The Lonely Traveller

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Matthew Prior
• Slezska 42, Vinohrady, Prague 2, Czech Republic • +44 (0) 7927 396 963
Attributes
I take precedence in performance-based employment, which I put down to my genuine and positive attitude towards clients/customers. With their best interests in mind, I can generate a sale by using my tenacity and resilience skills, as well as being succinct as to why the product is relevant for that particular client/customer. I am a fast and eager learner with an entrepreneurial spirit, and always start each task with care and efficiency, but always with the same overall target: to not just achieve, but to excel with outstanding results whilst maintaining a passion for the job. In a role-reversal, I am tough and thorough buyer with an attention to the finest detail, as proven with my experience in a highly competitive gemstone industry.
Education
o University of Bedfordshire – Bedford, Beds, MK41 9AB
Degree studied between 2007-2010
A 2:2 in Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sports and Exercise Studies
Previous Experience
Juwelo TV/Kat Florence Jewelry Designer (Via Porn Wong Kitt) | Based in Bangkok
Gemstone Coordinator/ Buyer/TV Guest Presenter – July 2015 – June 2016
o Fast-tracked into the gem buying team, covering Bangkok, and told to use what I had learned and use my initiative with regards to searching for particular gemstone deals.
o Worked alongside three other buyers, who were based in Jaipur, New York and Hong Kong respectively, sharing a quarterly budget of approximay three million dollars.
o Once identified and purchased, these gems are put into various jewelry designs and sent to our TV channels to sell under the name of Juwelo and Rocks and Co.
o Made irregular TV appearances on these channels, to sell the gemstones with the use of my experience in the purchase of certain collections that are on sale.
o Collaborated directly with the owner of the corporation, one of the biggest buyers of colour gemstones in the world.
o Entrusted to seek the best solitaire gemstones money can buy, to be used in high end jewelry designs by designer, Kat Florence.
Porn Wong Kitt | Maharaj Road, Chanthaburi, Meaung Chanthaburi, Thailand
Personal Assistant to the Managing Director/Trainee Gem Buyer – Jan 2015 – Aug 2015
o After much persistence on my part to break into this industry, I was given the opportunity to work alongside the Managing Director in the Jewelry-making factory.
o Coordinated with each department, from designing and manufacturing, to import/export and stock channels, to make sure everything ran smoothly for our clients.
o Learned the importance of perfection when it came to selecting and negotiation with gemstone dealers, which was vital in the next step of my career.
Move Ahead Media | B. B. Building, Asoke, Bangkok, Thailand
Digital Marketing Strategist/Campaign Manager – April 2014 – Jan 2015
o Initially was tasked with Identifying possible leads of businesses struggling with their online presence.
o Progressed quickly and worked alongside these businesses in order to find the best solutions and strategies to improve their online presence, selling them the idea of SEO, site improvements, social media, etc.
o Aimed to establish a steady/progressive flow of sales custom/viewership, or connections through their site/social media.
o Use and understanding of CRM was vital in the organization of this role.
o Understanding of JavaScript/PHP/HTML and browser developer tools.
Suankularb Wittayalai Boys’ High School | Saphan Phut, Pranakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
English Teacher – April 2013 – April 2014
o Full time English teacher to eight 3rd year classes and two 1st year classes, all with 58 students per class.
o Followed a multimedia program which concentrated mainly on conversation, so I was expected to present and to use initiative in my approach to the students.
Jasmine Foreign Languages Club | Jasmine Tower, Pakkred, Bangkok, Thailand
Business-English Teacher – April 2013 – April 2014

o Decided to act upon a potential start-up teaching opportunity to a Banking, Exporting and IT Hub.
o Persuaded the Head of Development to take me on as their Native English Teacher with some innovative ideas.
o Established a regular cliene, then teach and coordinate projects in English, such as template Business plans and how to write formal s.
Kohler Mira | Cromwell Road, Cheltenham, Gloucs, GL52 5EP
Business Development Executive - April 2012 – Until Jan 2013

o Part of a team of four rolling out national training on Mira’s digital shower range to increase consumer sales within a national chain, whilst establishing new s and driving new sales in the independent market within the South East of England.
o This role consists of 30% management and 70% new business.
o We also reported to the Umbrella management of Kohler, who are a leading brand across the world in this industry, including North America, and Asia.
The Sword Inn Hand Public House | Westmill, Nr Buntingford, Herts, SG9 9LQ

Pub General Manager – 2011 – Until April 2012

o I consider this my first “project” in being able to express myself in the business world, attempting and succeeding in re-establishing this public house, and being the catalyst that has helped it become a very popular place county-wide that it is today.
Skills
o TEFL (Teaching English Foreign Languages) Qualification.
o Semi-fluent in Thai, and fluent in the ability to read Thai language.
o NPLQ (First Aid renewed 4 times)/Health and Safety at Work.
o Full Driving licence (UK).
o Various Gym Instructor qualifications including Level 3 Personal Training.
o A strong understanding of the importance of social media/blogging, with my own brand, The Lonely Traveller, being developed online at present.
o 4 years of travelling experience.
o Roles in movies, such as Captain America and The Counsellor. Roles in TV such as Downton Abbey.