Ben Matthias - Resume
- 1. Benjamin Matthias 735 Old Stone Drive Highlands Ranch, 80126 Phone: 540-520-1869 E-Mail: bendm@vt.edu Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Class of 2016) (2012-2016) B.S. Double Major in Marketing and Management (Management Consulting and Analysis Focus) 3.23 GPA Dean’s List (Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016) Business Leadership and Culture Study Abroad in New Zealand (Winter 2016) Group Leader - responsible for 4 other students Studied importance of sustainability in relation to business practices Met with U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand Mark Gilbert Studied management and human resource techniques Art Reach at Virginia Tech (Member since 2014) VT Snowboard and Ski Club (Member since 2014) Class Projects Marketing Consulting – Card Isle in Blacksburg, VA (Spring 2016) Local greeting card kiosk start-up Implemented marketing strategies such as branding, kiosk design, ad placement and design Conducted surveys and market research to increase reach in Blacksburg market Marketing Strategy – Enjoy Being (Spring 2016) Clothing company with corporate social responsibility focus Identified their target market segment through research Improved branding strategy through a strategic partnership Created a pitch-book detailing future value added propositions Production Quality and Leadership Analysis – Wicked Taco (Fall 2014) Local Mexican restaurant newly opened in Blacksburg Used PQL tools to find inefficiencies and visual cues to improve customer processes
- 2. 2 Work Experience Cardinal IG – Vinton, Virginia (Summer 12’, 13’, 14’) Assist in assembly line production of commercial glass Daily team coordination to ensure timely delivery of product Systems training for automated production model Frank Theatres Cinebowl and Grille – Blacksburg, Virginia (May 2015- April 2016) Daily customer interaction Skills Social Media Market Segmentation Marketing Channel Selection Project Management Financial Statement Analysis Leadership SWOT Analysis Regression Analysis Consumer Behavior International Marketing Applications Microsoft Office Suite Teamwork Industry Analysis Marketing Strategy Management Consulting