
Owner and Operator at Leverage The Web
Greater Chicago Area

Owner and Operator at Leverage The Web
Greater Chicago Area
Executive Profile
Web Site Creation and Consulting with B2B and B2C Experience ~ Technology Training ~ Public Speaking on Technology in Business and Everyday Life
With technology, training, marketing and product management experience running back to 1990, Matt brings real-world experience into the classroom, boardroom and meeting hall.
* Web site design and development
* Training individuals and groups
* New technology introduction planning and implementation
* Public Speaking on the subject of technology in business and everyday life
* E-Business Strategy and Execution
* Marketing Strategy and Execution
* Project Management
* Budgeting and Cost Control
* Software/Graphics Development
* Systems Integration
* Content Management
* Information Architecture
* Database Administration
(Management Consulting industry)
June 2009 — Present (7 months)
Matt Mansfield and Leverage The Web are passionate about teaching small business and startup owners about "The Online Software Advantage".
Matt recently completed his eBook, "Leverage The Web" which details the why, what, where and how of saving a lot of time and money by leveraging small business software online.
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
January 2009 — Present (1 year )
Knowledge-Mint helps individuals and companies with:
Web Sites
* Build new, and redesign existing, Web sites that attract visitors, pre-sells those visitors and creates a steady stream of income.
Product Development, Marketing and Sales
* Develop new products and services to offer online
* Use the Web and e-mail to market and sell products and services in new, innovative and above all ethical ways
* Take advantage of the business and social networking opportunities currently available online
Operations
* Save both money and time by using online software applications to replace or enhance offline applications, processes and hardware
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
January 2008 — Present (2 years )
Design functionality and look-and-feel for unique student learning environment.
(E-Learning industry)
February 2007 — March 2009 (2 years 2 months)
Technology Learning Center fouses on teaching critical technology skills, and the knowledge to effectively utilize those skills, to individuals (adults and children), school/school districts and business/community groups.
We are dedicated to assuring that your students, children, employees and members are ready to learn the 21st century skills that will help them succeed.
Our Methods
To achieve our mission, Technology Learning Center:
* Conducts training classes: For both children and adults. Trains individuals, large groups and any size in between.
* Assists your organization as it selects, prepares for, and implements, new technologies: At schools/school districts and businesses/community groups.
* Provides Web site consulting: To educators, businesses/community groups and individuals.
* Is available to speak and present: On a wide variety of topics within the subject of technology in business and everyday life.
(Public Company; CMX; Pharmaceuticals industry)
April 2005 — September 2008 (3 years 6 months)
This is a senior level position responsible for project and product management for a variety of web-based products and tools.
Provides all levels of project management from specification development, resource identification, team management, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
Also responsible for management and maintenance of one or more legacy CHI clients.
Responsible for identifying trends and potential new products. Researches and analyzes new product ideas to determine whether they should be pursued, and methods for creating. Will also identify potential vendors and partners. Creates analysis to make build/ buy decisions.
Participates in UI, site planing and strategy sessions on cross functional teams. This position is responsible for overall management and development of multi-disciplinary projects throughout the company. Oversees team members from various departments.
Serves as resource for other employees and clients for technical project management issues.
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Plastics industry)
October 2002 — April 2005 (2 years 7 months)
Provide global leadership as head of all online e-business, marketing and communications activities for $1 billion manufacturer of value-added films and flexible packaging. Responsible for all aspects of strategic e-business planning, implementation and support worldwide as an integral component of business plans. Manage and deliver multiple large-scale Web and e-business projects on-time and within budget. Responsible for budgeting, design and support of all Web and e-business technologies.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
April 2001 — September 2001 (6 months)
Responsible for a B2C/B2B Web site in the travel industry. This included over 15 affiliate Web sites as well. In addition, led the companys customer communications program.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year )
Responsible for creating and managing a B2B portal site in the metals industry. This included managing information architecture and overall design across 6 Web sites.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CSC; Banking industry)
October 1996 — March 2000 (3 years 6 months)
Worked as a UNIX systems administrator supporting enterprise-wide SAP/ISB and PeopleSoft implementations at Bank One.
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; CSC; Management Consulting industry)
September 1993 — October 1996 (3 years 2 months)
Responsible for planning, purchasing, managing and maintaining the technical support infrastructure (Macintosh, PC, Network, Lotus Notes, and Telecommunications) as the branch grew from 45 to 150 employees.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 1991 — September 1993 (2 years 9 months)
Responsible for a wide range of new and existing Public Relations accounts in high-technology, consumer electronics, consumer marketing, healthcare, media and public affairs (some accounts: Ty-D-Bowl, Crown Royal, Digital Cable Radio, SSA (BPCS) and Gandalf).
BS , Business Administration , August 1986 — May 1990
Technology in education, New technology and online applications, pc gaming
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