Writer, Editor, Communications Specialist

Connor Matthes

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Profile

At the intersection of journalism and community engagement, my recent roles as a Communications Specialist at Hive Group and a FOIA Support Specialist have honed my abilities in writing, editing, and ensuring information transparency. My goals lie in crafting impactful narratives that resonate with audiences and support organizational objectives. In collaboration with my teams, we have elevated the standard for internal and external communications, fostering an environment of clarity and trust within and beyond the organization. My major accomplishments include being a Michigan APME Finalist for Best Investigative Reporting while with the Argus-Press and creating style guides for my communications team at Hive Group. Experience

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST HIVE GROUP NOVEMBER 2023 -JULY 2024

· Created and implemented a writing style guide for AAS’s Communications Team · Wrote and edited both internal and external communications including social media posts, executive messages, newsletters, and personal features.

· Assisted in brainstorming, writing, and editing of internal SOPs for the Communications Team. FOIA & CLIENT COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST FCPS NOVEMBER 2021-NOVEMBER 2023

· Processed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) by locating, analyzing, and redacting responsive records.

· Tracked data for the FOIA and Communication office to ensure proper documentation and accessibility of information.

· Responded to community inquiries regarding FCPS as a Client Communications liaison, utilizing effective communications and customer service skills to ensure satisfactory responses. BOARD OPERATOR SIRIUS XM OCTOBER 2021- NOVEMBER 2022

· Operated audio board for various sports broadcasts including the 2021 Music City Bowl, 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, and the 2022 US Open (Tennis)

· Ensured the advertisements played on schedule during breaks and monitored audio quality of broadcasts.

SPORTS WRITER THE ARGUS PRESS SEPTEMBER 2019-MARCH 2020

·Reported on high school athletics in Shiawassee County. Wrote and photographed game/meet stories, and also wrote columns.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT INTERN WKAR-MSU JUNE 2018-SEPTEMBER 2019 · Created and edited sound bytes for WKAR’s “Current Sports” radio show.

· Produced rundown script, engineered the program, and filled in for the host when needed.

· Trained interns in production work and reported on Michigan State University (MSU) football. LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT BUONASSISSI, HENNING & LASH MAY 2015-AUGUST 2016

· Prepared legal documents for Virginia and Maryland courts.

· Wrote and edited court notices, filed court documents and tracked paperwork. Education

-Michigan State University, Class of 2019, BA Journalism with Minors in Sports Journalism & Geography

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