Entrepreneur (President/CEO at Teen Media Productions) and Student
Lubbock, Texas Area
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- President/CEO at Teen Media Productions
- Owner/Founder at Pippen Technological Services (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Southwest District IT Tech at Graco Oilfield Services
- iPhone 24x7 Blogger at b5media
- Education
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- Texas Tech University
- Odessa College
- Monahans High School
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Matt Pippen’s Summary
Matt Pippen, an 19-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 currently attends Texas Tech University, studying mechanical engineering as a member of the Honors College. He is also a member of the Texas Tech debate team and the Texas Tech chapter of Engineers Without Borders.
Matt Pippen’s Specialties:
Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operation, wired and wireless network setup and troubleshooting, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operation, WordPress/CMS operation, journalism/photography, public speaking, leadership
Matt Pippen’s Experience
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President/CEO
Teen Media Productions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
May 2006 — Present (3 years 7 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 4 months)
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. -
Southwest District IT Tech
Graco Oilfield Services
(Oil & Energy industry)
May 2006 — August 2009 (3 years 4 months)
As the district's IT tech, I managed and secured 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 maintained company computers, laptops, and servers and provide consulting on any IT projects, such as purchases, in the district 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. -
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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Texas Tech University
B.S. , Mechanical Engineering , 2009 — 2013 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Honors College, Debate Team, Engineers Without Borders, Freshman Leadership Association
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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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Matt Pippen’s Groups:
Teen Podcasters Network
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Texas Tech University - College of Engineering
Matt Pippen’s Honors:
- 2009, National Forensics League National Speech and Debate Tournament Qualifier
- 2009, 3A UIL CX Debate State Runner-up
- 2009, 3A UIL CX Debate State Tournament Silver Gavel Speaker
- 2009, Salutatorian of Graduating Class
- 2009, Mr. Future Teachers of America State Runner-up
- 2008, Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award
- 2008, Texas State Science and Engineering Fair Qualifier
- 2008, 1st Place Computer Science Project at Permian Basin Regional Science Fair
Matt Pippen’s Contact Settings
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