Matt O'Hern

Current

Copywriter / SEO Consultant Social Media Specialist at SeoStarterSet.com

Past

Sports writer at Hometown News
Volunteer at Republican Party of Florida
Sports editor at Samford Crimson

Sports department intern at Birmingham Post-Herald
Marketing and promotions intern at Brevard County Manatees

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Education

Samford University

Recommended

5 people have recommended Matt

Connections

66 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

Matt O'Hern’s Summary

Journalist, SEO consultant, social media specialist and blogger. My blog posts rank on Google top page for major brand names and phrases, including:

* iphone adobe flash
* iphone flash player
* toyota saved by zero
* G2 Commercial
* Serena Williams commercial
* Aldi stores
* 24 season 8
* adidas elbow sleeve
* Elbow sleeve
* Sprint 4g network
* Pepsi 8 Pack
* McDonalds CMO
* Dhani Tackles the Globe (Travel Channel TV show)
* Mary Dillon (McDonalds CMO)
* Dhani Jones
* Dwight Howard Adidas
* Lebron James Commercial
* Tea Party Turnout
* What is G? (Gatorade commercial- this story received over 60,000 views)

In addition to my SEO work,I have six years of experience in media, including five years in print journalism.
*July 2008-present:Writer for Labitat and marketingshift.com

*2005-08 as sports writer for HometownNews.www.myhometownnews.net

*2002-04 as sports editor at Samford Crimson www.samfordcrimson.com

Matt O'Hern’s Specialties:

website consultation, search engine optimization, social media optimization, search engine marketing,writing,interviewing,social network marketing, email campaigns, mass surveys

Matt O'Hern’s Experience

Copywriter / SEO Consultant Social Media Specialist

SeoStarterSet.com

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

October 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

I specialize in SE0 (Search Engine Optimization) consulting, specifically in the areas of online reputation management and social media marketing. Major corporations such as Pepsi Co., Gatorade, Fleishman-Hillard, HBO, McDonald's, Toyota and the Travel Channel are just a few of the companies that have seen how I can influence branding and online reputation.
On Marketing Shift,I contribute daily posts regarding the latest trends in social media marketing and online technology, product and website reviews, updates on iPhone applications and profiles of entrepreneurs,and companies that successfully utilize web tools.
I joined the team of bloggers at Mplanet 2009, hosted by the American Marketing Association.
*Visit www.mplanet2009.com/marketingblog/marketing-mix-decisions/
As a former member of the print media, I write with the perspective as a convert from the traditional form of mass communication.
Sports writer

Hometown News

(Newspapers industry)

March 2005 — June 2008 (3 years 4 months)

Hometown News' total coverage area includes six counties along Florida's coast.
I covered everything from the Washington Nationals' spring training to the local high school football beat.
I arranged interviews, coordinated assignments with the staff photographer and compiled weekly community bulletins and calendars for the sports and activities section.

Links to stories:

Former Pastor Fishes with good Faith
http://www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=36073

Evander Holyfield interview at a regional boxing tourney
www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=25809

Colorado Rockies Manager Clint Hurdle comes home for charity softball game
http://www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=35671

Washington Nationals' manager visits Viera High school
www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=22469

Lifeguard breaks paddleboard world record
www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=29950

Minor league manager goes extra mile to promote team
www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=11732
Volunteer

Republican Party of Florida

(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Political Organization industry)

July 2004 — November 2004 (5 months)

During the 2004 campaign, I contacted registered voters in my area via phone calls and door-to-door voter registration drives.I also polled registered voters and supervised the polls during early vote days.
Sports editor

Samford Crimson

(Newspapers industry)

August 2002 — May 2004 (1 year 10 months)

Responsibilities included:

o Coordinating coverage of Samford football and basketball games.

o Editing the sports section and assisting with editing of other sections.

o Contributing feature stories and columns of commentary.

o Assisting with page layout and design in Quark Xpress.

o Serving as a movie critic for the entertainment section.
Sports department intern

Birmingham Post-Herald

(Newspapers industry)

August 2003 — December 2003 (5 months)

During a semester-long internship, I covered Samford University's football team and Tarrant High School's football team.
Marketing and promotions intern

Brevard County Manatees

(Sports industry)

May 2001 — September 2001 (5 months)

I was a full-time intern with the Brevard County Manatees, Class-A Minor League affiliate of the Florida Marlins (Now the Milwaukee Brewers' affiliate)at Space Coast Stadium in Viera,FL.
My responsibilities included:

o Assisting with tasks in the player development complex.

o Preparing the stadium for promotional events.

o Marketing ticket packages and to local businesses.

o Assisting with in-game promotions.

Matt O'Hern’s Education

Samford University

Bachelor's , Journalism and Mass Communication , 2000 — 2004

Activities and Societies:

Samford Crimson Newspaper,Intramural Sports,College Republicans