1. Robert C. “Rob” Matthews
23 Kitty Hawk Dr. Pittsford NY 14534
585-329-0456 rmatthew@rochester.rr.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/robmatthewsfundraising
Summary of Qualifications
Dedicated, ambitious sales professional with 15 years experience in fundraising
Effective interpersonal skills, dependable and people oriented
Accomplished at helping people get what they want by listening effectively and
recommending the best solutions for the customer
Business Social Media Savvy
Scheduled projects including making arrangements for kick-off events as well as
making sure products and promises are delivered on time
Skills include: customer relations/service, negotiating, public speaking, training,
fundraising, sales, communication
Professional Experience
Fundraising Solutions of WNY/ Rob Matthews Fundraising 2006-2011
Fundraising Specialist
Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Accounts Payable & Receivable, and
deliveries
Secured over ten fundraising suppliers, while maintaining over 80% customer
retention
Provided up to date programs in an ever changing marketplace
IFS/America’s Lemonadestand1996-2006
Fundraising Director
Over $5 million in ten years of Fundraising Sales
Seven years in Presidents Club (Top 25 of over 200 nationwide reps.)
Largest sale in company history, over $100 K sold by one school
Matthews Buses Inc.1984-1996
Manager Dansville Facility
Managed an office and automotive shop with ten employees
Managed four bus salespeople
Commercial and school bus sales
Acquired three new bus suppliers
Education
B.S. Industrial Management, Clarkson University, Potsdam NY
“LinkedIn Marketing 101” seminar presented by Joe Soto onesocialmedia
“Social Boom, How to Master Business Social Media” seminar by Jeffrey Gitomer
