Art, music and creative services by Matthew Kurtyka. Inspiring and connecting with communities as a conscious, creative channel. Since its inception, I have cultivated an authentic brand through providing intuitively created commission art and designs, private handpan concerts and website/graphic design.matthewkurtyka.com or thesacredcreative.com

Co-created plant-based ice cream shop in the heart of downtown St Pete. I was responsible for branding, designs, and murals to create a unique experience.

• Project managed creative strategies for clientele, including strategic brand development and execution, web/print design and digital marketing.• Created graphics, ads and branded content using Adobe Creative Suite, promoting online and social media.• Supervised online user experience, maintaining digital reputation through social engagement, web development and marketing campaigns.• Organized and executed community events, networking with local businesses and creating promotional content.BrainVessel is a one-of-a-kind branding company, providing creative services for artists, visionaries, and businesses. Located in Central PA, BrainVessel creates playing card decks and related products and distributes them internationally on various digital platforms. Featuring local products including fine art, sculptures, clothing, body products and more, BrainVessel has expanded significantly and continues to grow with the local community.bvcargo.com & brainvessel.com

• Coordinated outfitting activities along the beautiful Susquehanna River and surrounding waterways. • Lead guided tours teaching children and adults about the river, local wildlife and boat/water safety.• Designed the Susquehanna Outfitters website, and assisted with social media marketing/promotion.This has been a tremendous opportunity to connect with nature, work with individuals of all ages and to submerge into the endless beauty that Pennsylvania wildlife has to offer.

• Implemented comprehensive marketing strategies for local businesses, ad agencies, and political campaigns, building brand awareness and generating revenue for clients through the use of on-air, streaming and digital content• Multi-managed dozens of marketing campaigns and accounts, utilizing research tools and online resources to establish short and long-term goals, analyze market-based statistics, as well as design and pitch individualized plans for businesses in all industries• Facilitated the sale and development of on-air and digital content, including the creation and execution of online creative, social media management, web development, and SEO• Represented iHeartMedia Allentown as the political point person, acting as the liaison between candidates and political marketing campaigns• Collaborated with promotion, programming, and production teams to ensure the proper implementation of campaigns, as well as built relationships with businesses to establish trust and integrity as a multi-media partner• Developed and applied extensive knowledge in traditional and new media as well as utilized a wide variety of online research tools and software to conduct competitor analyses, examine consumer-market data, and review industry trends

• Lead and marketed one of Drexel’s fastest growing organizations, growing to over 90 members and establishing brand name to collegiate departments, local businesses, and production companies• Conducted paranormal investigations and interviews throughout Philadelphia, networking with clients, managing technical equipment, coordinating events, and analyzing video footage• Collaborated with multiple production companies in developing new paranormal series• Developed brand name, producing media, creating graphics, and building brand awareness

• Creates original digital marketing material for nationally broadcast television series, establishing brand name and web presence for five seasons to over 100 million viewers.• Produces branded content for widespread promotion, including t-shirt design, multi-media cover art, social media graphics and more.RAW Travel is a unique, television series that has provided me with hands-on experience with the creation and development of inter-nationally distributed digital and print media. The content that I create is used for social media, promotional content and marketing materials.

• Constructed set designs and assembled equipment for short films, televisions shows, and commercial productions, developing technical skills and experience• Sustained communications between producers, directors, and executives logging and scheduling daily production data, increasing productivity on and off set• Reviewed, transcribed, and edited video files for easy referencing and access in post-production, using Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro

• Analyzed competitor data, social media statistics, and CID event records to develop marketing strategies and competitive analyses to further business initiatives• Researched event market data, and implemented digital marketing strategies for clients including the Bonnaroo, Hudson Project, and Lollapalooza music festivals• Established framework for new business venture, coordinating logistics between departments, maintaining communications between prospective business partners, and conducting industry research• Updated social media sites, posting information, sharing media, and promoting events• Coordinated travel and transportation details, event staff meetings, VIP guest schedules, and team contact sheets using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Doc applications

• Acted as ambassador to members and vendors, using database software to facilitate membership accounts, ticket sales, and festival partner data• Implemented administrative duties for event directors and production team, composing member letters, answering phones, and updating online content• Coordinated shuttle processing, vendor stations, and event staging for over 12,000 attendees• Created print and digital marketing strategies for artists and the Folksong Society• Generated revenues through selling advertising space for festival manuals, stages, and announcements

• Managed art gallery during college-wide events• Contributed to the curation and construction of monthly art exhibitions• Fulfilled administrative duties, answering phones, digitizing exhibit records, maintaining security, and guiding visitors

• Assisted guests with customer service and knowledge about products• Developed versatile people skills, working with customers from all demographics