Matthew A. Griffin
**** ********* **., *****, ** 30809
H: 706-***-****
C: 706-***-****
*******.**@*****.***
Professional Objective
To transform my career as a Sales Professional by applying my abilities and
expertise working for a dynamic organization that encompasses hiring a
sales representative as an investment. My diverse background within a
variety of business industries has led me to leverage my experience while
continuing to be challenged.
Core Competencies
Operation and Sales Management Experience
HR Staff Recruitment, Training, and Supervision
Budget Planning and Reporting / Contract Bidding and Negotiations
Sales, Marketing, and Presentations / Strong Communication and
Interpersonal Skills Highly Competitive and Goal Oriented / Resourceful,
Versatile, and Adaptable
Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
BBA., Management - 2000
Professional Experience
Insurance Services of Augusta, Augusta, GA 2008-Present
Licensed Insurance Agent - Property & Casualty
. Customized insurance programs for individuals and businesses with a
customer retention rate of 96%
. Give an in-depth knowledge of the insurance policies and procedures
with excellent communication skills both verbally and written
. Produced and generated new agency premium since inception of
employment by more than 20% annually
. Initiated new sales and branding strategies with use of new company
website and social networking sites
. Assisted in implementing new Agency Management computer system and
company file interface set-up
GBS Builders, LLC 2005-2008
Founder/President
. Attracted and developed a customer base by building a reputation of
integrity, knowledge, and accountability
. Managed day-to-day business operations from point of inspection to
project completion
. Managed all inventory, equipment, estimations, workmanship, and job
completion schedules
. Performed all outside sales duties with all potential clients
generating new business
. Knowledgeable of Construction codes and experienced with understanding
Construction documents of various designs
Barnes Exterminating/Arrow Exterminators, Evans, GA 1996-2005
President/Branch Manager
. Managed the overall daily operations of the business, prepared work
schedules and assigned specific duties for 15 employees
. Performed all HR procedures, account receivables and payables, hiring
and training of staff, and annual and monthly budget forecasts
. Established and implemented company policies, goals, objectives, and
procedures
. Initiated and developed all business to business and residential sales
and branding strategies resulting in increased annual revenues of 15%
annually. Gross sales increased 45% during my tenure as President
. Expanded visibility of the business and market presence with a new
company website that increased revenues by 20% monthly and implemented
online payment capability
. Processed and ordered all inventory and generated monthly sales
reports
. Directed and structured merger acquisition of the company to Arrow
Exterminators
. Complete organizational management and P & L responsibility of the
Augusta, GA Branch after merger
Affiliations & Activities
. Woodlawn United Methodist Church - Lay Leader, UMYF Youth Director,
Administrative Council, Athletics Chair, Volunteer with Monte Sano
PALS Program, Preschool Committee, SPRC Committee, Active on Softball
Team
. Kappa Alpha Order - Initiated, Georgia Southern University - 1998-2000
-Vice President - '99-'00,
. Greater Augusta Eagle Club - Board of Directors - 2000-present, Golf
Tournament Chairman 2004-present
. Georgia Southern University - Alumni Association Board of Directors -
2009-Present, Athletic Foundation Board of Directors - 2008-Present
. Exchange Club of Richmond County - 2007-Present
. Columbia County Board of Education - School Council - 2005-2007
. Young Professionals of Augusta
. Lettered in Varsity Football & Baseball in High School
Software/ System Skills Proficient with various software
applications: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Office, Outlook, Excel, TAM, and
other network systems.