Matthew Bick

MATTHEW DAVID BICK
Cell: (763) 257-2241
e-mail: matthew.d.bick@gmail.com
Address: 1580 East Constance Dr., Golden Valley, MN 55422

Career Objective: To work in the field of marketing or advertising, bringing my skills in innovative concept creation, traditional and emerging media coordination and development, integrated marketing communication strategy to contribute to a company achieving its business goals.

WORK, INTERNSHIP, AND OTHER KEY EXPERIENCES

2011 – Present Spyder Trap; Project Management and Social Media Intern

2011 – Present National Football Foundation; Communications and Marketing Associate
• Developed print and digital creative pieces for publication
• Created social media and visibility improvement strategy
• Interviewed athletes and celebrities to create unique content for chapter website

2011 – Present American Outlaws. Marketing & Media Manager; Event and Promotion Strategy & Execution
• Strategized launch of Twin Cities chapter of United States Soccer supporters’ organization (msp.theamericanoutlaws.com).
• Managed all media touch-points, including social media and digital media outreach.
• Conceived and produced digital content for chapter website.
• Developed and executed promotional apparel design and production.
• Conceptualized and produced original chapter logos for several chapters nationwide.

2010 – Mindshare (London). Fall Intern, Marketing Communications & Media.
• Clients included Castrol, Ford, Freeview, Mazda, Nestlé, Tesco, TONI&GUY, Unilever and Volvo.
• Prepared traditional and emerging media strategy for clients.
• Developed and executed client marketing environment reports; delivered to client on a monthly basis.
• Researched, analyzed and presented media trends and client data to alter/augment client media buy.
• Worked closely with creative and business planning teams to develop scheduled client briefs.
• Led project to implement new client presentation techniques.

2010 – Present Museums of Minnesota. Intern, Production Associate.
• Improved nonprofit organization’s visibility through use of social networking utilities.
• Expanded client relations and information management activities.
• Prepared partnership proposal to gain additional funding for documentary series.

2009 – 2010 – Univ. of Denver Athletic Dept. Intern, Creative Production, Promotional Strategy and Execution.
• Developed and designed various promotional giveaways and related items.
• Developed, designed and distributed general information posters and fliers for all revenue-generating sports.

2008 – 2010 – LetsGoDU. Digital Content Strategy and Development, Promotions Execution.
• Developed new website for independent DU hockey support group, including all site design and content.
• Designed promotional items and assisted with other support group marketing activities for several games.

2008 – 2011 – University of Denver Grilling Society. Digital Outreach Strategy, Promotions Execution
• Built website and social media platform to increase organization’s accessibility and general visibility.
• As Senior “Grillmaster,” involved in planning and execution of more than 60 on-campus events annually.

2008 – Carlson Marketing Worldwide. Intern, Interactive and Creative (“Door C”).
• Clients included AARP, Aramark, and British Airways.
• Developed e-mail and digital consumer retention strategies.
• Synthesized insights on applications for new and emerging media.
• Aided client services teams in gathering relevant primary and secondary data for client briefs.
• Conceived and executed Millennial generation behavioral roadmap for agency. Involved organizing and conducting focus groups; creating, distributing and analyzing on-line survey; conducting secondary research; and developing interactive presentation for eventual use as a platform for client presentations.

2000 – Present Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA). Event and Promotions Activation.
• Assisted Fan Relations staff with promotions during timeouts and other breaks in play on game nights.
• Involved significant public contact.

OTHER SKILLS, INTERESTS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Bleacher Report: Contributing author (http://bleacherreport.com/users/323656-matt-bick).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop; knowledgeable in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver.
• Sports: Alpine skiing (high school racing team captain; coach); soccer (participant; certified referee).
• Other languages: Conversational Spanish.

EDUCATION University of Denver, Daniels College of Business. BSBA Marketing (Graduated June 2011).
Related classes: Integrated Marketing Strategy; Advertising Creative Strategy; Consumer Behavior; Innovation Strategies; Personal Selling. Principles of Management; Business Environment; Public Policy & Business; Leadership & Communication; Management Capstone.

Fall 2010 University of Westminster, London, UK. Study Abroad Program.
Related classes: Sustainable Tourism; Urban Tourism; Marketing Communications Internship (see above).