Matthew Jacobs
Line Quest
Wichita,KS
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Accomplished Small Business Owner with 6 years in operations and financial management, leveraging industry trends to drive growth and achieve sales targets. Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and lead teams effectively, fostering a collaborative environment. Experienced Pharmacy Technician with expertise in prescription filling and customer relations, knowledgeable in regulatory compliance and team dynamics.
Work History
Utility Line Locator
3 Years 3 Months- Created detailed maps of existing utility lines and proposed plans for future installations, enhancing project planning.
- Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information.
- Responded to emergency situations involving illegal digging and excavation accidents, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Utilized [Type] equipment to accurately locate subsurface utility lines, documenting findings in [Type] reports.
- Kansas Gas certified and Ameren Gas and Electric certified.
Public Works Tech 2
1 Year 9 Months- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on municipal equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues and corrected hazards to support public operations.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical problems using hand tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance tasks to reduce downtime and extend asset service life.
- Confined space certified
- Fix hydrants, valves, water meters
- Use GIS
- Locate water and sewer utilities
- Install wall meters up to 6"
Owner
8 Years- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning
- Supervised worker performance to enhance productivity and reduce costs
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition
- Established relationships with vendors and contractors to negotiate contracts and develop marketing strategies
- Improved the company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
Owner
5 Years 10 Months- Collaborated with peers, technicians, and pharmacists to prioritize and fulfill orders efficiently
- Developed customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and medication records in pharmacy systems
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory
- Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies
- Entered prescription information into computer databases
- Assessed customer needs and proposed tailored solutions to enhance satisfaction.
Sales Representative
5 Years 4 Months- Cultivated key customer relationships, enhancing loyalty and driving sales growth
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions
- Processed customer orders efficiently and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business
- Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs
- Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases
- Maximized sales through organized, fully stocked areas and accurate pricing
- Organized and stocked sales floor with latest merchandise to support consistent sales
- Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
Oil Field Worker
4 Years 3 Months- Attended safety meetings and applied learned techniques to prevent job mishaps.
- Supervised and coordinated daily workflows and delegated roustabout tasks.
- Supervised daily workflows and delegated roustabout tasks to ensure efficient operations.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Supported family business by overseeing oil well operations and conducting maintenance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry
Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry
Skills
Utility marking
Safety Compliance
Utility Coordination
Field Operations
Subsurface Mapping
GIS mapping
Utility Detection
Underground Surveying
Locating Technologies
Data Documentation
Certification
Irrigation license
Spraying license
Confined space license
Locating license
Timeline
Public Works Tech 2
City of Park City KS
12.2024 - 09.2026Read More
Utility Line Locator
Line Quest
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Owner
Matt Jacobs Lawn Landscape
01.2015 - 01.2023Read More
Owner
Lawnmasters
03.2009 - 01.2015Read More
Sales Representative
Reeves Weideman
01.2004 - 05.2009Read More
Oil Field Worker
B&F Oil Company
01.1999 - 04.2003Read More
Johnson County Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Biochemistry
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Fort Hays State University
Some College (No Degree) from Biochemistry
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