Matt Armstrong
CE Professional with sales and product management experience at Currently seeking new opportunities
*********@*****.***
Summary
Technical Product Specialist with 18 years in technical and customer support roles. Effectively identifies
problems using advanced troubleshooting skills. Adept at resolving complex issues. Critical thinker who
addresses customer support issues quickly and who consistently exceeds performance standards.
Experience
CE Professional with sales and product management experience at Currently seeking new
opportunities
February 2014 - Present (2 months)
Product Manager at Kevro International
June 2003 - February 2014 (10 years 9 months)
Technical Product Specialist
Provided technical support to customers throughout North America for all Kevro brands
Product and beta testing for new product introductions providing technical feedback to manufacturing
specifically in the conversion and adaptation of all product lines for distribution in North America
Create technical support and service manuals for service support centers across North America
Create training programs and documentation to support all sales and service channels
Purchasing and management of parts inventory through tracking, sales analysis and forecasting
Manage the day to day relationships with all suppliers of Kevro brands
Provide technical service and repairs for Kevro brands down to a component level
Organized and managed all aspects of trade shows and regional sales events including CES and CEDIA
Design and build system demonstrations and retail marketing showcases
Resolved customer complaints and concerns with strong verbal and negotiation skills
Built and maintained successful relationships with service providers, dealers and consumers
Provided through support and problem resolutions for customers
Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all customer interactions
9 recommendations available upon request
Ontario Sales Representative at Precor Electronics
May 2001 - May 2003 (2 years 1 month)
Skills & Expertise
Product Management
Consumer Electronics
Page1
Home Automation
Product Marketing
Lighting Control
Wireless
Sales Operations
Product Development
Retail
Forecasting
AV
Home Theater
B2B
Electronics
Competitive Analysis
Sales Management
Digital Signage
Product Launch
Sales
New Business Development
Sound
Professional Audio
Trade Shows
Product Planning
Education
Sir Sandford Fleming
Associate's Degree, Cartograhic Technologist, 1989 - 1992
Interests
www.chasingangus.com
Currently performing across the GTA
Page2
Matt Armstrong
CE Professional with sales and product management experience at Currently seeking new opportunities
*********@*****.***
9 people have recommended Matt
"Very few companies can boast about an individual whose integrity, character and personality drive business.
Matt Armstrong is one of those individuals you want to build a business around. He is a very knowledgeable
and technically sound consumer electronics professional. He is a hands on product manager with a strong
mechanical aptitude. He has great communicational skills and is capable of explaining very difficult technical
information in a way everyone understands. Matt works very well in a team environment and shows initiative
with great resolve. He is a joy to work with and brings a spirited attitude into the work environment."
Jeff Myatt, Product Management Consultant, Myatt Enterprises Inc. (M.e., Inc), was a consultant or
contractor to Matt at Kevro International
"Matt has always given me a great service and and solved my problems promply. Classy guy, great do deal
with. Highly recommended."
Gerry Poulin, was Matt's client
"Matt is one the best guys I've worked with in this industry. Attention to detail, striving to get it right, and a
total pleasure to work with. Definitely someone I would recommend every time."
Steven Lester, Owner, Steven Lester Co., was with another company when working with Matt at Kevro
International
"Matt is a delight to work with! He is knowledgeable, efficient and always quick to respond to my questions
and issues."
Cara Miller, Office Manager, Performance-Plus Mktg, was with another company when working with
Matt at Kevro International
"Matt is the guy you want on the other end of the line when you need something done NOW. you don't have
to micromanage him, he takes care of details, and understands the big picture. Highly reliable partner!"
andy zimmerman, pres, saturday audio exchange, was with another company when working with Matt at
Kevro International
"I have worked with Matt for a number of years now, and he has always been exceptional in his responses to
my requests. He has a very positive attitude and get things done for all parties involved. He is a great asset to
Kevro and Monitor Audio."
Page3
Craig Otter, President, The Performance Group, Inc., was with another company when working with
Matt at Kevro International
"Matt took on a very difficult job and made sense out of it in no time. Hard working. Self-motivated"
Jim Spainhour, product development, peachtree audio, worked directly with Matt at Kevro International
"To whom it may concern, Matt Armstrong is a most knowledgeable and efficient product manager. He is a
valuable resource for customer service, past products and general problem solving. He has an engaging
personality, and is fun to work with."
Alan Hook, Director of Sales West, Kevro International, worked directly with Matt at Kevro International
"We have worked with Matt over the course of nearly a decade. We greatly appreciate his expertise, customer
service, product insight and technical support. We know he has strongly impacted the success of Kevro's
brands in our market are. We not only recommend him, we warmly thank him for his years of service!"
Omega Sales Inc., Partner & Co-Founder, Omega Sales Inc., was with another company when working
with Matt at Kevro International
Contact Matt on LinkedIn
Page4