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Matt Merrill

Van Buren,AR

Summary

Driven to excel, this seasoned professional boasts a dynamic career with roles such as CEO at Knockouts Haircuts For Men, enhancing business growth through strategic visioning and operational excellence. Demonstrated expertise in campaign management and effective decision-making, achieving significant sales growth and fostering robust brand loyalty. Balances a keen customer focus with strong negotiation skills for impactful results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Influencer

Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current
  • Hosted live events on social media platforms, fostering community interaction and increasing brand loyalty among followers.
  • Crafted authentic sponsored content for brands that resonated with followers, leading to long-term partnerships and collaborations.
  • Formulated high-quality written storytelling and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to develop effective influencer campaigns, resulting in higher engagement and sales conversions.

CEO

Knockouts Haircuts For Men
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • In charge of Franchise Development and new store sales
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Maintained franchisee relationships to assist in the growth of each location within our brand

President

2M Investments, LLC
11.2018 - 05.2024

Built and managed a Real Estate Investing company through transactional real estate via off-market sales strategies.

  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.

Commercial Lender

Centennial Bank
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Developed lending and deposit business for company.
  • Fostered an environment that promoted teamwork among colleagues across various departments involved in completing successful transactions.
  • Supported complete and accurate loan file documentation.
  • Collaborated with underwriters and credit analysts to ensure accurate risk assessment of potential clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Skills

  • Social Media Posting
  • Campaign Management
  • Content strategies
  • Google Analytics
  • Effective Decision Making
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Sales Growth

Timeline

CEO

Knockouts Haircuts For Men
10.2022 - 05.2024

Social Media Influencer

Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current

President

2M Investments, LLC
11.2018 - 05.2024

Commercial Lender

Centennial Bank
03.2017 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Matt Merrill