MATT CREMERS

**** **** ******* **., *********, GA 30189 404-***-**** adypuk@r.postjobfree.com

Business Development Manager

Industrious, resourceful, passionate professional with over15-year consistent track record as successful business owner and corporate sales manager, initiating and forging strong business partnerships, operating multi-level product/service lines and contributing to aggressive company/revenue growth. Dynamic, tenacious individual with a passion for helping others and driving sales.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Business Development Sales and Marketing Management and Team Leadership

Client Rapport Cultivating New Client Relationships

Brand Development Team Building

Forecasting & Reporting

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Team USA Member – Represented the United States at the World Triathlon Championships 2018

Ironman Triathlon Finisher - 2021

Highest Branch Production – Homestar Financial Corporation 2018- 2022

FAME District Sales Coordinator’s Award – AFLAC, 2016

Triple Crown - Awarded highest recognition to Associate- AFLAC, 2013

#1 Account Opener and All-star Award for AFLAC, 2012

Rookie of the Year, AFLAC, 2012

Coach of the Year, Atlantic Spirit Association, 2010

NCA National Championship Coach, 2008 and 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

Homestar Financial Corporation (HFC), Atlanta, GA 2017-Current Business Development Manager

Spearheading company revenue growth and public relations in first year to record sales of over $85M. Drove brand recognition for company to all time units and most sales in company 20-year history. Directing and managing public relations events, marketing functions and ongoing building of new relationships within the Atlanta greater community. Managing and coordinating LO’s, PR staff, mortgage processors, administrative staff, and implementing new strategies for company growth and efficiency. Integrated new systems to improve overall more effective agent communication and better client relationships. Cultivating existing and dormant relationships to produce new business opportunities. Representing the company at area functions to increase brand awareness, product knowledge and agent-client satisfaction. Consistently awarded the monthly $5M+ branch production. Coordinated contracting of new personnel and development of new hires.

American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC), Atlanta, GA 2012-2016 District Sales Coordinator

Promoted in first year to Coordinator and grew sales team to over 25 associates; produced over $10M of sales. Achieved the highest honors including; Rookie of the Year, Top Account Opener, State Convention Qualifier, and Triple Crown Recipient. Developed and personally opened over 100 new business accounts including the marketing, sales, closing and maintenance of individual businesses. Aflac consists of the day-to-day marketing of supplemental insurance plans, cold calling businesses, utilizing networking resources and capitalizing on existing business relationships. Promoted twice during first year to coordinator positions overseeing new associates. Coordinator responsibilities included staff recruiting, development of new hires, training, motivating, and day to day management and servicing of new and existing accounts, employer and employee presentations, and strategy sessions. Weekly District meetings reviewing sales accomplishments, overall team progress and status, training on new and updated products, and inspiring growth through competitions and future planning. Southern Athletics, Marietta, GA 1996-2012

Director of Operations

GM/Owner to ground up thriving Health and Fitness corporation that housed 25,000 sq. ft. multi-sports complex with mega training gym, school team instruction, acrobatics program, weight training center, summer camp sessions, pre- school and day care center, and wellness program. Conceptualized, developed, and operated five prosperous locations in the Greater Atlanta area.

Hired and maintained loyal staff of over 30 employees and sustained growth for over 15 years through intense marketing, networking, social media relationships, internet advertising and local area presentations.

EDUCATION

University of Georgia, Athens, GA/Master’s Graduate Studies Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL/ Bachelor’s of Science Degree Largo High School, Largo, FL

ATHLETICS/ORGANIZATIONS

70.3 IRONMAN FINISHER – 2021 Gulf Coast, FL

TEAM USA MEMBER – 2018 WORLD TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

USA TRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 2018

DISNEY RUN CHALLENGE – 48.6 mile Race 2018

FULL IRONMAN TRIATHLON 140.6 mile Finisher - Canada 2015

TRACK MEMBER, 400M & 800M, Florida State University

DRUM MAJOR, Largo HS

THREE SPORT VARSITY ATHLETE, Largo HS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MAC and PC; Proficient in MS Office including: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sales Force, Encompass, Access, QuickBooks, Quicken, Keynote, Pages, and other related programs.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Loan Mortgage Originator’s License

Long Term Care Certification

Flood/FEMA

Certified Life Coach

Personal Training Certification

CPR and First Aid Certified

Notary Public

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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