J. Matthew Herald
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*********@*****.*** 317-***-****
Experienced Application Engineer with an extensive and dynamic background in Design, Process Consulting, and Business Development. Expertise in Account Management, Product Support and Customer service. Proven ability to interface with Engineering and all other levels of manufacturing to ensure product solutions meet customer requirements. Exceptional communicator with demonstrated success building relationships with all levels of management. Consistent track record for meeting goals, exceeding quotas and eclipsing expectations.
Qualification Highlights
Process Consulting
Technical Sales
Account Management
Business Development
Product Design Support
Strategic Planning
Quota Attainment
Team Building
Sales Coaching
Event Planning and Execution
Research and Analysis
Competitor Benchmarking
Product Launches and Corporate Branding
Marketing and Event Planning
Facilities Management
Accomplishments
Performance
Built start-up enterprise into the market leader in non-prime automobile sales and finance.
Developed inventory purchasing process to reduce cost and time by over 30% - Industry Benchmark today.
Top problem solver in varied industries on operations policies and procedures; out-of-the-box thinker
Consistently outperformed peers in sales, manufacturing, design and operations management.
Leadership and Management
Developed, implemented, and executed all elements of the 5-year strategic business plan, capital investment budget, annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, and full monthly P&L analysis.
Designed and implemented Business Development and Finance operations to manage regional retail sales.
Recruited, trained, and retained some of the industry’s best professionals and instilled a “One Team, One Fight” culture to dominate a competitive market environment. Result: The number one regional independent dealer.
Led design team utilizing CE and ISO certification knowledge for worldwide business operations to save companies both time and money by improving efficiencies in manufacturing and design.
Grew company to over $1.7 million in annual sales by third year of business. Managed day-to-day operations, purchasing, finance, sales, customer service, vendor relations, and strategic business alliances.
Marketing
Analyzed market, trends, competitors and sales opportunities, tailored the marketing plan accordingly, developed and implemented sales strategies, and trained and guided the sales staff to achieve annual goals.
Wrote and executed an advertising campaign to build strong brand awareness - captured 5% market share.
Implemented a unique process to capture and maintain customer interest - 40 plus% sales conversion rate.
Technical Knowledge
Window 7, SolidWorks2014, Certified Senior Support Technician, Certified SolidWorks Professional, Certified SolidWorks Instructor, Certified SolidWorks Sheet Metal Professional, Certified SolidWorks Surfacing Professional, 3dVia Composer, and Certified SolidWorks Expert
J. Matthew Herald
Professional Experience
Fisher Unitech Fishers, IN 2008-Pres
Technical Sales Engineer / Process Consultant
Key contributor to a Solution based approach for promoting and selling product
Write sales proposals based on profitability and cost analysis
Demonstrate and educate new clients on products
Maintain a high level of customer relations with over 200 local accounts
Responsible for troubleshooting supporting
Host webcast and marketing events for prospects and current customers
RM&S LLC DBA H/A SALES Plainfield, IN 2001-2008
Director of Operations (Owner)
Drafted and implemented a working business plan as well as, marketing strategies growing sales to 1.7 million by 3rd year of operation.
Sought out, evaluated and utilized lenders for a given cross section of clientele
strategies, inventory control, sourcing lenders and procuring capital for growth.
Added value to the company by introducing new technology that directly impacted and improved purchasing, making it more competitive and effective.
KRAUSS MAFFEI Union, KY 1999-2001
Design Engineer
Participated in and served as lead designer for the design and manufacturing of process equipment utilized in a diverse group of industries
Sourced manufacturing of sub components to outside fabricators
Validated adherence to high production standards
Drafted proposals municipal bids
RA JONES Ft. Mitchell, KY 1998-1999
Design Engineer
Utilizing Pro-E solid modeling and AutoCAD Release 14 for the design and development of high speed pouching machines
Provided support for all levels manufacturing
Acted as main liaisons between manufacturing, Engineering and Sales
MAZAK CORPORATION Union, KY 1993-1998
Manufacturing Engineer
Administered computer aided design and computer aided engineering programs, databases, processes and procedures for department.
Created and published Library Process Manual Utilizing CE and ISO certification knowledge.
Managed production and served as lead product engineer for Vertical Machining centers
Served on the Design team for new machine development
Education
Purdue University Indianapolis, IN
Mechanical Engineering and Related Technologies Core course study Computer Aided Drafting and
Design