Matthew Cooper
Bartow,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Pro Marine Boat Sales
Palmetto, FL
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
Teacher
Polk County School Board
Bartow, FL
07.2003 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Head Coach Boys Soccer
Bartow Senior High School
Bartow, FL
07.2005 - 06.2017
- Developed team strategies to improve overall performance.
- Created a positive learning environment for the team.
- Monitored and evaluated players' progress throughout the season.
- Organized off-field activities, such as team dinners and other social events.
- Scheduled practices, games, and tournaments according to league regulations.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to create effective game plans.
- Encouraged good sportsmanship among all members of the team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL08-2003
Skills
- Listening Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Brand And Product Knowledge
- Sales experience
- Leadership
- Work Planning And Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Avid Outdoorsman: I enjoy activities like fishing, hunting, and hiking in my free time.
- Member of the Polk County Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association.
- Member and Deacon of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Bartow, FL.
- My wife, Sara, and I have been married for 14 years. We enjoy spending time with friends, family and our English Springer Spaniel named Charley.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Pro Marine Boat Sales
06.2022 - 08.2024
Head Coach Boys Soccer
Bartow Senior High School
07.2005 - 06.2017
Teacher
Polk County School Board
07.2003 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Florida
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