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Wole Matthews

Barataria,SJL

Summary

Profile Summary: 3 Decade long career chronicle spread across Sales, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth and Traffic Management in roles of increasing responsibility. MBA holder with skills in maintaining an extensive understanding of company's markets, customers, competitors, products, opportunities & threats. Continuously pursues professional growth by completing courses that help strengthen skill-set and enable emergence as a multi-faceted professional Bilingual security management professional familiar with standard security practices and operational requirements. Comfortable working in variety of environments to provide personal, premise and perimeter security. Highly skilled in armed security precautions and operations. Creates and implements successful sales and marketing strategies regardless of scale and budget. Excels at maximizing profits within limited budgets. Performs market research, develops strategic reports and organizes and promotes successful marketing campaigns. Aggressively pursues new sales leads resulting in high sales close rate. Understands importance of working with customers and other executives, as well as keeping staff informed and motivated. Sophisticated Sales Growth Leader with background propelling company offerings and brand through focused strategies. Confident and smooth communicator when delivering presentations and maintaining client relationships. Focused when analyzing competitors and target market to determine unique selling proposition and maximize revenue.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traffic Management Specialist

Traffic Management Branch, Ministry of Works & Transport
09.2011 - Current
  • Employing Civil Engineering expertise in handling traffic management for a whole district by leading engineers on initiatives aimed at improved traffic flow and traffic issues resolution
  • Ensured liaison and collaboration with government and private traffic management interests while organizing work & getting the requisite results from all the teams involved
  • Led a strategic project for speed humps installation, a 9-month project during which, were installed 17 humps successfully to correct specifications
  • Won Road Safety Award for dedication to duty
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Trained employees on Data Collection and assigned duties.
  • Streamlined transportation processes for enhanced commuter experience by coordinating with local authorities and external agencies.
  • Actively participated in professional organizations and conferences, staying up-to-date with industry best practices while expanding personal network connections within the field.
  • Provided expert guidance in the development of municipal ordinances related to traffic operations, promoting safe and efficient travel throughout the community.

Manager of Business Development and Sales

My Pharmacists Ltd.
05.2011 - Aug2011

Manage Plan, Co-ordinate and Oversee all daily Sales and Operations of the Branch.

  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Developed deep understanding of customer needs, priorities and pain points to deliver customized service.
  • Mentored junior sales staff for improved performance, providing guidance on best practices and customized training programs.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for growth within key accounts, leading to further expansion of business relationships.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with efficient account management, timely follow-ups, and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Led team meetings focused on sharing best practices which contributed significantly to overall team success.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.

Security Management

Pricesmart Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Evaluated new technologies continuously to stay current on emerging trends in the industry, ensuring a proactive approach to potential challenges within the field of security management.
  • Actively participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay informed about the latest developments in site security management and emerging threats.
  • Managed and supported organization-wide privacy and security management measures.

Security Management

Amalgamated Security Services Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Evaluated new technologies continuously to stay current on emerging trends in the industry, ensuring a proactive approach to potential challenges within the field of security management.
  • Actively participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay informed about the latest developments in site security management and emerging threats.
  • Managed and supported organization-wide privacy and security management measures.

Security Management

Advance Security Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Evaluated new technologies continuously to stay current on emerging trends in the industry, ensuring a proactive approach to potential challenges within the field of security management.
  • Actively participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay informed about the latest developments in site security management and emerging threats.
  • Managed and supported organization-wide privacy and security management measures.

Founder

W.M. Company
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: Found company with the goal of marketing of DVDs and Publications
  • Found company with the goal of marketing of DVDs and Publications

Insurance Sales

American Life and General Insurance Company (ALGICO)
01.2006 - 04.2006

Founder

The Shahadah Corp
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: The company was dedicated to marketing of 99cents gift items
  • The company was dedicated to marketing of 99cents gift items

Telemarketing & Inside Sales

Marketing Inc.
01.2004 - 06.2004
  • Developed strong product knowledge through continuous training sessions, staying current with company offerings and updates.
  • Strengthened relationships with existing customers by consistently following up on inquiries and addressing concerns.
  • Increased sales leads by proactively contacting prospective clients and providing product information.
  • Negotiated pricing structures with clients to maximize profitability while maintaining competitiveness in the marketplace.

Founder

WKM Industries
01.1994 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: Found venture to deliver sales and repair services for electronics
  • Found venture to deliver sales and repair services for electronics

West Les Efforts Villas
01.1990 - 01.2003

Distribution Sales

The Shahadah Newsletter
05.1996 - 09.1997

Advertising

Tampa Yellow Pages and the Business Menu
01.1995 - 09.1995

Sales

Final Call Newspapers
01.1993 - 01.1994

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business Strategy

MBA-Institute.org
Switzerland
02.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Harris University
Bradenton Florida
06.2016

Bachelor of Business Administration - Applied Management

Canterbury University
Canturbury UK
06.2013

Diploma in Business Management -

Institute of Management
Bournemouth, England
03.2001

Skills

  • New Business Development
  • Account Management
  • Quality Customer Service
  • Marketing Programs

B2B Sales Management

Sales management

Workday Talent Management

Sales Analysis and Reporting

Certification

  • Advertising & Marketing Diploma, New Skills Academy U.K., 02/01/18 - 03/01/18
  • Sales Management Certificate, Metro Academy U.K., 09/01/16 - 10/01/16
  • AutoCAD 1 (Fundamentals), Central Technology Centre Ltd., 08/01/15
  • Advance Practical Accounting, School of Practical Accounting, 07/01/12 - 10/01/12
  • Fundamentals of Traffic Management LF Systems; Traffic & Transportation Engineering, 05/01/12 - 06/01/12
  • Sales Certification (Expert Level), ExpertRating.com, 03/01/11 - 05/01/11
  • Financial Advisor Certificate, Phoenix State University, 05/01/11 - 07/01/11
  • Certification in Security Supervision and Management, International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO), 07/01/08 - 06/30/08
  • Diploma in Private Investigation, Stratford Career Institute, 06/01/08 - 12/01/08
  • Linesman Telephone Installation and Premises Wiring, 02/01/07 - 03/01/07
  • Electrical Installation Industrial Certificate, The University of the West Indies, 09/01/05 - 03/01/06
  • Certification in Accounts Payable Fundamentals, 04/01/05
  • Technician Certificate in Applied Electrical/Electronic/Engineering, City and Guilds, 03/01/02 - 01/31/03
  • Microsoft Office User Specialist Certificate, Bordercom Technology International, Cocoyae, San Fernando, Trinidad, 06/01/01 - 09/01/01
  • CXC O'Levels (General), Presentation College San Fernando, 09/01/85 - 07/01/90

Timeline

Traffic Management Specialist

Traffic Management Branch, Ministry of Works & Transport
09.2011 - Current

Manager of Business Development and Sales

My Pharmacists Ltd.
05.2011 - Aug2011

Security Management

Pricesmart Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2011

Security Management

Amalgamated Security Services Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2008

Security Management

Advance Security Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2007

Insurance Sales

American Life and General Insurance Company (ALGICO)
01.2006 - 04.2006

Founder

The Shahadah Corp
01.2004 - 01.2005

Telemarketing & Inside Sales

Marketing Inc.
01.2004 - 06.2004

Founder

W.M. Company
01.2003 - 01.2007

Distribution Sales

The Shahadah Newsletter
05.1996 - 09.1997

Advertising

Tampa Yellow Pages and the Business Menu
01.1995 - 09.1995

Founder

WKM Industries
01.1994 - 01.2004

Sales

Final Call Newspapers
01.1993 - 01.1994

West Les Efforts Villas
01.1990 - 01.2003

Diploma in Business Management -

Institute of Management
  • Advertising & Marketing Diploma, New Skills Academy U.K., 02/01/18 - 03/01/18
  • Sales Management Certificate, Metro Academy U.K., 09/01/16 - 10/01/16
  • AutoCAD 1 (Fundamentals), Central Technology Centre Ltd., 08/01/15
  • Advance Practical Accounting, School of Practical Accounting, 07/01/12 - 10/01/12
  • Fundamentals of Traffic Management LF Systems; Traffic & Transportation Engineering, 05/01/12 - 06/01/12
  • Sales Certification (Expert Level), ExpertRating.com, 03/01/11 - 05/01/11
  • Financial Advisor Certificate, Phoenix State University, 05/01/11 - 07/01/11
  • Certification in Security Supervision and Management, International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO), 07/01/08 - 06/30/08
  • Diploma in Private Investigation, Stratford Career Institute, 06/01/08 - 12/01/08
  • Linesman Telephone Installation and Premises Wiring, 02/01/07 - 03/01/07
  • Electrical Installation Industrial Certificate, The University of the West Indies, 09/01/05 - 03/01/06
  • Certification in Accounts Payable Fundamentals, 04/01/05
  • Technician Certificate in Applied Electrical/Electronic/Engineering, City and Guilds, 03/01/02 - 01/31/03
  • Microsoft Office User Specialist Certificate, Bordercom Technology International, Cocoyae, San Fernando, Trinidad, 06/01/01 - 09/01/01
  • CXC O'Levels (General), Presentation College San Fernando, 09/01/85 - 07/01/90

Master of Business Administration - Business Strategy

MBA-Institute.org

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Harris University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Applied Management

Canterbury University
Wole Matthews