Matthew Ewing
Solar Sales
San Diego,CA
Summary
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to giving every customer positive experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrate optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Keep Event Rental operations efficient and smooth by delivering successful leadership and team management at all levels. Experienced in administering budgets, overseeing personnel needs and solving routine and complex problems. Familiar with Special Event markets and proactive in capturing new customers and business opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar Sales Representative
Solar Advisors Of America
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared analyses of customer's current and projected electrical usage, demonstrating financial return on investment via new system introduction.
- Mentored new sales team to surpass goals in alignment with brand standards.
- Created sales and marketing tools, growing clientele and generating quality sales leads.
- Proposed commercial sustainability practices and solar lighting installations, reducing energy costs and environmental impact over [Number]%.
- Project Managed all my Solar projects from start to finish.
Sale Support
Debt Advisors Of America
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Managed customer accounts throughout the life of their programs to ensure they completed them.
- Helped Sales agents with customer files
- Approved/denied requests from Sales agents on customer files
- Maintained retention reports for all Sales staff.
General Manager
Quest Events
06.2015 - 05.2020
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Oversaw and facilitated Special Event product deliveries worth over million dollars per year through efficient coordination of daily operations.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring 10 to 15 personnel on Special Event principles, industry practices, company procedures and rental point system.
Director of Operations
West Coast Drape
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Organized and optimized daily operations of labor crew in venues with consistent on-time delivery.
- Supported labor field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and preventing waste.
- Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Assistant Director
West Coast Drape
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Led team of 2-10 labor professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Worked with Supervisors and Client leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
Project Manager
Quest Events
04.2007 - 05.2009
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Headed Countless project teams specializing in rental decor and rental decor activities.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Education
No Degree - Computer Technology
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma -
Torrey Pines High School
Encinitas, CA06.2001
Skills
- Performance improvement
- Client Account Management
- Training and Development
- Consistently meet goals
- Operations management
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Recruitment
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Staff training/development
- Employee scheduling
- Deadline-oriented
Timeline
Solar Sales Representative
Solar Advisors Of America
09.2022 - 10.2023
Sale Support
Debt Advisors Of America
09.2020 - 09.2022
General Manager
Quest Events
06.2015 - 05.2020
Director of Operations
West Coast Drape
09.2010 - 09.2014
Assistant Director
West Coast Drape
01.2009 - 05.2010
Project Manager
Quest Events
04.2007 - 05.2009
No Degree - Computer Technology
San Diego Mesa College
High School Diploma -
Torrey Pines High School
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