Matthew Sowinski Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

● Market research to keep up to date regarding industry specific information and business requirements relevant to the topic and target audience ● Develop a contact list of potential presenters/thought leaders appropriate for the conference program being developed ● Development of coherent, benefits driven copy outlining the proposed presentations and content of the conference program being developed ● Working with operations to ensure that presenters meet requirements for… Show more ● Market research to keep up to date regarding industry specific information and business requirements relevant to the topic and target audience ● Develop a contact list of potential presenters/thought leaders appropriate for the conference program being developed ● Development of coherent, benefits driven copy outlining the proposed presentations and content of the conference program being developed ● Working with operations to ensure that presenters meet requirements for participating in the conference ● Responsible for developing and presenting the marketing brief for the event with guidelines set ● Responsible for developing and presenting the delegate and sponsorship sales briefs for the event with guidelines set ● Responsible for supporting the delegate and sponsorship sales campaigns ● Responsible for copy edits ● Responsible for creating and relaying content to our audience ● Responsible for support activities with junior producers ● Responsible for overall production strategy, inclusive of management on speaker targets across the portfolio ● Heavily involved in strategy around new content development initiatives. Show less

•Host and record a weekly podcast about a wide array of topics including video games, mental health, social justice, and more•Written, recorded, and produced game reviews, collaborating with companies like Ubisoft and Team17•Networking and researching new guests, along with outreach for new opportunities, while spotlighting diverse talent from all over the world•Built, grew, and expanded social media accounts, including Twitter and Youtube•Kept embargoes when provided with… Show more •Host and record a weekly podcast about a wide array of topics including video games, mental health, social justice, and more•Written, recorded, and produced game reviews, collaborating with companies like Ubisoft and Team17•Networking and researching new guests, along with outreach for new opportunities, while spotlighting diverse talent from all over the world•Built, grew, and expanded social media accounts, including Twitter and Youtube•Kept embargoes when provided with content early, following strict guidelines while producing content•Find more at https://www.linktr.ee/burnoutbrighter7 Show less

- Foster a fun and interactive environment for corporate teambuilding events- Handle Zoom break out rooms, Google site pages, and various online technical aspects during events- Build relationships with clients and help them feel comfortable in an online environment

Busan, South Korea

•Taught English to students ranging from 4 – 15 years old•Created lessons plans and syllabi while incorporating conversational English and activities based on an array of different subjects•Assisted the head English and Korean teachers with planning and orchestrating field trips and events both at school and at various locations•Worked with select children with special needs

Etobicoke, Ontario

• Youth Job Connection/Youth Job Connection Summer program lead• Delivering assessment and career development services to increase youth knowledge of job and career options, the job markets and themselves• Developing and conducting customized workshops based on identified needs of youth participating in the program to gain employ-ability skills• Supporting youth in their transitions to employment or additional training or education during and after the program• Conducting… Show more • Youth Job Connection/Youth Job Connection Summer program lead• Delivering assessment and career development services to increase youth knowledge of job and career options, the job markets and themselves• Developing and conducting customized workshops based on identified needs of youth participating in the program to gain employ-ability skills• Supporting youth in their transitions to employment or additional training or education during and after the program• Conducting outreach to employers to identify opportunities and to promote job matching and placement• Establishing a network of contacts and maintaining an employer database of employers and job leads in order to find suitable placement and employment opportunities for job seekers• Assessing employers’ eligibility to participate in the program and workplace capacity to provide a positive work experience and workplace training• Developing training plans with employers and participants and negotiating incentive for placements and or training• Assisting employers identifying the skills and competencies required by staff members to perform work as well as matching the competencies with clients’ capabilities• Conducting, monitoring and providing coaching and mediation in resolving on the job issues that may impact placement/employment outcomes• Negotiating placement with individuals and employers for varying duration as well as working with senior management on financial incentives for clients• Delivering workplace safety training sessions for participants prior to placement in the workplace, as well as added value workshops for employers• Supporting employers in identifying and resolving workplace issues in order to ensure that their business goals are met• Maintaining accurate and complete case documentation in internal and external database systems and monitoring placements, including follow-ups, surveys and outcomes Show less

Mississauga

•Give advice based on each person's financial situation. •Financial planning for retirement, along with major purchases and education. •Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients' financial needs.•Mentored new trainees on proper conduct and responsibilities. •Answered clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.•Booked 5-10 prospect meetings per week through cold calling.

•Filed documents, answered phone calls, ran insurance quotes, and built new profiles for potential clients•Created and upkept spreadsheets of client information, along with monthly sales and profit•Assisted with calender planning and meeting co-ordination •Greeted customers as they entered, making sure they'e comfortable and feel welcome•Made sure stock was upkept and ordered items as needed•Organized events around Bread and Honey Festival, including booth management

Haeundae-Gu, Busan, Korea

•Taught English to students ranging from 4 – 15 years old•Created lessons plans and syllabi while incorporating conversational English and activities based on an array of different subjects•Assisted the head English and Korean teachers with planning and coordinating field trips and events both at school and at various locations•Worked with select children with special needs

London, Ontario

•Worked closely with the Dean of Social Science, Social Science Student Council, and the University of Western Orientation Planning Committee and with a budget of over $18,000•Interviewed over 500 people, selected, and trained a team of almost 100 people•Proposed and planned events for incoming students and negotiated with third party vendors •Assisted with designing uniforms and ordering merchandise for both the team and incoming students•Successfully sold over 2,000… Show more •Worked closely with the Dean of Social Science, Social Science Student Council, and the University of Western Orientation Planning Committee and with a budget of over $18,000•Interviewed over 500 people, selected, and trained a team of almost 100 people•Proposed and planned events for incoming students and negotiated with third party vendors •Assisted with designing uniforms and ordering merchandise for both the team and incoming students•Successfully sold over 2,000 Orientation Kits Show less