Matthew Sale
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at coaching staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
WestRock
07.2023 - Current
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Owner
Bird-Dog Landscaping
05.2016 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Retail Branch Sales Manager
Gateway Mortgage Group
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Recruited, interviewed and hired talented people offering experience and key selling capabilities to company
Assistant Store Manager
Food Lion
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Encouraged professional growth and talent development in associates to increase performance in all areas
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Grocery Sales Manager
Food Lion
06.2007 - 04.2014
- Answered customers' merchandise questions and located specific items to enable customer purchase.
- Reported damaged or missing merchandise to management to minimize losses and identify areas of concern.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA06.2007
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Customer Service
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Efficient multitasking
- Continuous Improvement
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Operator
WestRock
07.2023 - Current
Owner
Bird-Dog Landscaping
05.2016 - Current
Retail Branch Sales Manager
Gateway Mortgage Group
02.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant Store Manager
Food Lion
04.2014 - 03.2016
Grocery Sales Manager
Food Lion
06.2007 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School