Business, Information Security and Privacy professional
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Current
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- Director of Information Technology and Privacy at Celebration USA, Inc.
- Corporate Manager of Information Security at Lifetouch Inc.
- Past
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- Project Lead, Web Service/Support at Lifetouch Inc.
- Art Director at Lifetouch Portrait Studios Inc.
- Electronic Publishing Trainer and Supervisor at Minnesota Mutual
- Partner/Art Director at Gutenberg Design
- Education
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- University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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Matt Wright’s Summary
Innovative business professional and leader with nearly two decades of experience spanning graphic design, packaging design, advertising and marketing, and information systems and technology. I have been a business owner and entrepreneur, in addition to a decade and a half of corporate business experience. Multi-faceted talents, including marketing, Web 2.0 and "Viral Marketing," information security and privacy, and compliance. I know how to identify strategic opportunities and manage change within an organization.
Matt Wright’s Specialties:
Business strategy, information privacy law, marketing and brand management, vendor management, internet/web strategy, Information Systems management. International business, supply chain management, international business.
Matt Wright’s Experience
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Director of Information Technology and Privacy
Celebration USA, Inc.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 2008 — Present (8 months)
I provide oversight of global internet presence and marketing strategy, e-commerce strategy, and viral marketing initiatives for this non-profit organization.
Celebration USA, Inc is a non-profit organization that provides educational curriculum and music to schools. We are best known for producing and staging "Pledge Across America," the nationally synchronized recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools. In 2001 shortly after 911 the President of the United States and the Secretary of Education and both Senate and House joined over 52 million students in the synchronized Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. September 17th 2008 will mark the 17th year the Pledge Across America takes place. And 117 years since Frances Belemy wrote and first recited the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892. -
Corporate Manager of Information Security
Lifetouch Inc.
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Consumer Services industry)
January 2002 — Present (6 years 10 months)
Corporate Manager of Information Security.
Develop Lifetouch's strategy for information security and manage its international implementation. Lead PCI compliance effort, and develop strategies for protection of consumer and employee data.
- Information Security strategy
- Compliance
- Policy
- Information Risk Management
Also:
- Established ITIL (IT Processs) initiative to begin formal process and metrics within IT
- Created first Lifetouch IT Service Desk function, hiring process expertise and Level 1/Level 2 Service Desk staff. Established "single point of contact" for technical support, a Lifetouch first.
- Managed Lifetouch's customer-facing web presence, including hosting, hardware, and software vendors. -
Project Lead, Web Service/Support
Lifetouch Inc.
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Consumer Services industry)
September 1998 — January 2002 (3 years 5 months)
- Established Enterprise-wide web hosting initiative, including site development, promotion, and security.
- Managed web hosting vendors to provide low cost and high quality of service for Lifetouch businesses dveloping new online initiatives.
- Coordinated company-wide Internet Task Force, designing corporate web presence, identity and strategy. -
Art Director
Lifetouch Portrait Studios Inc.
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)
June 1994 — September 1998 (4 years 4 months)
Lifetouch Portrait Studios is a subsidiary of Lifetouch Inc., operating portrait studios in JCPenny and Target stores nationwidw. I developed traditional print media advertising and later managed the company's online web presence.
- Managed 200+ national print media advertising projects annually
- Proposed and implemented process improvements
- Pitched and established online presence for JCPenney and Target Portrait Studios, bringing in $1M+ in additional revenue. -
Electronic Publishing Trainer and Supervisor
Minnesota Mutual
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Insurance industry)
March 1993 — June 1994 (1 year 4 months)
Responsible for layout and production of business forms and promotional materials.
- Streamlined production, increased efficiency with new layout and templating systems.
- Trained Electronic Publishers in use of hardware, software, techniques and processes.
- Supervised and trained evening temporary contract staff. -
Partner/Art Director
Gutenberg Design
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)
September 1991 — March 1993 (1 year 7 months)
Founded a small graphic design firm. Main client was a national food packaging company.
- Directed contractors and vendors.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and vendors.
- Designed and produced graphics for packaging and corporate identity.
Matt Wright’s Education
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University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, 2010 (expected)
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
BA,
- Activities and Societies:
- High-profile leadership positions in weekly campus newspaper the "Student Voice," as well as Editor of the University literary magazine, "Prologue."
Additional Information
Matt Wright’s Websites:
Matt Wright’s Interests:
Business strategy, marketing, Web 2.0 and viral marketing, information security and privacy, health care industry, mobile technologies, consumer technology, futurism, international business, China, South Korea, financial managment, operations management, supply chain management, language studies, history.
Matt Wright’s Groups:
Carlson School of Management (CSOM), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Infragard Member, Joint FBI and US Dept. of Homeland Security program
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Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (23,000+ members) -
eOffice -
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Twin Cities Privacy Network -
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CISO: Meaningful Metrics -
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) -
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LinkedMinnesota -
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SecurityMetrics -
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Global Information Security Professionals -
Minnesota MBAs (CSOM) -
Pledge Across America
Matt Wright’s Honors:
ITIL, Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
ITIL, Practitioner Certificate in IT Service Management
ITIL, IT Service Manager Certification Program
CIPP, Certified Information Privacy Professional (IAPP)
CISM, Certified Information Security Manager
CHS-II, Certified in Homeland Security - Level II
Matt Wright’s Contact Settings
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- new ventures
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