Matthew Hudgens
Cypress,TX
Summary
Results-driven Energy Consultant at Sunrun with expertise in sales data analysis and process improvement. Proven track record of enhancing workflow accuracy and delivering actionable insights that drive client success. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and effective communication, consistently achieving high performance and exceeding expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Energy Consultant
Sunrun
Houston, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Analyze homeowner utility data, usage trends, and ROI models to produce accurate performance summaries and recommendations.
- Improve workflow accuracy by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure clean data and timely project movement.
- Prepare reports outlining system performance, savings projections, and customer-impact outcomes.
- Identify operational risks, customer pain points, and bottlenecks to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Account Executive
TopTap Pay
Houston, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Evaluate merchant statements to identify cost inefficiencies, risk exposure, and revenue-impact trends.
- Produce data-driven reports, savings analyses, and performance recommendations for SMB and commercial clients.
- Monitor onboarding workflow to ensure accuracy of data, documentation, and sales handoffs.
- Support internal teams by identifying process gaps, recommending improvements, and tracking issue resolution.
Hospitality Specialist
SpotOn
Houston, TX
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assessed POS workflows, throughput bottlenecks, and operational trends to improve performance outcomes.
- Ensured accurate reporting setup, menu data integrity, and forecasting alignment for restaurant clients.
- Tracked project completion, resolved deployment issues, and improved data quality in operational tools.
Sales Development Representative
By Appointment Only
Houston, TX
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted cold calls, social media outreach, and various digital strategies to secure high-profile, qualified meetings.
- Managed a high volume of outbound calls to engage prospects and drive interest in products.
- 200+ dials per day; exceeded quota by 200% in the first month.
- Set 21 meetings, with 16 held; top performer in qualified opportunities.
Client Executive
Paynada
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Achieved 109% quota; 5 new clients in first 30 days; managed $30M+ processing volume.
- Reviewed merchant data, identified workflow obstacles, and recommended improvements to leadership.
- Supported hiring, training, and workflow execution improvements across the team.
Sales Consultant
JPAS Consultants
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Evaluated client processes, pipeline workflows, and performance metrics; delivered insights and recommendations.
- Conducted in-depth market research to identify trends and opportunities for client engagement.
- Facilitated product knowledge workshops for clients to ensure understanding of service offerings and benefits.
Winder Technician
Siemens Energy
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed precise workflow execution on turbine repair and testing, with strict quality and timeline requirements.
- Executed precise winder operations to ensure optimal tension and alignment of materials during production.
- Conducted routine inspections and tests on wound products to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow and resolve production-related issues promptly.
Sales Consultant
JPAS Consultants
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported AWS/Azure clients with performance insights, cost analysis, and workflow optimization.
Sales Account Executive
Plan A Technologies
Houston, TX
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Generated new business through targeted outreach and executed multi-channel engagement campaigns.
- Managed end-to-end sales cycles from prospecting to closing, ensuring client satisfaction throughout the process.
Commercial Account Executive
Nutanix
Dallas
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Exceeded quota (156% Q4; 112% 2H) through strong pipeline analysis, forecasting, and account execution.
- Generated and nurtured leads through strategic networking and targeted outreach efforts.
- Executed contract negotiations to finalize agreements that aligned with company objectives and customer needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline sales processes and enhance client onboarding experiences.
Multiple Progressive Roles (SDR → Inside Sales → SMB AM → Mid-Enterprise AM)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Plano, TX
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed pipeline forecasting, sales reporting, account planning, and white-space opportunity development.
- Identified trends, tracked issues to resolution, and evaluated workflow methods to improve performance outcomes.
- Coordinated with channel partners, solution architects, and internal stakeholders to support accurate execution.
- Ranked top performer floorwide in qualified opportunities, dials, demos, sales pitch performance, and campaign execution.
Service Consultant → Associate Service Consultant
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed 20+ customer projects simultaneously, ensuring accurate work assessment, scheduling, and workflow coordination.
- Designed detailed service orders and maps with precise data inputs to support planning and operational accuracy.
- Coordinated cross-functionally with linemen, engineering, and operations teams to resolve issues and complete projects.
- Evaluated project risks, monitored progress end-to-end, and improved communication flow between field and office teams.
Education
BS - Engineering Technology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2016
Skills
- Sales data analysis
- KPI tracking
- Forecasting
- Workflow evaluation
- Process improvement
- Issue resolution
- Risk identification
- Project completion tracking
- Business development
- Sales Performance Insights
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Client relationship management
- Consulting
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement
Certification
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- GCP Foundations
- RedHat
- VMware (Sales/Technical)
- Veeam
- Docker
- Fortinet NSE1/NSE2
Volunteer Leadership
- Founder - Texans Paying It Forward
- Chair - Pi Kappa Alpha
- Founder - SHSU Wrestling Club
Timeline
Energy Consultant
Sunrun
06.2025 - Current
Account Executive
TopTap Pay
06.2025 - Current
Hospitality Specialist
SpotOn
09.2024 - 06.2025
Sales Development Representative
By Appointment Only
04.2024 - 10.2024
Client Executive
Paynada
02.2023 - 04.2024
Sales Consultant
JPAS Consultants
10.2022 - 03.2023
Winder Technician
Siemens Energy
09.2021 - 09.2022
Sales Consultant
JPAS Consultants
07.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Account Executive
Plan A Technologies
10.2020 - 06.2021
Commercial Account Executive
Nutanix
03.2019 - 12.2019
Multiple Progressive Roles (SDR → Inside Sales → SMB AM → Mid-Enterprise AM)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
10.2017 - 03.2019
Service Consultant → Associate Service Consultant
CenterPoint Energy
06.2016 - 08.2017
BS - Engineering Technology
Sam Houston State University