Matthew Anderson

OBJECTIVE World domination

OVERVIEW
Journalist and Web designer/developer experienced in effectively communicating diverse topics with a wide range of audiences

CURRENT ENDEAVORS
Web Developer – CH2M HILL – July 2006 – Current

  • Maintaining existing corporate Web site and developing a revamped, updated site
  • Emphasizing accessibility considerations and browser compatibility to reach the widest audiences possible
  • Designing and editing an assortment of electronic newsletters sent to various audiences
  • At CH2M HILL OMI (July 2006 - December 2009), also designed Web sites for business partners and clients, including startup sites for newly-incorporated cities

Contributing Editor – MovieHabit.com – September 2000 – Current

  • Writing thoughtful and clever movie reviews for site with 23,000 unique visits per month
  • Coverage includes local film festivals and conducting behind-the-scenes interviews with filmmakers
  • Reviews also published on RottenTomatoes.com, alongside nationally renowned critics

Webmaster – Mattopia.com – July 2000 – Current

  • Developing personal site using the latest Web site design tools
  • Site contains more than 1,000 pages, including more than 500 published articles as well as exclusive journals and photographs from world travels
  • Improving site traffic with search engine optimization techniques; diverse sites such as BBC.co.uk and pjharvey.net have linked to Mattopia’s content
  • Golden Web Award Winner (2003-2004 – International Association of Webmasters & Designers)

MATTAID – Founder / Philanthropist – Birth – Current

  • Founding genius behind Mattopia's acclaimed philanthropic foundation centered around pro Bono work
  • Generating community awareness of the difficulties in maintaining the Mattopian lifestyle
  • Raising moolah through assorted charity events in order to make the magic happen

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Writer / Support Specialist – LANSA

  • Created corporate messaging of new releases throughout development cycle as well as documented and supported Web-based software for data synchronization and AS2 initiatives
  • Built constructive relationships with internal consultants, business partners, and customers

Web Designer / Technical Writer – Intelligo

  • Wrote client-specific software documentation and trained end users during implementation process
  • Assessed functionality and flexibility of various Web-based training development packages
  • Improved navigation and functionality of clients' intranet sites

Software Support / Consultant / Accountant – J.D. Edwards

  • Worked with clients to test and troubleshoot software and resolve issues in a timely fashion
  • Created supplemental end-user documentation and taught assorted software classes for employees and clients
  • Researched contract discrepancies; supported sales and contract teams regarding contract issues
  • Coordinated international accounts with offices worldwide to ensure accurate and timely billing

Staff Writer – Interference.com

  • Reported on U2 and the music industry for site with 500,000 unique visits per month
  • High profile assignments included firsthand coverage of U2’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and photographing U2 concerts from the media "pit" during the 2001 and 2005 tours
  • Further exposure included articles being quoted by MTV.com and VH1.com

News Editor / Reporter – Campus Press

  • Designed news pages and selected news content, also advised three reporters concerning story ideas, sources, and editing; evaluated reporters based on their ability to meet deadlines, thoroughness, and accuracy
  • Wrote and edited news stories following guidelines set in The Associated Press Stylebook

Other Publications – Articles, including hard news, interviews, feature stories, and technical documentation, have been written for various newspapers, magazines, and Web sites including TurnerClassicMovies.com, Batman-On-Film.com, J.D. Edwards’ Knowledge Garden, Greeley Tribune, Rocky Mountain Sports and Fitness Magazine, and former sites ZooNation.com and TheU2Zone.com.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Trained software end-users in Atyrau, Kazakhstan; London, England; and The Hague, Netherlands
  • Assisted consultants during one-month assignment in J.D. Edwards' Stokenchurch, England, office
  • Studied in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou); toured joint venture facilities as part of Master's program
  • Implemented migration of J.D. Edwards Mexico City office's billing system from Mexico to Denver
    • Directed programming resources; established new procedures for Mexico’s billings
    • Ensured conformance to Mexico's business laws; uncovered lost revenue
  • Obtained six-month work permit for England following completion of Bachelor's degrees
    • Participated in clerical aspects of corporate law at Mayer, Brown & Platt in London
    • Expanded job scope and increased the position's professional exposure
    • Backpacked throughout Western and Eastern Europe for four months after work permit expired
  • Additional personal travel has included Cairo and Luxor, Egypt; Istanbul, Turkey; and Athens, Greece

MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

  • Member: Official U2 Fan Club; membership dates back to the Propaganda days
  • Member: Project Management Institute
  • Member: Museum of Modern Art, New York City
  • Member: Denver Art Museum, Denver
  • Member: Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C.) / Senator John Heinz History Center (Pittsburgh)
  • Curator: Mattsonian Institution
  • Member: Yankees Universe
  • Member: Hard Rock Café Rewards: VIP
  • Official player in Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon; personally conducted a red carpet interview with the man
  • Subscriber: The New York Times, National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Vanity Fair (iPad editions)