Matthew D. Reass
Senior Executive
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Innovative Executive Vice President with abilities in management and leadership. Experience managing diverse team and increasing overall revenue by [Number]%. Well-organized Executive Vice President with first-rate skills in brand management, budgeting, analytics and communications. Adaptable and versatile with twenty (20) years of experience in the real estate title & settlement industry. Methodical executive with passion for motivating focused teams toward goal attainment. Known for adhering to high ethical standards and embracing new challenges.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
EVP, Strategic Partner Relationships
Segin Systems, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Developed import and distribution strategy and managed all related contracts and relationships to increase profit margin by [Number]%.
- Attracted major client, generating $[Amount] in annual revenue under new [Type] project.
- Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events.
SVP, Corporate Strategy & Sales
Segin Systems, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Led restructuring and turnaround through development of new leadership team.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Identified issues with production, workforce and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that fit perfectly with company's vision and mission.
- Maintained consistent growth in revenue, contribution margin, operating profit and EBITDA.
- Restructured [Type] department to reduce overhead and improve overall efficiency.
- Developed, coached and provided feedback to top-performing teams using strong leadership and analytical thinking skills.
- Developed measurement tools, dashboards and reports to track metrics on adoption and effectiveness of initiatives.
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting brand and building rapport with prospects.
Senior Vice President
Segin Systems, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2015 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Led restructuring and turnaround through development of new leadership team.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Identified issues with production, workforce and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Presented and discussed strategy and initiative progress with senior business leaders.
- Networked with customers, prospects and partners at conferences and trade shows.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting brand and building rapport with prospects.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Vice President
Reliant Title Insurance Agency
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2002 - 07.2015
- Served as knowledge expert for all facets of real estate settlement and title insurance
- Managed marketing and business development involving lenders and real estate markets
- Lead major real estate research projects for clients such as Northrup Grumman (research and analysis of land record documents on seven military institutions including preparation of over 275 reports)
- Prepared marketing presentations, conducted training seminars, and has been a featured speaker at a local tradeshow(s)
- Established numerous affiliated business alliances and joint ventures between employer and lenders, attorneys, and real estate agencies
- Familiar with state, federal, and RESPA regulations
- Conducted residential real estate settlements
- Provided expertise with title exams, prepared commitment binders, and all processes in managing real estate title insurance
- Ran disbursing and post closing department.
Manager
Virginia Home Title & Settlements, LLC
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2006 - 06.2009
- Instrumental in the formation and development of the joint venture partnership between top Hampton Roads realty firm Prudential Decker Realty, with Reliant Title Insurance Agency
- Oversaw the daily operations, supervised staff, and conducted the vast majority of the residential purchase and refinance closings
- Implemented a marketing, business development plan throughout the regional Prudential Decker offices that consistently accounted for greater than a 20% capture rate in buyer-side resale transactions
- Conducted quarterly Board of Directors meetings, preparing productivity, market capture, business development forecasting
- Established communications and processes to support operations of seven real estate offices
- Conducted efficient research and title exams in all local municipal court house records departments
Civil Engineer
Burgess & Niple
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Served as design engineer for Ohio DOT signalized intersections including placement of underground utilities, mast arm and signal location, and timing plans
- Prepared peak hour timing plans for signalized corridors for Northern Virginia municipalities
- Provided private commercial land development design plans including drainage plans, quantity analysis, cost estimate, and grading plan
- Served as design engineer for residential projects
Civil Engineer
Kimley-Horn And Associates
Virginia Beach, VA
05.1998 - 12.2000
- Redesigned I-64 interchange to include highway plans, cut-fill schedule, quantity analysis, cost estimate, and grading plan
- Prepared peak hour timing plans for signalized corridors for Hampton Roads municipalities
- Engineered drainage outfall plans for local municipal corridor including ditch cross-sections, peak flow analysis and outfall design
- Served as design team member for Transportation Management System (TMS) contracted through VDOT including the preparatory design and field work involving placement of Variable Message Signs (VMS), Closed-Caption TeleVision (CCTV) cameras, and detector stations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 09.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Vendor and Customer Relationsundefined
Accomplishments
- UVA Darden School of Business, The Executive Program (TEP): Class of 2015
- Eagle Scout
Affiliations
- American Land Title Association (ALTA): Government Affairs Committee
- American Land Title Association (ALTA): Membership Committee
- Virginia Land Title Association (VLTA): Board of Directors (2014 – 2015)
- Central Business District (CBDX): Marketing Committee (2009 – 2011)
- Leadership Hampton Roads – Class of 2004
- Hampton Roads Association of Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE): Public Relations Committee (2003-2004)
- Hampton Roads Realtors Association (HRRA): Annual Picnic Committee (2004)
- Hampton Roads Realtors Association (HRRA): Annual Tradeshow & Convention Committee (2003 & 2004)
Certification
Real estate license (Wainwright Real Estate)
Timeline
EVP, Strategic Partner Relationships
Segin Systems, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
SVP, Corporate Strategy & Sales
Segin Systems, Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2021
ALTA National Title Professional (NTP)
10-2018
Senior Vice President
Segin Systems, Inc.
07.2015 - 02.2019
Manager
Virginia Home Title & Settlements, LLC
07.2006 - 06.2009
Real estate license (Wainwright Real Estate)
10-2004
Vice President
Reliant Title Insurance Agency
07.2002 - 07.2015
Civil Engineer
Burgess & Niple
01.2001 - 06.2002
Civil Engineer
Kimley-Horn And Associates
05.1998 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Virginia
09.1994 - 05.1998
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