Matthew Fisher
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Small Business owner/ operator with 9 years in the flooring sale industry and over 12 years in high ticket sales. Spearheading customer engagement, hospitality, marketing, and inventory control strategies. I'm committed to fostering long-term client relationships and implementing solutions to elevate brand presence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
First Step Flooring Distributors
Escondido, California
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of flooring sales and delivery to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms, enhancing profitability on materials and services.
- Conducted regular inspections and executed fleet vehicle repairs to maintain operational readiness and safety.
Territorial Sales Manager
Eternity Flooring
San Diego, California
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed 200+ accounts in San Diego and Southern California, delivering full service support.
- Delivered product knowledge and training sessions, fostering customer loyalty and driving sales revenue growth.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities, expanding territory and adding new accounts.
100 Ton Captain
Homer Ocean Charter
Homer, Alaska
03.2012 - 10.2017
- Oversaw vessel operations, ensuring compliance with US Coast Guard regulations while optimizing route planning and weather monitoring in US coastal waterways.
- Led crew and coordinated passenger activities on daily fishing and hunting trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment in remote Alaska destinations.
Motorcycle Salesperson
Fun Bike Center
San Diego, California
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Coordinated test rides and ensured customer safety and product knowledge during demonstrations.
- Prepared and presented paperwork related to sales transactions, including in-house finance options.
Education
Master of Science - Maritime Studies
San Diego Maritime Academy
San Diego04-2010
Graduate Certificate - English As A Foreign Language
TEFL Academy
San Francisco, CA08-2026
Business Administration
Heston College
Hesston, KSSkills
- Operations management
- Project management
- Negotiation strategies
- Financial planning
- Inventory Management
- Leadership
- Service minded
Certification
- California H.I.S License #168929 SP
Timeline
Owner/Operator
First Step Flooring Distributors
02.2021 - 11.2021
Territorial Sales Manager
Eternity Flooring
03.2018 - 09.2021
Motorcycle Salesperson
Fun Bike Center
09.2014 - 03.2017
100 Ton Captain
Homer Ocean Charter
03.2012 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Maritime Studies
San Diego Maritime Academy
Graduate Certificate - English As A Foreign Language
TEFL Academy
Business Administration
Heston College