Matthew Berry
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Business Administration Education
University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Graduated August 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 3.0 GPA
. Minor in Political Science, Member of the National Honor Society Pi
Sigma Alpha Chapter for excellence in Political Science
Selected Courses and Concepts
Marketing Fall 2010
. Evaluated the importance of price, product, place, and promotion
. Studied areas of consumer behavior, branding, advertising, pricing,
and salesmanship
. Learned the value of brand awareness
Public Speaking Summer 2011
. Developed proper techniques in communicating with people successfully
. Further developed critical thinking
. Researched information, developed ideas, and presented impactful
speeches about various topics
Event Management Spring 2012
. Implemented a successful strategy in coordinating a 5K obstacle race
resulting in 750 paying participants
. Headed the creation of the course layout
. Helped secure sponsorships to fund the event
. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based atmosphere
Business Policy & Strategy Spring 2013
. Led the Maine Build-A-Biz Planning & Survey group
. Adopted the ability in formulating a successful business strategy
. Acquired knowledge in formulating a business plan
Professional Work Experience
Shaw's Supermarket Portland, ME July 2008 - February 2013
Grocery Associate
. Refined customer service skills by helping customers with their
individual needs
. Trusted with maintaining stock and building store displays
. Ensured satisfaction of the customer in their shopping experience
Fore River Soundstage South Portland, ME June 2011 - February 2014
Co-Owner
. Secure funding to further renovations to the soundstage
. Work with clients to meet their needs in film, commercial, and photo
shoots
. Built sets for commercial and photo shoots
FedEx Express Portland, ME August 2012 - June 2013
Material Handler
. Trusted with the handling of expensive equipment in loading aircraft
with freight
. Showcased ability to meet production deadlines on a weekly basis
. Presented ability to work in a physical environment
Ian Bryce Productions Beverly Hills, CA May 2013 - August
2013
Production Intern
. Worked within the Paramount Pictures Studio lot assisting in script
development
. Wrote coverage on scripts detailing the story and providing ways of
improvement
. Analyzed scripts and suggested whether or not they were worth pursuing
for Paramount
L.L. Bean Freeport, ME
Material Handler
October 2013 - March 2014
. Handle retail product in warehouse environment
. Ensure orders from customers are executed in a timely manner