MATTHEW B. KOEN

MANAGER - SALES LEADER - ENTREPRENEUR

Increasing Morale, Efficiency, and Team Work in

Order to Maximize Profits and Customer Retention

Veteran Management Professional with 16 years experience in revitalizing struggling

locations, inspiring team members to meet and exceed goals, and utilizing an energetic

and outgoing personality, exemplary organizational skills, an eye for detail and artistic

talents to create an environment for success and customer satisfaction.

Respected Manager known for rallying co-workers to create a cohesive and effective team.

Successful Sales Leader with a proven track record of increasing new growth and customer

retention.

Seasoned Entrepreneur experienced in building a successful business from the ground up.

Areas of Expertise:

Personnel Management Payroll Management Profit and Loss Statements

State and Federal Law Monthly and Annual Projections Cost Control

Compliance

Inventory Management Sales and Marketing Financial Planning

Performance Benchmarks:

Achieved Store of the Month 17 times 2002-2007

Consistently Ranked in the top 3-5% of Profit Makers for National Retail Chain

5 President’s Silver Club Awards for Profit 2003-2007

Set New Quarterly Sales Record as Sales Manager

Increased Total Customer Accounts by 56%

Increased Revenues by 39%

Shooting Star Award for Top New Store Growth in 2008

Bronze Stellar Award for Top Store Revenue in 2009

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MATTHEW B. KOEN

MANAGER - SALES LEADER - ENTREPRENEUR

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

S’COOL SERVICES FUNDRAISING • 2014 - PRESENT

Interstate Deliveries

Inventories

Order Fulfillment

Extended Work In Cold Environment

Forklift Operation

TOP GUN RENTALS, INC. • 2008-2014

Built start-up business from the ground up including marketing campaigns, site selection, construction

oversight, lease negotiations, inventory selection, employee recruitment, and loan acquisition

Store Management, including personnel and payroll management, financial planning, inventory management,

federal and state law compliance, customer service, store design, sales and collections

RENT-A-CENTER • 1998-2007

Assisted Market Manager by performing quarterly audits and inventory audits of various stores within market,

reviewing transaction and receipt audit trails, and overseeing construction and remodel of stores

Store management, including financial planning, profit and loss statements, employee and payroll

management, goal setting, store design, loss prevention, sales growth and customer retention, and collections

Began in entry level position as Account Manager in 1998, receiving first promotion with two months and

earning first store management position in 2002. Successful in turning around 2 struggling locations during

my career with Rent-a-Center. Was offered a promotion to Market Manager just prior to leaving in 2007.

EDUCATION

JSMI BIBLE INSTITUTE • 1996-1997

Diploma in Biblical Studies

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL • 1992-1996

Diploma • Gold Cord Graduate

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