Resume of: SHERRY MATTHEWS
Victoria, BC V9B 2L7 (Type A- hands on-get the job done personality)
250-***-**** (cell)
aca0tc@r.postjobfree.com or Award winning “Natural” at Sales
aca0tc@r.postjobfree.com
I bring with me:
* Honest, reliable, able to pass drug and alcohol test, do not have small children and no reason to
have to miss work
* Skills and ability to deal with all customers, staff, clients, nice or upset, be empathetic to their
situation and assist the need or defuse the problem leaving the customer appeased, content and
most certainly assuring this person will be a return customer.
*Excellent oral and written communication and presentation sills
*Creative accurate and effective problem solving skills (including staff conflict issues)
*The ability work alone or as a team player. I do not need supervision. I am a self-starter and a
natural leader.
*Solid observation, research, analytical and quick critical thinking skills
*Extensive experience and proficiency using computer applications and standard office
equipment.
*A positive attitude while providing accurate, timely and respectful and courteous service to
clients and co workers
* I have been privy to confidential information and maintained professionalism and
confidentiality at all times.
*Extensive education and experience dealing effectively and respectfully with people
FLIGHT BOOKING EXPERIENCE
Three years booking travel for race horses, zoo animals and their attendants for Murty Bros.
Transportation in Los Angeles California and Florida
Extensive MANAGEMENT education and experience dealing effectively and respectfully with
people
Education and work related history:
Graduated at age 16 while attending University of BC for two years then moved to California to
ride Thorobred race horses and attended University of California, Berkley and Pasadena
( UCLA) for 8 years while riding race horses at Southern California Thorobred Race tracks. .
Studied Psychology, Communications and Effective Relations, (BA MA)
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
UPON my return to Canada I administered a $1.8 Million budget -- Government Grant. (18
months) and co-ordinated the entire project
- hired 128 people and assigned them appropriate positions and duties . I purchased heavy
equipment and all material needed. I oversaw the entire project and built Iron Mountain Golf
Course for hockey legend Mark Messier.
I Studied for and passed Financial Services industry courses and accomplished designations FIC
FICF CSA, CFP CLU, Mutual Fund & Stockbroker Course and hold an Officers, Partners and
Directors Certification.
- Managed financial services offices and sold financial services over 10 years. Effectively and
productively I interviewed, hired, managed and top mentored agents. Worked for with my team
and managed profit and loss actuarial and projections and overachieved targets and incentives.
Recipient of the Top Canadian Agent Award.
Sought out new clients and exercised a fact finding session to determine needs and practical
goals within means and competencies. Financial planning and sales of intangible products:
insurance, disability, RRSP, Retirement plans, group insurance, partnership insurance and
corporate planning.
- Responsible for leading staff to ensure efficiency and goal completion with remarkably
minimal staff turnover.
Currently Employed as an account executive (sales) providing merchant terminals to businesses
enabling them to process Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Debit payments.
I am seeking a full time- year round position that allows me to utilize my extensive education
and practice the impressive and effective communication and Sales skills which I have mastered.
Thank you in advance for your time and for the opportunity to present my resume for your
perusal. I look forward to meeting in person.
Sherry Matthews
cell : 250-***-****
References: Shailyn Elder 250-***-**** Ivy Franson 250-***-****