MATTHEW J. THOMAS
(610) 518-3115
EXPERIENCE
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Manning Management Corporation January 2009 - Present
Vice President of Marketing and Client Service
Oversee all of the marketing initiatives for five companies under the Manning Management umbrella of companies
Re-design of all the companies websites to capture better presence on the world-wide web, resulting in monthly double-digit increase in hits over first six months
Responsible for initiating proactive, permission marketing campaigns for all five companies
Initiate various forms of Social Network marketing campaigns
Report directly to the owner for all strategic marketing initiatives
Manning Materials Corporation November 1995 December 2008
Vice President of Marketing and Client Service
Initiated a proactive program of permission marketing campaigns to better serve our customers and clients
Retained nearly ninety percent of new and existing customers
Oversaw all marketing initiatives for all existing and new products offered within the companys product offering, resulted in nearly thirty percent sales growth
Managed the introduction of video presence on the web
Product Manager
Marketed new and existing high-end building products to enhance the company product line and customer retention
Responsible for product development, introduction and roll-out
Primary contact for sales force regarding product information and technical assistance
Oversaw financial compliance and programs to ensure fiscal responsibility
Assisted in advertising, including layout for sales publications, multi-media productions and product commentary
Sales and Client Relations Manager
Initiated, developed and retained national direct-sales accounts
Lead and directed divisional sales representatives within the organization
Oversaw 40+ distributors throughout the United States
Responsible for forecasting sales, developing alternative business models and projecting future trends within the industry
National Sales Manager
Developed and maintained national accounts of Top 100 Builders in the United States
Monitored website and facilitated information requests
Aided top management in forecasting sales and isolating trends within the industry
Initiated contacts, researched potential new customers and developed recommendations for project-specific applications
Regional Sales Representative
Responsible for sales and marketing of various products within the company umbrella
Developed new customer base while servicing existing clientele
Instructed architects and builders to current application techniques
through AIA presentations
Designed, implemented and coordinated client-specific seminar presentations to cross-sell all of companys offerings
Foundation for Fair Contracting May 1994-November 1995
Field Liaison
Audited payroll records of publicly-funded construction projects
Acted as liaison with representatives from public and private awarding agencies
Served as an advocate for workers and contractors in reference to laws governing public-works projects
Managed database to communicate regulatory requirements
International Brotherhood of Ironworkers Union June 1987 May 1994
Journeyman Ironworker
EDUCATION
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Saint Josephs UniversityMBA, Marketing
West Chester University BS, Marketing
OTHER INFORMATION
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Matthew J. Thomas is a third generation building tradesman previously employed through the hiring halls of Ironworkers Local #420 and #402 in Reading, PA and Port St. Lucie, FL respectively. He has extensive construction experience in both coal cogeneration and nuclear power industries. At Manning Materials, he was the corporate representative to the Insulating Concrete Form Association and the National Association of Home Builders for development and implementation of marketing strategies to increase association awareness and client participation. Currently, Matthew is a Board member of Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester Homeless Shelter, where he has served in numerous capacities including immediate Past President, Personnel Committee Chairman, Facilities Committee Chairman and currently serves as Construction Committee Chairman, overseeing a $1.5 million expansion project. He is active in fund-raising activities for charitable organizations including for Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester and the Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame. Matthew is an avid sportsman who enjoys running, weight training, carpentry and skiing. He resides in Chester County, Pennsylvania with his wife Anne and their four children.
ACTIVITIES
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United States Green Building Association
Insulating Concrete Form Association
National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Remodelers Institute
Structural Insulated Panels Association
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Volunteer
Board Member, Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester Homeless Shelter
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT LIST
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Marketing Management:
Manning Materials CorporationFaade Technologies LLC
Sound ZeroWind-Lock Corporation
Black Lab Apparel
Builders/General Contractors:
Toll BrothersKaufman & Broad (KB Homes)
US HomesLennar Homes
DeLuca HomesDavid Weekly Homes
Guidi HomesBerks Ridge Construction
Harkins BuildersThe Applied Companies
Richmond America HomesPohlig Builders
W.S. Cumby & Sons
Architectural:
McIntyre, Capron & AssociatesSpillman, Farmer Architects
Stampfl, Hartke ArchitectsKitchen & Associates
Ignarri, Lummis Architects & PlannersEwing Cole Associates
Cope Linder Architects
National Accounts:
99 RestaurantsRegal Cinemas
Bonfire BistroBravo Restaurants
Best BuyCharlie Browns
Max & ErmasTropicana Casino
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