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Matt McCraw

United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in customer needs assessment, business development, and problem-solving. Proven track record in staff management, customer engagement, and operations management. Spent a number of years travelling Australia and Canada learning to put the customer first for repeat business and positive referrals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Backtender

Ahlstrom munksjo
Chirnside, The Scottish Borders
07.2024 - Current
  • Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.
  • Solved technical problems promptly, ensuring minimal downtime of machines.
  • Adjusted machine settings accurately based on job specifications.
  • Trained new employees on machine operations, improving their skill sets.

Product Consultant

Arnold Clark Automobiles
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
12.2022 - 07.2024
  • Attended Product Consultant sales academy passing Product and Finance exams.
  • Delivered high-quality service by addressing customer concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Demonstrated exceptional product knowledge, allowing for personalized recommendations based on customer preferences and requirements.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive information on vehicle features and options.
  • Always made sure to go above and beyond to assure return customer business and referrals.

Studio Coordinator/Sales team leader

Rumble Boxing Studio
Vancouver
05.2018 - 10.2022
  • Keep track of staff daily KPI’s and motivate when targets aren’t being met e.g hitting daily calls made, outreach messages sent and content posted online.
  • Train staff with up to date knowledge of packages and deals to best fit customers needs.
  • Delegate staff job positions and responsibilities such as accounts receivable, customer package top ups, B2B deals, cold calling and community outreach.
  • Calculate sales forecasts for studio potential sales.
  • Keep on top of studio cleanliness and inventory.

Achievements

  • Quickly moved my team into becoming top closers on first time buyers out of all 5 studios, as well as having the most community outreach completed and social media presence for prospecting.
  • Top studio in converting customers with packages to becoming monthly members

Restaurant Manager

Bogart’s Bar & Restaurant
Vancouver
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Complete inventory checks.
  • Manage a team of four servers.
  • Handle any customer worries and complaints.
  • Closing out POS machines and collecting daily sales report.
  • Sync up with social media manager for content creating.

Achievements - Created new cocktail menu to maximise use of sponsored spirits and liqueur’s and created for speed during rush hours.

Bar Manager/Cellar man

Steyne Hotel
Sydney, Australia
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Coordinate special functions within venue
  • Create brand new cocktail menu to fit bar
  • Place inventory orders
  • Arrange staff starting/finishing hours as well as breaks
  • Working with security in achieving customer safety at all times
  • Keeping up with product knowledge

Assistant Manager

Sugar Lounge
Sydney, Australia
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Stepped in to run the bar when the General Manager was off duty.

Education

Diploma - Leadership And Management

Australian Pacific College

Skills

  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Business Development
  • Problem-Solving
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Operations Management
  • Menu development
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Schedule Coordination

Certification

First aid - Level 1


Custom

Sydney, Australia

Timeline

Machine Backtender

Ahlstrom munksjo
07.2024 - Current

Product Consultant

Arnold Clark Automobiles
12.2022 - 07.2024

Studio Coordinator/Sales team leader

Rumble Boxing Studio
05.2018 - 10.2022

Restaurant Manager

Bogart’s Bar & Restaurant
03.2017 - 05.2018

Bar Manager/Cellar man

Steyne Hotel
05.2016 - 02.2017

Assistant Manager

Sugar Lounge
03.2014 - 05.2016

First aid - Level 1


Diploma - Leadership And Management

Australian Pacific College
Matt McCraw