Matthew Holm Email & Phone Number

Minnetonka, Minnesota, Us

Role is to shape and implement a wide range of Corporate Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility programs for Carlson and its affiliated businesses. Primary responsibilities include:- Lead strategy and implementation of employee engagement and community involvement activities. - Lead management of the employee assistance fund to support colleagues facing catastrophic events. - Key role in strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of all corporate philanthropy and corporate giving activities. - Primary representative for key community, nonprofit, and client partnerships across the globe.- Assist in the planning and coordination of all Anti Human Trafficking initiatives, and lead the tracking and global reporting of these initiatives.- Lead role with internal and external CSR communications and reporting.- Assist in the development and implementation of government relations strategies and initiatives.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, Us

Oversaw Corporate Affairs and Responsible Business programs for both Carlson and CWT. Primary responsibilities included:- Lead management of employee engagement and giving activities, including the annual employee giving campaign and development and coordination of employee volunteerism programs. - Oversaw global governance of corporate social responsibility enterprise-wide.- Lead management of the employee assistance fund to support colleagues facing catastrophic events. - Key role in strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of all philanthropy and corporate giving activities. This included sponsorship activities and corporate grantmaking.- Lead contact and representative for key community, nonprofit, and client partnerships across the globe.- Assisted in the planning and coordination of all Anti Human Trafficking initiatives, and lead the tracking and global reporting of these initiatives.- Lead role in a number of annual CSR reporting initiatives, and internal and external communications.- Assisted in the development and implementation of government relations strategies and initiatives.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Played key role in the Corporate Giving department of this forward-thinking utility that provides safe, clean, reliable energy services in an eight-state region. - Lead on planning, creating, and implementing all internal and external communications strategies and products of the department and Xcel Energy Foundation. > Objectives included increasing visibility of the positive impact being made by the annual community investments of more than $13 million, strengthening regional partnerships with key stakeholders, and increasing employee engagement and contributions within the communities we learn, work, and live. - Lead coordinator for corporate-wide United Way fundraising campaign. Reaching nearly 12,000 Xcel Energy employees, funds raised from this annual campaign are matched by the company and distributed to the local United Way chapters across service regions. Record-breaking levels were reached in each of the three campaigns led, raising over $16 million in contributions from employees, retirees, events, and the Foundation. > Responsibilities include planning and managing the campaign overall, creating and implementing communications materials and planning, conducting post-campaign analysis and reporting, and serving on the United Way Worldwide Global Corporate Leaders Advisory Council.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- This role has both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from program management to administration and human capital. - Partner closely with the ED to chart the future growth of the African Development Center, and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s products and services. - Assists the ED in planning, organizing, and implementing public and private fund-raising initiatives, communications strategies, and external relations duties. - Key contact for all external relations of partners and supporters of ADC.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Responsibilities:- Executive Management Team member and key operations and program advisor- Lead for all external and internal communications strategies, tools, messages, and products (includes design, dissemination, and assessment of all marketing, advocacy, research, and reports)- Lead on all fundraising-related activities, strategies, relationships, and events- Lead on all ADC-specific events and lead contact for joint/partner events and activities – local to international and public to private- Key spokesperson and contact for all public relations and policy activity lImpact:- Procured well over $2M in grant funds to date, including the largest award received by the organization - from first nationally-based source- Substantial increase in consistency and quality of communications products- Increased awareness by the media, legislature, and potential partners of ADC- Increased individual level of recognition and activity through organizing efforts and social media practices (weekly active Facebook users increased over 1000%) - Lead the transformation and implementation of ADC events (doubled size and impact of annual gala, re-invented occasional community meeting to a monthly civic event attracting such hosts as Twin Cities Mayors, and the Governor of MN)

Responsibilities:- Oversight and/or performance of all office operations - including budgeting, accounting, payables, sales, marketing, and technical support- Lead role in all marketing and communications strategies and products - including advertising strategy and materials, catalogs, and online products- Negotiate contracts with customers and vendors; international and domestic.- Continuously analyze and instigate new strategies for improving quality, productivity, and efficiency. Impacts:- Initiated and supervised a computer-system and accounting software upgrade. This expanded overall profit by: reducing IT maintenance costs by 70%, eliminating unnecessary overhead costs through improved quantity and quality of operations data, and increasing employee satisfaction and efficiency. - Spearheaded design of online ordering process. This tool has not only substantially reduced overhead costs but has become the source of 40% of all sales, with 80% of these orders originating from new clients.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

-Assisted this globally well-respected and impactful organization with updating and disseminating information, maintaining strategic alliances, and building partnerships to promote human rights. -Tasks included: creating and updating website materials, creating marketing emails, writing and designing external publications, and researching and analyzing development opportunities.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

-Worked alongside a number of scholars and policy officials on a variety of topics, such as international development, international relations, human rights, and humanitarianism. -Tasks included event planning, internal and external communications, and research and analysis.

Stamford, Ct, Us

- Helped facilitate transition period of new ownership, and quickly promoted from the position of Reservations Manager to leadership role of Director of Revenue Management.- Collected data and analyzed trends to determine most effective rates. Supervised front desk staff to ensure these rates were implemented.- Collaborated with Sales Department in constructing and negotiating contracts and rates.

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- Created and maintained sales relationships. Met or exceeded 80% of monthly sales goals and increased client base by 15%.- Wrote and produced advertisements and other on-air materials.- Hosted weekend show as well as live remotes and sportscasts.

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- Supervised and/or produced all on-air content to create a consistent "sound image".- Implemented new production and information technologies and procedures to increase efficiency, reduce overhead, and improve quality. Many are still in use today. - Hosted afternoon-drive time slot. Advertising for this slot increased by 15%.

Master Of Public Policy, Global Public Policy

B.A, Individualized (Globalization And Citizenship)

Certificate, Radio And Television Broadcasting