Matthew Brown
Arlee,MT
Summary
Extremely-Self-motivated professional, successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and increasing sales. Background in increasing profits, and transforming customer service standards. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in an organization. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner of Big Sky Sasquatch
Big Sky Sasquatch
02.2022 - Current
- Manage day-to-day business operations of $1 a year restaurant and cafe.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Payroll Operations
- Buy and control inventory
- Run both Retail and Restaurant side of business
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Outside Sales
Epic Steel
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Helped Grow Epic Steel into $8 Million dollar a year Sales production
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
- Responded to incoming calls and emails to support customer base and outside sales team.
GoTeez
Inside/Outside Sales
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Worked with customers designing their T'shirt ideas for festivals, sports and all other activities
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Outside Sales Representative
Epic Steel
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Negotiated terms and contracts with clients to maintain profitable sales.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
Manager
Lumber Liquidators
07.2009 - 06.2014
- Ran successful $5 Million dollar a year Hardwood Flooring store with three employees.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Inside/Outside Sales Representative
Buckeye Hardwoods
05.2004 - 03.2009
- Handled Inside and Outside Sales and conducted face-to-face sales calls with customers inside and outdide of the office.
- Made sure jobs were finished and scheduled in a timely manner
- Learned aspects of the Hardwood Industry and its manufacturing processes into a finished product.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
The University of Montana
Missoula, MTHigh School Diploma -
Millard West High School
Omaha, NE1996
Skills
- 25 Years in Sales
- Staff Training
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Sales Growth
- Mission and Vision
- Hiring and Staffing
- Staff Management
- Trade Show Events
- Profit and Loss
- Reducing Costs
- Business Development
Timeline
Owner of Big Sky Sasquatch
Big Sky Sasquatch
02.2022 - Current
Outside Sales
Epic Steel
11.2020 - 02.2022
GoTeez
Inside/Outside Sales
12.2018 - 11.2020
Outside Sales Representative
Epic Steel
09.2014 - 12.2018
Manager
Lumber Liquidators
07.2009 - 06.2014
Inside/Outside Sales Representative
Buckeye Hardwoods
05.2004 - 03.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
The University of Montana
High School Diploma -
Millard West High School
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