Sales Associate

M atthew S. Somers

*** ******* **** *, ******, M I, 49707 • Cell: 989-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

Leadership • Excellence • Dedication • Compassion

Skilled professional with a t rack record of supervisory success dealing with persons

of all ages and mental capacities

Superb problem solving and t roubleshooting skills with the ability to prioritize

assignments and manage multiple projects simultaneously; very proficient in

working effectively independently

Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to quickly build

relationships with clients, co-workers and administrative staff; th rives in

challenging, deadline-driven environments

Recognized by peers and supervisory staff for exceptional planning and

i mplementation skills; keen awareness of planned initiatives; outstanding ideals

focused on attaining the best outcomes for all types of learners

Key Skills:

• Leadership & Initiative • Creative Thinking & Problem

Solving

• Mentoring & Guidance • Microsoft Office Proficiency

• Program Development & Implementation • Excellent Verbal & Writ ten

Communication

WORK EXPER I ENCE

CO M M U N I TY E MP LOY ME N T SERV ICES JOB COACH, NORTHEAST MICHIGAN

COMMUN ITY MENTAL HEALTH, ALPENA, MI, Jan. 2013 Present

Responsible for supervising individuals with developmental disabilities at their place of employment

Teaches appropriate work behavior, social skills and ensures quality job performance

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Assists with consumer’s micro enterprise, which includes marketing products

Involved with person-centered planning meetings with consumers and will play an integral role in

assisting consumers with their dreams, desires, and needs related to community employment

Serves as a liaison with employers and CMH employment staff

Ensures consumer safety and reports any safety concerns to the consumer’s employer and/or employment

services staff

Facilitates natural supports in the work place and community

Documents task analyses/job descriptions and provides regular updates on job tasks to employment

service staff

Assists with reasonable job accommodations when necessary

SALES ASSOCIATE, GORDON FOOD SERVICE MARKETPLACE, Alpena, M I, Oct. 2007 Present

Responsible for stocking, organizing and resetting shelves, building customer sales, providing superior customer

service, inventory management, front-end services and maintaining store conditions

Maintain a productive, organized and continuous working environment

Provide supervision and training to newly hired associates

Individually repair store equipment and troubleshoot store problems

Constantly exceed managerial expectations

SUPPORTE D I N D E PE N DE NCE PROGRAM (SIP) WORKER, NORTHEAST M ICHIGAN

COMMUN ITY MENTAL HEALTH, Alpena, M I, Feb. 2012 Jan. 2013

Responsible for supervising individuals with developmental disabilities to learn everyday tasks and guide them in

t heir daily lives

Collected and recorded data, while maintaining confidentiality

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Independently setup and administered daily medications, all while understanding the medications used

Assisted consumers to establish daily tasks and to incorporate themselves into a more individualized role

i n their own residence, as well as the community

Provided guidance and teaching practices to help them succeed

BU I L D I NG MA I N TE NANCE, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA, Alpena, M I, Feb. 2007 Feb.

2012

Responsible for maintenance of the building and all of its surroundings

Cleaned, repaired, organized, and most importantly, maintained the structure of the building and its

exterior appearance

Ordered, stocked and distributed Coca-cola products

Budgeted beverage machine deposits and initiated bottle returns

PROGRAM AI DE, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA, ALPENA, M I, J une 2002 Aug. 2004

Responsible for supervising children and young adults between the ages of 6-18 and guiding them to be the most

p roductive they could be

Planned, organized and implemented programs

Mentored peers and co-workers to thrive in the organization and develop the best means possible to

p rovide efficient management of activities

Managed all areas of the building, along with all outside activities

ED UCAT ION

BACHE LOR OF SCIE NCE D EGREE, MAJOR I N B IOLOGY, M I NOR I N MAT H E MAT ICS

Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, M I, Sep. 2004 May 2007

Selected courses: Speech Communication, Biometrics, Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Genetics,

Population Genetics, Ecology, Zoology, Vertebrate Anatomy, Animal Physiology, L imnology, Senior Project/Seminar

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ASSOC IATE I N SCIENCE DEGREE, MAJOR I N B IO LOGY, M I NOR I N CHE M ISTRY

Alpena Communi ty College, Alpena, M I, Sep. 2002 May 2004

Selected courses: Calculus I, Calculus I I, Calculus I I I, Statistical Methods, Dosage Calculations, Int roduction to Computers-

Programming, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy, General Psychology,

Developmental Psychology

ADD I T IONAL CERT I F ICAT ION

L ICENSED PRACT ICAL NURSING, Alpena Community College, Jan. 2010 Dec. 2010

ADULT F IRST AID/CPR/AED, M ar. 2012

OSHA – F I RE SAFETY, Mar. 2012

D IVERSI TY: EMBRAC ING D IVERSI TY I N T HE WORKPLACE, Feb. 2012

DR IVER SAFETY, Feb. 2012

EM ERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Feb. 2012

H EALT H I NSURANCE PORTAB IL I TY AND ACCOUNTAB IL I TY ACT (H IPAA), Feb. 2012

OSHA - BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS, Feb. 2012

VOLUN TEER & COM M U N I TY I N I T IAT I VES

NORTHERN F LAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE, Alpena, MI, Football Coach, Aug. 2002 Oct. 2002

NORTHERN F LAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE, Alpena, MI, Concession Stand Attendant, Aug. 2003 Oct. 2003

ALPENA JUN IOR H IG H/SEN IOR H IG H REC BASKETBALL ASSOCIAT ION, Alpena, M I, Basketball

Coach, Jan. Mar. 2003, Jan. Mar. 2004, Jan. Mar. 2008

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ALPENA, Alpena, MI, Safety Committee, Feb. 2007 Feb. 2012

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AWARDS

GORDON FOOD SERV ICE MARKETPLACE, SALES ASSOCIATE OF T HE YEAR, 2009

GORDON FOOD SERV ICE MARKETPLACE, SAFETY AWARD, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

GORDON FOOD SERV ICE MARKETPLACE, RAVING FAN AWARD, Oct. 2010

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, CERT IF ICATE OF APPREC IAT ION AWARD, Feb. 2012

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