Matt Edwards

User Experience Designer at The Nerdery

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Design

The Nerdery - Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area since Apr 2012
User Experience Designer Walsworth Publishing - Kansas City, Missouri Area Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
Interaction Designer, Innovation Team Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing Aug 2009 - May 2011
Student - MS Nationwide Insurance 2010 - 2010
Information Architecture - Intern Gamezombie.tv Sep 2009 - May 2010
Interaction Design Consultant AT&T Mobility Oct 2007 - Jun 2009
Retail Sales Associate

Indiana University Bloomington 2009 - 2011
MS, Human-Computer Interaction Design Indiana University 2001 - 2007
BA, Telecommunications

Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Design Research, Information Architecture, User Interface Design, Wireframes, Process Flow Documentation, Site Maps, Project Planning, Research Projects, Interview Skills, Usability Testing, Affinity Diagramming, Mental Models, Storyboarding, Document Review, Technical Documentation, OmniGraffle, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Balsamiq, Stakeholder Workshops, Public Speaking, Presentations, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Mobile Internet, User Experience, Contextual Inquiry, Human Computer Interaction, User-centered Design, Persona, User Scenarios, Ethnography, Experience Design, User Research, Paper Prototyping, Card Sorting, Wire Framing, Heuristic Evaluation, Usability, User Interface, Adobe Creative Suite, Rapid Prototyping, Mobile Design, Service Design

HCI, martial arts, gaming, cooking, korean food.

Remarketing Sales Manager at Apto Solutions

Greater Atlanta Area

Computer Hardware

Apto Solutions - Greater Atlanta Area since Jul 2012
Remarketing Sales Manager Apto Solutions - Greater Atlanta Area Mar 2005 - Jul 2012
Global Accounts Executive Lightrider Solutions Apr 2003 - Mar 2005
Account Executive Abacus Solutions Dec 2001 - Apr 2003
Sun Microsystems Account Executive J. Smith Lanier & Co. Jan 2000 - Apr 2001
Senior Marketing Specialist

Georgia Institute of Technology 1995 - 1999
Management Springwood School 1991 - 1995

Storage, Servers, Telecommunications, Account Management, Customer Relations, Remarketing, Valuations, IT Asset Management

Washington, DC

Computer Software

Clearwire - Bellevue, WA since Feb 2012
Financial Analyst - Marketing and Customer Care COUNTRY ® Financial - Arlington, WA Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
Financial Representative Raven Mosaix Jun 2006 - Jul 2011
Tilesetter Apprentice/Customer Relations IGA Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
Courtesy Clerk/Cashier

University of Washington 2008 - 2011
Associate's; Bachelor's, Business Administration - Finance Option Bellevue Community College 2006 - 2008
AAS, General Education

Financial Analysis, Strategy, Business Strategy, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Management, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Financial Planning, Access, Crm, Excel, Essbase, Pivot Tables, Customer Service, Business Analysis, Budgets, Financial Planning, Oracle Applications, Department Budgeting, Oracle E Business Suite, Oracle Discoverer, Procurement, Tableau, Powerpivot, Budgeting, Leadership, Process Improvement, Hyperion Reports, Fixed Assets, P&L Analysis

Weightlifting
Snowboarding
Cars
Motorcycles
Biking

Fast Track to Success Award
Country Financial
The Fast Track to Success award is awarded to new reps with outstanding results in the initial stages of their career
Rookie of the Year
Clearwire
Clearly the Best Nomination
Clearwire
Nominated for Clearly the best award by my peers for top performers within the company

Series 6 and 63 Licenses
Life and Disability Insurance Licenses
Property and Casualty Insurance Licenses
Long Term Care Insurance Certification

Nashville, TN

Insurance

Country Financial
Financial Representative

Tennessee Technological University 2002 - 2005

Fixed Annuities, Life Insurance, Insurance, Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Training, Marketing

English

Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services

Richmond, Virginia Area

Financial Services

UBS Financial Services
Financial Advisor BB&T Capital Markets Jan 2007 - May 2007
Intern-Analyst

University of Notre Dame 2001 - 2005

Marketing Department Manager at Guarantee Service Team of Professionals

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Construction

Guarantee Service Team of Professionals - Baton Rouge, LA since Feb 2012
Marketing Department Manager Apogee Family Office Nov 2007 - Jan 2011
Director, Business Management Georgia Conservation Voters Dec 2005 - Mar 2007
Director of Development AID Atlanta Feb 2005 - Dec 2005
Special Events Manager & AIDS Walk Logistics Manager

L.E.A.D. Atlanta 2006 - 2007
Georgia State University 2000 - 2003
BA, Political Science

Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Fundraisers, Public Policy, Social Media, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Leadership Development, Proposal Writing, Community Development

Tennis, Boating, Debate, New Experiences, Sales, Politcal Campaigns, Hosting Events, Collaborating, and Celebrating with Friends.

Owner/Teacher at Matt Edwards Piano Studio, Teacher at Edmonds School District, Head Swim Coach at Aqua Club Inc.

Greater Seattle Area

Education Management

Matt Edwards Piano Studio since 2007
Owner/Teacher Edmonds School District since 1994
Teacher Aqua Club Inc. since 1985
Head Swim Coach

Seattle University 2009 - 2010
Lesley University 2000 - 2002
Master of Education, Technology Pacific Lutheran University 1986 - 1992
Bachelor of Music Education, Music

305 Via Pato, San Clemente, CA 92672

Financial Services

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Vice President - Project Manager - Global Financial Crimes Division Union Bank
Project Manager Corfield Feld Llp Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
Case Manager Y Combinator Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
Startup Member - Registrylove Revco Solar Engineering Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
Sales and Marketing 9 Star Action Sports Feb 2007 - Oct 2009
Store Manager

California State University, Long Beach 2002 - 2007
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Media Studies, Communication California State University, Long Beach 1984
St. Margaret's Episcopal School

Sales, Research, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Marketing, Management, Business Development, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Analysis, Finance, Crm, Renewable Energy, Energy, Powerpoint, Strategic Partnerships, Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Improvement, Solar Energy, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Microsoft Excel, Photovoltaics, Engineering, Product Development, Data Analysis, Project Management Body of Knowledge

Children
Civil Rights and Social Action
Surf
Environment
Education
Science and Technology
Korean Bbq
Golf
Arts and Culture
Wine

English

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