Mathew Torres
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Startup Founder
REVAttitude LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Officer
Army National Guard
10.2011 - Current
- Managed a team responsible for creating high-visibility video and print news pieces.
- Oversaw logistics and transportation for the unit of about 100 soldiers, ensuring readiness and effectiveness in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
- Managed a team responsible for setting up large ground satellites that provided essential voice and data communications for ground units.
- Developed and implemented effective training programs to ensure that all team members were fully prepared and trained for their missions.
- Evaluated team performance and provided regular feedback to improve and maintain high levels of performance.
- Managed interpersonal relationships and dealt with conflict resolution to ensure that team dynamics were positive and productive.
Agent
CARR Commercial Real Estate
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendor partners in the veterinary, optometry, chiropractic, and physical therapy verticals, resulting in a 20% increase in referral business.
- Attended trade shows, association meetings, and partner events to build relationships and increase brand awareness, resulting in a 30% increase in leads generated.
- Negotiated favorable purchase and lease terms with listing brokers, resulting in an average of 10% cost savings for clients.
- Researched and toured properties for clients to ensure the best fit for their business needs.
- Called prospective clients in market area to explain services offered and qualify leads.
Market Development Executive
Beam Dental
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted cold calls to identify new business opportunities and expand the Arizona market.
- Conducted online demos of Beam Dental's online quoting platform to brokers, resulting in increased sales and revenue.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with brokers, leading to increased business opportunities.
- Worked collaboratively with the marketing team to develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to promote Beam Dental's products and services.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities in the Arizona market and used this information to inform sales and marketing strategies.
Sales Representative
MetLife
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Sold dental, disability, life, vision insurance, and voluntary benefit products to brokers, generating an average of $2.5 million in annual premiums.
- Maintained and grew a book of business within the assigned territory, resulting in a 15% increase in client retention rate over three years.
- Identified and pursued new brokerage relationship and prospect opportunities, resulting in an average of 20% increase in sales growth each year.
- Conducted highly successful product training and product sales seminars, resulting in a 25% increase in product knowledge and a 30% increase in sales revenue.
Loan Officer
The Lending Company
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
- Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
- Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
- Utilized risk management strategies to attain high loan approval rates.
- Assisted customers in understanding loan terms and conditions to make informed decisions.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2015
Skills
- US Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance
- Software Development
- Fluency in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Google Apps
- Microsoft Products
- Media Coverage
- Strategic Planning
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Mobile Applications
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate and Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance
- CompTIA Security + Certified
Timeline
Startup Founder
REVAttitude LLC
06.2022 - Current
Agent
CARR Commercial Real Estate
01.2022 - 06.2022
Market Development Executive
Beam Dental
06.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Representative
MetLife
06.2015 - 06.2021
Officer
Army National Guard
10.2011 - Current
Loan Officer
The Lending Company
09.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Arizona State University