Matt Pippen
Student and Entrepreneur
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas Area
- Industry
- Online Media
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Matt Pippen's Overview
- Past
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- President/CEO at Teen Media Productions
- Southwest District IT Tech at Graco Oilfield Services
- iPhone 24x7 Writer at b5media
- Education
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- Texas Tech University
- Odessa College
- Monahans High School
- Recommendations
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6 people have recommended Matt
- Connections
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122 connections
- Websites
Matt Pippen's Summary
20-year-old student and entrepreneur with a high level of experience in various new media, startup, and technical fields, searching for opportunities to gain experience and knowledge. Able to lead and complete projects in an effective, timely manner. Can analyze communicate information to diverse audiences. Works well in team environments.
Specialties
• Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Mac OS X, and Linux operation
• Wired/wireless network setup and troubleshooting
• WordPress/CMS operation
• Journalism
• Photography
• Public speaking
Matt Pippen's Experience
President/CEO
Teen Media Productions
May 2006 – May 2010 (4 years 1 month)
• Led the development and creation of various branches of the company
• Led a staff in maintaining and managing company websites and web operations
• Oversaw administrative needs and operations of the company
• Promoted the company to media outlets and advertisers
• Organized a 2010 South by Southwest Conference panel that consistently remained in the top 60 “Hot” section of the Interactive Panel Picker
Served as Vice President/COO from May 2006 to February 2008.
• Managed day-to-day operations of the company
• Assisted throughout the transition of company rebranding
• Personally overhauled the company website and branches
Southwest District IT Tech
Graco Oilfield Services
May 2006 – August 2009 (3 years 4 months)
• Responsible for maintaining and securing the district technological resources, including hardware,
software, and network-based
• Repaired and serviced broken desktops, laptops, and servers in timely fashion
• Consulted on IT projects, such as purchases or expansions, across district offices in Texas and New
Mexico
• Remained up-to-date on latest IT news, trends, and technology to improve workplace
• Reported to a supervisor in Vernal, UT (Corporate Office), which developed self-sufficiency
iPhone 24x7 Writer
b5media
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry
November 2007 – April 2008 (6 months)
• Wrote articles on iPhone tips, tricks, and skills for an audience of tens of thousands of monthly visitors
• Maintained the latest knowledge of all iPhone news and information
• Met daily schedule and article guidelines
• Adapted to remote workplace and startup culture
• Developed journalistic skills
Matt Pippen's Education
Texas Tech University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
2009 – 2013 (expected)
Activities and Societies: Honors College, Debate Team, Engineers Without Borders, Student Government Association, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Gamma Beta Phi
Odessa College
Concurrent Education
2007 – 2009
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
Matt Pippen's Additional Information
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- Groups and Associations:
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Teen Podcasters Network
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- Honors and Awards:
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• 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
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- new ventures
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