Matt Cloyd
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Helene Vincent
I had the pleasure of working with Matt Cloyd in his capacity as a Policy Advisor for my Boston City Council campaign. Matt worked with several other policy experts to craft and write our campaign’s policy agenda. This job required a good deal of research, along with frequent meetings with other policy experts and stakeholders throughout the campaign. Matt proved an invaluable asset to the campaign. While he shone in numerous ways, I’ve highlighted a few of his most remarkable accomplishments and attributes below. Driving new projects with confidence and a proactive attitude: Campaigns are lean and fast-moving. Matt constantly took the initiative to develop and drive new projects. He has the confidence to take the lead, combined with the willingness to get buy-in and feedback along the way. For example, when Matt brought new policy proposals to the table, he took the time to ensure that others on the team embraced his ideas. If there was any hesitation or disagreement, he facilitated a group conversation to bring us to consensus. For Matt, the quality of the idea, and the cohesiveness of the group is far more important than winning any debate or getting credit for an idea. Provides strategic insights through analysis: Matt analyzed data thoroughly, coming back to me with nuanced analysis and strategic insights. Charismatic: For someone who works so well independently, Matt is remarkably charismatic. His authenticity, passion, and insight shine brightly for all to see. Creative: Matt never needed me to give him a strategic direction. He suggested creative solutions to some of our most difficult challenges. Ambitious in pursuit of goals and objectives: This is Matt’s most outstanding trait. On top of his full-time job, Matt spent hours each week volunteering for the campaign. You can tell as soon as you meet Matt that he is someone who takes nothing for granted, sets high standards, and pursues them uncompromisingly. Even when the workload becomes heavy at times, Matt can focus on the end objective and provide the positive attitude needed to get there. Matt’s sharp intellect, excellence, positive attitude, and fierce ambition will take him far. I am very grateful to have had him on my team and know that any institution would be lucky to have him as well.
Helene Vincent
I had the pleasure of working with Matt Cloyd in his capacity as a Policy Advisor for my Boston City Council campaign. Matt worked with several other policy experts to craft and write our campaign’s policy agenda. This job required a good deal of research, along with frequent meetings with other policy experts and stakeholders throughout the campaign. Matt proved an invaluable asset to the campaign. While he shone in numerous ways, I’ve highlighted a few of his most remarkable accomplishments and attributes below. Driving new projects with confidence and a proactive attitude: Campaigns are lean and fast-moving. Matt constantly took the initiative to develop and drive new projects. He has the confidence to take the lead, combined with the willingness to get buy-in and feedback along the way. For example, when Matt brought new policy proposals to the table, he took the time to ensure that others on the team embraced his ideas. If there was any hesitation or disagreement, he facilitated a group conversation to bring us to consensus. For Matt, the quality of the idea, and the cohesiveness of the group is far more important than winning any debate or getting credit for an idea. Provides strategic insights through analysis: Matt analyzed data thoroughly, coming back to me with nuanced analysis and strategic insights. Charismatic: For someone who works so well independently, Matt is remarkably charismatic. His authenticity, passion, and insight shine brightly for all to see. Creative: Matt never needed me to give him a strategic direction. He suggested creative solutions to some of our most difficult challenges. Ambitious in pursuit of goals and objectives: This is Matt’s most outstanding trait. On top of his full-time job, Matt spent hours each week volunteering for the campaign. You can tell as soon as you meet Matt that he is someone who takes nothing for granted, sets high standards, and pursues them uncompromisingly. Even when the workload becomes heavy at times, Matt can focus on the end objective and provide the positive attitude needed to get there. Matt’s sharp intellect, excellence, positive attitude, and fierce ambition will take him far. I am very grateful to have had him on my team and know that any institution would be lucky to have him as well.
Helene Vincent
I had the pleasure of working with Matt Cloyd in his capacity as a Policy Advisor for my Boston City Council campaign. Matt worked with several other policy experts to craft and write our campaign’s policy agenda. This job required a good deal of research, along with frequent meetings with other policy experts and stakeholders throughout the campaign. Matt proved an invaluable asset to the campaign. While he shone in numerous ways, I’ve highlighted a few of his most remarkable accomplishments and attributes below. Driving new projects with confidence and a proactive attitude: Campaigns are lean and fast-moving. Matt constantly took the initiative to develop and drive new projects. He has the confidence to take the lead, combined with the willingness to get buy-in and feedback along the way. For example, when Matt brought new policy proposals to the table, he took the time to ensure that others on the team embraced his ideas. If there was any hesitation or disagreement, he facilitated a group conversation to bring us to consensus. For Matt, the quality of the idea, and the cohesiveness of the group is far more important than winning any debate or getting credit for an idea. Provides strategic insights through analysis: Matt analyzed data thoroughly, coming back to me with nuanced analysis and strategic insights. Charismatic: For someone who works so well independently, Matt is remarkably charismatic. His authenticity, passion, and insight shine brightly for all to see. Creative: Matt never needed me to give him a strategic direction. He suggested creative solutions to some of our most difficult challenges. Ambitious in pursuit of goals and objectives: This is Matt’s most outstanding trait. On top of his full-time job, Matt spent hours each week volunteering for the campaign. You can tell as soon as you meet Matt that he is someone who takes nothing for granted, sets high standards, and pursues them uncompromisingly. Even when the workload becomes heavy at times, Matt can focus on the end objective and provide the positive attitude needed to get there. Matt’s sharp intellect, excellence, positive attitude, and fierce ambition will take him far. I am very grateful to have had him on my team and know that any institution would be lucky to have him as well.
Helene Vincent
I had the pleasure of working with Matt Cloyd in his capacity as a Policy Advisor for my Boston City Council campaign. Matt worked with several other policy experts to craft and write our campaign’s policy agenda. This job required a good deal of research, along with frequent meetings with other policy experts and stakeholders throughout the campaign. Matt proved an invaluable asset to the campaign. While he shone in numerous ways, I’ve highlighted a few of his most remarkable accomplishments and attributes below. Driving new projects with confidence and a proactive attitude: Campaigns are lean and fast-moving. Matt constantly took the initiative to develop and drive new projects. He has the confidence to take the lead, combined with the willingness to get buy-in and feedback along the way. For example, when Matt brought new policy proposals to the table, he took the time to ensure that others on the team embraced his ideas. If there was any hesitation or disagreement, he facilitated a group conversation to bring us to consensus. For Matt, the quality of the idea, and the cohesiveness of the group is far more important than winning any debate or getting credit for an idea. Provides strategic insights through analysis: Matt analyzed data thoroughly, coming back to me with nuanced analysis and strategic insights. Charismatic: For someone who works so well independently, Matt is remarkably charismatic. His authenticity, passion, and insight shine brightly for all to see. Creative: Matt never needed me to give him a strategic direction. He suggested creative solutions to some of our most difficult challenges. Ambitious in pursuit of goals and objectives: This is Matt’s most outstanding trait. On top of his full-time job, Matt spent hours each week volunteering for the campaign. You can tell as soon as you meet Matt that he is someone who takes nothing for granted, sets high standards, and pursues them uncompromisingly. Even when the workload becomes heavy at times, Matt can focus on the end objective and provide the positive attitude needed to get there. Matt’s sharp intellect, excellence, positive attitude, and fierce ambition will take him far. I am very grateful to have had him on my team and know that any institution would be lucky to have him as well.
Credentials
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Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Yoga AllianceFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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18F
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consulting Engineer
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Critical Juncture
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Developer
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Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
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Metta Earth Institute
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Consultant & Farmer
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Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
Provided organizational consulting and conflict resolution support to organization leadership. Developed online educational programs, to continue to be able to offer programming during COVID in lieu of in-person programs. Tended sheep, cows, and a 1-acre food garden. Provided organizational consulting and conflict resolution support to organization leadership. Developed online educational programs, to continue to be able to offer programming during COVID in lieu of in-person programs. Tended sheep, cows, and a 1-acre food garden.
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Quincy District Court
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mediator
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Mediated cases in small claims court. Facilitated clear communication between parties in conflict and wrote precise, court-enforceable agreements. Observed other mediators and provided constructive feedback on their practice. Mediated cases in small claims court. Facilitated clear communication between parties in conflict and wrote precise, court-enforceable agreements. Observed other mediators and provided constructive feedback on their practice.
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UMass Boston John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
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OpenCounter
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2017 - Oct 2019
Worked with municipal planning & zoning staff to set up online portals to calculate zoning and permitting requirements and provide the public with a convenient and valuable online service. Responsibilities included: managing client expectations and project timelines, interpreting and clarifying legal ordinances, and translating zoning & permitting law into computer code. Worked with municipal planning & zoning staff to set up online portals to calculate zoning and permitting requirements and provide the public with a convenient and valuable online service. Responsibilities included: managing client expectations and project timelines, interpreting and clarifying legal ordinances, and translating zoning & permitting law into computer code.
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Hélène Vincent for Boston
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Greater Boston Area
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Advisor
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Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
I advised the Boston City Council campaign of Hélène Vincent and assisted with early-stage data analysis, policy research, and campaign strategy. During the bulk of the campaign, I ran our digital marketing, including Google search, YouTube, and Facebook/Instagram ads. I advised the Boston City Council campaign of Hélène Vincent and assisted with early-stage data analysis, policy research, and campaign strategy. During the bulk of the campaign, I ran our digital marketing, including Google search, YouTube, and Facebook/Instagram ads.
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Inman Square Neighborhood Association
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Chairperson
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Led the Association as a content-involved facilitator of neighborhood consensus. Implemented an action-oriented consensus-building process among neighbors in order to increase neighbors’ collective power. Drafted bylaws to implement a transparent decision-making process. Represented Association decisions in public forums. Led the Association as a content-involved facilitator of neighborhood consensus. Implemented an action-oriented consensus-building process among neighbors in order to increase neighbors’ collective power. Drafted bylaws to implement a transparent decision-making process. Represented Association decisions in public forums.
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Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
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United States
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Community Development and Urban Planning
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100 - 200 Employee
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Web Developer
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Jul 2013 - Oct 2016
Designed, developed, and maintained open-source web applications that served regional planners and the general public in the Greater Boston area. Acted as a Product Manager, facilitating the product design process, developing an understanding of user needs and developing technology to meet those needs. Developed Ruby/Rails and Python applications using test-driven "confident" code. Managed developer operations (DevOps), maintaining self-hosted Platform-as-a-Service (PAAS) deployment environments. Maintained and upgraded legacy Python applications. Show less
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Cambridge Center for Adult Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Program Director
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
Managed the Computers & Business curriculum, developing courses and hiring teachers. Acted as a part-time IT administrator, managing a computer lab with 30+ computers and assisting with technology procurement and web security. During evening hours, performed front-of-house duties including managing conflicts with students. Managed the Computers & Business curriculum, developing courses and hiring teachers. Acted as a part-time IT administrator, managing a computer lab with 30+ computers and assisting with technology procurement and web security. During evening hours, performed front-of-house duties including managing conflicts with students.
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Climate Institute
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Hanover, NH
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Post-Graduate Fellow, Climate Institute
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Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
Empowering area students to work directly on mitigations of and adaptations to climate change; facilitating game and media production for widespread gameful climate action education. Empowering area students to work directly on mitigations of and adaptations to climate change; facilitating game and media production for widespread gameful climate action education.
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Vital Communities
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Intern
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Created publications and media to promote and support "alternative" transportation initiatives, with the intent of helping area companies reduce their employees' reliance on single-occupancy vehicles. Created publications and media to promote and support "alternative" transportation initiatives, with the intent of helping area companies reduce their employees' reliance on single-occupancy vehicles.
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Cambridge Center for Adult Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sustainability Coordinator & Summer 20.10 Coordinator
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Researched, analyzed, and presented options for making the CCAE more socially and environmentally responsible. Planned and implemented waste-reduction and energy use-reduction programs for CCAE staff. Planned and ran a variety panel discussions and social events designed for 18- to 30-year-olds, and created print and web advertisements. Researched, analyzed, and presented options for making the CCAE more socially and environmentally responsible. Planned and implemented waste-reduction and energy use-reduction programs for CCAE staff. Planned and ran a variety panel discussions and social events designed for 18- to 30-year-olds, and created print and web advertisements.
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Cambridge Center for Adult Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architecture and Sustainability Intern
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Jan 2010 - Mar 2010
Developed a guide to assist the Board of Directors in determining a vision and plan for the organization's upcoming sustainability improvement efforts. Catalogued historical drawings of the organization's properties. Developed a guide to assist the Board of Directors in determining a vision and plan for the organization's upcoming sustainability improvement efforts. Catalogued historical drawings of the organization's properties.
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Dartmouth College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director & Co-Developer
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
· Aided in the development of a new student organization, a residential-educational-outreach center focused on issues surrounding sustainable living. · As Director, guided programming to fulfill the mission of the Center, and collaborated with advisors. · As Programming Director, planned and publicized both weekly programs and special events. · Aided in the development of a new student organization, a residential-educational-outreach center focused on issues surrounding sustainable living. · As Director, guided programming to fulfill the mission of the Center, and collaborated with advisors. · As Programming Director, planned and publicized both weekly programs and special events.
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Vital Communities
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writing & Design Intern
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
Developed communication and presentation materials for programs designed to reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. Researched precedents and local government policies on transit demand and environmental responsibility. Developed communication and presentation materials for programs designed to reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. Researched precedents and local government policies on transit demand and environmental responsibility.
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Education
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2019 - 2020
University of Massachusetts Boston
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution -
2007 - 2011
Dartmouth College
B.A, Geography modified with Studio Art
