Matt John's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Matt John was born and raised in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California. Matt started his career at the young age of 18, working as a Culinary Specialist at a high-end seafood restaurant. After working at the restaurant for two years, Matt transitioned into the marketing field, helping to promote and manage their restaurant's restaurant marketing program. After a year of marketing experience, Matt moved on to become an EVP at a time-sensitive manufacturer ofLED lightingProsiding over a $500 Million annual business. At this point, Matt was responsible for all aspects of product development and marketing of a high-volume LED lighting product line.While managing a product line that was up against extremely competitive technology, Matt quickly learned the importance of customer trust and importance of creating a positive customer experience. Matt also became familiar with the timing and pacing of product launches so that they could be most effective in informing and troubling potential customers. Matt's experience at this time was instrumental in moving Elemental LED into thex1 CHG business.At Elemental LED, Matt is responsible for all aspects of the sales and marketing of the company's LED products. In this role, Matt is responsible for the development and leadership of sales teams, as well as developing and implementing marketing strategies to drive sales of Elemental LED's LED products. Matt also leads the company's global sales and marketing initiatives. Matt has able to delegate responsibility and works closely with his team within the company to ensure that all aspects of sales are managed effectively. Matt has a strong understanding of the business and is able to provide advisory services and support to his team members.Matt John's prior experience at Elemental LED underscores his expertise in creating and selling innovative LED lighting solutions. Elemental's products are favored by lighting designers, architects, product specifiers, electricians, and general contractors, and are carried by over 1,800lighting showrooms and electrical distributors throughout the country. Elemental LED's products are also trusted by customers due to their positive customer experience, trusted technology, and competitive pricing.Matt John has a strong combination of experience, intellect, and great customer service skills. Matt John is a Principal with Elemental LED and is responsible for the sales and marketing of the company's LED products. Matt John's prior experience at Elemental LED makes him an ideal candidate for the position of EVP Business Development at Elemental LED.

🎓 Education

- marketing at Cascade Marketing Institute from 2002 to 2003- desktop publishing and word processing from 2003 to 2006- web designing and development from 2006 to 2008- software development from 2009 topresentNational Press Club "Guest Speaker" on Social MediaioticsSource: MattJohn.com, Press Gazette, 08/01/2015 Matt John is currently a software development engineer working with select clients in the web and software design industries. MattJohn has worked extensively in theraphic and web design industries, with a focus on software development. MattJohn has been a columnist and media commentator for numerous national and international publications, including The Press Gazette and The Event Bulletin. MattJohn has also been a guest speaker at the National Press Club and given workshops on social mediaiotics.MattJohn is a communications, public relations, journalism, and biology major at Washington State University in1996. After completing his undergraduate work at Washington State University, MattJohn spent two years at Cascade Marketing Institute, where he learned how to publish webpages and word processors. In 2002, MattJohn returned to Washington State University, where he learned how to design and develop software. In 2006, MattJohn joined the software development team atworth $160M and became the company's first employee. In 2009, MattJohn became the company's "Guest Speaker." In 2015, he became the company's Chief Operating Officer.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Matt John has over 10 years of experience in the lighting industry. He began his career with Elemental LED where he was responsible for developing and implementing innovative LED lighting solutions for their customers. He also held a position as Director of Business Development at TOFTT Equity Group LLC where he was responsible for providing superior technology and solutions to a number of clients. Matt has also been a consultant for Wine Envy LLC where he evaluated and forecasted the sales of private cellars and Collections. He has also been involved in contract negotiations and sales of commercial wines.