Matthew Godfrey
Lafayette,LA
Summary
My professional background includes promotion, art direction, design and marketing for a variety of brands and services. I have also worked educating and fostering student development at the collegiate level, and overseeing a residential memory care unit for older adults. I am enthusiastic about building connections through the creative arts.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Memory Care
The Blake At Lafayette
01.2021 - Current
- Create and implement activities for memory care unit. Incorporate art, music, mindfulness, physicality and spirituality into daily lives of residents.
Creative Lead
A Boy's Life
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Develop and implement all company branding and design directives.
Marketing Coordinator
Commander's Family Of Restaurants
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Coordinated creation and deployment of videos, social media posts and other marketing collateral.
Creative Director
Hattiesburg Convention & Tourism Commissions
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Developed high-impact creative projects from concept to completion.
Instructor, Creative Advertising Strategies
The University Of Southern Mississippi
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Implemented curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
Art Director
Archer Malmo (dba Tocquigny)
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
Graduate & Teaching Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Supported with administrative, research and academic advising and teaching assistance.
Territory Manager
The University Of Southern Mississippi
06.2007 - 09.2011
- Established successful relationships with high school students and counselors by building rapport, providing counseling and maintaining consistent communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Advertising
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2013
Master of Education - Counseling & Personnel Services
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Sociology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2007
Study Abroad
King's College
London, EnglandPrison Yoga Project
Bolinas, CAYoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Yoga School of Louisiana, LLC.
Covington, LACertified Dementia Practitioner
National Council; Certified Dementia Practitioners
Affiliations
- Upcoming in Rent as 'Benny'
- 9 to 5: The Musical as 'Joe'
- The Rocky Horror Show as 'Rocky'
- HOW Design Award Recipient
- Austin ADDY Award Recipient
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is so easy to be solemn; it is so hard to be frivolous.
G. K. Chesterton
Hobbies
- Competitive Running
- Literature
- Yoga
- Pop culture
- Time with kids, Kellar & Trip
Skills
- Supervising Residents
- Staff Development
- Family Support
- Hazard Elimination
- Client Advocacy
- Resident Satisfaction
- Effective Communication
- Budgeting Oversight
- Activity Scheduling
Timeline
Director of Memory Care
The Blake At Lafayette
01.2021 - Current
Marketing Coordinator
Commander's Family Of Restaurants
10.2017 - 05.2018
Creative Lead
A Boy's Life
01.2016 - 12.2020
Instructor, Creative Advertising Strategies
The University Of Southern Mississippi
01.2015 - 12.2015
Creative Director
Hattiesburg Convention & Tourism Commissions
10.2014 - 05.2017
Art Director
Archer Malmo (dba Tocquigny)
06.2013 - 09.2014
Graduate & Teaching Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
08.2011 - 05.2013
Territory Manager
The University Of Southern Mississippi
06.2007 - 09.2011
Master of Arts - Creative Advertising
The University of Texas At Austin
Master of Education - Counseling & Personnel Services
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Sociology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Study Abroad
King's College
Prison Yoga Project
Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Yoga School of Louisiana, LLC.
Certified Dementia Practitioner
National Council; Certified Dementia Practitioners
Hobbies
- Literature
- Yoga & Running
- Pop culture
- Music & Musical Theatre
- Art, Design, Photography
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