Matt Lasher Email & Phone Number

As part of the leadership team, I am tasked with developing business across the spectrum of industries that synergize with transitioning veteran needs. We are here to educate and find creative ways to implement this generation of military leaders into the modern workforce.Top of that order are:Education ProgramsPlacement and staffing servicesVeteran support servicesAny scalable cyclical revenue model that synergizes with the uniformed services life cycle

Greater Houston

I lead efforts to counsel and prepare active duty servicemembers for their post service plans. Through this process we get an accurate picture of what the modern veteran is struggling with. We then seek out training, services and programs that meet these needs. The overall goal is a healthy and successful transitioned veteran community.

San Francisco Bay Area

As the Executive Director I oversaw all business/ HR management responsibilities of the NLSM and worked with cross-functional teams of staff, volunteers & committees in order to meet the unique challenges of administrating a functional World War II Liberty Ship and national historic landmark of a major metropolitan city.-Managed personnel, finance, events, and preservation project management as the lead staff member-Chief Fundraising Officer-Served as the chief media officer dealing with inquiries, media visits, and other press-related activities-Developed and executed regular enrichment training for the staff and volunteer workforce-Developed an organization-wide strategic plan that set the course for the long-term preservation of a national historic monument-Fostered and enhanced connections within the Bay Area and the broader maritime community, driving awareness and rallying support for the organization's mission.-Created staffing plans and training programs to engage the community and raise awareness-Built a community of volunteers that allowed the organization to insource several large capital improvements and initiatives-Recruited, trained, and collaborated with a board of directors composed of maritime professionals and business leaders-Led fundraising programs and resource allocation for major capital improvement projects-Oversaw all maritime-related regulations and preservation work in order to remain a sea-going vessel per US Coast Guard and American Bureau of shipping standards-Sought, wrote, and obtained grants to support ongoing community outreach, education and preservation activities-Funded projects through the allocation of grants and contributions-Managed cross-functional employees and volunteers to accomplish various operational and administrative requirements-Developed and implement a strategic plan with our board of directors-Developed tight-knit relationships with local and national maritime partners in support of our mission

San Francisco Bay Area

Reporting to a board of directors, Matt is responsible for NLSM employees, Marketing, Sales, and administration of the NLSM.

San Deigo, Ca

As a Regional Executive Recruiting Trainer (District Training Team Member) I am one of 4 professionals responsible for an area that covers ten states whose duties include:► Inspecting recruiting team leaders procedures for efficiency► Leverage mentor/ mentee relationships to develop talent in a high turnover cycle► Develop regional performance trend analysis► Delivering coaching and training seminars for different levels of leadership► Instructing newly appointed managers at two-week quarterly training courses► Training curriculum development to the target markets and market trends► Lead and train in recruiting best practices► Develop regional social media strategy

Reno, Nevada Area

Assisgned as the Executive Sales Manager in Reno, NV. During this period we always met or exceeded all assigned production goals.► Led and organized the effort of a recruiting sales team► Analyzed market and performance indicators to refine effectiveness► Trained the area sales force at monthly and quarterly conferences► Conducted public speaking engagements at recruiting related events► Coached sales performances and communication skills

Yuba City, California Area

Assigned as the Executive Sales Manager for the offices in Yuba City, CA and Chico, CA. Being presented with a combination and rural and small city recruiting helped to develop a better sense of time management in a spread out and diverse sales environment. We always met or exceeded sales goals and performance bench marks.► Led and organized the effort of a recruiting sales team► Analyzed market and performance indicators to refine effectiveness► Trained the regional sales force at monthly and quarterly conferences► Developed and leveraged regional social media assets for social selling strategies ► Conducted public speaking engagements the drove recruiting efforts and interest► Coached sales performances and communication skills► Managed local media relationships► Developed short, mid and long term recruiting strategies and plans tailored locally► Quality Control

Redding, California Area

Assigned as the Executive Sales Manager in Redding, CA. The Redding office is an exclusively rural area that covers a large geographical region in northern California with over a two hour commute to the headquarters. Managing a small sales team in low density area forces process efficiency and good time management practices. Faced with large production requirements we always met or surpassed recruiting goals in a qualitative fashion.► Led and organized the effort of a recruiting sales team► Analyzed market and performance indicators to refine effectiveness► Trained the regional sales force at monthly and quarterly conferences► Conducted public speaking engagements the drove recruiting market interest► Coached sales performances and communication skills► Managed local media relationships► Developed short, mid and long term recruiting strategies and plans tailored locally► Quality control

Reno, Nevada Area

Assigned as a sales executive and Assistant Sales Manager Sub Station Reno, NV.

► Completed Marine Corps Recruit training and combat training, becoming a basically trained Marine.► Attended Basic electronics courses on circuit theory and troubleshooting.► worked as an entry level Electronics Repairman responsible for care, maintenance and repair of military communications equipment while at Marine Air Control Squadron 2 for a year.► Assigned as an Electronics Technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC for 2 years.► Worked for four years as a Telecommunications Surveyor writing telecommunications work orders for installer teams using current industry codes and standards.► Attended the resident Electronics Maintenance Technicians Course at the Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School in 29 Palms, CA. Completed a course study that involved advanced electronics theory and troubleshooting.► Worked as Electronics Maintenance Chief and Administration Chief, Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 detachment (-) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar San Diego. I performed the duties as the detachment office manager and lead technician for all communications equipment. This assignment included developing training plans and maintenance management for the entire detachment encompassing 300 Marines and several million dollars in communications assets.

Okinawa, Japan

►Worked as a surveyor in charge of evaluating new and existing builds for telecom installs and retrofits.►Wrote work orders for installer teams of all size.►Developed innovative telecom solutions for a variety of military and civilian client needs within the scope of industry codes and standards.►Facilitated the completion of work orders by managing progress with inside and outside plant telecommunications personnel in order to meet aggressive time lines.►Worked within a small team of surveyor to service the entire military infrastructure on Okinawa Japan

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

High School