matthewsmyth

“So young...but SOOO smart. Matt really has a firm grasp of how social media works...and how the technology must support the development of community. In this market, you "get what you give" and Matt has given an awful lot of time and energy to the early days at JobNet.

His skills are an asset, and I look forward to hearing about the day that I can say "I knew him when he still had hair." He's a great guy and super smart asset. He'll go very far.”

“Matt has a passion for building communities, and making useful Inernet applications. He takes a real-world approach to helping us build features and functionality, and is a core asset to the TweetyJobs development team.”

“Matt is one of the most talented, forward thinking project managers that I know. He is passionate about the product he is creating, works closely with his team and is an excellent communicator. I have already learned much from Matt while working with him”

Me

Name
Matthew Smyth
Me in 95
Helping people connect and move their career forward is my goal and passion.
About Me
<p>As the community manager at JobNet, I help our members connect and discuss the issues important to them. I am an accomplished product manager, project manager, and web strategist with an entrepreneurial spirit, undeniable passion for web technology, and excellent interpersonal skills.</p>

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General Experience

Educational Level
Bachelor's Degree
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
Job Search Status
Happily Employed
Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years

Ideal Workplace

Salary
$70,000 - $80,000
Travel
Light Travel (under 25%)
Employment Type
Full Time
Work eligibility
US Citizen (Willing to relocate)

Job Summary

Over the past 5 years, I have been a member of several management teams in various capacities. Most recently, I have become involved with several Startups (including TweetyJobs.com), working with investors and other managers to execute business goals. My experience includes community management, product management, sales, project management, software testing, wireframing, and copy writing. I am currently pursuing a PMP certification.

Employment History

Philadelphia Newspapers Incorporated / Recruitment Account Manager

Employer
Philadelphia Newspapers Incorporated
Position
Recruitment Account Manager
Dates
May, 2006 - February, 2007
Job Category
Full Time
Responsibilities
Philadelphia, PA Managed Burlington County sales territory with a focus on small to medium business. Primarily responsible for generation of new business. Reached out to new clients through cold calling and email marketing Managed over 200 accounts Increased active account base by over 35% Aided in the transition between online vendors Assisted in the development of new recruitment projects

Freshout / Senior Account Director And Project Manager

Employer
Freshout
City & State
Philadelphia, Pa
Position
Senior Account Director And Project Manager
Dates
February, 2008 - September, 2010
Job Category
Full Time
Responsibilities
Managed national sales territory with a focus on the development of key partnerships and a referral network. Selling web-based software application development, design, and social media strategy services into a variety of industries. Responsible for prospect strategy, engagement, proposal creation, and contract negotiation. Project Manager, I was responsible for also for all SOW documentation, project estimates, team management, and project execution. I worked with clients and team members to ensure that the client's needs were met on time and on budget, managing up to 5 projects and 15 team members simultaneously. Project time-lines range from three to nine months. During this time, I assisted in the development and refinement of production and project management processes and tools, working with firm principals to define the most effective methods of production, management, and quality assurance. In addition, I worked with clients to implement a sustainable Social Media strategy. Tactics included viral video campaigns, rss feeds, blogs, Facebook and Twitter campaigns, and SEO focused content creation. Development languages and frameworks used include XHTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, PHP, Cake PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Haml, and Flash. I have also worked with worked on projects that require 3rd Party integration of such platforms as Magento, Sugar CRM, Kintera, and a custom E-Commerce solution Freshcart. Individually produced 18% of all firm revenue in 2009 and 2008 Increased average sale by approximately 400% Effectively met project deadlines

JobNet.com / Community and Program Manager

Employer
JobNet.com
City & State
West Chester, PA
Position
Community and Program Manager
Dates
January, 2010 - Current
Job Category
Full Time
Responsibilities
As the TweetyJobs.com Project Coordinator, I work closely with other managers to define our project goals.

Education History

Institution
Temple University
Institution type
UNIVERSITY
Education type
B.A
Attend
November, 2010 - November, 2010
Major/Certification
Public Relations
Institution
Kaplan University
Major/Certification
Project Management

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