Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications
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Matthew R. Gómez
Winter Garden, FL
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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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