Hunter Linton

Military Service:

• Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade

  Branch/Position: Navy

  Period: April 2018 - October 2022

  Occupation: Navy URL - Surface Warfare - 1160

  Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Naval Officer
  
  • Led a 40+ member team in the Repair Division on USS Essex (LHD-2), achieving operational objectives and enhancing team efficiency under pressure.
  • Served as Officer of the Deck (OOD) and Conning Officer, conducting precise navigation calculations to ensure the safe operation of a 42,000-ton, $1.4 billion warship.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive training programs, ensuring a high personnel qualification rate.
  • Coordinated engineering operations, maintaining firefighting and lifesaving equipment to ensure operational readiness for unit missions.
  • Implemented rigorous safety protocols, achieving a record of zero incidents over four years.
  • Acted as a liaison between enlisted personnel and senior officers, improving order communication and response times.
  
  (Note: Security Clearance: Top Secret (Inactive) 

Work history:

• Job Title: Equity Derivatives Analyst

  Company: Morgan Stanley

  Period: December 2016 - April 2018

  Role Description:

  • Managed relationships and trades for over 50 hedge fund clients, focusing on global equity swaps and OTC options, with positions valued in the tens of millions.
  • Provided exceptional service, enhancing client satisfaction and identifying business growth opportunities.
  • Balanced client demands in a fast-paced environment while mitigating firm risk through proactive analysis.
  • Structured cash transfer preferences aligned with equity swap strategies, improving transaction efficiency.
  • Conducted detailed reviews and analyses of settlement fails, quantifying firm exposure and risk.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of financial products, effectively conveying complex concepts to clients. 

• Job Title: Actor

  Company: Self-Employed

  Period: October 2022 - December 2025

  Role Description:

  • Achieved SAG eligibility through dedicated performances in multiple projects, demonstrating commitment to professional standards.
  • Participated in 10 films and 8 TV shows, showcasing versatility and adaptability across various genres and roles.
  • Completed over 600 hours of acting classes and several hundred auditions, honing skills in script interpretation and character development while enhancing adaptability and resilience in competitive environments.
  • Gained extensive experience in both dramatic and comedic performances, contributing to projects that emphasize storytelling and character engagement. 

• Job Title: Elite Client Services - Active Trader

  Company: E*TRADE

  Period: September 2015 - December 2016

  Role Description:

  • Built and nurtured relationships with high-net-worth clients, providing personalized trading strategies that contributed to overall portfolio growth.
  • Executed complex equities and options trades efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Analyzed market conditions and financial trends to deliver informed trading recommendations that enhanced client investment outcomes.
  • Educated clients on trading platforms and financial products, improving their understanding of investment strategies and tools.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop tailored solutions, enhancing overall portfolio management efficiency and achieving strong client retention.

   

Education:

• Virginia Military Institute

  Bachelor's Degree – Economics & Business

  Period: September 2011 - May 2015

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Master of Business Administration

  Period: January 2026 - present