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Matthew Neilson

Evanston

Summary

Driven and experienced professional with over 13 years in the Oil & Gas industry and 4+ years in automotive dealerships. Proven ability to lead teams with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. I am committed to fostering a safe work environment, ensuring that both individuals and operations meet the highest safety standards. Always looking to grow and improve, I’ve successfully advanced in both of my previous roles by embracing challenges and focusing on team success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales/Finance Manager

Uinta CDJR
Evanston
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversee sales and finance operations, managing a team of salespeople to achieve monthly targets.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor my team to enhance their product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Increase sales revenue through customer relationship management, and team motivation.
  • Conduct regular sales meetings to review goals, address challenges, and provide ongoing coaching.
  • Oversee the closing of sales, ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Salesperson

Uinta CDJR
Evanston
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, achieving consistent sales growth.
  • Helped customers find the right vehicles and financing options.
  • Developed in-depth product knowledge to effectively present vehicles and close sales.
  • Educated customers about products and services offered by the company.
  • Achieved the highest total sales in 2021.

Branch Manager

GE Oil & Gas
Evanston
03.2018 - 09.2020
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the branch, including staffing, sales, and inventory control.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Conducted daily safety meetings to ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Ensured building and equipment were regularly inspected and maintained in compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Controlled outgoing and incoming inventory, performing monthly cycle counts and yearly inventory counts.
  • Ensure that all safety equipment, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection gear, fire extinguishers, and emergency response tools, are regularly inspected and maintained.

Inside Sales

GE Oil & Gas
Evanston
09.2013 - 03.2018
  • Worked with customers to understand their needs and provided tailored solutions.
  • Coordinate with the warehouse or distribution team to ensure inventory availability and on-time delivery.
  • Prepare and send detailed quotes, including product specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
  • Conducted monthly cycle counts and an annual full inventory count to ensure accurate inventory levels and identify discrepancies.
  • Provided daily build lists to assembly technicians, ensuring timely completion of equipment builds according to schedule.

Service Technician

GE Oil & Gas
Evanston
02.2010 - 09.2013
  • Conducted Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) before each job to identify potential hazards and ensure safe work practices.
  • Installed Wellhead equipment on both drilling and completions sites.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot Oil & Gas equipment while under well pressure.
  • Maintained and serviced tools and equipment to ensure maximum safety and performance.
  • Performed lock out tag out procedures if needed.
  • Consistently adhered to confined space entry procedures and safety regulations to ensure safe working conditions.
  • Worked around H2S fields my entire career.

Assembly Technician

GE Oil & Gas
Evanston
08.2008 - 02.2010
  • Attended morning safety meetings daily.
  • Assembled equipment for the oil & gas industry according to safety and operational standards.
  • Pressure tested equipment up to 15,000psi, following all safety procedures.
  • Tore down and repaired gate valves from 1-13/16" 10m to 7-1/16" 15m.
  • Painted all required equipment using proper PPE and ventilation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Evanston High School
Evanston, WY
05-2007

Skills

  • SafeLand Certified
  • SafeLand TRAP and Basic Orientation
  • Sales & Finance Management
  • Qualified Rigger and Signal Person (expired)
  • Have been H2S trained and Drager test fitted multiple times
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Safety Conscious
  • Problem Solving & Troubleshooting

References

Available upon request.

Certification

  • SafeLand Orientation
  • SafeLand Trap
  • SafeLand Basic Orientation
  • Qualified Crane Rigger and Signal Person (Expired)
  • H2S certified continuosly until I left GE
  • Test Fitted in Drager and 3m masks (Expired)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales/Finance Manager

Uinta CDJR
01.2022 - Current

Salesperson

Uinta CDJR
09.2020 - 01.2022

Branch Manager

GE Oil & Gas
03.2018 - 09.2020

Inside Sales

GE Oil & Gas
09.2013 - 03.2018

Service Technician

GE Oil & Gas
02.2010 - 09.2013

Assembly Technician

GE Oil & Gas
08.2008 - 02.2010

High School Diploma -

Evanston High School

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