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Matthew Mitchem

Matthew Mitchem

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dynamic and versatile professional with a strong background in sales leadership, welding, and fabrication. Combines over six years of hands-on technical welding experience with two years of team leadership and door-to-door sales management. Proven track record of building, training, and leading high-performing teams while maintaining deep technical expertise in fabrication, project management, and customer relations.

Work History

Regional Sales Manager / Team Lead

Ziply Fiber
  • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of over 10+ sales representatives for residential fiber-optic services.
  • Designed and implemented door-to-door sales strategies that improved closing ratios and installation completions.
  • Maintained detailed KPI tracking systems to drive accountability and boost team motivation.
  • Fostered leadership development, communication skills, and high morale across multiple territories.

Welder / Fabricator

Mayville Engineering | Utility Trailers | Dalton’s Custom Trailers | Mining Industry
  • Performed MIG, TIG, and stick welding on aluminum, steel, and stainless components for trailers, fuel tanks, and conveyors.
  • Interpreted blueprints and specifications to ensure precision in custom fabrication projects.
  • Worked in fast-paced production environments, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with engineers and supervisors to improve workflow efficiency and reduce waste.

Sales Representative

Pest Control & Trade Times
  • Conducted door-to-door and business-to-business sales, delivering persuasive presentations to homeowners and local businesses.
  • Managed sales territories, followed up on customer leads, and maintained strong relationships for repeat business.
  • Developed communication, negotiation, and closing skills through consistent field performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civic Innovation

Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA

Certified Welder - undefined

Smyth Career and Technology Center
Seven Mile Ford, VA

Skills

CAD Design

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager / Team Lead

Ziply Fiber

Welder / Fabricator

Mayville Engineering | Utility Trailers | Dalton’s Custom Trailers | Mining Industry

Sales Representative

Pest Control & Trade Times

Bachelor of Science - Civic Innovation

Emory & Henry College

Certified Welder - undefined

Smyth Career and Technology Center
Matthew Mitchem