Matthew Sommers
Head of Strategic Partnerships / Program Manager, Industry Relations at Latchel- Claim this Profile
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Joanie Creger
Matt is a positive, helpful and proactive team player who kept our office running smoothly. We look for Ideal Team players like Matt who are Smart (with people too!), Humble and Hungry (passionate for their work.) You can count on Matt to be ready to learn new things, work efficiently, care about quality and deliver on time.
Joanie Creger
Matt is a positive, helpful and proactive team player who kept our office running smoothly. We look for Ideal Team players like Matt who are Smart (with people too!), Humble and Hungry (passionate for their work.) You can count on Matt to be ready to learn new things, work efficiently, care about quality and deliver on time.
Joanie Creger
Matt is a positive, helpful and proactive team player who kept our office running smoothly. We look for Ideal Team players like Matt who are Smart (with people too!), Humble and Hungry (passionate for their work.) You can count on Matt to be ready to learn new things, work efficiently, care about quality and deliver on time.
Joanie Creger
Matt is a positive, helpful and proactive team player who kept our office running smoothly. We look for Ideal Team players like Matt who are Smart (with people too!), Humble and Hungry (passionate for their work.) You can count on Matt to be ready to learn new things, work efficiently, care about quality and deliver on time.
Experience
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Latchel
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Strategic Partnerships / Program Manager, Industry Relations
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Feb 2023 - Present
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ProExhibits
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
ProExhibits designs, manufacturers and manages marketing environments for clients participating in events, trade shows and mobile exhibits, in addition to developing permanent installations. Serving clients worldwide since 1987, ProExhibits is best known for award-winning solutions that enable customers to enjoy unique brand and sales advantages in today's highly competitive marketplace. ProExhibits is an on-call marketing partner for growing companies, offering a single source solution with our team of highly experienced experts in all areas of creating the perfect marketing environment. Show less
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Latchel
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Development Representative
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
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Federation Brewing
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Oakland, California
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East Bay Account Manager
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2021
- Established and maintained strategic partnerships with retailers, bars, and restaurants by introducing new products to accounts, placing orders, maintaining permanent tap handles, coordinated deliveries, and ensured that proper quality standards were upheld for our products at all accounts. - Grew account base by over 100 accounts since being hired by Federation. - Exceeded sales goal every quarter during my tenure at Federation. - Responsible for every facet of the sales process, including generating leads, cold calling, pitching products, obtaining new accounts, closing deals, ensuring delivery, and maintaining a consistent and productive relationship with retailers. - Conducted product training sessions and draft maintenance at accounts whenever needed. - Represented Federation on nights and weekends at festivals, events, tastings, and promotions. - Utilized Pipedrive CRM Software and Ekos inventory management systems. - Collected on accounts receivable and communicated accounts receivable information between accounts, our A/R team, and company owners. Show less
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BottleTaps
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Pleasanton, CA
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Bartender
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Mar 2018 - Feb 2019
- Perform bartending and serving duties at BottleTaps. - Perform bartending and serving duties at BottleTaps.
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Certent - insightsoftware
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Administrator
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
- Performed general office management duties. - Planned, scheduled, and executed office lunches, events, and outings. - Facilitated the Pleasanton office closure and subsequent transition to Roseville, CA by acting as point person for all activities related to the move. - Utilized project management skills when coordinating with vendors as Office Administrator, especially during the office closure. - Performed general office management duties. - Planned, scheduled, and executed office lunches, events, and outings. - Facilitated the Pleasanton office closure and subsequent transition to Roseville, CA by acting as point person for all activities related to the move. - Utilized project management skills when coordinating with vendors as Office Administrator, especially during the office closure.
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Fieldwork Brewing Company
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Berkeley, CA
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Keyholder
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
- Run taproom operations during day shifts and assist in management responsibilities. - Train new hires on proper service methods, taproom operations, and provide a foundation for a proper understanding of Fieldwork’s beer and service expectations. - Change, inventory, and stage kegs in a large cold box. - Perform bartending, serving, training, and shift lead duties. - Run taproom operations during day shifts and assist in management responsibilities. - Train new hires on proper service methods, taproom operations, and provide a foundation for a proper understanding of Fieldwork’s beer and service expectations. - Change, inventory, and stage kegs in a large cold box. - Perform bartending, serving, training, and shift lead duties.
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The Growler Pub
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Danville, California
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Manager
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
- Managed the front of house. - Wrote the front of house schedules. - Worked management, bartending, and serving shifts. - Assisted with the planning and hosting of events. - Experience utilizing Revel POS system. - Educated the staff and guests on the industry, styles, and history of beer. - Handled cash counts at the beginning and ending of the day. - Managed the front of house. - Wrote the front of house schedules. - Worked management, bartending, and serving shifts. - Assisted with the planning and hosting of events. - Experience utilizing Revel POS system. - Educated the staff and guests on the industry, styles, and history of beer. - Handled cash counts at the beginning and ending of the day.
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California State University - East Bay
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
- Served as assistant to faculty member teaching the large enrollment survey classes, U.S. History to 1877 and U.S. History from 1877. - Assisted in implementing the Course Redesign with Technology Grant Project, which redesigned U.S. survey courses by shifting towards a team-based learning strategy that emphasized critical thinking and historical analysis in addition to increased student engagement with classmates and professors. - Delivered lectures, lead and guided class discussions, and tutored students after class sessions. - Entered data and organized teaching materials for faculty. Show less
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Education
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California State University-East Bay
Master of Arts (M.A.), American History (United States) -
California State University-East Bay
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)