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INTERNETER WRITER IDEAS MAN

A creative communications professional with extensive

knowledge of and experience in social media. Quick

learner, proven researcher, and creative problem-solver

who plays well with others. Superior written and verbal

communication skills and mediocre singing talent,

though not from lack of trying.

cell: 919-***-**** email: ****.******@*****.*** online: mattmorain.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYSTSEPT 2009JAN 2011Center for Emerging Technologies, LLC Raleigh, NC

? Responsible for researching, analyzing, and explaining emerging trends in social media.

Performed Landscape Analysis of existing social media presence for the world s second-

largest food

corporation

Designed short- and long-term corporate social media strategy for the world s second-

largest food

corporation

Built Facebook pages and researched appropriate Twitter users for enhancing corporate

social

responsibility (CSR) relations with key audiences

Designed and delivered strategy presentations for internal corporate affairs teams

around the globe

Collaborated on social media primer for the International Food Information Council

(IFIC)

TECHNICAL WRITERJUNE 2007APR 2008Murray5.net Ames, IA

? Responsible for creating web-based documentation for a custom software suite,

contracting with a leader in

the biopharmaceutical industry.

Produced user-centered tutorials, use cases, and contextual help for client sales force

with various

levels of technological expertise

Managed multiple drafts throughout documentation cycle, soliciting feedback from client

and

development team

Generated internal documentation for development team

Managed team s information flow wireframes, UI elements, bug reporting through internal

wiki

SPEECHWRITER

MAY 2007MAY 2008Iowa State University Extension Ames, IA

? Responsible for composing original speeches and editing drafts for ISU Extension

President Jack Payne.

Researched events, audiences, and programs for relevant content

Edited and revised PowerPoint slides to accompany written speech copy

Adapted speech content to personal style of Extension President

Incorporated feedback from Extension staff into subsequent speeches

Met quick deadlines consistently on short notice

OUTREACH COORDINATOR /VOLUNTEER LIAISONDEC 2005AUG 2006Office of Governor Thomas J. Vilsack Des Moines, IA

? Responsible for maintaining and creating new relationships between the Office of the

Governor and multiple

constituent/advocacy groups and organizations.

Managed and maintained large databases of outreach groups, such as non -profit

organizations,

businesses, and professional associations

Generated writing and editing pieces for the policy and communications departments,

including White

Papers and press releases

Networked with other State agencies for collaborative outreach opportunities

Served as Governor's Liaison with the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service,

coordinating events and

revising Commission s website

Assisted with gubernatorial transition team to document administration s

accomplishments while in

office and prepared incoming administration members to guarantee seamless transition

Morain Resume 1 References available upon request.

WRITING & DIGITAL MEDIA CONSULTANT SEPT2006PRESENT

Independent Contractor Ames, IA/Raleigh, NC

? Responsible for accepting and negotiating various short-term writing, editing, and

design projects for

multiple independent clients. Examples include:

Academic seminar papers, theses, and dissertations

Seminar and conference PowerPoint and Keynote decks

REsumEs, cover letters, business cards, and other professional documents

Websites for personal, organizational, and academic audiences

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR AUG2008PRESENT

North Carolina State UniversityEnglish Dept. Raleigh, NC

? Responsible for teaching courses in writing for the web, technical communication,

technologies for texts,

and academic writing and research

RESEARCH ASSISTANT MAY2009AUG 2011Carolyn Miller, NCSU SAS Institute Distinguished Professor Raleigh, NC

? Responsible for researching, planning, and developing a Drupal-based academic resource

for

interdisciplinary genre studies.

GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR

AUG 2006MAY 2008Iowa State UniversityEnglish Dept. Ames, IA

? Responsible for teaching courses in public speaking, critical thinking and

communication, and multimodal

composition.

EDUCATION

PHD, COMMUNICATION, RHETORIC & DIGITAL MEDIA (ANTICIPATED ) AUG 2012

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

Dissertation: Rhetoric, Meme Culture & The Serious Implications of Silly Content

Committee: Carolyn Miller (Chair), Jason Swarts, Ken Zagacki, Adriana de Souza e Silva

M.A., RHETORIC, COMPOSITION & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AUG 2008

Iowa State University Ames, IA (summa cum laude)

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Thesis: Composition 2.0: Rethinking Web Literacy for the 21 Century Classroom

Committee: Lee Honeycutt (Chair), Barb Blakely, John Hagge

B.A., HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE (ENGLISH MINOR ) MAY 2005

Simpson College Indianola, IA (magna cum laude)

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

HTML/CSS Social Media Development & Execution Meme Culture/Virality

WordPress/Drupal Online Content Creation Trends Analysis

Adobe Photoshop Information Architecture Rhetorical Analysis

Adobe InDesign Presentation Design Discourse Analysis

iMovie Public Speaking Writing & Editing

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES

Aubrey E. Gaylon Award for Academic Excellence Iowa State University, Apr 08

Richard R. Wright Award for Expository Writing Iowa State University, Apr 08

Outstanding Senior History Award Simpson College, Apr 05

Best Columnist Iowa College Media Association, Feb 04

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Construction/Deconstruction Crew

Iowa Association for the Blind Volunteer Voiceover Reader Books On Tape

Gilbert Academy Public Speaking Workshop Guest Judge

Morain Resume

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