Matthew C. Brown
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Permanent Address:
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Education
Elon University August 2007-Present
Furman University August 2006-May 2007
Undergraduate Student working towards degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing/Management
Business Experience
Interactive Strategist September 2008-Present
336 Creative, Winston-Salem, NC
• After numerous freelance jobs, I founded and currently manage a full service interactive studio
• Plan and design interactive strategies using the best technologies to leverage use in websites and other online properties
• Build and implement projects including front and back-end development
• Contribute to a range of technical project management activities including providing creative technical input to design innovative and thought-leadership concepts
• Able to work under tight deadlines delivering top level results
Interactive Strategy Assistant January 2008-December 2008
Trone, Inc., High Point, NC
• Assist in managing and implementing innovating interactive marketing strategies
• Work directly with account teams managing interactive marketing strategies for clients
• Identify client’s goals as well as develop and measure metrics and benchmarks to define success
• Generate ideas with a creative approach through active involvement in a variety of tasks
• Develop and coordinate focus group studies for supporting ongoing market research
• Work directly with brands such as Bloomingdales, Wal-Mart, Novartis Animal Health, Syngenta, Wachovia, Michelin, Boy Scouts of America, and Uniroyal.
• Performed Video Market Research for a leading children’s clothing brand
• Fully contribute within a team-oriented environment
Resident Assistant August 2007-May 2008
Danieley Center, Elon University, Elon, NC
• Directly responsible for 32 Freshman and Sophomore residents
• Help the freshman transition to the college life through programs
• Design and organize events to increase interaction among dorm residents
• Plan weekend entertainment for 750 residents
• Develop valuable time and work management skills, as well as human resource skills
Landscaping January 2000-May 2006
Matt Brown’s Lawn Service, Winston-Salem, NC
• Created a full-service landscaping company managing 11 landscaping clients for 6 years
• Coordinated the acquisition of landscaping supplies and additional labor
• Established and maintained a consistent schedule based on customers’ needs
• Gained valuable experience in the small business sector
Skills Highly Proficient with Mac, PC, and Mobile Products
Familiar with Office, Adobe CS3, Final Cut Studio 2, and other various OS X/ Windows Software Suites
Extensive knowledge of Spanish