MARK A.

MATYAS
45 Wards Road * Blairstown, NJ 07825 * 908-303-9961 * mm7c8f3c@westpost.n
et

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mark A. Matyas, Domestic Engineer / Independent Agent Blairstown, NJ
1/2000 - Present
An independent consultant who creates improved focus for the specific needs for
individual wealth / asset management; short and long term financial planning; n
eeds of research and business advisory functions in management consulting to th
e business sector, Life Skills advisement.
Freelancer Writer; Eldercare Planner; Financial Consultant; Life Coach Mentor
Provide an alignment of tone and strategy for communications activity with indiv
iduals vision / business objectives
Direct a project team of communications, public relations and information system
s associates and cross-functional teams to direct the analyses of markets, overs
ee the identification of key segment business drivers, priorities and growth opp
ortunities and recommend strategic shifts or directions to multi tiers of manage
ment
Management of elder care estate in excess of $2.5 million - provide direction of
staffing, resource allocation, internal and external relationships; goal-settin
g; development of financial and real estate growth standards; legal consultation
.
Manage / push the timely implementation schedule and prosecution of defendants a
ccused of alleged elder abuse
Create ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews and other activi
ties to gamer positive media and / or cause "spin" / coverage for outreach
Work with user community to deliver quality business solutions to meet strategic
technology / business directions
Develop innovative solutions to resolve vital business and technical issues acro
ss the financial markets, insurance and banking communities utilizing functiona
l experience in operations, process and systems transformation
Write and coordinate internal and external communication materials and programs
Identify areas of strategic concern and modify personal learning activities desi
gned to promote interpersonal skill development and goal-tasked programs to addr
ess transitions in workplace and everyday circumstances.
Involved in all phases of building life skills as an empowering tool and integra
te the methodology of Life Skills
United Nations (UN) New York, NY 1/1998 12/1999
The United Nations is committed to maintain international peace and security; t
o develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperate in solving internationa
l economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect
for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and to be a centre for harmonizing th
e actions of nations in attaining these ends.
Analyst-Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Section, Department of Public Inform
ation (DPI)
Served as analyst / team leader and acted as first point of contact for the medi
a and constituency
Wrote press releases, quarterly newsletters; acted as liaison between NGO repres
entatives and NGO Resource Center
Analysis and reporting of qualitative research on international NGO objectives a
nd their institutional affiliations
Provided review and analysis of information programs of NGOs applying for associ
ation with DPI
Managed advocacy networks and coordinated lobbying efforts; furnished data obtai
ned from UN documents
Participated in the operational planning and execution of the Annual DPI-NGO Con
ference
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) - Paramus, NJ
5/1992 6/1997
MetLife has served clients worldwide for over 130 years it has developed and pr
omoted new group products to employers and institutions; expanded its suburban p
resence, decentralized operations, and refocused its career agency system to ser
ve all market segments. MetLifes business focuses on group insurance, personal i
nsurance, pensions and investments.
Operations Manager - Group National Accounts
Prepared budgets and forecasts for multiple locations and analyzed results of op
erations
Advised on all aspects of clients business operations to streamline functions an
d improve performance. Service offerings injcluded: Performance Improvemennt / C
ost Reduction, Operational / Financial Restructuring, industry-specific service
s
Performed strategic planning and analysis for business operations; researching m
arket trends
Program Leadership Initiative: Optimized the clients portfolio of programs and p
rojects by creating a structured approach to project management - this initiativ
e is a core component of any large technology project implementation
Supported Director with profitability analysis, payroll budgets vs. actual repor
ts, and special projects
Enterprise Cost Reduction Initiative: Provides an integrated solution to achieve
large, rapid, sustainable, enterprise-wide cost savings. Its two-stage approach
immediately increases cash flow while providing long-term cost reductions and o
perating efficiencies
Selected, negotiated, and monitored contracts and performance of insurance vendo
rs
Multi-disciplinary approach allows clients to focus immediately on full complian
ce, design and implement an infrastructure required to sustain it, and implement
changes to improve performance
Administered and reported corporate card expenses and travel metrics
Cross referenced operations with Marketing Trial Services & Sales, CRM software
, Customer Insight, Technology Foundation
Reviewed legal documentation (option agreements, employment contracts, and finan
cing deals)

Warner Lambert Company / Pfizer, Inc. Morris Plains, NJ

5/1989 5/1992
A leading pharmaceutical company committed to discover, develop, manufacture and
market leading prescription medicines and many of the worlds best-known consume
r brands. The company has three business segments: health care, animal health a
nd consumer health care. Company products are available in more than 150 countri
es worldwide.
Trademark Assistant - Intellectual Property Department, Corporate Legal Divi
sion
Processed trademark searches, applications, registrations, and renewals
Identified and corrected trademark discrepancies
Compiled correspondence letters to domestic and international legal affiliates
Maintained MarkMaster Trademark System; conducted file review and record retenti
on administration
Coordinated company assignments, mergers, sales, divestitures, and acquisitions
EDUCATION:
Rutgers University Newark, NJ Rutgers University Newark, NJ
M.A., International Relations & Business B.A., Journalism / Political Science
January 2000 (GPA 3.9 / 4.0; summa cum laude) May 1999 (GPA 3.5 / 4.0; cum lau
de)
County College of Morris Randolph, NJ
A.A., Humanities & Liberal Arts
May 1996 (GPA 3.2 / 4.0)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Member 2002
American Productivity Quality Center (APQC) Corporate Representative 1996
Center For Creative Leadership Greensboro, N.C. 1996
National Notary Association (NNA) Member 2002 (Commission exp. 2014)
Rutgers Alumni Association Lifetime Member 1999 - Henceforth
AWARDS, HONORS, OFFICES, & VOLUNTEERSHIPS:
Walter F. Weiker Memorial Doctoral Scholarship, May 2000
Yolande Rubianes Memorial Award for Overcoming Adversity, May 1999
Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha & Golden Key National Honor Societies, Inducted 1
999
Graduate Student Government Association, Rutgers University - Treasurer, 1999-20
00
Volunteer, Greater Newark Housing Tenant Coalition - Research of Federal Housing
Legislation pertinent to NJStatutes, 1998
Volunteer, We Care Social Service Program - 2003
* References gladly furnished upon request *