Matt Duda

Hi. I'm Matt Duda, a Content Development and Strategic Communications Specialist seeking new opportunities in Syracuse, N.Y.

Matt Duda's Bio:

Matt Duda's Experience:

• Media Consultant at Lavalas for Syracuse City Court Judge

  May 2013 - November 2013 | Syracuse, NY

  Advised political candidate on methods to maximize positive media exposure * Achieved endorsement by The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com * Devised strategy for campaign television commercial; composed script and text overlays; assisted videographer with editing * Wrote, designed and constructed direct mail marketing literature * Updated campaign website and social media pages with news articles, calendar events, and photos

• Media Consultant at Lavalas for Syracuse City Court Judge

  May 2013 - November 2013 | Syracuse, NY

  * Advised political candidate on methods to maximize positive media exposure * Achieved endorsement by The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com * Devised strategy for campaign television commercial; composed script and text overlays; assisted videographer with editing * Wrote, designed and constructed direct mail marketing literature * Updated campaign website and social media pages with news articles, calendar events, and photos

• English Language Instructor at Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense and Aviation Forces

  January 2011 - September 2011 | Taif, Saudi Arabia

  Taught elementary through advanced English to Saudi military personnel * Developed an English language curriculum based on students’ needs and abilities * Assisted non-native English teachers with the development of learning materials and lesson plans * Educated students about Western customs and culture

• Copywriter at Virtucom Group

  September 2010 - January 2011 | Syracuse, NY

  Wrote marketing copy for e-commerce websites, including BestBuy.com and TheHomeDepot.com * Verified product attributes to ensure accuracy * Produced accurate, engaging marketing copy on a deadline * Edited copy for grammar, style and spelling

• English Language Instructor at AMIDEAST

  March 2009 - March 2010 | Aden and Sanaa, Yemen

  Taught elementary through advanced English to U.S. Department of State Access scholarship student * Facilitated a stimulating learning environment through the creation of dynamic visual aids * Coached students on effective writing and speaking techniques * Moderated debates regarding current events and controversial social issues * Developed daily lesson plans * Assisted with the organization, logistical planning and on-site management of community service projects * Collaborated with faculty to create tests and learning materials

• Content Producer at Circle Yemen

  October 2009 - December 2009 | Sanaa, Yemen

  * Edited English articles written by native Arabic speakers for grammar, style and accuracy. * Assisted in the design and pagination of magazines and other published documents. * Educated Yemeni journalists on article writing skills. * Kept the staff on task to meet daily deadlines. * Wrote for and edited multiple publications, including Yemen Today magazine and a Sanaa travel guidebook.

• Editor/Producer at World Wrestling Entertainment

  January 2001 - September 2003 | Stamford, CT, USA

  Composed news and feature stories for WWE.com, XFL.com and related network websites * Edited articles to conform to Associated Press style * Updated website content using an advanced content management system and by manipulating HTML * Increased the viewing audience of a pioneering Internet talk show by 50 percent, attracting more than 150,000 viewers each week * Supervised production staff and on-air talent * Developed new online content and modules based on user feedback and projected needs * Managed online marketing for all consumer products * Contributed storyline material for television programming * Served as a liaison between WWE and media outlets

• Reporter/Editor/Freelance Writer at Connecticut Post

  January 2000 - August 2003 | Bridgeport, CT

  Provided onsite coverage of a variety of sporting events, ranging from amateur leagues to world-class professional competitions * Edited and paginated wire stories and local news articles * Designed and constructed broadsheet pages * Served as beat reporter for the Bridgeport Barrage of Major League Lacrosse

• Editor-in-Chief, The Spectrum at Sacred Heart University

  1997 - 2001

• Correspondent at hj Magazine

  1992 - 1996

  Wrote news and feature stories, including a weekly column summarizing highlights of local high school sports.

Matt Duda's Education:

• Sacred Heart University

  1997 – 2001
  BA
  Concentration: Media Studies
  Activities: Editor-in-Chief, The Spectrum

• Sacred Heart University

  1997 – 2001
  BA

• Bishop Ludden

  1991 – 1996

• Bishop Ludden

  1991 – 1996

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