Adobe InDesign
Matthew Winterholler
Communications
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Hardworking Associate Director knowledgeable about business practices in the communications industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Issues Monitoring & Management
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Denver, CO
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with senior leaders to offer recommendations and creative communications solutions to drive results across multiple programs.
- Update intranet pages with well-coordinated communications aimed at conveying information and assisting 50+ partner and affiliate organizations.
- Established and managed $500,000 traditional media reputation building campaign in outlets like The New York Times.
Manager, Issues & Reputation Management
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Denver, CO
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Wrote and edited content for operations, marketing and public relations needs.
- Created content for company intranet and stakeholder newsletters to further guide communications strategy. Increased intranet page visits by over 200%.
- Assisted in creating and initiating reputation, issues and crisis plans for beef industry.
Communications Intern
U.S. House Of Representatives
Washington, DC
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed strong professional relationships by interacting and communicating effectively with wide variety of colleagues and external contacts.
- Provided administrative support to 20 senior team members.
- Worked with marketing department on branding strategies.
Communications Intern
National Sorghum Producers
Lubbock, TX
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Brought marketing strategies to life through creation of print and digital collateral materials.
- Prepared articles, graphics and cross-promotional strategy for organization's keystone magazine with more than 20,000 subscribers.
- Built media kits in support of specific strategic initiatives and events.
Communications Intern
Wyoming FFA Association & Foundation
Cheyenne, WY
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Illustrated story of students’ work through 20+ press releases, blog posts and personality profiles.
- Marketed association, foundation, and convention through videography, photography and social media strategies
Education
Master of Arts - Public Relations
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Agricultural Communications
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 08.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Agricultural Communications
Casper College
Casper, WY 08.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Speechwriting and messaging
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
MailChimp
WordPress
Microsoft Office Suite
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Interests
LGBTQ activism
Writing
Timeline
Associate Director, Issues Monitoring & Management
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
07.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Public Relations
University of Florida
08.2020 - 08.2022
Manager, Issues & Reputation Management
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
08.2019 - 07.2021
Communications Intern
U.S. House Of Representatives
05.2019 - 08.2019
Communications Intern
Wyoming FFA Association & Foundation
04.2018 - 04.2019
Communications Intern
National Sorghum Producers
12.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Agricultural Communications
Texas Tech University
08.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Agricultural Communications
Casper College
08.2015 - 05.2017
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