Matthew Huffman

Accomplished professional in multiple fields

Knoxville, TN 37932

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+1-865-***-****

Seasoned Project/Office Manager with outstanding resourcefulness and creative problem-solving abilities. Exceptional ability to lead and direct others to stay on task and meet deadlines efficiently. Versed in customer, employee and management communications with innate relationship and rapport cultivating strengths. Dependable administrator skilled at managing diverse needs in challenging, fast-paced environments. Friendly and energetic professional with remarkable communication and prioritizing skills.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Project Manager

Technical Response - Knoxville, TN

October 2021 to April 2023

• Oversee and track multiple Projects through multiple departments

• Develop and coordinate a digital production tracking system

• Oversee Employee Appreciation events

• Independent Projects as directed by the VP of Global Operations

• Assist all department with any constraints

• Strategic Planning

Office Manager

Southland Marketing & Development - Knoxville, TN

March 2013 to March 2021

Administered to CRM and company database, including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates, and reports generation.

• Maintained computer and physical filing systems.

• Designed marketing brochures and wrote website copy.

• Created reports and presentations.

• Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking, and shipment receiving.

• Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.

• Source vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.

• Ordered all office supplies including ink cartridges, toner, and paper.

• Responsible for contract implementation and compliance.

• Dispersal of commission.

• Budget analysis and control.

General Manager

Fences For Less - Knoxville, TN

April 2003 to November 2012

• Delivered customized and effective solutions to clients that met unique demands.

• Generated and developed leads to acquire new clients.

• Maximized category turnover through proactive management strategies.

• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships.

• Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style.

• Negotiated and finalized contracts with new and existing customers.

• Assisted with the creation of the marketing strategy and advertising initiatives that were used to promote the facility to the public.

• Responsible for all bookkeeping, Accounts P/R and Payroll.

• Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product, service or accounting areas.

• Worked with suppliers to outline improvement strategies like cost overruns.

• Monitored the market to capitalize on the latest trends. Computer Technician

Fox Computer Group - Grayslake, IL

June 2000 to February 2003

• Ensured network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades.

• Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery of product or service.

• Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.

• Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.

• Managed firewall, network monitoring and server monitoring both on- and off-site. Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration

Pellissippi State Community College - Knoxville, TN February 2014 to April 2016

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Indiana University Bloomington - Bloomington, IN

2000

High School Diploma

Bremen High School - Midlothian, IL

1994

Skills

• Relationship building

• Team leadership

• Contract negotiations

• Database administration

• Organizational skills

• Program management

• Clerical support

• Deadline driven

• Payroll and budgeting

• Account reconciliation

• High accuracy

• Microsoft Office expertise

• Clear oral/written communication

• Excellent multi-tasking ability

• Sage

• General ledger accounting

• Accounts Receivable

• Accounts Payable

• Project Management

• Computer Networking

• Recruiting (10+ years)

• Human resources (10+ years)

• Paylocity (2 years)

• Microsoft Access (5 years)

• Manufacturing (2 years)

• Plastics blow molding (2 years)

• Plastics injection molding

Assessments

Logic & Critical Thinking — Highly Proficient

February 2020

Using logic to solve problems.

Full results: Highly Proficient

Receptionist — Expert

February 2020

Using basic scheduling, attention to detail, and organizational skills in an office setting. Full results: Expert

Filing & Organization — Highly Proficient

February 2020

Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules. Full results: Highly Proficient

Logic & critical thinking — Highly Proficient

February 2020

Using logic to solve problems.

Full results: Highly Proficient

Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient October 2021

Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient

Basic computer skills — Proficient

October 2021

Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems Full results: Proficient

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