Resume

You can download a PDF or Word document version of my resume.  If you have any questions, feel free to email me @: HurstMattE at gmail.com

Education

American University, Washington, DC
Master of Arts in Public Communications, August 2009

Webster University, Webster Groves, MO
Bachelor of Arts in Film, May 2008

Work Experience

Communications Analyst, The Nielsen Company
August 2010 – Present

  • Promoted organization’s insights and thought leadership through strategic outreach to targeted news media

Marketing Specialist, Blue Fountain Media
January 2010 – August 2010

  • Increased sales conversions and consumer discussion of established brands
  • Directed research of keywords (SEO) and social media for marketing
  • Promoted client businesses through online reputation management

Online Analyst (Intern), New Media Strategies
May 2009 – August 2009

  • Collected online research to measure attitude and promote awareness
  • Daily monitoring online for brand protection and crisis communications
  • Audited hundreds of videos online to protect brands, copyrights

Voter File Manager, Jay Nixon for Governor (Missouri)
May 2008 – August 2008

  • Designed and maintained database registry of voter information
  • Directed survey research of over 200,000 constituents
  • Identified undecided voters for communications campaign

Communications Experience

Editor-in-Chief, Highway 61 revised (St. Louis, MO)
May 2007 – August 2008

  • Founding editor, reporter for online magazine/blog (www.61revised.com)
  • Developed branding, established new local media property
  • Created original short audio and video podcast segments

Consultant, Department of Commerce (Washington, DC)
October 2008 – December 2008

Consultant, Living Classrooms (Washington, DC)
January 2009 – May 2009

  • Constructed strategic communications plan for non-profit
  • Created Media Kit, Direct Mail, and website development

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Skills

Communications: WordPress, Dreamweaver, HTML, PHP, RSS, MySQL, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Aftereffects, Podcasting, SPSS

Computer: Proficient in Mac and PC operating systems, all Office applications, basic server and database management.

References

Alhan Keser – Chief Marketing Officer, Blue Fountain Media Email – Website

Josh Parolin – Deputy Field Director, Jay Nixon for Governor Email – Website

Gabe Bullard – Broadcast Journalist, WFPL 88.5 (Louisville) Email – Website

Matthew Nisbet - Communications Professor, American University Email – Website

Jon Eick – Online Brand Manager, New Media Strategies Email – Website