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Matthew Bowley

Matthew Bowley

TOLEDO,OH

Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Seeking position with progressive company where my people skills, organizational skills, knowledge of photograhy, and creative tools can be utilized to reach company growth and sales goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development and Marketing Manager

The Green Crow
Toledo, OH
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented effective business development strategies to increase sales and revenue.
  • Created marketing campaigns that increased customer engagement and brand awareness.
  • Analyzed market trends, competitor data, customer feedback, and industry insights to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, partners, and clients to ensure optimal pricing structure.
  • Designed website content to optimize search engine performance and attract new visitors.
  • Managed social media accounts to create content that resonates with target audiences.
  • Updated existing webpages with new content or changes in design elements.
  • Implemented optimization strategies such as search engine optimization techniques to increase visibility of websites on search engines.

Owner/ Freelance Photographer

Matt Bowley Photography
TOLEDO, OH
01.2011 - Current
  • Establish favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Collaborate successfully with variety of personalities and work styles.
  • Improve customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Improve profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
  • Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
  • Collaborate with art directors, stylists, makeup artists as part of a team effort.
  • Utilized specialized computer programs such as Adobe Creative Suite to edit photos according to client specifications.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.

Lead Director

The Right Direction.org
Bowling Green, OH
06.2010 - Current
  • Producer of large and small-scale fundraising multi-genre events to support non-profit organizations and raise awareness of various humanitarian causes.
  • Develop and maintain all media to inform supporters of The Right Direction.org with updates and to publicize upcoming events.
  • Maintain ever-increasing participant database and manage the recruitment of kids for each program/event.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with other non-profit organizations, sponsors, supporters and independent athletes through written and oral communication.
  • Spearhead all planning and activities from concept to execution, for events with high dollar budgets.
  • Direct event logistics including athlete registration, setup, travel, hotels, booths, client receptions, guest lists, team accommodations, presentations, and itineraries, both remotely and on-site.
  • See: www.Therightdirection.org for more information.

Outside Sales Representative

Leaf Home Solutions
Maumee, OH
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assessed customer needs to determine appropriate product solutions.
  • Negotiated contracts with customers, ensuring competitive pricing and terms of
    sale.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of customer
    orders and satisfaction with service levels.

Outside Sales Representative

Double A Solutions
Toledo , OH
2021.05 - 2022.01
  • Researched potential clients, identified decision makers and developed relationships with them.
  • Met regularly with team members to discuss progress towards goals.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone or email.
  • Generated sales by prospecting, negotiating contracts and closing.
  • Maintained open communication with leadership to facilitate business
    development.

Customer Service Representative

Enterprise Holdings LLC, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Perrysburg, OH
06.2014 - 03.2020
  • Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and drove business development to help strengthen relationships and boost sales.
  • Highest sales scores in the Northern Ohio division for 5 months strait.
  • Maintained composure, resilience and flexibility during stressful periods and tight deadlines.
  • Delivered high level of service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.

Digital Marketing Expert

Spoke Life Cycles Bike Shop
Perrysburg, OH
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw all of the digital marketing and branding for multi location Toledo based bike shop.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Improved short-and long-term digital marketing strategies.
  • Designed, managed and maintained company website by writing content, filming, photographing, directing video designs and designing email, HTML and in-text email promotions.
  • Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention, engagement, reputation and revenue-focused activities.

Photography Assistant

Point Seven Studios
Maumee, OH
07.2011 - 10.2014
  • Set up precise photographic measurements and control equipment.
  • Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles.
  • Assisted imaging team members with product styling, prep and post production.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Visual Communication Technology

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

Associate of Arts - Photography

Owens Community College
Toledo, OH
2011

Skills

  • Team management
  • Sales and Marketing skills
  • Strong communication/people skills
  • Branding Promotion
  • Key account generation
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Networking
  • Performs well under pressure
  • Team player
  • Creative
  • Social media and website management
  • Public relations
  • Public speaking
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital Video
  • Photo Editing
  • Retouching and Color Correction
  • Image Manipulation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital Photography
  • Lighting Expert
  • Image Archiving

References

References: Upon request

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

Double A Solutions
2021.05 - 2022.01

Outside Sales Representative

Leaf Home Solutions
07.2020 - 05.2021

Business Development and Marketing Manager

The Green Crow
01.2020 - Current

Digital Marketing Expert

Spoke Life Cycles Bike Shop
01.2016 - 01.2017

Customer Service Representative

Enterprise Holdings LLC, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2014 - 03.2020

Photography Assistant

Point Seven Studios
07.2011 - 10.2014

Owner/ Freelance Photographer

Matt Bowley Photography
01.2011 - Current

Lead Director

The Right Direction.org
06.2010 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Visual Communication Technology

Bowling Green State University

Associate of Arts - Photography

Owens Community College

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