EXPERIENCE
Handshaking.com, Denver, CO 12/14 – Present
Founder, CEO
International Keynote Speaker, USA, Phillippines, Malaysia, and more 4/18 – 6/19
International travel from August to February 2019 (15hr/week)
Mashey, Denver, CO 10/17 – 12/17
Head of Business Development (contract)
Holmes Real Estate Group, Denver, CO 10/11 – 12/14
Managing Member
US House of Representatives, Rep. Steve Pearce, Washington, D.C. 5/13 - 8/13
Special Projects
Groove Automotive, Englewood, CO 8/10 – 2/11
Sales Associate
SKILLS:
Hubspot, Zapier, Mailchimp, Freshbooks, Local SEO, Google Analytics, Moz, Slack, + Social Networks.
Founder, CEO
- Launched an online marketing agency servicing clients with local SEO and a content marketing focus.
- Employ 10 full-time team members, overseeing two mid-level managers
- In late 2017, started building our own lead generation & affiliate websites as an additional profit stream.
- Sold multiple lead generation assets for five figures, currently own 120 websites as of early 2021.
International Keynote Speaker, USA, Phillippines, Malaysia, and more 4/18 – 6/19
International travel from August to February 2019 (15hr/week)
- Connected with event organizers around the world in Asia, Middle East and Europe
- Presented keynote speeches and workshops about the following topics
- Using your blog to meet your idol
- Side Hustles 101
- Asset Focused Marketing: Investing in domain names as a long-term asset v. a marketing tool
Mashey, Denver, CO 10/17 – 12/17
Head of Business Development (contract)
- Implemented a sales strategy, hired a marketing assistant and onboarded all contacts to Hubspot.
- Booked phone calls on week 2, took conversations to proposals
- Created an online and content marketing strategy, booking interviews with CTO of Dell EMC and more.
Holmes Real Estate Group, Denver, CO 10/11 – 12/14
Managing Member
- Recruit investors, acquire single family homes, rent out for 33% more than market rate with leases with each tenant.
- Manage all maintenance, repairs, contractors, and renovation projects.
- Built a custom website and portal to automate collecting rent, charging late fees, maintenance requests, & deposit refunds.
- Analyze new opportunities for profit and growth via market trends, online research, and historical data.
US House of Representatives, Rep. Steve Pearce, Washington, D.C. 5/13 - 8/13
Special Projects
- Structured and managed a financial literacy project, working with D.C. and district office staff. Worked directly with the Congressman and executive assistant.
- Contacted authorities (CEO's, Chairmen, and SVP's) of Credit Unions of up to 300 employees to obtain feedback on detailed mortgage reform and implement feedback while ensuring support for the Congressman.
- Researched bills and prefiled legislation relating to insurance and real estate with full-time staff.
Groove Automotive, Englewood, CO 8/10 – 2/11
Sales Associate
- Consulted and advised client load of 100+ per month on “best matched” vehicles customized by credit, lifestyle, and more.
- Placed 2nd (out of team of 18 sales associates) for highest average gross profit.
- Scored highest in customer satisfaction in a fast-paced team setting.
- Completed high-end professional development seminars in effective negotiation and sales strategies.
SKILLS:
Hubspot, Zapier, Mailchimp, Freshbooks, Local SEO, Google Analytics, Moz, Slack, + Social Networks.
EDUCATION
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Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, CO, (2012)
MBA – Finance Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance🤑, Marketing Concepts, Law & Public Policy After gaining experience in sales after his B.A., and launching his first business, Matt returned to DU to obtain a Master's of Business Administration (M.B.A.). During his graduate studies, Matt concentrated in Entrepreneurship, Finance, & Real Estate. |
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University of Denver, CO, USA (2010)
BA – Psychology, Business Administration B2B Marketing, Strategic Advantages of Technology, 👋🏻 Matt studied Psychology and Business Administration at University of Denver (DU). Matt was the founding president of the DU Motoring Club and was active in several campus clubs and activities. After graduating, Matt has been invited back to lecture on entrepreneurship to undergraduate classes at DU since 2012. |
AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
Congressional Recognition of Achievement
Graduate, Founder Institute
Public Speaking Training School, Leadership Institute
Graduate, Founder Institute
Public Speaking Training School, Leadership Institute
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Organizer - Startup Denver Meetup Group (2014-present)
Guest Lecturer - Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Class, University of Denver (2012 - present)
Treasurer - Virginia Village Neighborhood Association (2015)
Guest Lecturer - Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Class, University of Denver (2012 - present)
Treasurer - Virginia Village Neighborhood Association (2015)