Matt Dunford
Talent Relations Coordinator at The Upper Deck Company- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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The Upper Deck Company
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Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Talent Relations Coordinator
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Mar 2021 - Present
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San Diego Comic Fest
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Greater San Diego Area
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Chairman
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Jan 2017 - Present
Directed event management and venue negotiations for the overall convention. Developed outreach programs and industry promotions resulting in a 300% attendance increase since 2017. Managing social media, analytics and advertising for entire function. Writing and delivering press releases for awareness among publishing officials and general public. Directed event management and venue negotiations for the overall convention. Developed outreach programs and industry promotions resulting in a 300% attendance increase since 2017. Managing social media, analytics and advertising for entire function. Writing and delivering press releases for awareness among publishing officials and general public.
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Crytivo
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations & Marketing Manager
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Develop marketing strategies and social media campaigns to amplify the outreach of a library of intellectual properties. Coordinate convention, trade show appearances and media presentations. Create press releases, promotional/marketing materials and professional documents. Cultivate relationships with independent developers, online distribution networks as well as major publishers such as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. Develop marketing strategies and social media campaigns to amplify the outreach of a library of intellectual properties. Coordinate convention, trade show appearances and media presentations. Create press releases, promotional/marketing materials and professional documents. Cultivate relationships with independent developers, online distribution networks as well as major publishers such as Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo.
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Little Fish Comic Book Studio
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San Diego, CA
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President
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May 2013 - Nov 2019
Serving as public relations liaison and speaker at conventions, business meetings and press activities. Reviewing and approving all completed works of the student body in support of their career goals. Serving as public relations liaison and speaker at conventions, business meetings and press activities. Reviewing and approving all completed works of the student body in support of their career goals.
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World War Wings
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San Diego, CA
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Senior Content Marketing Specialist
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
Coordinated marketing outreach which grew readership from 300K to over one million over two years. Utilized online growth and analytics to optimize digital marketing campaigns and identify new patrons. Coordinated marketing outreach which grew readership from 300K to over one million over two years. Utilized online growth and analytics to optimize digital marketing campaigns and identify new patrons.
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San Diego Mesa College Foundation, Inc.
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Manager
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
Maintained medical records and database. Provided customer service and commitment to healthcare. Arranged medical and counseling services. Maintained medical records and database. Provided customer service and commitment to healthcare. Arranged medical and counseling services.
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Torrey Pines Town Car
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Greater San Diego Area
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Business Administrator/Dispatcher
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Feb 2012 - May 2014
Managed database and payroll activities. Coordinated luxury transportation of passengers from to their desired locations in a safe and comfortable manner. Managed database and payroll activities. Coordinated luxury transportation of passengers from to their desired locations in a safe and comfortable manner.
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Semantink Publishing/Keyleaf Comics
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San Diego, CA
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Senior Editor
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
Directed publication of the entire catalog of intellectual properties including scripts and artwork revisions, as well as storyline idea contributions. Arranged production and circulation with printers and distributors. Directed publication of the entire catalog of intellectual properties including scripts and artwork revisions, as well as storyline idea contributions. Arranged production and circulation with printers and distributors.
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South Coast Railroad Museum
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Goleta, CA
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Curator
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2010
Educated guests on the history of the American railroad through tours and lectures. Ensured the preservation of archived materials and relics. Educated guests on the history of the American railroad through tours and lectures. Ensured the preservation of archived materials and relics.
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National Comedy Theatre
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San Diego, CA
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House Staff
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Jan 2006 - Aug 2008
Conducted marketing and publicity activities to event patrons. Managed financial matters including employee payroll and cash management. Conducted marketing and publicity activities to event patrons. Managed financial matters including employee payroll and cash management.
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Education
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University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology -
San Diego Mesa College
Associate of Arts, Transfer Studies