Matthew Ford Email & Phone Number

Pinehurst, Nc

Keeping pace with the digital marketing industry by building a strong culture, employing passionate and talented team members and exceeding client expectations. Our staff amaze me everyday with their ability to solve problems, drive results and implement emerging modern marketing techniques.

Rochester, New York Area

Planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Operations function of Site-Seeker is an enjoyable challenge. Maximizing our human capital through strengths based leadership provides an opportunity for our staff to learn and grow while pursuing successful business strategies for our clients. With a focus on process improvement and efficient resource deployment, we continue to build the quality of our team and our products and services, positioning Site-Seeker as a nationally recognized leader in our industry.

Managing people and keeping customers happy, a combination of tasks that can at times be challenging, but one I relish each and every day. It's a true pleasure to create strategic solutions for our clients and help our Account Management team plan and execute on those strategies. Everyday is different and unique and change is constant in the world of Internet Marketing. I'm fortunate to be surrounded by good people who care about our clients and their success. It makes for an enjoyable work environment, high levels of motivation and ultimately, results we can be proud of.

Site-Seeker, Inc. is a full service Internet Marketing Company that specializes in today's most effective Internet marketing practices, including: Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Wedsite Design and Development and Pay Per Click Advertising. We perform the efforts necessary to drive qualified visitors to our clients’ websites; convert those visitors into buyers; measure the results achieved; and develop improvement plans based on performance.These Internet marketing efforts, combined with our strong traditional marketing network, have made us one of the Northeast's fastest growing Internet marketing companies.

Site-Seeker, Inc. is a full service Internet Marketing Company that partners with businesses to help them grow/succeed through effective digital marketing practices, including: Lead intelligence and Lead Generation, CRM integration and Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Website Design and Development and Paid Advertising. We perform the efforts necessary to drive qualified visitors to our clients’ websites; convert those visitors into buyers; measure the results achieved; and develop improvement plans based on performance.These Internet marketing efforts, combined with our strong traditional marketing network, have made us one of the Northeast's fastest growing Internet marketing companies.

Oversight of a professional soccer team and stadium facilities, executing all events and leading daily activities and strategic direction for the business and team operations. Hired a management team through the start up of a privately owned pro sports team and stadium, set business strategy and built policy and procedure including performance review process. Directed day to day operation of department managers and Executive Committee with leadership of sales, marketing, finance, HR, merchandise, security, concessions, ticketing and union groups.

Directed day-to-day operations of four separate business entities including three sports franchises and a brand new $40 Million multi-purpose entertainment venue. Facilitated the complex logistics of opening of a brand new state-of-the-art sports venue. Attracted and executed major national events such as the World Drum and Bugle Championships. Established, hired and trained all staff to manage and execute venue and events. Liaised directly with architects, construction managers and sub-contractors on all aspects ofdesign, construction and the successful opening of a sports venue with 70+ annual events. Substantially increased overall stadium and team revenue through expanded ticket and sponsorship sales initiatives and through new concessionaire, merchandise and vendorrelationships.

December 2004 ­ January 2006: Complex Director Entertainment and Special Events. Administered all events and entertainment for the Hershey Entertainment Complex including entertainment and special events at Hersheypark and all events at Hersheypark Arena/Stadium and at GIANT Center. Operated a variety of multi-faceted entertainment venues in planning and executing events such as the Antique Automobile Fall Meet, Christmas Candylane and Hersheypark In The Dark.

Directed and managed the operation of a sports complex including multiple venues and associated staffs. Managed 50 full time people and an operating budget of $15M+ to execute 250 public events per year including sports and concerts such as The Rolling Stones and The Dave Matthews Band. Directly responsible for all operational logistics and opening of a new 10,500 seat indoor sports arena (GIANT Center) and the operational reorganization and transition from Hersheypark Arena.

Responsible for running all aspects of the 2001 A-League Runner-Up Hershey Wildcats.

Oversight of game day and team operations of A-League Pro Soccer franchise.

Player with the Hershey Wildcats of the A-League

Bachelor Of Science, Leisure And Commercial Recreation

Activities and Societies: NCAA Student Athlete - Soccer 1991-1995 NCAA Student Athlete - Golf 1991- 1992

M.Ed, Sport Management

Activities and Societies: President - Sport Management Club Graduate Assistant Men's Soccer Coach