Matthew Andrews

Researching emerging artists Reviewing demos Tracking music trends

A&R Intern - VM Entertainment - New York, NY

(2020-01 - 2021-09)

• Researching emerging artists
• Reviewing demos
• Tracking music trends
• Providing administrative support for recording sessions and release schedules

Kitchen Manager - Park Shore Resort - Traverse City, MI

(2020-02 - 2021-08)

• Coordinate schedules of the kitchen team to ensure adequate staffing
• Receive truck orders
• Run and work on the line during lunch and dinner service
• Coordinate delivery of room service meals

Ski-Lift Operator - Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort - Cadillac, MI

(2019-09 - 2020-02)

• Run ski-lifts across the mountain
• Customer service to placate guests who were upset by wait time
• Coordinate with ski patrol to monitor the area for injuries or problems

Account Manager - House Foods America - Somerset, NJ

(2016-06 - 2018-05)

• Sales of natural and ethnic food products to American supermarkets and distributors in the North East United States
• Meet with department managers of major retail stores
• Meet with Purchasing agents for national retail chains both traditional and natural/organic
• Approach national customers to acquire business in both branded and private label items
• Work with regional & national brokers to seek new business opportunities
• Set-up and execute promotions, flyers and in-store demonstrations
• Exhibit in regional, national and customer level trade shows
• Research, merchandising and product resets at store level
• Maintaining personal accounts receivable
• Analyse internal sales data including SPINS, Nielsen, and U.S. Census data to establish marketing and sales strategies

Marketing Assistant - Direct Rug Import - Granger, IN

(2014-08 - 2015-04)

• Developed marketing strategy including designing direct mail pieces, writing mass e-mail campaigns and started social media accounts

Community Involvement Coordinator - Direct Rug Import - Granger, IN

(2014-08 - 2015-04)

• Communicate with local companies, non-profits and educational institutions regarding opportunities to partner with the company. Leading to 30 new customer partnerships

Book Keeper - Direct Rug Import - Granger, IN

(2014-08 - 2015-04)

• Maintained financial records as lead book keeper, utilizing QuickBooks to create invoices. Recording receipts, maintaining credit cards, bank ledgers and entering data.

Marketing Assistant - Obsidian Financial - Granger, IN

(2013-10 - 2015-01)

• Developed direct mail marketing materials increasing client base by approximately 23%

Book Keeper - Obsidian Financial - Granger, IN

(2013-10 - 2015-01)

• Provided support for CPA, completing annual budgets for clients, creating invoices, recording receipts, general book keeping, journaling and entering data
• Prepared and presented annual budget proposal to the Board of Directors of a local non-profit considering status of donations and goals of organization; ultimately leading to a vote accepting our proposed budget.

Bachelor of Arts - Business - Holy Cross College

Minor - Marketing - Holy Cross College

Minor - Psychology - Holy Cross College

Master of Business Administration - Music & media - Southern New Hampshire University