Creative Supervisor/Producer at Jay Advertising, Inc.
Rochester, New York Area
- Current
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- Creative Supervisor/Producer at Jay Advertising, Inc.
- Past
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- Creative & Production Supervisor at LaBarge Media
- Writer at Jay Advertising, Inc.
- Business Development Manager, Account Executive & Writer at Roberts Communications
- Logistics Coordinator at Fall for the Book Literary Festival
- Combat Engineer/Ammunition Specialist at US Army
- Education
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- George Mason University
- State University of New York College at Brockport
- Texas State University-San Marcos
- Finger Lakes Community College
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Matt Smythe’s Summary
Experienced writer with ability to get at the root of what's important, whether crafting strategy to tackle a marketing challenge or a headline that captures the spirit of October sun rising through a stand of pine.
Matt Smythe’s Experience
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Creative Supervisor/Producer
Jay Advertising, Inc.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
March 2009 — Present (5 months)
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Creative & Production Supervisor
LaBarge Media
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2008 — March 2009 (8 months)
Creative and production lead for a range of Health/Medical, Manufacturing, Retail and NFP accounts. Also responsible for New Business strategy and implementation.
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Writer
Jay Advertising, Inc.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
February 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Writer for a number of local, regional and national Automotive, Health Care, Financial Services and NFP clients. Includes TV, radio, print, direct marketing, outdoor, web, etc.
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Business Development Manager, Account Executive & Writer
Roberts Communications
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
2004 — 2007 (3 years)
Managed new business activity to include research, prospecting, organization of proposals/responses and involvement in subsequent presentations.
Account Executive and Writer for a number of local, regional and national B2B, Health Care, Financial Services and NFP clients. -
Logistics Coordinator
Fall for the Book Literary Festival
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; GMU; Higher Education industry)
April 2001 — September 2002 (1 year 6 months)
Organized all student and community volunteer support for annual literary festival, to include over 75 volunteers for over 150 events. Also coordinated travel and lodging for more than 30 guest writers and speakers.
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Combat Engineer/Ammunition Specialist
US Army
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USA; Military industry)
October 1989 — October 1997 (8 years 1 month)
Managed ammunition supply operations at domestic and European storage and training facilities, to include issue, receipt, inspection, transport and retrograde activities. Personally responsible for the successful transport of over $144M of ammunition from Europe back to ammunition points state-side.
Matt Smythe’s Education
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George Mason University
MA , Literature and Writing , 2000 — 2004
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State University of New York College at Brockport
B.S. , English , 1999 — 2000
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Texas State University-San Marcos
Biochem/Forensics 1997 — 1998
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Finger Lakes Community College
A.S. , Biology , 1995 — 1997
Additional Information
Matt Smythe’s Interests:
Published poet. Experienced builder (decks, patios, pergolas), fisherman, and hunter (big game & birds). Coached lacrosse at the varsity high school level (NY and VA). Played through college and started varsity program at Finger Lakes Community College. Prior Army service (8 years, Combat Engineer and Ammunition Specialist). Taught Creative Writing and Composition at the college level. Many years of tutoring experience as well.
Matt Smythe’s Groups:
Alumni Association Executive Council, Finger Lakes Community College.
Elder, Official Board, United Church.
Volunteer, Junior Achievment.
Matt Smythe’s Contact Settings
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