Matthew Gibbons
Program Manager
San Francisco
Summary
Strategic operations and program leader with 5 years of experience scaling regional education-based fundraising initiatives across Northern California. Promoted from Team Lead to Program Manager after demonstrating strong execution, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities. Experienced in managing multi-site teams, driving revenue growth, and ensuring operational excellence across 100+ school partnerships annually.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Apex Leadership
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee regional operations supporting over 100 elementary schools annually
- Manage and mentor a team of Team Leads across Northern California
- Serve as escalation point for operational, staffing, and school partnership challenges
- Ensure multiple concurrent two-week fundraising programs run smoothly across regions
- Support continued revenue growth, contributing to expansion from $1.5M to $5M raised annually
- Develop systems and communication structures to maintain consistency during team growth
- Strengthen relationships with school administrators and PTA leaders to ensure long-term partnerships
Team Lead
Apex Leadership
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Led on-site execution of two-week fundraising and leadership programs at elementary schools across Northern California
- Managed daily program delivery, student engagement, and event coordination
- Built strong relationships with school staff, administrators, and parent volunteers
- Ensured smooth execution of fundraising events from launch through final celebration
- Adapted quickly to unique site-specific challenges while maintaining program quality
- Contributed to regional revenue growth and repeat school partnerships through consistent high-quality execution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Regional Operations Management
Multi-Team Leadership
Fundraising & Revenue Growth
Field Operations & Logistics
Stakeholder & School Partnerships
Team Development & Coaching
Complex Problem Resolution
Timeline
Program Manager
Apex Leadership
07.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Apex Leadership
07.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Sonoma State University
05.2001 -