Entrepreneur (President/CEO at Teen Media Productions) and Student
Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
- Current
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- Southwest District IT Tech at Graco Oilfield Services
- President/CEO at Teen Media Productions
- Owner/Founder at Pippen Technological Services (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- iPhone 24x7 Blogger at b5media
- Education
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- Odessa College
- Monahans High School
- Texas Tech University
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Matt Pippen’s Summary
Matt Pippen, an 18-year-old student and entrepreneur, has been involved in various new media fields for nearly the past four years. Beginning his journey with his own personal blog and podcast in 2005 at the age of 14, he has ‘problogged’ for b5media and continues with MacFocus Magazine as well as freelancing. He is now actively involved in new media evangelization.
Matt is currently the President/CEO of Teen Media Productions, a digital media production company that produces and distributes several forms of teen-produced digital media on its sites. TMP is an entire community run by teens, for teens that is split into three different sections: new media networks, services, and in-house productions.
In addition to Teen Media Productions, Matt is an IT consultant for his own firm. He consults personal clients and many different scale companies that make anywhere from thousands of dollars per year to in upward of one million of dollars per year.
Matt attended Monahans High School in Monahans, TX where he graduated in 2009 as the Salutatorian of his class. He participated in cross country, band, one act play, UIL, FTA, student council, and speech/debate (UIL, TFA, and NFL). He will be attending Texas Tech University, starting Fall 2009, to study mechanical engineering as a member of the Honors College.
Matt Pippen’s Specialties:
Microsoft Windows 3.1-Vista, Mac OS X, and Linux (various distributions) operation, Wired and wireless network setup and troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operation, WordPress operation, Writing editorials (journalism in general), Public speaking, Leadership positions.
Matt Pippen’s Experience
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Southwest District IT Tech
Graco Oilfield Services
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)
As the district's IT tech, I manage and secure the company's technological resources such as our WDSed wireless network with a VPN connection to our corporate office, to name a single item. I also maintain company computers, laptops, and servers and provide consulting on any IT projects, such as purchases, in the district which consists of 5 offices across Texas and New Mexico.
This position has not only greatly improved my knowledge and skills in the IT field, but it has taught me the importance and skill of being self-sufficient due to my main supervisor being located in Vernal, UT. -
President/CEO
Teen Media Productions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
May 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)
Teen Media Productions is a parent company to some of the hottest and most influential websites in online teen media, such as Teen Podcasters Network, Teen Bloggers Network, and MacFocus Magazine. In addition, TMP creates a community for teens in new media to meet each other and trade tips and tricks.
I developed and currently maintaining/managing high-traffic websites, with my staff, under Teen Media Productions using the Wordpress CMS. I also maintain day-to-day operations of running the network. TMP sites have been featured on TWiT, Rocketboom, and many other online media outlets.
This position has been a major test of my skills in leadership and innovation. Furthermore, I have learned about creating an online startup, especially when you are low on resources.
Served as Vice President/COO from May 2006 to February 2008. -
Owner/Founder
Pippen Technological Services (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2004 — Present (5 years)
Since August 2004, I have went under the name of my personal IT consulting business. It provides services to many local companies and small businesses, as well as formerly to the school district and many other individuals.
The services provided have taught me several key points of running a business. I feel the most important of these skills is the ability and importance of delivering quality results on time. -
iPhone 24x7 Blogger
b5media
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)
November 2007 — April 2008 (6 months)
I shared my tips, tricks,and skills on the iPhone with an audience of tens of thousands on a monthly basis though the emerging global new media network - b5media.
Blogging required a passion and commitment to push out creative content on a daily basis. Along with developing my creative side, b5media was also my official launch into the world of journalism. I have maintained this interest currently by writing for MacFocus Magazine, a publication of Teen Media Productions.
Matt Pippen’s Education
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Odessa College
Concurrent Education 2007 — 2009
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Monahans High School
High School Degree , 2005 — 2009
- Activities and Societies:
- Debate/Speech Team, Band, University Interscholastic League, National Honor Society, National Forensics League, Texas Forensics League, Future Teachers of America, Student Council, One Act Play, Cross Country, Swimming
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Texas Tech University
B.S. , Mechanical Engineering , 2009
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Matt Pippen’s Honors:
-Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award, 2008
-National Forensics League National Tournament Qualifier, 2009
-UIL 3A CX Debate State Runner-up, 2009
-UIL 3A CX Debate State Silver Gavel Speaker, 2009
-Salutatorian of High School Class, 2009
Matt Pippen’s Contact Settings
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