Matthew Gunderson

Current

Founder and President at Brown Bear Events (Sole Proprietorship)

Past

Event Manager at Old Navy
Event Manager at PIER 39
Field Marketing Manager at INNOVA Marketing/US Marketing and Promotions/BDS Marketing

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Education

San Diego State University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Events Services

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Matthew Gunderson’s Summary

I am an event planning professional in search of new clients in need of event planning services. I am a strategic thinker who can help develop and execute effective event strategies for my clients to achieve positive return on investment. Whether you need a turn key event solution or someone to fill a void in your existing team, I have the skills and experience to help you achieve success.

In recent months, I have produced a number of high profile events for various clients.
- The EcoCity World Summit, an international gathering of green professionals in San Francisco exchanging ideas on sustainable building practices.
- 10 Year Anniversary Gala for TRUSTe, the leading advocate for on-line privacy, at the DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park.
- Surf’s Up for Childrens Hospital, a series of beach themed fundraising parties, for three consecutive years.
- Other clients include Microsoft, Turner Construction, Family Violence Law Center, Brandeis Hillel Day School, Seismicom, SF Building Owners and Management Association and others.

I also have a great deal of experience developing, staffing and managing effective face to face, promotional marketing campaigns for consumer oriented companies.
- Nikon Rockshots at a dozen shows at Shoreline Amphitheater.
- Pepsi sampling and Baseball Pitch/Soccer Kick at Oakland A's Fanfest, San Jose Flea Market Kidsfest and Oakland Raiders and San Jose Sharks exit samplings.
- Sandisk What's in Your Slot Promotion at Rock the Bells Concerts nationwide
- Other consumer programs for Haagen Dazs, Cingular, Macy's, Jamba Juice, Seagate and others.

If you are thinking about planning a company event or executing a promotional campaign, give me a call. I am easy to work with and will always keep your budget in mind while creating a customized event solution for you and your constituents.

Matthew Gunderson’s Specialties:

Event Planning and Consulting for:
Company Parties
Fundraisers
Gala Events
Product Launches
Festivals
Sponsor Integration
Meetings
Promotional Events and Staffing

Matthew Gunderson’s Experience

Founder and President
Brown Bear Events (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Events Services industry)

January 2002 — Present (7 years)

Create, manage and execute creative, successful events for companies, non-profits and other organizations.
Event Manager

Old Navy

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; gps; Apparel & Fashion industry)

2000 — 2001 (1 year)

Organized meetings, conferences and events for Old Navy store managers and headquarters employees.
Event Manager

PIER 39

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

1996 — 2000 (4 years)

Managed high profile public events, including PIER 39 Regatta series, Viva Las Americas, Street Performers' Festival and more.
Field Marketing Manager

INNOVA Marketing/US Marketing and Promotions/BDS Marketing

(Privately Held; Events Services industry)

1992 — 1995 (3 years)

Managed national sampling and promotional efforts for Mountain Dew, Miller Brewing Co., Ocean Spray and others.

Matthew Gunderson’s Education

San Diego State University

BS, Business Administration-Marketing and Journalism-Advertising, 1985 — 1990

Additional Information

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Matthew Gunderson’s Interests:

- Integrating pop culture and current trends into event strategies for clients. - Creating positive consumer focused events. - Collaborating with other creative event professionals. - Researching and utilizing the latest and greatest in food, wine, music, speakers, dance, decor, etc. to make an impact on attendees. - Utilizing "green" techniques to produce events that have less negative impact on the environment. - Helping worthy organizations raise money for their programs.