Michelle Peterson

Experienced in commodities trading and position management, maximizing arbitrage opportunities, and minimizing risk. Effectively implemented a dynamic pricing function for over 100 NGL pipeline and land locked terminals. Sourcing of vendors and service providers, development of sales and supply counterparties. Extensive experience in contract negotiations including multi-year RFP’s with various gas plants, refineries and service providers to meet department strategic goals and objectives. Experience with compliance and operational components with the implementation of new facilities and/or counterparties. Effectively managed logistical and contract admin support staff. Ability to consistently deliver results in high pressure and dynamic environments. Thorough knowledge of all freight systems both domestic and international including; freight optimization to reduce costs while assuring timely and accurate delivery of goods. Thorough knowledge of accounting principals; including creating detailed cost accounting reports and forecasting. Able to effectively collaborate with team members and manage the enhancements or new implementation of new processes and procedures in the department’s daily operations and end to end business flow. Effectively communicates with all levels of management across multiple departments to achieve best overall results. Global sales experience and sound understanding in working with international documentation, including letters of credit and compliance. Experienced with integrating computer systems and application development within the trading, supply and logistical sectors. Able to multi task/troubleshoot in high stress situations to achieve desired outcome. Ambitious self-starter, capable of working independently and as a team player, able to bring diverse groups to consensus, eager and quick to learn new products, systems and processes.