Matthew S. Contreras
Temecula,CA
Summary
Results-driven Sales Account Executive with successful history in sales. Connects with account leaders and cultivates strong relationships to achieve consistent sales. Tenacious and hardworking with proven expertise in lead prospecting and conversion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Account Executive
QC Manufacturing, Inc.
Temecula, CA
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Generated maximum sales of company products, achieved profitability targets, and delivered superior service to partners. Collaborated with sales team to sell products and trained wholesalers and dealers on installation of company fans. Traveled regularly to territories to visit accounts and provide support, training, and account management. Built and managed portfolios of business accounts, including QC distributors, dealers, and contractors.
- Presented QC Manufacturing product solutions to customer decision-makers
- Searched for potential new business opportunities through calls, emails, and follow-up outreach
- Oversaw customer accounts for manufacturing operations and maintained long-term client relationships
Funeral Arranger/Mortuary Transporter/Cemetery Sales Associate/Crematory Operator
Victor Valley Mortuary
Victorville, CA
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Responsibilities: Coordinated transportation for family members to memorial services and post-service gatherings, ensuring timely arrivals and reducing stress during a difficult time. Assisted in preparing funeral services, greeting, and ushering grieving family members. Provided compassionate support to grieving family members. Pick up and transport of deceased. Applied standard precautions for handling of deceased. PPE consisting of apron/gown, gloves, surgical mask, goggles/face shield and disposable shoe covers. Designed and ordered headstones reflecting family preferences, enhancing personalization of memorial services.
- Guided families through casket, urn, and service option selections.
- Prepared arrangement contracts and required funeral documentation.
- Responsibilities: Coordinated transportation for family members to memorial services and post-service gatherings, ensuring timely arrivals and reducing stress during a difficult time. Assisted in preparing funeral services, greeting, and ushering grieving family members. Provided compassionate support to grieving family members. Pick up and transport of deceased. Applied standard precautions for handling of deceased. PPE consisting of apron/gown, gloves, surgical mask, goggles/face shield and disposable shoe covers. Designed and ordered headstones reflecting family preferences, enhancing personalization of memorial services.
Carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Ontario, CA
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Took measurements, drew up plans for proposed works, sourced materials, prepared estimates, and undertook site visits during apprenticeship in general carpentry.
- Framed walls, floors, and roofs on union construction sites, contributing to structural integrity and project timelines.
- Measured and cut lumber using saws, squares, and tape measures.
- Installed doors, windows, trim, and hardware for commercial projects, enhancing functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Electricians apprentice
Avail Engineering
Colton, CA
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Responsibilities: As an electrician's apprentice I: inspected electrical components including transformers and circuit breakers to ensure safe and reliable operation; used testing devices to diagnose and report electrical problems for timely resolution; was capable of using hand and power tools to diagnose any problems; set up and tested computer systems by running cables and connecting jacks, plugs, wall outlets, and switches for optimal functionality.
- Assisted senior electricians with conduit, wiring, and panel installation at engineering sites.
- Pulled, cut, and routed electrical cable for commercial project builds.
- Inspected tools, ladders, and materials for safe daily jobsite use.
Education
Certified Phlebotomist Technician I -
Wagner Training Institute
Redlands, CASchool Police Officer (PC 832 ARREST) -
Rio Hondo College Police Academy
Whittier 2018.07 - 2018.07
High School Diploma -
Options for Youth
Fontana, CASkills
- Account management
- Client relationship management
- Territory sales
- Territory management
- Sales forecasting
- Lead generation
- CRM software
- Client onboarding
Timeline
Sales Account Executive
QC Manufacturing, Inc.
2021.01 - 2023.01
Funeral Arranger/Mortuary Transporter/Cemetery Sales Associate/Crematory Operator
Victor Valley Mortuary
2020.01 - 2021.01
School Police Officer (PC 832 ARREST) -
Rio Hondo College Police Academy
2018.07 - 2018.07
Carpenter
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
2018.01 - 2020.01
Electricians apprentice
Avail Engineering
2016.01 - 2018.01
Certified Phlebotomist Technician I -
Wagner Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Options for Youth