​MICHAEL J.

DONEGAN
PROFILE SUMMARY
An energetic individual, and well-accomplished professional with 30 years experience armed with broad-based background and
Skilled in areas such as public speaking, ​financial markets, contract negotiations and business strategies, I have gathered a vast
knowledge of market mechanics and economics, my focus is naturally tied to metrics, performance and competition with an
emphasis on achieving clear attainable goals. Willing to go above and beyond expectations to get things done in a timely
manner. Determined to implement earned skills and knowledge for the rapid growth of the prospective organization by working
effectively and consistently.

AREA EXPERTISE
▪ Identifying growth opportunities within specific target markets
▪ Developing strategies for contract negotiations
▪ Knowledgeable about market mechanics and economics
▪ Making important business decisions
▪ Strong problem solving and excellent conflict management skills
▪ Can quickly create solutions for issues that arise
▪ Consistently achieving revenue and customer service targets
▪ Valuing diversity and inclusion
▪ Resilient and persistent when faced with setbacks
▪ Proven oral, written, telephone and presentation skills
▪ Ability to learn and retain product specific information and utilize to position the features and benefits to customers
▪ Analytic and strong interpersonal skills
▪ Able to manage and develop a diverse group of highly skilled people
▪ Ability to manage operations within budgetary constraints

​EXPERIENCE

iNSTITUTIONAL ASSET DISTRIBUTORS LLC ​– NY NY

F​INANCIAL​-​MARKETERS F​INANCIAL​-M
​ ARKETS C​OUNSELLOR​/P​RESENTER​)
2018 - Present
Duties and Responsibilities
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ONLINE TRADING ACADEMY ​– Vienna, VA

I​NSTRUCTOR (E​DUCATION​) C​OUNSELLOR​/P​RESENTER​)
2008 - 2010
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Conducted trading seminars to potential students interested in learning about equities
▪ Helped young people in building a career, and also served as a support apparatus that enhances the growth of students
▪ Maintained accurate and complete student records as required
▪ Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to
persevere with challenging tasks

LAST ATLANTIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ​- Bethesda, MD

D​IRECTOR ​OF N​EW B​USINESS D​EVELOPMENT ​Dec. 2005 -
Dec. 2007
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Analysed existing approaches to the development of business and making changes where appropriate.
▪ Set targets for new business development for the business development managers and executives.
▪ Interviewed and hired new members of the business development team
▪ Formed strategic partnerships with other companies to leverage the existing networks
▪ Set tough but achievable revenue targets for the business development managers
▪ Negotiated sales contracts with customers and ensuring their profitability
Notable Accomplishment
▪ In two months’ time, I had 350 private placement memorandums out and over 500 contacts.

UNISON SITE MANAGEMENT -​ NY, NY

S​ITE A​CQUISITION​/C​ONSULTANT ​Mar. 2005
– Nov. 2005
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Negotiated the acquisition of technology leases in the wireless industry
▪ Oversee specific leasing operations and ensure that assignment and scheduling of related work follows agreed-upon
timelines
▪ Quality control, data entry and tracking of Site Candidate Packages, tower lease and amendments and other Site Acquisition
documentation
▪ Coordinate, schedule and track site visits and technical team visits with various departments
MJ Investments, LLC ​- Bethesda, MD
T​RADER​/M​EMBER
Feb. 1999 – Feb. 2005
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Traded equities in both corporate and personal accounts
▪ Studied and analyze the condition of the market
▪ Conducted a detailed research on the financial, social, and economic data and information
▪ Evaluated the risk involved and make appropriate decisions and prepare the relevant reports

WALLACE SECURITIES, INC. -​ Philadelphia, PA

E​QUITY O​PTIONS F​LOOR B​ROKER – M​EMBER PHLX ​Nov. 1997 -
Feb 1999
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Executed index and equity options for institutional clients
▪ Watched the market and manages monetary investments in different stocks
▪ Researched the stocks that are interested in trading
▪ designed potential strategies related to trading and determined a course of action that needs to be taken

BERISFORD CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP -​ NY/London

F​OREIGN​ E​XCHANGE​ O​PTIONS​ B​ROKER​ ​ ug. 1996 – June. 1997
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Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Tasked with quoting volatility on dollar based and cross currency options to both domestic and international clients

DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS -​ Philadelphia, PA

F​OREIGN E​XCHANGE O​PTIONS B​ROKER – M​EMBER PHLX ​Nov. 1991 –
May 1996
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Tasked with quoting prices and volatility on seven foreign currency option products to both domestic and international
customers

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hedge Trader ​| ​BE​ AR​, S​TERNS & C​O​. – P​HILADELPHIA​, PA 1991 – Oct.
1991
Foreign Exchange Options Broker ​| ​P​RUDENTIAL B​ACHE S​ECURITIES – P​HILADELPHIA​, PA Jan 1989 – Dec.
1990
Hedge Trader ​|​ ​DR​ EXEL​, B​URNHAM​ & L​AMBERT​ – P​HILADELPHIA​, PA Nov. 1987 – Dec. 1988
Specialist Clerk ​|​ ​DR​ EXEL​, B​URNHAM​ & L​AMBERT​ – P​HILADELPHIA​, PA Feb. 1985 – Nov. 1987

EDUCATION
B​USINESS A​DMINISTRATION ​| ​MOUNT SAINT MARY’S - Emmitsburg, MD 1980 -
1982

REFERENCES
Available Upon Request