MATT GILJAHN MARKETING/ADVERTISING Email Work Experience [email protected] Phone 614.806.5335 Website www.mattgiljahn.com Herb Gillen Agency www.herbgillen.com Advertising Account Executive | May 2012 to Present Manage 20 of the agency’s key accounts by serving as the liaison among agency staff, client marketing teams and outsourced vendors. Responsible for administering creative teams and online content management systems; managing media databases and maintaining effective relationships with print and electronic media contacts; writing, editing and proofreading press releases, fact sheets, collateral and other communications; media planning and purchasing; coordinating events and acting as an intermediary with partner organizations involved; ensuring brand integrity is upheld in externalcommunications; basic graphic and web design using Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and Wordpress; overseeing marketing plans based on budget and resources; and monitoring campaign effectiveness. Jazz Arts Group www.jazzartsgroup.org Communications and Marketing Intern | September 2011 to April 2012 Created and implemented communication strategies for events and fundraising, while also maintaining social media, and providing on-site event support Hefner Zoology Museum www.environmentaleducationohio.org/HZM/hzm.htm Communications Consultant | October 2010 to May 2011 Managed a marketing campaign that increased public awareness of the museum, marketed the possibilities for student involvement and provided a maintenance plan on how to keep the museum positively promoted. Columbus City Schools www.columbus.k12.oh.us Communications Intern | June 2009 to August 2009 Developed written and visual content for websites, videos, newsletters, presentations, and press releases while also maintaining press and district contacts. MurphyEpson www.murphyepson.com Public Relations Intern | May 2009 to June 2009 Designed and implemented creative city-wide campaigns, utilizing strategic partnerships and endorsements. Education Miami University Oxford, Ohio Expertise Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media, Branding, Networking, and Event Planning May 2011 B.A. Communications, focus in Organizational Communications Co-Major Environmental Science Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, and Social Media Technologies/Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) Interests Backpacking, Running, Skiing, Brewing (Beer and Wine), Technology, Film Festivals, Social Networks, and Food Trucks