Seeking Entry Level Position in the Financial Field

MATT GRAVITT 7419 Oakbluff Drive, Dallas, Texas 75254 (Cell) 214-783-8767 ♦ (E-mail) [email protected]

SEEKING ENTRY LEVEL POSITION IN THE FINANCIAL FIELD

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

 Dependable, organized, capable of handling multi-tasking and effective communications.  Works well with multi-cultural clients and quickly adapts to market/technology changes.  Extremely energetic, excellent interpersonal skills, motivated, and committed to excellence.  Self-starter with sales, communication, presentation, negotiation, and closing abilities.  Background includes strong leadership as fraternity President, AAU All American Wrestler, All District Baseball Player and several non-profit organizations.  Knowledgeable in how to satisfy customers by qualifying and satisfying their wants/needs.  Attended Aggie Investment Club meetings and Professional Program in Finance presentations.  Very analytical, strong quantitative skills and effective problem solving abilities. EDUCATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL SKILLS, AND ASSOCIATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; May 2009, GPA: 3.75

Training includes sales, marketing, Research/Analysis, Cold Calling, Effective Presentations, Time Management, Effective Communications, Qualifying the Customer, Customer Service, Managing Volunteers, and Fundraising Trained in MS Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photo Shop, and several in-house business/educational systems Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Member/President, College Station, Texas; 2006-2009 Chilifest Incorporated, Volunteer, College Station, Texas; 2006 – 2009 Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, College Station, Texas; 2008 Brazos Valley Food Bank, Volunteer, College Station, Texas; 2007 – 2008 Toys for Tots, Volunteer, College Station, Texas; 2007

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL, Dallas, Texas Summer 2007 Waiter  Greeted customers, took orders, handled cash/credit payments, cross/up-sold specials and menu items, provided quality service, assisted where needed, and reported to manager.  Learned how to deal with patrons in a positive manner and provide quick/efficient service.  Often complimented by management/customers for exceptional people skills, dependability, common sense, willingness to assist in other areas, honesty, and for being a quick learner.

SYNERGY PROMOTIONS GROUP, Dallas, Texas Summer 2006 Account Representative  Sold/promoted entertainment ticket packages to individuals/groups/businesses, handled marketing, presentations, closing, and follow-up throughout the Dallas metropolitan area.  Developed a successful marketing plan including researching/analyzing targets, prepared/ made presentation, closed deals, followed-up with clients, and requested referral business.  Complimented by supervisor for sales/marketing skills, quick learner, and dependability.

VECTOR MARKETING, Dallas, Texas Summer 2005 Sales Representative  Sold cutlery products to individuals/businesses throughout the Dallas metropolitan area.  Marketing strategy similar to above plus learned cold calling, identifying/qualifying the customer, developed effective presentation techniques, and mastered written/oral skills.