William T. Matthews

Sales & Customer Relations Intern

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

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Timeline
About me
Vice President - Purchasing at National Equip. Dealers, LLC
Education
- University of South Carolina
  2009 - 2014
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  I was involved in both PRSSA and IABC. Throughout my career as a student I was involved with the Developement of various PR Campaigns, Media Strategies, and Marketings Plans.
Experience
- US Medical Systems, LLC
  May 2007 - Jul 2008
  Sales & Customer Relations Intern
  Facility Maintenance, Warehouse Organization, Product Technical Support and Repair, Management of Shipping and Receiving Orders, Sales and Delivery.
- US Patriot LLC
  Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
  Sales and Customer Service Representative
  Retail Sales and Customer Support.
- Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union
  Jul 2013 - Sept 2015
  - Marketing & Business Developement Specialist
    Jun 2014 - Sept 2015
  - Marketing Assistant
    Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
- Red Ventures
  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
  I was selected as part of the second class of candidates for the management training program called Venture. As a part of Venture, I learned the processes for developing successful Sales Leadership and Business Management skills. I had the opportunity to take part in 1 on 1 coaching sessions with Performance Managers as well as develop relationships with Executive Business Professionals and other mentors within the company.
  - Inside Sales Representative
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
  - Venture - Management Training Program
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
- May Heavy Equipment
  Apr 2016 - Aug 2021
  I manage all of the Sales Processes & Personnel company-wide for the Parts Department at May Heavy Equipment. I actively pursue sales opportunities from our line of over 12 heavy machinery manufacturers in order to support our customer base and the machines they own.
  - Department Manager - Parts
    Nov 2017 - Aug 2021
  - Inside Sales Representative
    Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
- NATIONAL EQUIPMENT DEALERS, LLC
  Apr 2016 - now
  I direct the operations, processes, procedures, and training across the department for all branches in the southeast. I analyze sales numbers, set department goals, and motivate a team of 20+ members to maximize their efficiency and gross profit. I manage all of the Sales Processes & Personnel company-wide for the Parts Department at May Heavy Equipment. I actively pursue sales opportunities from our line of over 12 heavy machinery manufacturers in order to support our customer base and the machines they own.
  - Vice President - Purchasing
    Aug 2023 - now
  - Director of Parts
    Jan 2020 - Aug 2023
  - Department Manager - Parts
    Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
  - Branch Parts Manager
    Apr 2016 - Dec 2018
Licenses & Certifications
- SC Notary
  South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer