Matthew P. Cullen aczft1@r.postjobfree.com

**** ******* ***** **. ********, SC 29464 843-***-**** SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient, results driven sales and marketing manager – offering successful experience driving market share, brand recognition, and revenue improvements through strategic marketing initiatives and effective brand management in competitive markets. Recognized for building dynamic relationships with customers and associates to insure the sales team is focused and creative when providing solutions to meet the needs of clients. Known as growth catalyst, multi faceted leader, and hands on manager with a rich career history marked by explosive sales growth, successful new product launches, and innovative acquisition strategies.

Professional Experience

About Face Ventures LLC

Founder/President

● Independent Sales Representative several manufactures, insurance carriers, and financial firms.

F&B, Plastics, Moldings, Aerospace Technology, Comp Hardware & Environmental Solutions

● Developed markets throughout the Mid Atlantic territory and reestablished dormant accounts with rapid success.

● Produced development of territorry sales from $400K to $650K in total revenue over 16 months. Frontline Insurance Lake Mary, FL

Eastern Regional Sales Manager 2013 – 2016

● Responsible for creating successful, meaningful, and long lasting business relationships while serving customers in the following territories: North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Market Startups.

● Duties include performing market research and development, working with contracting agency partners.

● Hire, train, and manage new and existing sales representatives to ensure maximum sales productivity.

● Manage new product development and growth, leading to a $6.4M growth rate trend in first year and $20M+ for second year with NC business averaging a monthly premium of $1.7M and a 90% retention rate.

● Attained 85% retention rate in SC business operations – increasing growth trend from $10M to $20M. Universal Risk Advisers Fort Lauderdale, FL

National Marketing Director 2008 – 2013

● Was responsible for increasing a growing client base via networking, referrals, and new partnerships by creating long term relationships, which is demonstrated by increasing accounts by over 22% Y O Y.

● As National Marketing Director, exceeded corporate sales goals accelerating revenues over 10% annually.

● Experienced in initiating market research studies and analyzing their findings (HI, NC, GA, SC, and TX).

● Produced collateral marketing materials, including tradeshow booths and printed marketing documents.

● Organized comprehensive town hall presentations with company attendance of up to 100 representatives.

● Possessed solid interpersonal and negotiation skills to build lasting and profitable business relationships. Americor Lending Group Irvine, CA

Sales Manager 2006 – 2008

● Led a sales team of 20+ in high volume production with continuing integrity for the operations success.

● Developed and managed comprehensive advertising campaigns, including: print, radio, television, and online advertising to penetrate the market. Coordinated and participated in promotional activities, working with financial institutions, advertisers, and production managers to market products and services.

● As Sales Manager, initiated and implemented detailed training programs to all departments to ensure 100% service satisfaction; prepared detailed sales forecasts, budgets, and profit/loss statements. Starwood Resorts Westin Maui, HI

Food and Beverage Supervisor 2002 – 2006

● Led/directed the creation of marketing materials to support F&B operations and ensure guests satisfaction.

● Planned and executed special event weeks. Served as the contact for the Food and Beverage department. EDUCATION

Colorado State University – Extensive Coursework in Business Management COMMUNITY WORK

Folds of Honor

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