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About

With 14 years of experience in the entertainment, gaming, and technology sectors, Matthew has led content strategy, production, and operations for agencies and brands including Samsung, JW Marriott, Yahoo, EA Sports, and others.

Experience

▶▸ Ayzenberg

Led content operations across gaming and entertainment accounts, building scalable content systems for major brand campaigns.

Senior Director of Content Operations
Sep 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 1 mo
Social Media Producer
Sep 2012 - Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos
▶▸ sp[a]ce gallery

Drove audience growth and community engagement for a contemporary art gallery through digital content and social strategy.

Director Of Audience Development
Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos
▶▸ Los Angeleno

Built audience development strategy for a Los Angeles culture and lifestyle publication from the ground up.

Director Of Audience Development
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
▶▸ LA - Lindeman & Associates

Managed social media campaigns for entertainment and lifestyle clients during a short-term freelance engagement.

Social Media Manager
Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 · 3 mos
▶▸ Next Generation Esports (NGE)

Operated replay systems and live broadcast graphics for professional esports productions.

Replay Operator
May 2016 - Jan 2017 · 9 mos
▶▸ Cephalopod Yarns

Managed retail operations and produced product photography for an independent yarn and craft brand.

Retail Manager & Product Photographer
Jan 2012 - Sep 2012 · 9 mos
▶▸ The Sanguine Gryphon

Oversaw retail operations and created product photography for a niche yarn and knitting brand with a passionate community.

Retail Manager & Product Photographer
Aug 2009 - Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos
▶▸ City of Wilmington, DE

Maintained computer systems and network infrastructure for municipal government operations.

Computer & Network Technician
Jul 2002 - Sep 2003 · 1 yr 3 mos

Certifications

Current

  • AI Proficiency Section 2026
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Microsoft 2002
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Microsoft 2002
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft 2000

Past

  • Google Ads Fundamentals Google 2019–2022
  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification Google 2019–2022
  • Google Digital Sales Certification Google 2019–2022
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Cisco 2001–2004
  • Networking Essentials CompTIA 1999–2003
  • CompTIA A+ CompTIA 1999–2003