1. Matthew W. Blasdel
matt.blasdel@gmail.com
605 Winding Brook Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: (812) 614-3740
EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana May 2007
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
Study Abroad in Russia: May 2006
Leadership Development Certificate Program
Series 3 License
WORK EXPERIENCE
Risk Management Consultant
F.C. Stone, LLC, Indianapolis, IN August 2010 to Current
- Formulate sound commodity risk management plans for both commercial grain accounts and end-users.
- Advise customers on a variety of market topics that directly affected their bottom line.
- Educate customers on a multitude of topics including OTC products, delivery markets, convergence, spreads,
cash markets, price risk management and freight arbitrage.
- Formulate grain originations tactics for our customers to assist them in growing their business.
- Execute futures and option orders for customers.
Account Representative
The Andersons, Logansport, IN April 2008 to August 2010
- Assisted customers in marketing grain though safe, profitable, and proven marketing strategies.
- Educated customers on the grain markets and marketing strategies.
- Grew crop insurance business from 0 to 8000 insured acres in less then two years.
- Increased flex fees generated from my customers by 40% each of the last three years.
- Administered the orientations and hedging of 45 million bushel of corn a year to come into Clymers Ethanol.
- Collaborated with regional manager to plan strategic ordinations.
- Monitored Clymers flows and aided in setting basis.
Grain Buyer
The Andersons, Champaign, IL May 2007 to April 2008
- Assisted customers in marketing grain though safe, profitable, and proven marketing strategies.
- Educated customers on the grain markets and marketing strategies.
- Found new cash markets for our customers.
- Searched for new customer though prospecting.
- Working with my colleagues to finding ways to improve our sales process.
Risk Management Consultant Intern
F.C. Stone, LLC, Indianapolis, IN June 2006 to January 2007
- Assisted brokers with daily trades
- Took raw data and presented it to brokers and customers in an effective and benefaction form.
- Produced PowerPoint presentations for sales calls and aided in sales meetings
- Assisted customers with trades and comprehend market information
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Big Brother/Big Sister Mentor
- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Leadership Conference Counselor/Chaperone
- 4-H Aerospace Project Leader