Matthew York

Experience

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  Stonehill College

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2003

  Peer Editor and Writing Mentor

  Worked with peers to review and co-edit a variety of academic writing assignments in a manner that was both collegial and instructional. Helped peers edit their papers and reports for clarity, format, grammar, and style, with the intent to make the editing process a collaborative and friendly experience.

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  Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Research Assistant/Intern

  Researched advanced, major conventional arms (aircraft, main battle tanks, warships) and annual defense spending for several critical East Asian states

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  Massachusetts Department of Public Health

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2006

  Clerk

  Center for Emergency Preparedness: HRSA Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness Program• Supported the Fiscal Coordinator for the procurement and management of the State’s hospital bioterrorism preparedness program• Produced correspondence to hospitals, fire departments, and community health centers; established filing and tracking systems for incoming/outgoing contractual documents and correspondence• Quality-controlled hospitals’ budgetary allocations for proposed bioterrorism preparedness measures; inspected vendors’ estimates and invoices for goods and services rendered to the Program Show less

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  University of New Hampshire

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

  Graduate Assistant

  Graduate assistant to Dr. Richard Aliano, Dr. John Kayser, Dr. Lawrence C. Reardon, and Dr. Susan Siggelakis.

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  U.S. Department of Justice

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Investigative Assistant

  U.S. Department of Justice -- INTERPOL, U.S. National Central Bureau, Terrorism and Violent Crime Division

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  University of New Hampshire

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2007

  Research Assistant

  Carsey Institute, University of New Hampshire Survey Center, Durham, N.H.

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  Deloitte

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2009

  Sr. Business Analyst

  • Provided management consulting services in support of two separate DIA – Directorate for Human Capital (HC) Task Orders – Workforce Analytics, and the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) • Provided planning and policy recommendations to a diverse consulting team that executed the rollout of DCIPS – DIA’s pilot pay-for-performance program for its civilian intelligence workforce• Coded surveys in preparation for DIA/HC’s annual civilian intelligence workforce survey; provided weekly updates to senior managers and clients, including new data and the team’s Weekly Activity Report• Delivered top-notch customer service to clients by providing logistical and technical support to performance review panels, and drafting technical training materials for data administrators• Collaborated with Human Capital leaders to research and de-conflict hundreds of incorrectly dated performance appraisals, which helped many DIA employees receive performance-based raises and bonuses• Analyzed civilian intelligence workforce data collected from the DIA and U.S. Strategic Command; reported on workforce trends – e.g., diversity and inclusion among Defense Intelligence Senior Leadership Show less

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  CMX Technologies, an Xator Company

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2012

  Intelligence Analyst

  • Wrote time-sensitive intelligence products for U.S. Government customers, including Congress and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership, on two DHS – Office of Intelligence & Analysis (OI&A) Task Orders • Monitored, collected, synthesized, and disseminated all-source intelligence products for DHS OI&A’s all-hazards, 24/7/365, Current Intelligence Division, Intelligence Watch and Warning Branch• Researched drug trafficking organizations, leadership, tactics, techniques, and procedures, and drug-related deaths in Mexico in support of DHS OI&A’s Border Security Division, Southern Border Branch • Researched known or suspected terrorists for nomination to multiple watch lists in support of a separate Task Order at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Joint Intelligence Task Force for Combatting Terror• Assessed nominees for threats to U.S. homeland infrastructure and civil aviation, as well as Department of Defense and Intelligence Community assets operating in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility• Collaborated with other Intelligence Community members to share intelligence; Briefed colleagues and Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies on intelligence reporting and analysis Show less

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  Aberdeen Strategy & Research

  May 2012 - Jan 2014

  Market Research Associate/Associate Editor

  • Authored data-driven, thought-leadership white papers on business intelligence and analytics, global supply management, and IT security utilizing survey data and case studies• Produced marketing collateral (blog and news articles) tying current events and industry news to Aberdeen Group research; specific topics include aerospace and defense, IT security, national security, and technology trends• Served concurrently as Research Associate to three research practices, including six Research Analysts and Directors, to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close client-sponsored, mixed-methodological research projects• Managed the entire survey data collection and analysis process – from survey creation, review/editing, publication, data collection, to preliminary data analysis for each of the three research practices• Collaborated with a diverse team of internal and external stakeholders to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close research projects, often on short notice, to deliver them on time, on budget, and to specification Show less

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  CPO Rising

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2020

  Editor

  • Served as Editor of CPORising.com, Ardent Partner’s daily media site, and drove it to become the most trafficked supply management website globally • Maintained a daily publication calendar; reviewed draft copies; scheduled and faithfully ensured the daily publication of articles for six years• Wrote hundreds of long- and short-form articles on topics relating to supply management, such as vendor briefings and news, thought leadership, industry and technology news round-ups, current events, and business leadership profiles Show less

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  Ardent Partners

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2020

  Senior Research Analyst

  • Lead the firm’s research, analysis, and thought leadership on supply chain risk management, Industry 4.0 technologies (3D Printing, AI, AR, Blockchain, Cloud, IoT, RPA, et al), and contract lifecycle management• Authored dozens of data-driven, thought-leadership white papers on supply chain risk management, strategic sourcing, procure-to-pay, contract lifecycle management, and cognitive/intelligent computing and procurement and presented findings on webinars and at industry events • Copy-edited, line-edited, and packaged hundreds of articles, inbound and outbound marketing materials, presentations, research reports, and sales collateral to meet the firm’s diverse and dynamic content needs• Lead the firm’s competitive intelligence collection and analysis activities concerning 12+ competitors; delivered bi-weekly roundups (oral and written) of recent activities (e.g., business development, products, staff changes) Show less

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  Amalgam Insights

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist

  • Conducted direct outreach to event participants to coordinate logistics ahead of the firm's Technology Expense Management (TEM) Expo• Identified and executed on strategies and best practices for event marketing communications• Drove multi-channel social-media engagement to build brand awareness and community

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  Riskmethods

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  Senior Solutions Marketing Manager

  • Evangelized the criticality and value to procurement teams of deploying intelligent supply chain risk manage-ment solutions via webinar speaking engagements, media interviews, guest article publications, etc.• Authored demand- and lead- generation content in the form of company blog articles, case studies, e-books/ guidebooks, journal articles, LinkedIn Posts, product brochures, and white papers• Collaborated with the North America sales team, Product Marketing Management team, and content marketing team to identify information gaps and create sales enablement solutions (e.g., product sheets)• Served as a subject matter expert for ESG/Sustainability legislation and regulations that require companies to gain visibility and transparency into their supply chains to meet due diligence requirements• Briefed senior leadership on changing market conditions, such as new legislation and presidential executive orders that could spur further market investment in intelligent SCRM solutions Show less

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  Corporate Ink

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2024

  Content and Editorial Lead

  • Advised and assisted nine PR account teams to deliver impactful editorial content, thought leadership, and media coverage for B2B software solutions providers in the EHS, ESG/sustainability, procurement, and supply chain/third-party risk management spaces • Advised client marketing teams on the market trends and risk conditions most relevant to their customer base in order to drive effective thought leadership and build brand • Lead writing projects to deliver editorial / thought leadership content (byline articles, blogs, and commentary) and data-driven content (infographics, research reports, and white papers) • Served as in-house SME on ESG/sustainability, procurement/supply chain, and risk management: advised and trained internal teams on related concepts, processes, best practices, and technology-based solutions to drive enterprise-wide resilience• Served as content editor and writing mentor: provided content editing and final proofing to Corporate Ink content; worked with junior staff to iterate on drafts and mentored them to enhance their writing skills Show less