Experience

ZU Publishing, Inc. (Z-isms)

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  “Z-isms: Insights to Live By” BOOK CAPSULE: Richly authentic, deeply personal and highly motivating, Z-isms offers new ways to better ourselves, our experiences and our encounters. It's impossible to read this book and not be better for it. COURSES: - Z-isms WellBeing Reset: Employee Enrichment Program - Z-isms Mindset Reset: 7 Days to a Clearer You - Z-isms Life Upgrade: Interactions, Purpose and Career (modules) (def) Happierness (noun) - The premier mindset of Z-isms to be intentionally present and have a reflex of positivity by choosing to make the best of every situation. The WellBeing Reset enrichment program is an interactive learning experience for "people-first" companies to support the total wellness of employees and help them cultivate the mindset and habits to think, feel and perform at their best. The result: individual transformation meets organizational goals. The Life Upgrade course goes even further to help people enrich their relationships and interactions as well as clarify and achieve their purpose and legacy. The Mindset Reset provides the foundational personalization of both courses as well as may be experienced as a stand-alone course. Show less



Insights To Live By The Podcast

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Host

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  This perfect blend of substance, fun and inspiration features guest and solo episodes to uncover new pearls of wisdom to put into action. We all have our Insights to Live By. Check out any episode for yourself. You just might be back - It might be a guiding principle that a parent, grandparent or mentor instilled as a phrase of pointed advice. Greater inspiration may come from a profound life event or experience over time. These are those core values most often shared to positively impact others. SOLO EPISODES (>30 MIN) Many of the topics Matt explores are based on his experiences as an entrepreneur, athlete, single parent, caregiver and nonprofit founder. These focus on mindset and self-discovery, relationships and personal interactions, mindfulness, amplifying gratitude, legacy achievement and other actionable ways to enrich daily living. GUEST EPISODES (>45 MIN) Show guests come from all walks of life. These may be celebrities, athletes, musicians, authors, coaches, social media personalities, successful leaders and/or entrepreneurs. Show less



Internship Institute

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2023

  Founded in 2007, The Internship Institute was a nonprofit organization [501(c)3] on a mission to custom-design and optimize internship and mentoring programs that help employers achieve their business goals. This also creates an opportunity pipeline for students, veterans, businesses, nonprofits and communities to prosper by Making Experience Matter. We believe work experience programs are the modern-day missing link to bridge the gaps between classroom learning or active duty to gainful employment. Our approach relies on a proprietary system of turnkey resources and advanced techniques to manage programs along with management training for supervisors and mentors and a custom-curated certification course for new professionals to develop essential workplace skills. Show less



Internship Success, Inc.

• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2013

  Internship Success, Inc. was an employer training and development firm as well as a career coaching service to help college students succeed in internships and leverage that experience into gainful employment. A for-profit entity, the company is now inactive in favor of pursuits through The Internship Institute nonprofit organization. Internship Success, Inc. was an employer training and development firm as well as a career coaching service to help college students succeed in internships and leverage that experience into gainful employment. A for-profit entity, the company is now inactive in favor of pursuits through The Internship Institute nonprofit organization.



Z Communication, Inc.

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Feb 2002 - Aug 2007

  Z Communication was a full-service strategic marketing and communication management firm that I founded as an extension of my experience leading some of Philadelphia's most prestigious agencies and consulting to nearly 100 clients in every major business sector. Its innovative virtual agency approach turned the traditional agency model on its head by relying on an independent network of seasoned professionals to improve client service and value. Z Communication was a full-service strategic marketing and communication management firm that I founded as an extension of my experience leading some of Philadelphia's most prestigious agencies and consulting to nearly 100 clients in every major business sector. Its innovative virtual agency approach turned the traditional agency model on its head by relying on an independent network of seasoned professionals to improve client service and value.



Brownstein Group

• United States
• Law Practice

• Director of Public Relations

  • May 1999 - Feb 2002

  • Achieved and managed 350% growth of agency PR department (from 2 to 8 staff) and developed operational infrastructure. • Guided strategic decisions and activity for all client accounts and business development initiatives • Wrote all department collateral (brochure, website content, presentation, proposals) • Achieved and managed 350% growth of agency PR department (from 2 to 8 staff) and developed operational infrastructure. • Guided strategic decisions and activity for all client accounts and business development initiatives • Wrote all department collateral (brochure, website content, presentation, proposals)



Harris, Baio & McCullough

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President

  • Mar 1993 - May 1999

  • Progressive growth, experience and promotions at exclusive marketing agency. • Progressive growth, experience and promotions at exclusive marketing agency.



Ketchum

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Executive/Media Relations Specialist

  • Jul 1991 - Mar 1993

  Managed portfolio of accounts for global leader, oversaw all agency media relations initiatives and consulted to other offices nationwide. Managed portfolio of accounts for global leader, oversaw all agency media relations initiatives and consulted to other offices nationwide.



Goebel Kirk, Inc.

• Account Coordinator

  • May 1989 - Jul 1991

  • Earned employment upon graduation through intern performance and provided primary support to all agency clients. • Earned employment upon graduation through intern performance and provided primary support to all agency clients.