Multimedia Journalist, Editor and Communications Pro

MATTHEW D. NEUFELD

301-***-**** **** Mandan Road, Apt. 101, Greenbelt, MD 20770 ***********@*******.*** JOURNALISM, MEDIA RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

~ Highly Organized and Experienced Writer, Editor, PR, Events and Media Relations Professional ~

Seasoned Professional Journalist: Extensive background in hard news, investigative and features reporting, media and public relations, news and copy editing, and publishing.

Detail-Oriented and Social Media Savvy News Editor: Adept at creating and editing concise and informative stories, leveraging social media tools and technology that widen audiences, utilizing editorial, databases and production processes, and producing content in AP writing style.

Skilled in Multiple News Beats: Committed to delivering factual, concise and elegantly written pieces that inform and engage a wide range of audiences. Exceptional Writer • Sound Editorial Judgment • Broadcast & AP-Style Writing • Social Media Investigative Research • Team Player • Highly Organized • Creative Writing • Fast Learner PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CACI – RESTON, VA. (SEPTEMBER, 2024 – PRESENT) TECHNICAL WRITER-EDITOR I returned to CACI as a Technical Writer-Editor to write, edit, process, analyze, format and facilitate meeting notes, database files and other various documents as a member of a team of contractors working at the Federal Protective Service at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC. (SSAI) – GREENBELT, MD. (MAY, 2024 – AUGUST, 2024) I worked for SSAI as a Technical Writer-Editor in the Communications Department, where I wrote and edited press releases, social media posts, company announcements, company website news posts and other documents. I also worked on various communications projects and special events.

PUYENPA – DUCKWATER, NV / RESTON, VA (JANUARY, 2021 – NOVEMBER, 2023) DYNAMIC PRO, INC. – ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA. (MARCH, 2020 – DECEMBER, 2020) CACI – RESTON, VA. (OCTOBER, 2019 – FEBRUARY, 2020) TECHNICAL WRITER-EDITOR Working for the three companies above, I edited, wrote, analyzed, formatted, facilitated and processed reports, web inquiries, correspondence, congressional letters, internal reports and other documents at the Office of the Executive Secretariat and at the Office of Railroad Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Edited technical documents regarding the railroad industry.

Helped write and format, as part of the editing, documents regarding the railroad industry.

Conducted research related to the railroad industry.

Helped monitor, format, process and facilitate internal, technical documents. CARROLL PUBLISHING – BETHESDA, MD (AUGUST, 2000 – MAY, 2019) NEWS EDITOR Research, gather, compile, write, edit and distribute news and information for publisher of extensive and detailed government, defense and defense industry personnel directories.

Wrote and delivered extensive daily news report for database-driven company website that included up to 30 daily news items for clients.

Gathered and distributed information on a daily basis for entire editorial staff.

Surveyed hundreds of news and information sites weekly, staying up-to-date on daily news while simultaneously updating company Facebook and Twitter news feeds.

MATTHEW D. NEUFELD 301-***-**** Greenbelt, MD 20770 ***********@*******.*** WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY – WASHINGTON, DC (1995 - 1996) MEDIA RELATIONS PUBLICIST Served as Media Relations Publicist and Representative for renowned arts institution providing the Washington community with high-quality arts performances, education and artist support.

Served as Media Liaison for shows, concerts and functions. Arranged and managed interviews with subject matter experts for each individual event.

Managed media requests and questions, handled media tickets, compiled press kits, and wrote press releases and public service announcements.

THE WASHINGTON TIMES – WASHINGTON, DC (1984 - 1995) REPORTER, FEATURES WRITER & COLUMNIST Researched and wrote four to five articles per week for major metropolitan newspaper with national readership.

Worked government and politics, business, police, fire, courts, education and general interest beats. Wrote entertainment and features stories.

Evaluated and followed up on news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.

Organized material, determined area(s) of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

Arranged and conducted interviews with subject matter contributors and experts for each story. THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST – FREDERICK, MD (1983 - 1984) REPORTER & FEATURES WRITER Researched and wrote four to five articles per week for largest print news outlet in Western Maryland.

Handled multiple beats including government and politics, police, fire, courts, education and general interest while writing articles about music, rock and roll and entertainment for the features section.

Evaluated and followed up on news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.

Organized material, determined area(s) of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

Arranged and conducted interviews with subject matter experts and knowledgeable individuals for each story.

AWARDS

Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association – First Place, Features, “Miracles Retold” (1995)

Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association – Best in Show, Features, “Miracles Retold” (1995)

Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association – Second Place, Education, “Hearts Trump at Project Bridge” (1994)

Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association – Second Place, Education, “Making the Grade” (1992)

Education Writers Association, National Awards for Education Reporting – Second Place, News Features,

“Making the Grade” (1992)

Education Press Association of America – Distinguished Achievement Award, Feature Articles, “Making the Grade” (1992)

Washington Dateline Award (Washington, D.C. Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists) – Winner, Spot News—Sigma Delta Chi, Team Coverage, Telephone Outage (1992)

Washington Dateline Award (Washington, D.C. Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists) – First Place, Sports, Sigma Delta Chi, Team Coverage, Washington Redskins Super Bowl Win (1988) MATTHEW D. NEUFELD 301-***-**** Greenbelt, MD 20770 ***********@*******.*** MEDIA & PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES

Film, Television & Theater Performer – Actor in 200+ film and television productions and more than 50 theater and live performance projects

Magician – Hundreds of events across Washington, DC, Baltimore, Western Maryland and Mid-Atlantic region

Washington Film Institute (https://dcfilminstitute.org) – Regular Film Critic and Events Volunteer

The Virginia/Maryland/Washington Dog Magazine – Former Copy Editor for Regional Publication

Freelance Writer for Various Publications – On Tap Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, Huh Magazine, Source Magazine, The Montgomery County Gazette, The Frederick News-Post and The Greenbelt News Review.

Freelance Media Relations Consultant – Government, Media, Business and Entertainment Individuals, Organizations and Companies

APPOINTMENTS & MEMBERSHIPS

Columbia Conjurers, Society of American Magicians – Member (2001 - Present) Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms; Author of monthly newsletter

Beta Omicron Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity – Board of Governors (2004 - 2023)

Maryland Media, Inc. – Board of Directors (2003 - 2016)

Magicians’ Alliance of Eastern States – Life Member

Tony Powell Music and Movement – Past Board of Directors and Member EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK – College Park, MD Bachelor of Science Degree in Business (1983)

Advanced Coursework in Journalism, Radio, Television and Film

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