MINNEAPOLIS, MN, December 30, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Matthew Paine, Director of National Sales for GWG, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in sales training.

Mr. Paine is a recognized marketing and sales leader with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. For the last three years, he has served as Director of National Sales at GWG, a life settlement company. In this principal role, he heads up sales and is responsible for hiring and training the sales force. Additionally, he manages the wholesaling sales force and speaks nationwide regarding company sponsored investments. He is a dynamic public speaker who frequently travels throughout the United States to discuss topics such as alternative investing and fixed income investments.

Attributing his success to his strong mentors, the support of his family, and the nine years of experience he gained in the U.S. Army, Mr. Paine became involved in his profession after working with a marketing firm and developing an interest in sales force training. He received a Bachelor of Arts in marketing and management from the University of St. Thomas - Minnesota and was a member of the university's alumni association. He also participated on the business development committee at the Guthrie Theatre and held leadership potions at the local chamber of commerce. Looking forward, Mr. Paine plans to help take the company public and further develop his public speaking skills.

For more information about GWG, visit http://www.gwglife.com.

About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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