Matt Butler Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Founded and currently growing a successful brand of greeting cards and goods sold by over 1500 retailers-Write copy full of wit, snark and, occasionally, genuine feelings for greeting cards and wall art-Design layouts and graphics to accompany copy on printed goods -Make the world more awesome through execution of brand strategy and business plan-Increase brand awareness with social media and email campaigns using data-driven visual and written content-Curate cohesive line of hand-printed goods, building a brand with consistent voice and tone-Acquire clients and foster relationships through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels using effective marketing and infectious charm. Clients include Nordstrom and Uncommon Goods. --Ensure on-time fulfillment of over 1000 orders per year 2013-present-Manage day-to-day business operations including budget, hiring, direction of employees, and janitorial duties-Pull prints using hand-carved blocks and an old school etching press

Raleigh Nc

-Led high school students on 3-week accademic immersion trips to Dominica and Belize-Coordinated in-country logistics for travel groups including accommodations, food, transportation, medical emergencies-Worked with local outfitters and government officials to properly execute objectives of the trip

Jy Joyner Elementary School

-Fostered curiosity as well as academic and personal growth of students -Managed behavior, ensured productivity and mediated conflicts between students-Collaborated with teachers and administration to create lesson plans that met state and federal objectives-Communicated with parents, special education teachers, and administration on behalf of students to keep all parties informed

Bs Elementary Education, Elementary Education

Bs, Elementary Education