Arvada,CO *****
Email: *********@*****.***
MATTHEW STEFAN
SKILLS
Exceptional revenue generation, critical thinking, problem solving, managerial, leadership, marketing, creative, production, project management, financial, writing management and communications skills. Extensive experience in customer/client relations, presentations, promotions and business development. Extensive managerial/supervisory, equine management and equine therapeutic riding teaching experience. Proficient in numerous software programs (Microsoft Office Suite).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RBT
November 2024 - Present
A&J Behavioral Health Inc. & SouringHigh
Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach
June 2024 - Present
●Resource specialist for individuals seeking holistic addiction counseling and relevant support services and programs.
●Consult with individuals or groups in person or remotely as a peer recovery coach while focusing on the individual’s specific goals and provide a pathway for growth and success.
Bluespark Development & Equitation, LLC
June 2022 - Present
●Develope presentations/budgets and sold residential/commercial security systems and residential/commercial storm restoration campaigns.
●Execute a door-to-door/direct marketing solicitation model.
●Manage all aspects of customer solicitations, promotions, budgeting, installations and final accounts receivables/reconciliations.
●Teach horseback riding skills to individuals with special needs for therapeutic reasons in compliance with PATH - International standards.
●Clients include…Certified Alarm Systems, Kape Roofing, Kapella Roofing, Alliance Roofing, Miracles Therapeutic Riding Center.
Americano Remodeling & Development Roofing
Outside Sales/Project Manager
September 2020 – June 2022
•Generated over $2.5M in sales.
•Secured 350 sales contracts.
A&A General Construction
Outside Sales/Project Manager
January 2018 – September 2020
•Generated over $2M in sales.
•Secured 300 sales contracts.
Samayoa Roofing – Baton Rouge, LA
Outside Sales/Project Manager
August 2017– January 2018
•Generated over $400,000 in sales.
•Secured 100 sales contracts.
Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal
Outside Sales/Project Manager
March 2015 – September 2017
•Generated over $3M
•Secured 300 sales contracts.
Jasper Contractors – Baton Rouge, LA
Outside Sales/Project Manager
May 2014 – March 2015
•Generated over $200,000 in sales.
•Secured 100 sales contracts.
•Resigned as the result of Jasper Contractors closing down Baton Rouge operation.
Launch Media – Baton Rouge, LA
Marketing Strategist, Business Development & Executive Producer
July 2012 – August 2013
•Successfully developed, implemented and sold new series of product offerings to corporations and nonprofits.
•Sold, developed and produced video/media, events and marketing/communications strategies and promotional campaigns.
•Responsible for new business development, web content, presentations, marketing and advertising.
•Managed proposal development, budget development/profitability and project execution.
•Managed team of Graphic Designers, Web Designers and Technical Support Staff.
•Client list included: Worley Catastrophe Response, Albemarle, LaCap, Louisiana Technology Council, Beau Box Realty, Global Data Systems, BancorpSouth Insurance, 100 Black Men of Baton Rouge, Associated Grocers and The O’Brien House.
Blue Spark Marketing Communications & Promotions – West Dover, VT
& Baton Rouge, LA
National Sales Director, Creative Director, Executive Producer
March 2006 – March 2012
•Sold and produced corporate and special events and marketing/sales initiatives and promotional campaigns.
•Responsible for new business development and client acquisition.
•Managed proposal development, budget development/profitability and project execution.
•Managed team of Graphic Designers and Technical Support Staff.
•Client list included: The Coca-Cola Company, Mount Snow Resort, Charter Schools, Royal Productions, Carpet One, Guarantee Service Team, Aire-Tite Products, Wish Picture Shows, Planet Pigskin Pictures, Capital Area United Way and Banker’s Insurance.
Cramer Communications – Boston, MA
Creative Director/Executive Producer
September 2004 – March 2006
•Generated over $1.2M in gross sales and $750,000 in profitability.
•Managed the concept/creative development, budget development and production execution of corporate events, video/film productions, interactive media productions and trade shows.
•Main client contact in creative/production/budget development and project execution.
•Client list included: Phillips – Norelco, JP Morgan, Business Objects, Serono, Inc., AMR Research, Johnson & Johnson and Merck.
P. W. Feats Communications, Inc. – Baltimore, MD
Executive Producer
July 2002 – August 2004
•Generated over $4M in profitability.
•Managed the concept/creative development, budget development and production execution of corporate events, video/film productions and media productions.
•Managed and contract resources relative to corporate events productions, video/film productions, media productions and trade show productions.
•Main client contact in creative/production/budget development and project execution.
•Client list included: Constellation New Energy, U. S. Foodservice, Binney & Smith (Crayola), University of Maryland Medical System & Shock Trauma, Verizon, NAACP and Neighbor Care.
Caribiner Communications – Atlanta, GA & Dallas, TX
Producer
January 1994 – August 2001
•Developed, managed and executed all aspects of video/film, multimedia, print, corporate theater and tradeshow productions.
•Developed and managed video/film, multimedia, print, corporate theater and tradeshow budgets.
•Managed team of Creative Directors, Producers, Graphic Designers, Writers, Technical Directors, Production Assistants, Production Coordinators and relevant pre-production and onsite production staff members.
•Main client contact in creative/production/budget development and project execution.
•Client list included: American Airlines, Dell Computers, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide (TGI Fridays), Overhead Door, Enron International, Nortel, MCI, The Coca-Cola Company, Honda Marine, Arby’s Inc., BellSouth Mobility, Transquest, Bass Hotels & Resorts and Mercedes-Benz.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Arts, June 1990
Major: Journalism/Advertising
Minor: English
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Sales & Marketing Executives – Baton Rouge, LA
Member
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Pam Durio - Customer
10337 John Hollis Rd.
Hammond, LA 70403
Pam Porter – Customer
40124 Emerald Dr. Unit A.
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Nina Rogers – Customer
41124 Lee Ct.
Gonzales, LA 70737
Brian Lessard - Customer
13508 Paces Point
Gonzales, LA 70737
Michelle Paul – Former Manager, Premier South
9437 Arnold Rd.
Denham Springs, LA 70726