Matthew Heaston
4001 EP True Parkway #94, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Contact
Tel : 515.770.9554
e-mail :
[email protected]Objective
To obtain a position that utilizes my diverse business skills and offers opportu
nity for career advancement.
Work Experience
Sysco Food Services of Iowa October 2006 - Present
1 Sysco Place, Ankeny, IA 50021
Senior Marketing Associate
**Responsible for growing and maintaining existing accounts, prospecting new bus
iness, and executing accounts receivables functions.
**Territory began in Jan. 2007 with $9,500 in weekly sales. Weekly sales by the
end of 2007 averaged $27,000-$30,000 weekly for over 200% increase.
**In lieu of recession of food service sales during 2008 and through mid 2009, w
eekly average was still $35,000 to $38,000 weekly during this period.
**Accountable for sales of over $1.5 million for 2010, well in excess of the $.5
million company standard.
**Over 20% of 2010 sales have been derived from new business
**Current weekly sales average over $50,000.
**Clientele includes some of central Iowa's finest restaurants and entertainment
centers such as nationally acclaimed Lucca Restaurant and Bistro Montage which
have been featured on Chef Anthony Bourdain's television show No Reservations.
Territory also includes Central Iowa's original amusement park Adventureland Par
k, Iowa's largest bowling center Plaza Lanes, and the Ramada Indoor Waterpark Re
sort.
**Lead trainer of Des Moines area marketing associates.
The Club Car Restaurant December 2002 - October 2006
13435 University Avenue, Clive, IA 50325
Kitchen Shift Manager
**Responsible for managing employee duties, maintaining labor costs, placing ord
ers with vendors, and communicating with establishment owners.
**Chief trainer of new kitchen employees.
Earl May Nursery & Garden Center April 1998 - December 2002
1845 22nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
**Responsible for maintaining inventory and performing various customer service
functions.
Education
Drake University - Des Moines, IA
Graduated May 2006
Bachelor of Arts
Major: History
Minor: Business Studies
Activities & Awards
Drake University
Fort Des Moines Museum Internship
September 2004 - May 2005
Dean's List
May 2005 - May 2006
Skills
**Proficient with basic Microsoft Office applications.
**Affinity for the Spanish language and extensive practical experience in Spanis
h conversation.
**Solid written and verbal communication skills.
**Effective at researching, with experience in both library and online databases
.
