Matthew S. Arner
31 West King Street Apt. 7
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Phone(717) 530-8038	arnerm@planetcable.net

Objective:Seeking a position in marketing with a progressive telecommunications firm.

Profile:Multiple task oriented professional. Demonstrated talent for research, analysis and
support duties. Ability to plan and execute projects, with strong follow-through on
details. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client and staff
contact. Strong customer and corporate communications background.


    
Experience: 
      Marketing Representative Raystay Co.
     Carlisle, PA, April 1998- present
     * Worked with Marketing Director develop and implement marketing plans for new and existing product lines. 
     * Responsible for new subscriber growth in new build construction projects as well as current service areas.
     * Implemented and managed various public events.
     * Maintained accurate records, handled credit applications and collected accounts receivable. 

     Marketing Consultant, Public Opinion, a Gannett Newspaper
     Chambersburg, PA, February 1997- present
     * Worked with active and inactive advertisers to plan, develop and implement marketing plans. 
     * Handled customer complaints, problems and requests to ensure quality service for each account.
     * Maintained accurate records, handled credit applications and collected accounts receivable. 
     * Member of the Diversity Committee promoting the uniqueness of all employees . 
     
     Special Events Intern,  National Multiple Sclerosis Society 
     Harrisburg, PA, January-July 1996
     * Implemented promotional plans for various fund-raising projects.
     * Solicited sponsorships and donations from local businesses. 
     * Recruited  participants for fund-raising activities.
     * Developed advertising and support for sponsors and participants.   

Education:Bachelor of  Science, Business Administration - Marketing Shippensburg University, 
John L. Grove College of Business, accredited by AACSB Shippensburg, PA 17257 

Computer Skills: 
     Windows '95 & 3.1		Microsoft Office
     Lotus 1,2,3 ver. 5.0	Netscape 3.0

Relevant Course work:
Personal Selling				Marketing Research
Service and Non-profit Marketing		Consumer Analysis
Strategy Formulation and Implementation		Advertising

Activities:
President and Treasurer, Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity Shippensburg University
Big Brothers and Big Sisters student volunteer 1994-95

                References available upon request