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Matthew Harrison Clayton

Hingham,MA

Summary

Multi-tasking salesman and craftsman with demonstrated project management and leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent. Reliable and hardworking employee seeking a Project Management position. Offering excellent communication and good judgement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sales and Craftsman

BirchBarn Designs
06.2020 - Current
  • Developed and managed BirchBarn Designs' custom project sales cycle: prospecting clients, producing estimates, discussing obstacles, closing sales and maintaining customer satisfaction. Resulting in a 75% increase in sales.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Developed new business relationships with contractors, interior designers, real estate agents and architects. Maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
  • Led weekly meetings with owners to identify sales and marketing obstacles and improve the companies overall performance.
  • Craftsman specializing in handcrafted personalized wood products and custom countertops and tables.
  • Streamlined woodworking production process through maximizing efficiency, recycling material waste, improving communication and maintaining the quality of craftsmanship.

Head Counselor and Trip Leader

Winona Camps for Boys
06.2013 - 08.2019
  • Mentored camp counselors in effective strategies for relating to campers and teaching important life skills while overseeing counselor development.
  • Managed camp operations for Junior Winona serving over 30 staff and 60 campers each day.
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods in various activities and skillsets.
  • Guided trips of up to 15 campers on multi-day hiking and canoeing trips across the state of Maine.
  • Earned First Aid, CPR, AED and Wilderness First Aid certifications with emphasis on children's treatment protocols.

Sales Intern

Pathy Medical LLC
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Shadowed sales professionals to gain deeper insight into best practices and strategies for maximizing sales revenue.
  • Researched and wrote multiple deliverables and documents for their product, The Light Jacket
  • Supported sales team, responding to basic inquiries and identified needs for the company.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions. Answered customers' questions regarding The Light Jacket, prices and availability.

Co-Founder

Top Dog Visors
09.2014 - 11.2016
  • Founded, developed and co-ran a company in high school to learn the basics of being an entrepreneur and building a startup company.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Union College
Schenectady
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Pomfret School
Pomfret, CT
05.2015

Skills

  • Project Estimation and Timelines
  • Process Streamlining
  • Project and Time Management
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Profit and Revenue-Generating Strategies
  • Selling Techniques and Sales Cycle
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Familiarity in Microsoft Office, Shopify, Wordpress, Dropbox and Google Platforms

Hobbies

Skiing, Golfing, Woodworking, Fly Fishing, Learning Guitar

Timeline

Head of Sales and Craftsman

BirchBarn Designs
06.2020 - Current

Sales Intern

Pathy Medical LLC
08.2018 - 10.2018

Co-Founder

Top Dog Visors
09.2014 - 11.2016

Head Counselor and Trip Leader

Winona Camps for Boys
06.2013 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English

Union College

High School Diploma -

Pomfret School

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