Matthew A. Griffin

**** ********* **., *****, ** 30809

H: 706-***-****

C: 706-***-****

abg01v@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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