Manning Management Corporation January 2009 - Present
Vice President of Marketing and Client Service
• Oversee all of the marketing initiatives for five companies under the Manning Management umbrella of companies
• Re-design of all the companies’ websites to capture better presence on the world-wide web, resulting in monthly double-digit increase in hits over first six months
• Responsible for initiating proactive, permission marketing campaigns for all five companies
• Initiate various forms of Social Network marketing campaigns
• Report directly to the owner for all strategic marketing initiatives
Manning Materials Corporation November 1995 – December 2008
Vice President of Marketing and Client Service
• Initiated a proactive program of permission marketing campaigns to better serve our customers and clients
• Retained nearly ninety percent of new and existing customers
• Oversaw all marketing initiatives for all existing and new products offered within the company’s product offering, resulted in nearly thirty percent sales growth
• Managed the introduction of video presence on the web
Product Manager
• Marketed new and existing high-end building products to enhance the company product line and customer retention
• Responsible for product development, introduction and roll-out
• Primary contact for sales force regarding product information and technical assistance
• Oversaw financial compliance and programs to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Assisted in advertising, including layout for sales publications, multi-media productions and product commentary
Sales and Client Relations Manager
• Initiated, developed and retained national direct-sales accounts
• Lead and directed divisional sales representatives within the organization
• Oversaw 40+ distributors throughout the United States
• Responsible for forecasting sales, developing alternative business models and projecting future trends within the industry
National Sales Manager
• Developed and maintained national accounts of Top 100 Builders in the United States
• Monitored website and facilitated information requests
• Aided top management in forecasting sales and isolating trends within the industry
• Initiated contacts, researched potential new customers and developed recommendations for project-specific applications
Regional Sales Representative
• Responsible for sales and marketing of various products within the company umbrella
• Developed new customer base while servicing existing clientele
• Instructed architects and builders to current application techniques
through AIA presentations
• Designed, implemented and coordinated client-specific seminar presentations to cross-sell all of company’s offerings
Foundation for Fair Contracting May 1994-November 1995
Field Liaison
• Audited payroll records of publicly-funded construction projects
• Acted as liaison with representatives from public and private awarding agencies
• Served as an advocate for workers and contractors in reference to laws governing public-works projects
• Managed database to communicate regulatory requirements
International Brotherhood of Ironworkers Union June 1987 – May 1994
• Journeyman Ironworker
Saint Joseph’s University MBA, Marketing
West Chester University BS, Marketing
OTHER INFORMATION
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Matthew J. Thomas is a third generation building tradesman previously employed through the hiring halls of Ironworkers Local #420 and #402 in Reading, PA and Port St. Lucie, FL respectively. He has extensive construction experience in both coal cogeneration and nuclear power industries. At Manning Materials, he was the corporate representative to the Insulating Concrete Form Association and the National Association of Home Builders for development and implementation of marketing strategies to increase association awareness and client participation. Currently, Matthew is a Board member of Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester Homeless Shelter, where he has served in numerous capacities including immediate Past President, Personnel Committee Chairman, Facilities Committee Chairman and currently serves as Construction Committee Chairman, overseeing a $1.5 million expansion project. He is active in fund-raising activities for charitable organizations including for Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester and the Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame. Matthew is an avid sportsman who enjoys running, weight training, carpentry and skiing. He resides in Chester County, Pennsylvania with his wife Anne and their four children.
United States Green Building Association
Insulating Concrete Form Association
National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Remodelers Institute
Structural Insulated Panels Association
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Volunteer
Board Member, Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester Homeless Shelter
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT LIST
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Marketing Management:
Manning Materials Corporation Façade Technologies LLC
Sound Zero Wind-Lock Corporation
Black Lab Apparel
Builders/General Contractors:
Toll Brothers Kaufman & Broad (KB Homes)
US Homes Lennar Homes
DeLuca Homes David Weekly Homes
Guidi Homes Berks Ridge Construction
Harkins Builders The Applied Companies
Richmond America Homes Pohlig Builders
W.S. Cumby & Sons
99 Restaurants Regal Cinemas
Bonfire Bistro Bravo Restaurants
Best Buy Charlie Browns
Max & Erma’s Tropicana Casino
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