SME Uniforms' owners are extremely experienced and have over 25 years in the uniform industry. Previous roles include overseeing Las Vegas strip casino/resort uniform room operations and managing $20 million annual spend in corporate uniform purchases.Since opening in 2019, SME Uniforms' capabilities have expanded exponentially. Revenues have increased YOY, but most importantly client retention remains exceptionally high due to our top-notch service standards.We offer stock brand partnerships and full custom capabilities. We are a uniform supplier with a client's mentality.Contact: matt@smeuniforms.comWebsite: smeuniforms.com

Managed sourcing for all company uniforms (~$20 million annual spend)-Sole lead on uniform sourcing for over 15 new F&B outlets (~$1.5 million spend)-Executed a security uniform standardization project across all properties - polos, outside jackets, handcuffs, flashlights, etc.-Implemented $200k annual spend enterprise-wide polo standardization program-Transitioned all uniform items during ownership change from Hard Rock Northfield Park to MGM Northfield Park

Rotated through each division within Global Procurement gaining an in-depth inter-departmental knowledgeExecuted multiple supply and pricing agreements to align with MGMRI’s continuous improvement planLong rotation (6 months) with Strategic Sourcing - Hotel OS&E Team-Executed Master Agreements/Pricing Letters to align with MGMRI's continuous improvement plan-Successfully negotiated $4 million/yr contract with MGMRI's largest uniform supplier-Implemented a corporate-wide lifeguard uniform program Capstone Research Project on Future Payment Technology-Worked in cross-functional groups to develop recommendations and implementation plan for future payment technologies across MGMRI

-Selected to be a part of the Hospitality Internship ProgramJob responsibilities included:-Expedited orders, including the flow of submittals between Suppliers, the Designer, and Architect of Record: shop drawings, cuttings for approval, finish sample approvals, seaming diagrams, etc.-Lead a restaurant installation process, from bid requests to after installation completion (Shanghai Lily – Mandalay Bay)-Developed budget status reports (Luxor 500 Room Refresh Project)-Reviewed specs to determine whether items are biddable (or intellectual property), a list of appropriate bidders, ensure lighting is UL listed and will bare label, whether items require additional treatment to meet code requirements, confirm items are contract quality

-Performed site analysis to improve website functions by analyzing daily customer visits, bookings, total room nights, sale representative usage and website bookings to determine optimal productivity -Developed a marketing plan by creating and distributing informative e-mails to educate the sales representatives about offers for event marketing and to maximize sales-Representative for Insiders, LLP at National Casino Marketing Town Hall for all Caesars properties-Developed an understanding of the nuances of Caesar’s new online reservation portal. This information was then used to update Insider777.com website structure to maximize earnings

-Started out as a Busser clearing plates and washing tables-Promoted to a host after two months of employment, then promoted again to take on Carry-Out orders-After a year of employment, I proved my work ethic and was offered a server position. Worked as a server for approximately one year, until I started my studies at the University of Maryland.