Matthew Schneider

3111 Hemlock Forest Cr Unit 201

Raleigh, NC 27612
Mobile: 919-622-9716
Email: ms4c1b0e@westpost.net

WORK EXPERIENCE Underwriters Laboratories Inc 8/2008 - 7/2009

Northbrook Illinois US

Account Executive
Built and maintained knowledge of UL's offerings to assist customers in need of
UL's services. Developed and mastered researching techniques to identify prospe
cts matching sales plans and to identify the decision-makers in the prospective
organizations. Cross sold services within an established account base. Developed
and managed relationships within the Eastern United States. Presented solutions
and benefits, handled objections and closed sales to prospective customers. Com
pleted sales reports, research projects and training courses assigned by my mana
ger. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Jeffrey B Smith, Supervisor's
Phone: 847-664-2046)
China Trade Specialists 6/2002 - Present

Partner
Facilitated communication and trade between Chinese factories producing plastic
and stainless steel goods and American, European, and South American customers.
Coordinated with marketing, management, and logistical departments of medium to
large American corporations to aid in development of their import strategy. Act
ively engaged in trading, negotiating, contracting and servicing customers needs
. Traveled to China to inspect factories and hold meetings. Possess clerical, bo
okkeeping, computer skills, basic Chinese (Mandarin) language understanding. (Co
ntact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Steven Schneider, Supervisor's Phone:
310-930-7362)
Oasis Legal Finance 1/2008 - 5/2008

Customer Service Professional

Directed legal funding clients to the proper staff member in a call center envi
ronment. Helped customers obtain information on the status of their funds, took
lawsuit details, help customers fill out application for funding..Found solution
s to a variety of problems for an average 80 customers per day. (Contact Supervi
sor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Michael King, Supervisor's Phone: 847-271-4247)
US Census Bureau 3/2007 - 5/2007

Enumerator
Conducted interviews (enumerated) quadrants of the city of Des Plaines for the
2007 Special Census. Had daily meetings with supervisors to report data/question
naires conducted. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Dennis Zachara, S
upervisor's Phone: 630-234-0550)
EDUCATION

Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL US
Some College Coursework Completed - 1/2007
9 Semester Hours
Major: Liberal Arts
GPA: 4.0 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
World Religions, American Government
Wake Technical College
Raleigh, NC US
Some College Coursework Completed - 1/2002
30 Semester Hours
Major: Liberal Arts
GPA: 3.4 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
College Algebra, Calculus, Biology, Intro to Computers, Psychology
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL US
Some College Coursework Completed - 7/2001
6 Semester Hours
Major: Liberal Arts
GPA: 4.0 out of 4.0
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications:
Intro to Business, Intro to Sociology
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, IL US
High School or equivalent - 6/1999
GPA: 3.1 out of 4.0

REFERENCES
David Smoak
Phone Number: 919-625-5428
Reference Type: Professional
Agim Alioski
Phone Number: 847-877-0105
Reference Type: Professional
John Giles
Phone Number: 919-784-0064
Reference Type: Professional