Matthew R. Gómez

Winter Garden, FL

407-***-****

ad4u0r@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/mattgomez/

Twitter (X): @mediamatt

Career profile

Strategic communications leader and writer with more than 20 years of multi-industry experience driving business growth, innovation, excellence and thought leadership in journalism, corporate communications, media relations and community engagement.

Career Experience

Accenture

Orlando, Fla.

2022 - present

Global Senior Communications Manager

Orchestrated research and content creation of corporate earnings announcements, client stories, and thought leadership materials for marketing and communications involving business strategy, change management, digital transformation, sustainability and generative AI (GenAI). Developed and advanced storytelling narratives to maximize media buzz and 360 degree market value.

AdventHealth

Orlando, Fla.

2020 - 2022

External Communications Manager

Recruited to COVID-19 communications task force to develop critical consumer medical content supported by medical researchers and physicians. Conducted research including interpretation of CDC data to inform writing of weekly Facebook LIVE broadcast scripts. Selected medical professionals as guests, prepared media advisories and recaps. Post-pandemic communications involved pitching media stories for newsworthy achievements at AdventHealth network hospitals and institutes.

KPMG LLP

Orlando Fla.

2018 - 2020

Associate Director, Corporate Communications

Executed on-site media relations and internal communications campaigns during the 16-month planning, construction, and grand opening of KPMG Lakehouse, a $450 million learning, development, cultural and innovation center for KPMG partners and professionals.

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts

Orlando, Fla.

2012 - 2017

Global Senior Communication Specialist, Internal Communications Strategic communication planning to create a shared company cultural experience at Disney’s global theme parks and resorts. Developed communications and strategies to engage internal business partners and cast members in Florida, California, Japan, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Paris.

Clean the World

Orlando, Fla.

2010 - 2012

Global Director, Marketing and Communications

Introduced integrated program for media relations, social media marketing, fundraising communications and volunteer engagement at a hygiene-related global social enterprise.

Kaplan University

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

2009 - 2012

Marketing Communications Consultant/Writer

Led a dedicated team of higher education-focused copywriters to launch an inaugural online relationship management program for students, part of a global, celebrity-driven advertising campaign that drove $2 million in tuition revenues.

Boat International Media

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

2008 - 2008

Traveling Online Managing Editor / Community Manager Coordinated content development for the successful editorial launch of Dockwalk.com magazine for yacht crew members. Assignment editor for freelance contributors and frequent news reporter, including brief international assignments to United Kingdom headquarters and the 2008 Monaco Yacht Show.

Newsmax Media

West Palm Beach, Fla.

2005 - 2007

Chief Online Editor, Newsmax.com

Directed assignments, conducted interviews, selected stories, and prepared editorial submissions from staff reporters, wire services and freelancers.

Channel Intelligence

Celebration, Fla.

2004 - 2005

Director, Public Relations

Led media and analyst relations for a privately held e-commerce company pre-Google acquisition, elevating visibility of the company narrative to a national level with leading analyst firms.

Collegis Inc.

Maitland, Fla.

2001 - 2004

Director, Media Relations

Developed external and internal corporate communications for a $100 million higher education services corporation and more than 100 college and university clients nationwide. Freelance News and Feature Writer, Orlando, Fla. Ongoing News reporter, feature writer, and stringer for The Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, Catholic News Service and The Institute for Financial Operations (IFO).

Education

Rollins College

Winter Park, Fla.

Master of Arts, Corporate Communication and Technology

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pa.

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

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