John David Foley
Madrid,M
Summary
Qualified engineer with over a decade of experience in the trading & investing industry. Knowledgeable Trader with an extensive understanding of options and success at mathematical accuracy and persuasion. Comfortable taking risks to raise profits under pressure. Adept at maintaining relationships with companies and clients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Trader & Researcher
Elevation Code Ltd
Madrid
09.2014 - Current
- Learned about all aspects of the financial markets and how to trade them (equities, commodities, precious metals, etc)
- Have authored well over 2000 articles on various strategies, stocks and ETF's
- Learned how to manage risk and thoroughly research financial statements of potential investments.
- Developed strategies for minimizing risk and maximizing profits from securities transactions.
- Analyzed market data, news reports, financial statements, and other relevant information to assess potential investments.
- Reviewed and monitored stock exchange trends to identify profitable trading opportunities.
Owner
Heating Solutions Ltd
Limerick / Madrid
09.2005 - 09.2014
- Imported heating-related, products from Germany, Italy and China
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
- Sold to mainly plumbers and building contractors
- Built turnover to over 300k after 2 years.
Area Sales Manager
Systemlink Ltd
Dublin
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Sold heating products and systems to plumbers, merchants and architects
- Designed systems using AutoCad and flow-rate software
- Built the south of Ireland to approximately $50k a month in sales
- Learned invaluable people skills in this post.
- Planned, developed, and implemented sales strategies in an assigned region.
- Developed pricing policies and negotiated contracts with customers.
- Organized promotional events such as trade shows, conferences and exhibitions.
Area Sales Manager
Barton Industrial Services
Belfast
09.2001 - 09.2003
- Sold Fall Arrest Systems To Architects, Roofers & Engineers
- From a standing start, built the south of Ireland to approximately $50k a month in sales
- Designed systems with Auto-cad plus prepared all quotes from the home office.
- Conducted design reviews to ensure compliance with established standards and customer specifications.
Facilities Engineer
Dell Computers
Limerick
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Installation and maintenance of facility equipment ( AHU's, Boilers, Chillers), etc
- Controlled the preventative maintenance schedule of all equipment
- Used AutoCad & on-site BMS system for ongoing work.
Education
B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering -
University Of Limerick
05.1999
Leaving Certificate Examination -
St Clements College
05.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Problem Solver (Resourceful)
- Stock researcher
- Options trader
- Basic understanding of Python for trading & investing programs
- Derivatives trading
- Technical Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Critical Thinking
- Market Trends Analysis
- Quantitative Research
- Valuation proficiency
- Negotiation Skills
- Native English Speaker
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
- English
- Spanish
References
- Paddy Scriven, Systemlink Ltd, 00353878350523
- Michael Mclure, Barton Industrial, 00442890451555
Affiliations
- Reading, Tennis, Stock Picking
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Trader & Researcher
Elevation Code Ltd
09.2014 - Current
Owner
Heating Solutions Ltd
09.2005 - 09.2014
Area Sales Manager
Systemlink Ltd
09.2003 - 09.2005
Area Sales Manager
Barton Industrial Services
09.2001 - 09.2003
Facilities Engineer
Dell Computers
09.1999 - 09.2001
B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering -
University Of Limerick
Leaving Certificate Examination -
St Clements College
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