Matthew Popkin
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Credentials
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Advanced Security Studies
Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism at Syracuse UniversityMay, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
European Studies
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Experience
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Southern Season
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Production Specialist
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Oct 2015 - Present
Will Be Updated Later. Digital Platforms: Magento EE 1.1X Magento EE 2.1X Email Platforms: Bronto Enterprise MyEmma Retail ERP: NCR Counterpoint Will Be Updated Later. Digital Platforms: Magento EE 1.1X Magento EE 2.1X Email Platforms: Bronto Enterprise MyEmma Retail ERP: NCR Counterpoint
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Fund for the Public Interest
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Field Manager
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Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
Managed multiple campaigns while deploying individual teams of canvassers to advocate for both environment and public interest issues affecting the state of North Carolina. • Led deployment of canvassers in one of the largest offices in the country. • Raised over $30,000 as an canvasser and advocate for multiple issues. • Prepared, trained and managed as many as seven individual canvassers and eight canvassing teams. Managed multiple campaigns while deploying individual teams of canvassers to advocate for both environment and public interest issues affecting the state of North Carolina. • Led deployment of canvassers in one of the largest offices in the country. • Raised over $30,000 as an canvasser and advocate for multiple issues. • Prepared, trained and managed as many as seven individual canvassers and eight canvassing teams.
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Hudson Institute
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Think Tanks
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Within the Center for Political-Military Analysis, I worked on research projects exploring China-Latin American relations, Korean Nuclear Crisis and the U.S. Rebalance to Asia. My role was to support the broader mission of the Center by providing detailed analysis of outstanding issues affecting U.S. interests in Asia and Latin America. • Completed three research projects reflecting the priorities of the Center. I was cited in two institute publications for outstanding contributions in the field of US-China relations and emerging security issues on the Korean Peninsula. Show less
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Business and E-Commerce Consultant
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May 2011 - Jul 2012
In this role, I worked with foreign-owned firms to develop marketing and promotional strategies in the service industry in Beijing. At the same time, I utilized my experience in event planning, marketing and operational management to assist firms in developing comprehensive partnerships with local government and supplier relationships in the Beijing market. • Created business plans for two service-based firms operating in Beijing. Ensured that these businesses met safety and sanitary requirements while also providing opportunity analyses for business expansion in the region. • Developed marketing strategies for three firms that aimed to bolster their image and position in a competitive business environment. • Acted as a foreign representative for three American firms seeking to source their products in China while providing guidance regarding import-expert regulations in the Chinese market. • Worked with clients to perform financial analysis on their annual budget; conducted cost-benefit analysis annually for government regulatory audit. Show less
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Global Special Effects
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager/Partner
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Mar 2009 - May 2011
In this role, I managed our creative marketing firms operations in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Working closely with our clients, I worked to develop collaborative and creative events tailored to their marketing needs, while utilizing our company’s family of special effects products to maximize their visibility across the Great Chinese market. I worked closely with our employees and clients to monitor product delivery, facilitate new marketing strategies and ensure that our contractual obligations were met. I subsequently served as an intermediary to develop long-term partnerships with existing and new clients that included Microsoft, Apple, Google, Li Ning, and Swire Group. • Planned and maintained operational requirements for the distribution of Snowmaster products in China. • Introduced Arena3D Holographic products to our clients, while conducting market feasibility studies for this product. Conducted Project Sustainability and impact studies as part of implementation of distributor guidelines for the product. • Collaborative approach to management that focused on the inclusion of new ideas and strategies created by our employees while also meeting the needs of our clients. • Established three regional offices in China (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing) and two regional offices in Hong Kong and Taiwan. • Met regularly with partner and employees to coordinate activities and develop interactive marketing tools to improve operation and logistical performance for Snowmaster’s in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. • Established and designed an interactive, customer-centric website in Chinese and English. Show less
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Fidelity Investments
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Retirement Specialist
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Sep 2007 - Nov 2008
In this role, I worked with institutional customers to address their retirement requirements and provide guidance in choosing appropriate investment paths. I obtained a Series 6/66 FINRA license, while also working as part of a larger team to provide exemplary customer service and to ensure that our performance met corporate requirements for quality and customer satisfaction. • Earned highest team performance and customer service awards for four consecutive quarters, while also receiving accolades for exemplary customer care. • Worked directly with SME clients to develop and expand participation in their 401k Retirement Plans. Show less
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Computer Science Volunteer
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May 2007 - Jul 2007
• Served briefly as Computer Science volunteer having to leave after three months due to family emergency. • Served briefly as Computer Science volunteer having to leave after three months due to family emergency.
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UNC Student Stores
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Supervisor, UNC Post Office
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May 2006 - May 2007
Prior to my tenure in this position, the Post Office at UNC had been experiencing declining revenue and consecutive years of losses. In this role, I helped to create new product categories, increase visibility of existing USPS products and develop a new location for the Post Office that resulted in the doubling of revenues, and enabled the UNC Post Office to secure a new contract from USPS. I worked directly with USPS to ensure that the location met government regulations in accordance to standard. • Managed accounting, regulatory and new employee training. • Trained a new permanent supervisor in USPS regulations and collaborated to implement high performance standards across a team of employees. Show less
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The World Bank
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Intern
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May 2004 - Aug 2004
Serving within the Nepal Country Project at the World Bank, I worked on research projects focusing on remittances from Nepalese Expats and Political Risk Project in conjunction with the Maoist Revolution occurring at the time in Nepal. My role was to support the research and projects of my primary supervisors at the World Bank. • Undergraduate Research Assistant focusing on economic and political issues. • Analyzed field reports and policy issues affecting the distribution of World Bank resources in Nepal. Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2014
Hertie School of Governance
Master of Public Policy (MPP), TransAtlantic Security and Development -
2012 - 2014
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Master's Degree, International Relations -
2002 - 2006
Wheaton College (MA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
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