Matthew Taylor
Hurst,TX
Summary
I believe in the quote "High achievement takes place in the framework of high expectation." and "Success is a biproduct of doing what you love".
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Pinnacle Live
01.2023 - Current
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Director of Event Technology
Encore
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed Sales, daily set and strike of audio-visual equipment for meetings and major corporate events with support of AV technicians.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency without compromising on quality or delivery deadlines.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Interacted with event hosts and clients to maintain mutually beneficial relationships and met sales and service expectations.
Director Of Event Technology
PSAV
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed Sales, daily set and strike of audio-visual equipment for meetings and major corporate events with support of AV technicians.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency without compromising on quality or delivery deadlines.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Interacted with event hosts and clients to maintain mutually beneficial relationships and met sales and service expectations.
Senior Technician / AV Coordinator
PSAV
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Setup Audio, Video, and Lighting for corporate meetings, conventions and all hotel needs
- Managed teams for shows and clients as a Floor Coordinator, Project Coordinator and Labor Coordinator
Audio Video Technician
PSAV
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Ensured seamless event production by efficiently setting up, operating, and tearing down audio-video systems.
Implementation Specialist
WideOrbit
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Install Automation for Radio Station and train staff
Media Consultant
DexYP
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Sold online and yellow pages advertising
- Was named Rookie of the Year for 2013
Team Lead
Real Time Resolutions, Inc.
04.2008 - 02.2013
- Led a Team of mortgage collectors
- Built a new department
Team Lead
Saxon Mortgage
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Managed a team of mortgage collectors and support people
Collector
Real Time Resolutions, Inc.
07.2003 - 08.2007
- Collected on Unsecured Mortgages
- Was named top collector multiple months
Remote Broadcast Manager
Susquehanna Radio
04.2001 - 07.2003
- Led a Team of engineers to make sure all radio broadcasts outside of the station we ready on time and sounded great for four Dallas/Ft Worth radio stations
- AM 1310 The Ticket, FM 99.5 The Wolf, FM 93.3 The Bone and AM 570 KLIF
Remote Engineer
Susquehanna Radio
04.1999 - 04.2001
- Setup and ran remote broadcasts for 4 Dallas/Ft Worth radio stations
- AM 1310 The Ticket, FM 99.5 The Wolf, FM 93.3 The Bone and AM 570 KLIF
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, TV, FIlm
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2001
Associate of Science - Science
Lon Morris College
Jacksonville, TX05-1998
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Event Management
- Audio Visual (AV) Systems
- Customer Satisfaction
Awards
Rookie of the Year, Dex Media, 2013
Timeline
Sales Manager
Pinnacle Live
01.2023 - Current
Director of Event Technology
Encore
05.2021 - 11.2022
Director Of Event Technology
PSAV
12.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Technician / AV Coordinator
PSAV
05.2017 - 12.2018
Audio Video Technician
PSAV
05.2016 - 06.2017
Implementation Specialist
WideOrbit
03.2015 - 09.2015
Media Consultant
DexYP
05.2013 - 03.2015
Team Lead
Real Time Resolutions, Inc.
04.2008 - 02.2013
Team Lead
Saxon Mortgage
09.2007 - 03.2008
Collector
Real Time Resolutions, Inc.
07.2003 - 08.2007
Remote Broadcast Manager
Susquehanna Radio
04.2001 - 07.2003
Remote Engineer
Susquehanna Radio
04.1999 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, TV, FIlm
University of North Texas
Associate of Science - Science
Lon Morris College
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