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MATTHEW B. COOK

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position to advance my passion of creating, developing, and improving future

leaders through continued development of a high performance culture.

EXPERIENCE
Mattress Firm

MAY 2003 PRESENT

July 2016 - Present

Area Manager
Currently oversee operations and lead the training and development of 5 store teams in
Vancouver, Longview, and Warrenton with 11 staff
Responsible for ongoing product and sales training of veteran and new staff
Oversee sales and operation of the Longview location
2017 Area Manager of the Year nominee

April 2012 July 2016

District Sales Manager

Oversaw sales growth and operations for 13-15 locations in SW Washington, NE
Portland, and the Oregon Coast for about 30 staff
Created and implemented new training programs for all venues
Hired, trained, and developed up and coming Leaders for management positions
Helped with development of the Area Manager Program for the Sleep Train division
Developed stronger High Performance Team culture within the Portland Market for all
districts
2014 District Leader of the Year nominee

April 2010 April 2012

District Training Leader

Hired and trained Sales Associates for the Seattle Market
Continued district training for newly hired and veteran staff in-store and in montly
meetings to drive sales success
Developed training programs for Initial Training and Advanced Sales Classes
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June 2007 April 2010

Market Team Leader

Oversaw sales growth and operations for 2-store markets with a team ranging from 4-6
staff
Responsible for training newly hired and veteran team members in store setting
Senior Market Team Leader for 2009 to assist the District Sales Manager with training
Awarded Market of the Month
Awarded Salesperson of the Month

December 2006 June 2007

Store Leader
Oversaw single store sales growth and operations with a team of 2
Chairmans Club Winner for 2006 and 2007

May 2003 December 2005

Sales Associate
Responsible for personal sales and operations within my store
Awarded Most Improved Sales Associate

EDUCATION

1995 - 1999 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA

189 Credits Earned

2017 - Present Arizona State University Arizona, AZ

Currently 3.7 GPA

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

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