Matthew Herek Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il

Greater Chicago Area

My responsibilities center around maximizing the value and impact of our sponsorship portfolio. Whether working with the Chicago Bulls, the Minnesota Wild, or the Wisconsin Badgers---the goal is the same---show our customers the value of their BMO relationships. Most recently, I was part of the renaming and launch of BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.My day to day work involves planning activations, evaluating properties for renewal and divestment, and preparing briefing materials for leadership.

Greater Chicago Area

In the fall of 2014 I started my career at BMO in a contract role. This meant doing "a little bit of everything". It was during this time I got a crash course in how sponsorships work and provide value to a brand.

Chicago, Il

Provided musical leadership on weekends for a large parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Evanston, Illinois

Served as Interim Team Director from 2012-2013 while a search for a new director was conducted. Supervised 2 full time employees and 1 student employeePlan and produce 15 global engagement opportunities for approximately 20,000 Northwestern University alumni per year on a budget of $40,000 per year.Advise the graduating senior class in the production of 10-15 senior week eventsPlan the annual young alumni ski and snowboard trip for 200+ participants each yearWork collaboratively with the Northwestern Annual Fund to create a culture of philanthropy among the graduates of the last ten years that leads to an increase in alumni givingPartner with university athletics on 1-3 networking programs annually to increase alumni engagement and attendance at men’s basketball games.Recognized for exceeding expectations through a promotion from assistant to associate director in July of 2011Recruit young alumni volunteers for 2 university committees, 50 regional clubs, and 14 affinity groupsDeveloped new social media channels for all alumni. Increased the overall reach of these channels (LinkedIn: 34,966; Facebook: 11, 415; Twitter: 5,321).

Libertyville, Il

Direct an all volunteer choir of vocalists and instrumentalists weekly

Greater Chicago Area

Managed production of over 5000 events per year in the university campus center and the university conference center including “Salute to President Lew Collens” (2007), “Inauguration of President John Anderson” (2007), and the annual university commencement exercises.Trained, supervised, and managed the events team of 3 full time staff and 30 part time student staff to provide strong customer service in all aspects of event planning and production.Maintained strong relations with the office of the president and the office of advancement in order to execute high level events for the board of trustees and university donors.Developed and managed the student employment budget.Wrote departmental policiesPlanned effective training sessions for all staff on customer service, departmental/university policies, and work-life balance

Greater Chicago Area

Manage hall communities of 300 residents (2001-2003) and 550 residents (2003-2005).Conduct judicial hearings concerning student conduct; enforce student housing and university policies; facilitate crisis management, mediation, and intervention for building residentsSupervise 14 resident advisors and 3 office assistantsAdvise the Residence Hall CouncilPlan and execute departmental assessment projects

East Lansing, Mi

As a graduate assistant, I oversaw a living-learning residence hall with an academic link to the MSU College of Engineering. 350 undergraduate students lived in the building, and with the aid of 8 resident assistants, we built a strong community together.

Ma, Student Affairs Administration

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni FoundationResident Advisor, Hall Government Representative, and huge sports fan.

Bs, Engineering Arts

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Student Alumni FoundationI studied engineering for 4 years. After 3 and 1/2 years I realized.