MATTHEW D. SCHERR

** ********* **. 716-***-****

Jersey City, NJ 07307 acg6qn@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Graduated: May 2014

Masters of Science: Higher Education Administration

The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY Graduated: May 2009

Bachelors of Science: Business Administration, Minors in Music Business and English

WORK EXPERIENCE

Greater Talent Network, New York, NY June 2014- Present

Account Executive

Selling a wide-ranging roster of authors, musicians, celebrities and politicians to perform speaking engagements at

colleges and corporate functions across the country. Sales include incoming calls, cold calls and prospect management

Executing contracts and managing the event planning process (logistics, marketing, sponsor and client relations, etc.)

leading up to each speaking event

Attending weekly sales/development meetings and brainstorming new clients to bring onto the roster

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY August 2011- June 2014

Program Coordinator, Office of Student Activities

Co-advised Syracuse University’s official programming board, “University Union”. Duties include d overseeing 30+

students through the formulation, promotion, and production of their annual music festivals and weekly on-campus

cinemas screenings. Other tasks comprised of managing their budget for these events ($300k annually) and developing

biannual retreats to improve organizational cohesiveness a nd collaboration

Served a multitude of student organizations on campus through consultation on event planning, budget mana gement,

and internal organizational behavior. Responsibly managed the budgets ($100k annually) and promotions for these

events, which included large-scale concerts, political lectures, cultural events, and philanthropic activities

Co-advised Syracuse University’s Student Association (SA) and oversaw its Student Engagement, Student Life, and

Academic Advising committees

Worked as a primary contract review agent between artist agencies and the University’s risk management and

comptroller’s office

Performed self-created workshops “ Event and Entertainment Contracting”, “The Five Underlying Qualities of an

Effective Leader” and “How to Ace the Job Interview!” to students at various leadership seminars and retreats

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY August 2013- May 2014

Graduate Intern, Development Office

Planned and implemented special engagement/stewardship events that recognize d student leaders for their

philanthropic efforts

Attended strategic planning meetings to assess how the development staff can further advance a culture of

philanthropy with alumni and on campus

Ecco, Buffalo, NY November 2010- July 2011

Sales Associate/Key Holder

Sold Ecco shoe products/ accessories and managed in-house inventory

January – November 2010

GEICO Insurance Agency, Buffalo, NY

Sales Agent in the Supervisor/ Leadership Program (SLP)

Selected to be in GEICO’s highly-competitive management training program

Provided coverage counseling for customers interested in homeowner insurance policies

Participated in strategic meetings concerned with leadership and business operations of the MOAT sales department

MATTHEW D. SCHERR

72 Zabriskie St. 716-***-****

Jersey City, NJ 07307 acg6qn@r.postjobfree.com

Gospel Music Association (GMA), Nashville, TN June- November 2009

Sales & Sponsorships Assistant

Sold sponsorships and ads for annual "Immerse" music training conference, monthly e- mail blasts, the company

website, and other initiatives

Assisted with logistics and volunteers onsite for annual "Immerse" musi c training conference

VOLUNTEER WORK

January 2014-Present

Member of the Board of Directors for the College of Saint Rose Alumni Association

Concert promoter for “Joseph’s House”, a nonprofit organization that provides a November 2013-June 2014

home for mothers facing unplanned pregnancies in Syracuse, NY

January- June 2013

Leading member of the Class of 2008 Reunion Committee for the College of Saint Rose

Annual volunteer for the Gospel Music Association’s “Immerse” music training June 2009- June 2012

conference in Nashville, TN

March 2010

Ran registration tables and coordinated volunteers for BDI Events in Denver, CO

March 2010

Production Coordinator for a fundraising benefit concert for the Rehema Home Orphanage

in Rochester, NY

January 2009

Spent a week with the homeless and learned about poverty issues surrounding our country

through the College of Saint Rose’s community service office in Washington, DC

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