Matthew Merlino Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Developed and implemented scheduling and planning systems for a Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities program called Access to Technology.Managed a team of staff in the field as well as at home to ensure smooth execution of events and participant satisfaction.Successfully distributed over 3,000 tablets, providing follow-up support to troubleshoot participant issues.Collaborated with the Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities, delivering weekly progress reports and ensuring data clarity.

Orchestrated over 200 annual events, ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals (50-2000 attendees), collaborating with notable organizations like LAX, The Music Center, and LA Philharmonic. Demonstrated versatility in event planning, from conceptualizing formats to managing logistics, booking talent, and renting equipment, which significantly enhanced community engagement and organizational presence.Implemented strategic operational systems including an inventory management system (Current RMS) and a comprehensive Master Events Tracking Spreadsheet. These initiatives streamlined event logistics, budget tracking, and communication, contributing to a revenue increase exceeding $230,000. Successfully reorganized the department for better role clarity and efficiency, ensuring sustained growth and improved operational management.Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with external vendors, partners, and sponsors such as Amoeba Records, LAWA, and PBS SoCal. Consistently engaged with stakeholders to align event goals with organizational objectives, resulting in successful collaborations and increased brand visibility. Notably, led the organization of unique and high-profile perennial events like the sold-out ambient music festival, tonalism, and Anniversary celebrations.

• Led team which created digital media including graphics, videos and podcasts • Recorded, edited and distributed video sessions • Created Facebook advertisement campaigns to distribute videos and gain page likes • Designed and composed emails which were broadcast to over 500 people

• Brought on to temporarily lead the marketing and production for the venue particularly focusing on the Summer at the MOCAD concert series. • Planned the marketing direction for each event on and off-site of the venue location. • Organized and facilitated the production for the Summer at the MOCAD series collaborating between the artists, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and the staging, audio, lighting and video companies involved. • Created and followed through with marketing plans for artists performing at El Club as well as the festivals and events that took place off-site.

Bachelor'S Degree With Individual Concentration, It Minor, Economics, Business, Design, 3.4

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Marketing

Study Abroad