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Matthew W. Kenison
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Matthew W. Kenison

Operations
Lehi,UT

Summary

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Quote

"Life is meant to be enjoyed not just endured"
Gordon B. Hinckley

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Project Manager

GUIDEcx
10.2024 - Current

● Lead cross-functional strategy execution and initiative delivery across a 70+ account portfolio, aligning stakeholders, clarifying ownership, and driving outcomes from scoping through stabilization
● Design and implement operating cadences and reporting frameworks that translate complex operational data into clear, decision-ready narratives for leadership
● Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives that reduce rework, increase operational efficiency, and scale delivery capacity without adding headcount
● Facilitate executive-level workshops and strategic planning sessions, translating business challenges into structured roadmaps with defined milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes
● Stand in for leadership in stakeholder conversations when priorities conflict, then translate outcomes into written follow-up the same day
● Created training videos adopted into the company-wide onboarding process
● Leveraged AI tools to automate call documentation and follow-up workflows, reducing administrative overhead

Project Manager I

entrata
01.2024 - 10.2024

● Built and maintained executive-ready program tracking and financial forecasting across 100+ concurrent implementations, delivering high-accuracy reporting to Director-level stakeholders
● Set a company record for highest dollar value of implementations completed in a single month, February 2024
● Collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, and customer success teams to resolve implementation blockers and ensure on-time delivery

Associate Project Manager

entrata
12.2021 - 01.2024

● Managed end-to-end software onboarding for enterprise multifamily property management clients
● Built proficiency in executive communication, program reporting, and cross-functional coordination across a high-volume implementation environment

General Manager

Fastenal
12.2018 - 12.2021

● Led quarterly business reviews with COO analyzing P&L performance, market trends, sourcing strategy, and operational KPIs — translating data into actionable recommendations that drove measurable improvements
● Owned full P&L and balance-sheet accountability for a $480K inventory operation, developing cost-benefit analyses and ordering models that achieved 100% audit compliance — the only location in the district to do so in 2020
● Applied Six Sigma process improvement methodology to drive a financial turnaround, reducing past-due receivables from $248K at 98 days outstanding to $0 at 30 days through root cause analysis and cross-functional process redesign
● Broke location sales records in October 2019 by 11% and January 2020 by 20%
● Coached 2 employees to promotion within a year through structured development and performance accountability

General Manager

Fastenal
12.2015 - 12.2018

● Managed branch P&L, vendor sourcing, inventory planning, and customer account development
● Completed Six Sigma Blue Belt certification (2017), applying methodology to drive operational improvements across procurement and fulfillment processes
● Developed and maintained key customer relationships, growing account revenue through consultative selling and operational reliability

Sales Specialist

Fastenal
05.2013 - 12.2015
  • Achieved top salesperson recognition for year-over-year growth across a 12-state region (June 2014), building a foundation in strategic account development and client relationship management
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
  • Drafted, finalized and submitted paperwork to complete sales.
  • Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.

Car Installer / Sales Associate

Best Buy
05.2012 - 04.2014
  • Communicate product needs with customers, place order for parts and schedule for work
  • Install items to company standard with guarantee (speakers, radios, amplifiers etc.)
  • Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business (With Spanish Emphasis)

Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah
01.2018 - 12.2021

Associate of Science - Associates of Science

Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah
08.2011 - 04.2013

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchCareer advancementCompany Culture

Certification

Six Sigma - Blue Belt

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Program Leadership
  • Business Operations & Strategy
  • P&L Management & Financial Modeling
  • Revenue Forecasting & Variance Analysis
  • Process Improvement, Six Sigma (Blue Belt)
  • Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Go-To-Market Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Change Management
  • Vendor Sourcing & Procurement
  • Inventory Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Salesforce (SFDC)
  • Excel & PowerPoint
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Spanish (Conversational)
  • Project tracking
  • Project development
  • Change control processes

Software

Excel

GUIDEcx

Salesforce

Powerpoint

Google Suite

Zoom

Slack

ChatGPT

Claude

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