
Alexander Thompson
Independent Foreign Exchange and Commodities Trader

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About me
BSc (Hons) Economics Graduate | Proficient in SQL, R, EViews, IBM SPSS, Minitab, Tableau, Bloomberg Terminal | Econometrics, Statistics, Data Analytics
Education

Barking & Dagenham College
2019 - 2021BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science and Forensics Applied Science and Forensics• Covered A-Level Physics, Biology and Chemistry• Learnt and developed Laboratory and Forensic Skills through the Units covered: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Laboratory Techniques and their Applications, Investigative Project, Physiology of Human Body Systems, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infections, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis.• Learnt and developed… Show more • Covered A-Level Physics, Biology and Chemistry• Learnt and developed Laboratory and Forensic Skills through the Units covered: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Laboratory Techniques and their Applications, Investigative Project, Physiology of Human Body Systems, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infections, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis.• Learnt and developed Laboratory Skills: Titration, Calorimetry, Colorimetry, Calibration, Pharmaceutical Drug Synthesis, Spectroscopy, Standardised Solutions, Scientific Research and learnt how to read and produce Laboratory Reports.• Ascertained Forensic Skills: Blood Splatter Analysis, Fingerprint Lifting and Analysis, DNA Contamination, SOCO Standard Forensic Labelling of Evidence and Efits.• Placed into a simulated Crime Scene where I had applied the skills I learnt to solve the Case. Show less

University of Westminster
2021 - 2024Bachelor of Science - BS EconomicsActivities and Societies: University of Westminster Dragons Weightlifting and Powerlifting University of Westminster Student Union Travel Society University of Westminster Student Union Salsa Society - Treasurer University of Westminster Student Union 93% Club University of Westminster Student Union Filsoc Society University of Westminster Student Union Mena Society • The Coursework applied what we covered in class and applied it to real life situations and past Economic Tragedies such as COVID-19 and the 2007-2008 Financial Crisis.• Modules covered: Microeconomics (in both Years); Macroeconomics (in both Years), Quantitative Economic Analysis; Crises and Controversies in Economics; Global Business Environment; Creating a new Business; Applied Economic Research and Appraisal; Digital Economy; Statistics for Economics; Money, Banking and Financial… Show more • The Coursework applied what we covered in class and applied it to real life situations and past Economic Tragedies such as COVID-19 and the 2007-2008 Financial Crisis.• Modules covered: Microeconomics (in both Years); Macroeconomics (in both Years), Quantitative Economic Analysis; Crises and Controversies in Economics; Global Business Environment; Creating a new Business; Applied Economic Research and Appraisal; Digital Economy; Statistics for Economics; Money, Banking and Financial Markets; Contemporary Debates in Macroeconomics; Applied Econometrics; Economics of Public Policy; Strategic Perspectives; International Financial Management and Forecasting for Managers.• Underwent Bloomberg Training• Completed the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate Show less
Experience

BDSwiss
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022Independent Foreign Exchange and Commodities TraderConducted day Trading in the Foreign Exchange and Commodities Market through the COVID-19 Pandemic during Economic and Financial turmoil.During the COVID-19 Crisis Impact on the Financial Markets was able to Trade in the temperamental conditions and make Profits while doing so.

Pepperstone
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023Independent Foreign Exchange and Commodities TraderConducted technical and fundamental analysis to identify high-probability trading opportunities in the Forex and Commodities Markets using MetaTrader 4, 5 and cTrader during the volatile COVID-19 markets. Increased £300 capital by 33% in the first year and maintained a consistent annual return on capital within 3 years, through disciplined risk management strategies. Self-taught and managed all aspects of trading, including strategy development, performance evaluation and risk mitigation, all while demonstrating proficiency in market research, trend analysis and decision-making under time-sensitive conditions. Show less

Mint People
Aug 2022 - Sept 2022•Experienced working in a busy Festival Environment.•Experience operating a cash till.•When Card readers went down were able to operate a Cash Only till and calculate the appropriate change quickly and efficiently.•Had Challenge 25 training covering: Licensing objectives, Not selling to Under 18s, Age Verification, ID Verification, Cash Verification, Not serving to someone who is Drunk, Drug Awareness, Child Sexual Exploitation awareness, Female Sexual Harassment awareness, Ask for Angela, Counter-Terrorism Awareness. Show less
Bar Staff - Sunbourne Festival X AWOL in the Park
Sept 2022 - Sept 2022Bar Staff - Victorious Festival
Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
Licenses & Certifications
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Internships and other work experiences
The Open UniversityApr 2024 - View certificate

Westminster Employability Award - Platinum
University of WestminsterMay 2024 - View certificate

Westminster Employability Award - Gold
University of WestminsterMay 2024 - View certificate

Commercial Awareness
Bright NetworkMay 2024 - View certificate

Westminster Employability Award - Silver
University of WestminsterApr 2024 - View certificate

Transferable Skills
Bright NetworkApr 2024 
FANS
University of WestminsterMar 2024- View certificate

J.P.Morgan Investment Banking Job Simulation
ForageSept 2023 - View certificate

Bloomberg Market Concepts
BloombergMar 2023 - View certificate

Westminster Employability Award - Bronze
University of WestminsterJan 2024
Volunteer Experience
Community Monitoring Group
Issued by Metropolitan Police on Dec 2020
Associated with Alexander ThompsonHavering Kooth Ambassador
Issued by Kooth plc on Apr 2021
Associated with Alexander ThompsonFirst Aid Training
Issued by British Red Cross on Jan 2021
Associated with Alexander ThompsonHavering Youth Councillor
Issued by London Borough of Havering on Nov 2020
Associated with Alexander ThompsonBadger and Cadet
Issued by St John Ambulance on Jan 2008
Associated with Alexander Thompson
Languages
- ruRussian
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