E.M. Combs and Son
12.2001 - 02.2007
B.A. Economics -
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign