Stan Balkema

Ada, MI

currently: Here to network

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What was your first job?

I had three jobs as my first job when I was 14 years old; I did yard work for three neighbors, a paper route (shared with a friend), and was a boat maintenance (cleaner) for a couple of owners of large boats. What a great summer, I had fun and made money too!

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Work history

Payment Solutions Consulting February 2007 to the present
Sr. Consultant / Owner

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How would you describe your time at Payment Solutions Consulting?

Payment Solutions analysis and consultation for business owners.
Consulting businesses on payment processes, marketing, and security.
Heartland Payment Systems November 2004 to March 2007
Market Specialist

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How would you describe your time at Heartland Payment Systems?

Develop and secure affiliate relationships, including several national associations and franchise accounts.
Market credit/debit card, gift card, check and payroll processing products & services
Hire, train and develop a sales team in a defined territory.
First Data Merchant Services December 1997 to October 2004
Nat. Bus. Dev. Mgr. - Franchise Sales

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How would you describe your time at First Data Merchant Services?

Develop, secure and maintain regional and national affiliate partnerships.
I secured several national and regional franchise accounts, trade associations, banks and credit unions, as affiliate partners, including one of FDMS' largest accounts.

Education

Baker College Center for Graduate Studies September 1982 to May 1984
Market - Sales

How would you describe your time at Baker College Center for Gr...?

Marketing, advertising, and sales studies
University of Michigan September 1973 to July 1976
Science

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