12008 Wooly Hill Ct.

708-301-5744
Orland Park, IL 60467

Joseph R. Mattera

Objective To work again in radio or television.

Experience 2008-2009 Sentry Insurance Homer Glen, IL

Sold all lines of personal insurance

1988-1996 Metropolitan Life insurance Company

1996–present JM Financial Homer Glen, IL
Owner/Operator
 Hosted the popular radio show Money matters on WIND AM
 Had a guest appearance on an ABC television show called News
Views
 Author of the book: The Road to Financial Success
 Authored a weekly column which appeared for three years in the
SouthSuburban newspaper
 Licensed in Illinois for life, health, and securities

1984–1988 Tipton Appliance Memphis,TN

Sales Manager
 Managed a store that generated over one million dollars in sales per
month in 1986-87
 Managed over 25 sales people.
 Created and implemented a successful training course for sales people.

Education 1977–1979 Thornton Community College Thornton, IL

 Attended Southern Illinois University 1979-81
 Studied Business Law and history.
 Honor roll student.
 Assisted the intramural sports department.
 Played in the school percussion band.
 Achieved my BA.
 Played college softball

Personal interests Reading, writing, sports, music, and I enjoy my free time.