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Griffin Matthew

Portland,OR

Summary

I am someone who has spent the last 8 years in sales and marketing. My passion is people, and I strive to learn and grow in my life. Through my career I've acquired many skills and as for my strengths I'd describe them below;


Applied listening, presenting, passionately interactive, visually interactive, confident, welcoming, educated, quick learner, communicative, driven, corresponding, articulate, writing, editing, representing, selling, public speaking, educating, advertising, & creative approaches to solving problems.




Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Sales For Special Events

Klymit & Linx Talent
12.2018 - 10.2023
  • A rewarding effort commission-based job
  • For these 10 day shows I would plan and schedule times of travel to various Costco Wholesale across California and Oregon
  • I would set up complex and visually appealing booths and man them for sales from open to close in appointed Costco locations
  • I always made over my commission projections and beat several records in sales set by previous Roadshow presenters
  • Standing, communicating, reading body language and maintaining a healthy relationship with Costco Wholesale while representing Linx Talent and Klymit


Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Agent

Bankers Life Insurance
10.2017 - 02.2018

I set appointments following leads, went door to door, and got to personally sit down with clients to help them understand Medicare and their options and entitlements. I help them with their financials and insurance needs by offering my clients products and services that help them financially prepare ahead.

Business Development Representative

Crown Motors
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Calculated sales, educated sales calls, with an aggressive approach persuading people to come down to Crown Motors to sell or buy cars based off my pitch
  • I was in charge of closing and setting up appointments through verities of conversations to generate revenue for Crown Motors

Lead Sales Associate

Leslies Pool Supplies
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • In a fast-paced environment I was responsible for every aspect of customer sales and relationships
  • I assisted customers with water testing and advice, product training and education, as well as cashier duties
  • Even as a new employee I was able to win sales competitions and exceed expectations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shasta College
Redding, CA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Travel Brochure Dissemination
  • Needs Assessment
  • CRM Software
  • Relationship Building
  • Travel Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Business Development
  • Commission Tracking
  • Relationship Management
  • Event Networking
  • Employee Training
  • Event Planning
  • Marketing
  • Client Retention Strategies

Creative Writing

I write Poetry, and I create fictional worlds for D&D. 

Timeline

Travel Sales For Special Events

Klymit & Linx Talent
12.2018 - 10.2023

Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Agent

Bankers Life Insurance
10.2017 - 02.2018

Business Development Representative

Crown Motors
01.2017 - 06.2017

Lead Sales Associate

Leslies Pool Supplies
05.2016 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Shasta College
Griffin Matthew