Matthew Epperson

About Matthew Epperson

Experienced manager with a demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting, restaurant and equipment rental industries. Skilled in Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Leadership and Networking. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English focused on Creative Writing from University of South Florida. I’ve apprenticed in home remodeling and HVAC. Very interested in building business and increasing profit, enjoy using problem solving abilities in the process of growth and development.

Experience

1. Operations Manager Safety Coordinator

   Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

   Oct 2025 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Lead day-to-day branch operations, working closely with the yard foreman and dispatch to ensure efficient scheduling, equipment readiness, and workflow coordination. Oversee logistics, safety compliance, and operational performance while supporting a strong team culture focused on accountability and service excellence. Partner with management to optimize processes, control costs, and drive branch growth and customer satisfaction

Education

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing

  2008 — 2011

• Hillsborough College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Catering
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Labor Control
• Restaurants
• Public Speaking
• Inventory Management
• Hiring
• Leadership
• Food Service
• New Restaurant Openings
• Management
• Team Building
• Strategic Planning
• Serve Safe Certified
• Servsafe
• Multi-Unit
• Culinary Skills
• Advertising
• Menu Development
• Food Preparation
• Social Networking
• Food Safety
• Social Media
• People Skills
• Marketing
• Fine Dining
• Cooking
• Food & Beverage
• Food
• Creative Writing
• Customer Service
• Research
• Recruiting
• Cocktails
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Restaurant Management
• Cashiering