Matthew Tarshis

Experience

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  Zacks Investment Research

  Sept 2000 - Sept 2001

  National Account Executive

  Sold e-commerce marketing consulting services t o financial firms. Responsible for writing proposals, negotiating contracts and pricing, building relationships. Developed cost-benefit analyses to demonstrate effectiveness of online advertising programs. Instrumental in identifying untapped sales opportunities, resulting in increased sales revenues.

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  Resource Trading Group

  Sept 2001 - Jul 2003

  Independent Trader/Director of Recruiting

  Traded proprietary account in equity futures and fixed income markets on both U.S. and European exchanges. Led firm's recruiting activities, resulting in 30+ new hires. Managed training for newly hired traders, focusing on firm's software and trading procedures to ensure success.

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  Passaglia Trading, LLC

  Jul 2003 - Jul 2012

  MANAGING PARTNER/DIRECTOR OF TRADING OPERATIONS

  Trade for consistent returns of 400% or more each year--1,800% in my best year. Responsible for daily management of the firm, including managing relationships with clearing firms and exchanges, monitoring capital requirements and deploying state-of-the-art technology as needed. Oversee all administrative operations, including trader production and risk; profit & loss reporting. Assisted in securing new office space; oversaw extensive build-out. Recruit, hire and train all traders (50+ to date). Develop scalping and spreading strategies in low latency, high frequency environment. Monitor and advise traders on daily activities and positions. Set daily trading strategies with partners; ensure that traders then adapt to changing market conditions as needed for optimum performance. Show less

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  Frontline Real Estate Partners, LLC

  Jun 2012 - now

  Frontline Real Estate Partners, LLC focuses on acquiring distressed real estate assets across the U.S., as well as providing real estate consulting and advisory services in bankruptcy and distressed situations. The company is an experienced, sophisticated buyer of real estate assets, with the company’s leadership team having acquired a substantial portfolio of retail and industrial assets, including sale-leasebacks and empty facilities. Frontline also serves as a trusted advisor to lenders, bankruptcy attorneys, turnaround consultants and companies with real estate restructuring needs. Principal services include strategic advising and consulting on portfolio management, restructuring, disposition, receivership and turnarounds. Show less

  • Principal

    Jul 2013 - now

  • Executive Vice President

    Jun 2012 - now
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  RKF

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Associate