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Alex Marino

Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

Skilled professional with expertise in Python, Java, spread betting, volatility assessment, and advanced hedging techniques. Adept at leveraging technical and analytical skills to navigate complex financial environments and optimise risk management strategies. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency in financial operations while pursuing opportunities to enhance expertise in quantitative analysis and algorithmic trading.

Driven Trader with knack for identifying market trends and seizing profitable opportunities. Excelled in developing and executing strategic trading plans, resulting in significant portfolio growth. Known for quick decision-making, risk management, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to optimise trading performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Crypto/Day Trader

02.2023 - 03.2025
  • Developed advanced trading strategies using technical analysis, including RSI, moving averages, and candlestick patterns, to identify market trends and execute informed trades
  • Successfully grew £250 to over £2,000 through disciplined risk management, portfolio diversification, and market research
  • Built resilience and adaptability by learning to manage both profits and losses, maintaining a strong decision-making mindset under pressure
  • Self-taught through extensive research, online courses, webinars, and financial literature, enhancing analytical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning

FOH Team Member

JRK Restaurants Limited
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, improving communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
  • Upsold menu items effectively, developing persuasion and sales skills while maximizing revenue for the business
  • Trained and mentored new employees, demonstrating leadership, coaching abilities, and teamwork
  • Handled challenging customer interactions with professionalism and diplomacy, strengthening conflict resolution and emotional intelligence
  • Maintained a clean, efficient workspace and ensured smooth operational flow during peak hours, improving organizational and multitasking abilities

Volunteering & Work Experience

Amalate Limited
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Oversaw financial management, created detailed spreadsheets for projected revenues, and tracked expenses, sharpening financial analysis and data management skills
  • Assisted in developing financial strategies to optimize rental income while effectively managing costs, improving strategic planning and problem-solving
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping and cash flow analysis, enhancing attention to detail and financial forecasting abilities
  • Worked closely with a landlord, strengthening collaboration, communication, and professional adaptability in a business setting
  • Gained valuable insight into financial operations and decision-making within a real estate context, further developing business acumen and analytical thinking

Computer Technician

Rapid PCs Ltd
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Diagnosed and repaired hardware/software issues across a wide range of devices, strengthening technical troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
  • Interpreted circuit board schematics to identify faulty components, sourced cost-effective replacements, and ensured repairs were completed within budget, improving financial management and attention to detail
  • Developed strong problem-solving abilities by quickly learning and applying new technical knowledge to unexpected challenges
  • Enhanced communication skills by explaining technical issues to non-technical customers, ensuring clarity and customer satisfaction
  • Managed multiple repair projects simultaneously, improving time management and efficiency in a high-demand environment

Education

GCSE - Computer science, Mathematics, History, Physics, English Literature, Chemistry, Religious Studies, English Language, Biology

Peters RC School
01.2018 - 01.2023

A level (PREDICTED) - Mathematics, Physics, Economics

St Peters RC Sixth Form
01.2023 - 01.2025

Skills

  • Python
  • Java
  • Spread betting
  • Volatility assessment
  • Hedging techniques

Affiliations

  • Powerlifting

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Beginner

Timeline

FOH Team Member

JRK Restaurants Limited
04.2024 - 03.2025

Volunteering & Work Experience

Amalate Limited
01.2024 - 02.2024

Crypto/Day Trader

02.2023 - 03.2025

A level (PREDICTED) - Mathematics, Physics, Economics

St Peters RC Sixth Form
01.2023 - 01.2025

Computer Technician

Rapid PCs Ltd
02.2021 - 01.2024

GCSE - Computer science, Mathematics, History, Physics, English Literature, Chemistry, Religious Studies, English Language, Biology

Peters RC School
01.2018 - 01.2023
Alex Marino