MATTHEW S. Bryant
Alabaster, Alabama 35007
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SUMMARY
I am a communications, marketing, sales, social media and publishing professional with over 10 years of experience. Reliable, full of integrity, creative in media plans and marketing solutions, I am experienced in promotion, publicity, marketing, newspaper/magazine production, publishing, social media, sponsorship sales, research, sports information, event management and hospitality services. I also have worked in crisis management situations, served in many spokesperson roles, and have worked extensively in speech, press release, and article writing.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
·Publisher at Western Star 2009 – Present Day
·CFO for Hali’s Haven Health Services LLC. 2014 – Present Day
·Professional tennis player 1996 – Present Day
oPlayed on ATP tour, building many beneficial relationships along the way.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Western Star, Managing Partner & Publisher, Bessemer, AL, 2009 – Present
Became a partner in this newspaper and media publishing company in 2009. Major accomplishments include the following;
·Managed day-to-day business operations while negotiating with public officials from city councilmen all the way to the White House.
·Tripled Western Star revenue from previous publishers, and have gained more than 20% in income every year since.
·Cooperated with local businesses, from UAB to local mom and pop stores for advertising.
·Handled corporate accounts including JC Penny, Academy, Subway, and many more.
Hali’s Haven Health Services LLC., CFO, Bessemer, AL, September, 2014 – Present Day
Oversaw new business development and publicity for Hali’s Haven.
·Handled billing of Medicaid, Medicare, and personal accounts.
·Obtained certificate of need
·Obtained Medicaid and Medicare numbers for billing, along with VA
·Managed funding and fundraising for all needs.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Marketing for Florida Outdoor Environmental Services, 1997 – 2009
·Worked as marketing and project manager on FEMA contracts
EDUCATION
BA History, University of Montvallo, August 2002; Minor: Business/Accounting
OTHER
·Board Member of Red Cross of Alabama, 2010 – 2012
·Bessemer Chamber Board Member, 2010 – 2012
·Ran campaigns for both Republicans and Democrats for both State and Federal Office
·Volunteer time with many health organizations, including major hospitals and health service providers.