Matthew Holley

1800 Eastwood Rd Unit 170- Wilmington, NC 28403-Phone # (910) 265-2937 ecu.mholley@gmail.com

Results driven marketing and management professional applying for a career to utilize acquired skills and knowledge in achieving organizational goals, while attaining personal and professional growth. Currently, seeking a challenging and enriching position to make a career; a career that would also make effective use of my great business education.

EDUCATION

Fall 2016 Southern New Hampshire University, Hooksett, New HampshireMaster of Business Administration (MBA), MarketingGPA: 4.0

Dec 2008 East Carolina University College of Business, Greenville, NCBachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing GPA: 3.3 / 4.0

August 2004- Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NCMay 2005 General Studies

EXPERIENCE

June 2015-Current Bimbo Bakeries USA, Wilmington, NCTerritory Sales Manager

Currently the largest bakery distributor in the United States Deliver on key AOP metrics for revenue, volume and controllable expenses (stale,

inventory and labor) in order to achieve AOP and key objectives for assigned district

Develop team to deliver on sales targets in order to grow overall business within existing accounts and create new opportunities in non-existing business

Hold team accountable for meeting key performance targets; execute procedures and programs to increase team productivity, team effectiveness, & quality of work

Grow organizational capabilities of employees through training, coaching, mentoring, and consistent performance feedback

Establish effective customer relationships to initiate and maximize sales; ensure client retention by exceeding expectations with new and current customers

Achieve safety goals; deliver on safety awareness programs accordingly to eliminate unsafe acts, minimize loss time accidents, and improve recorded accident rates

Execute on market share display goals; ensure high quality display execution in order to grow sales on targeted products

Additional duties as assigned

Nov 2013- June 2015 Markraft Cabinets, Wilmington, NCEstimator

Uses current design and sales techniques to draw kitchens and bathrooms for new construction and remodeled homes

Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities

Establishes and builds relationships with builders and homeowners Utilizes multitasking to take on various projects simultaneously Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational

workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Sept 2011- June 2013 Taste of Florida Mixer Company, Wilmington, NCTerritory Manager

Controlled sales and marketing efforts of an 8 state territory serving Anheuser Busch wholesalers

Utilized knowledge of Microsoft Office to create expense reports, distributor profiles, and power point presentations

Built relationships with over 50 warehouses in over 8 states, with contacts exceeding 150+

Created unique marketing strategies to see positive growth after each quarter Planned quarterly visits months ahead of time to ensure each warehouse was

visited One of only three Territory Managers and one of only eight employees in a

company selling close to a million bottles of mixers a year Achieved targeted territorial growth at a rate and margin consistent with the

company’s marketing plan Influenced consumer buying habits

Jan 2009-Sept 2011 Ra Jeffreys Distributing/ Anheuser Busch Distributor, Greenville, NCOn Premise Manager

Hired quality brand ambassadors to promote RA Jeffreys products Formulated monthly spending budgets used to grow profits and consumer

awareness Made account calls each week in all 20 Contemporary Marketing Team accounts Designed and implemented marketing point-of-sale material to use in accounts Responsible for all On Premise accounts (about 62) in Greenville, Williamston,

Washington, Winterville, and surrounding areas Managed the cleaning schedule of draft lines in over 60 accounts consisting of

hundreds of draft lines Utilized my knowledge of Anheuser Busch products to sell in new beers both draft

and bottles, as well as, various Non-Alcohol products Built relationships with accounts to encourage customer loyalty and increased sales Conducted Business Reviews and retailer presentations to build additional sales

Summer 2008- Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, Greenville, NCJan 2009 Management Trainee Internship

Learned key aspects on how to run and manage my own business Responsible for maximizing sales and reservations Reported market activity to management by monitoring and analyzing competitive

price lists and products Gained important knowledge and experience while providing customers with

excellent customer service (ESQi)SKILLS

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and Word Able to use 20/20 Design

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Delta Chi Fraternity member Delta Chi Fraternity Intramural Chair Delta Chi Fraternity Shirt Design Chair Delta Chi Executive Board Chapter Sergeant in Arms Dean's List Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008 East Carolina University Club Surfing President Special Olympics Volunteer Relay for Life Volunteer