Matthew Carter, MBA
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EDUCATION
Washington State University
Masters of Business Administration 2011
Bachelor of Arts 1996
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Certificate - Columbia Basin College 2014
Six Sigma Black Belt - Certified through Promontory Management Group 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ELR, INC Hanford, WA 2009-2012
INTERFACE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - PROJECT COORDINATOR
• Variance, gap, and trend analysis using scrum and agile project methodologies
• Compose dashboards and metrics on project performance via scope, schedule, and cost milestones
• Audit suppliers/vendors and conduct presentations to senior staff for make-buy decisions
• Earned value calculations, root cause analysis, and interface for multiple contractors and business groups
• Design processes and procedures, monitor financial data to ensure project success and certify compliance to
federal DOE contract through required deliverables
• Manage company-wide rollouts and improvement initiatives
Sandvik Special Metals Kennewick, WA 2010- 2011
PROJECT MANAGER (CONCURRENT WITH ELR EMPLOYMENT)
• Analyzed company financial reports and manufacturing processes to understand inefficiencies
• Presented cost savings plan and implementation process
• Made a substantial impact on company, earning my Black Belt Certification
• Process improvements minimized rework, saving tens-of–thousands of dollars
Thriftbooks, LLC Auburn, WA 2006 – 2009
NATIONAL SHIPPING MANAGER
• Within six months payroll costs cut by fifty percent while doubling output, saving thousands every day
• Train team members, mentor supervisors, conduct performance appraisals, and administer corporate training
• Institute metrics; audit vendors, suppliers, and inventory levels; responsible for results per ownership group
• Continuous improvement to maximize profits meant expansion possible from one to three warehouses
American Express, Inc Seattle, WA 2000-2005
Matthew Carter, MBA
acelo0@r.postjobfree.com • 206-***-****
FINANCIAL PLANNER
• Perform educational seminars to top management and businesses owners
• Solely responsible for marketing my practice and provide personal investment advice
• Investment and financial analysis, growing client assets to achieve their personal goals
• Guide institutional clients and private businesses on retirement program, enroll employees, provide personal
investment advice, and oversee plan investment options