Matthew Cedola
Tampa
Summary
Driven and adaptable professional with proven success in sales, hospitality, and leadership roles. Experienced in recruiting, training, and managing high-performing teams while consistently exceeding performance goals. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building, with a track record of thriving in competitive and fast-paced environments. Recognized for resilience, goal orientation, and the ability to balance leadership responsibilities with personal performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
The Tally Strip
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Promoted to bar manager after one year due to strong performance, leadership skills, and reliability
- Oversaw nightly operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Door to Door Closer Role
Lumio
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Returned to solar sales in Cape Coral the following summer to lead a larger team
- Recruited and managed 40 sales representatives throughout the season
- Promoted to closer after just one season, finalizing deals and mentoring new reps in the field
- Earned overrides on team sales while maintaining strong personal sales performance
- Balanced leadership responsibilities with high-level sales execution
Bartender
The Tally Strip
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked as a bartender for one year in a high-volume, fast-paced bar on the Tallahassee strip
- Delivered excellent customer service while preparing and serving a wide range of beverages
- Maintained bar cleanliness, stocked supplies, and handled cash and card transactions accurately
Door to Door Solar Sales
Sunrun
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Joined a team of 20 fraternity brothers in Hawaii for a competitive door-to-door solar sales program during summer 2023
- Prospected neighborhoods and delivered presentations on renewable energy solutions
- Educated homeowners on cost savings, financing options, and available incentives
- Built quick rapport with diverse customers while adapting to different environments
- Demonstrated resilience and competitiveness by striving daily to lead in sales and overcome challenges
Education
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08-2025
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL08-2023
Skills
- Coachable
- Time Management
- Communication & Active Listening
- Goal Oriented
- Adaptability leadership & Team Management
- Sales & Negotiation
- Customer Service Excellence
- Problem-Solving
- Recruitment & Training
- Resilience & Perseverance
Timeline
Door to Door Closer Role
Lumio
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bar Manager
The Tally Strip
01.2024 - 05.2025
Door to Door Solar Sales
Sunrun
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bartender
The Tally Strip
01.2023 - 01.2024
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Florida State University
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Tallahassee Community College
High School Three Year Varsity Baseball
- Played three years of high school baseball at one of the most competitive programs in Florida
- Selected as one of two team captains during senior year, demonstrating leadership and accountability
- Played baseball my entire life, where I learned time management, discipline and how to find/excell in your role.