MATTHEW J. GOLOBISH 6673 Brandamore Ct. | Solon, OH 44139 440.318.5418 | mg129fbae@westpost.

net ________________________________________________ Top-performing, highly-motivated professional with a strong track record of prof essional and academic success. Honest, dependable, and dedicated self-starter wi th proven research, writing, communication, analysis, problem-solving, decisionmaking, and leadership abilities. Team player who always maintains the highest l evel of integrity and confidentiality. Intelligent quick-study driven to far exc eed expectations.

- CORE COMPETENCIES Data Gathering | Data Analysis | Writing | Presentations | Strategic Planning | Microsoft Office Suite Project Design/Management | Team Building and Leadership | Multitasking | Proble m Solving Customer Service | Sales | Marketing | Work Flow Prioritization | Regulatory Com pliance

- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Insurance Agent - Farmer's Insurance 2011 Conducted face-to-face and phone appointments to present property and casualty i nsurance solutions to prospective customers. Prospected, networked, and built re lationships with individuals to build client base.

Sales Associate - AFLAC 2010 Generate sales of life, accident, and health insurance through leads, networking , referrals, and marketing calls. Presented and explained insurance policy optio ns based upon needs and goals of prospective clients.

Research Assistant - University of Michigan 2005 - 2007 Conducted research on nuclear and medical physics. Participated in proposal-writ ing activities. Designed and managed research projects, including determining re search methods and data-collection procedures. Collected and analyzed data, incl uding utilizing software tools to perform advanced statistical analysis. Drafted articles for journal consideration, and presented research to technical and non -technical audiences.

Commissioned Sales Associate - Lazarus/Macy's Department Store 2003 - 2004

Sold women's shoes and opened new credit-card accounts, consistently meeting or exceeding goals for sales and account openings. Ensured a consistent, quality cu stomer experience. Trained new associates.

- EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Physics with a minor in General Philosophy - University o f Michigan (2007) Completed a senior thesis on nuclear astrophysics in partial fulfillment of degr ee requirements

- LICENSES Ohio Property and Casualty Insurance License | Ohio Life, Accident, and Health I nsurance License

- COMMUNITY SERVICE Served as President of the Escher Cooperative House (Inter-Cooperative Council), a 150-person housing complex in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Directed all house operati ons, planned and managed house budgets, conducted executive committee meetings, and addressed questions and concerns of the house members.