Matt leads both virtual and in-person team building programs designed to improve relationships using the power of play. Programs are designed to improve trust, enhance communication, stimulate problem solving and achieve better collaboration

Matt is the founder & Chief Adventure Officer at Terrapin Adventures. Located between Baltimore and Washington DC, TA focuses on helping people connect and building stronger relationships. He and his staff develop creative programs that get people energized and engaged. Programs include team building, strategic planning, leadership development, retreats & seminars. Participants in team building programs* Get to know each other on a deeper level* Learn to trust each other* Communicate clearly* Stimulate each other to accept different points of view while problem solving* Collaborate effectively under constraints* Improve performance through planning and enhanced execution of tasks

Strategic Planning for start up and established organizations Finance & Operations• Obtained multi-million dollar debt and equity financing to support business plans and operations.• Effectively managed cash flow and developed internal controls for organizations.• Reduced overhead • Reduced days in accounts receivable and billing errors• Improved profitabilityHuman Resources• Led organizations with over 100 employees and multiple sites.• Developed innovative competitive compensation plans to recruit and retain employees.• Developed training program with proficiency testing to improve employee productivity and job satisfaction.• Reduced turnover 35% by improving compensation, communication, and employee relations.Marketing/Contracting• Developed marketing plans to create brand image, gain new business and improve customer satisfaction• Initiated new services and product lines to improve revenue, revenue per encounter, and one-stop shopping experience for customers.• Negotiated favorable terms with insurance plans, IPAs, and directly with employers including risk arrangements.• Grew business 28% through cold starts, adding onto existing facilities, and merging with other organizations.• Increased profitability through contract negotiations with major customers, vendors and employees.Quality Improvement• Re-engineered operations and work flow to reduce costs and unfavorable variances.• Reduced bottlenecks in customer processing by 50%.• Developed delivery system with 99% customer satisfaction rating .Facilities Management• Oversaw new construction and renovation projects up to 60,000 square feet• Kept facilities in compliance with local codesGovernment/Legislative Relations• Initiated new legislation through state legislature to reduce paperwork in industry.MIS• Implemented use of personal computers, the Internet, mini-computers and networks to manage business.