1. SHAUN B. FOLEY
2120 W. Balmoral Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
773-951-5480
shaun_foley@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:
• To join a company that produces interesting and attractive products for the market
place; a setting in which I can increase company profitability by utilizing my
twenty plus years of successful negotiating and sales experience.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
• Extensive sales experience in the water, sign, art and packaging industries as well
as merchant financial services
• Ability to identify, analyze & resolve issues effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional ability to initiate and develop relationships with prospective clients
• Superior negotiating and closing skills
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Vantiv/Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, OH (2012-Present)
Position: Merchant Account Executive
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop new sales for the merchant services division of Fifth Third Bank:
o Sell credit card processing solutions and technology to commercial
businesses
o Market E-Commerce and mobile payment products for merchant credit
card transactions
o Engage in extensive cold calling and pipeline management
o Generate quotes and answer questions for prospective clients
o Follow up with clients to generate referrals
• Manage merchant accounts for eight regional Fifth Third Bank hubs in Chicago:
o Educate and inform bank VPs regarding new business opportunities for
their banks
o Engage in bi-weekly meetings with bank hubs to discuss new product
solutions and problem solve for issues relating to merchant services
o Provide referrals to various bank partners in investment, business banking,
mortgage and lending departments
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ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Culligan International, Wheeling, IL (2009-2011)
Position: Senior Sales Representative
• Generated new sales for commercial water systems for businesses in the Chicago
metropolitan area
• Managed existing accounts via frequent contact with clients
• Engaged in extensive cold calling and follow up to increase client base
• Developed and maintained customer database to effectively track new business
activity and status of existing accounts
• Named top sales producer for commercial water division in Chicago
• Was sole sales person retained during company restructuring
The Creative Edge – Manteno, IL (2004-2009)
Position: Senior Sales Representative
• Oversaw sales of signs and exhibits in the Chicago metropolitan area
• Explored and evaluated project opportunities with new and existing clients
• Actively worked with management and production team on product development
• Conducted site surveys and facilitated sign and construction permitting
• Key Clients: The University of Chicago, Chicago City Colleges, McHugh
Construction Company, Gensler, Crosby & Associates, The Village of Park
Forest, Ebony Jet, Firefly Cellular, Nokia
Foley and Associates – Chicago, IL (2000-2002)
Position: Manufacturers Representative
• Oversaw the sales and administration of eleven product lines in the art and
business supply fields
• Key Clients: Becks Bookstores, University of Illinois System Bookstores,
University of Wisconsin System Bookstores, Target
Olive Can Company – Elgin, IL (1997-1999)
Position: Account Executive
• Generated the development of new business in the decorative packaging, art and
premium markets
• Key Clients: Springwater Cookie Company, Pepperidge Farms, Lincoln Snacks,
Standard Candy Company
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AMG Trading Corp – Madison, NJ (1991–1996)
Position: Sales Representative
• Consulted with clients regarding technical aspects of color printing and the
manufacturing of specialty containers
• Traveled extensively throughout the US to develop strong relationships with
numerous Fortune 500 companies
• Key Clients: Archway Cookies, Keebler, Maurice Lenell, Brock Candy Company,
Coca Cola
Youth in Crisis/TASC – Chicago, IL (1987-1990)
Position: Social Worker
• Director of gang prevention program
• Substance abuse and family counselor
• Developed and enhanced interpersonal skills through working with youths, adults
and families in the social work field
EDUCATION/AWARDS:
• University of Wisconsin-Madison – Madison, WI
Bachelor of Arts: Graduation Date – May 1985
• Received Most Innovative Program award in 1989 from governor of Illinois for
development of new gang prevention program in the Chicago metro area