Matt Gelman, MBA

Experience

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  Kumon of Hopkinton

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2008

  Academic Tutor & Interim Manager

  ● Tutored children ages 4-16 in math and reading, set student lesson plans to accommodate student needs● Communicated with parents on student progress● Interim Manager for Summer 2007 & 2008 ● Handled tasks such as tuition, customer service, prospective clients and managing data for corporate supervisors

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  Citi Performing Arts Center

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Development Intern

  ● Assisted with prospect research, completed data projects and updated donor records● Planned Fundraising Gala for November 2009 through constructing invitation distribution initiative, organizing visual media, and conceiving activities to coincide with "Paradise" theme.● Directed online auction initiative which included facilitating bidding process and marketing auction to donors and outside community which raised an additional $3,000

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  Merrill Lynch

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Global Wealth Management Intern

  ● Summarized portfolio performances for clients, performed research and made recommendations of various equities and annuities for portfolios● Managed stock portfolio and led marketing initiative for Vice President● Created presentations for important prospective clients, assisted with upkeep of client files and general office duties

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  Hyde Square Task Force

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2014

  ● Founded innovative theater-based literacy curriculum to be taught by teenagers to elementary-aged children● Trained 30 teens to develop performing and teaching skills and to deliver curriculum to over 250 participants● Produced 11 plays and distributed over 1000 books to 1st-5th graders● Designed and managed budget, maintained all data and paperwork associated with program and grants ● Coordinated events with youth to promote literacy development awareness to over 300 Boston residents Show less ● Recruited, trained and oversaw mentors for 80 youth in college readiness program & provide match support to mentors● Assisted 15 twelfth graders with college application, selection and financial aid processes● Fostered partnerships and community engagement opportunities with local universities and professional organizations● Wrote curriculum and facilitate monthly college preparatory workshops for 65 9th-11th graders and their mentors● Spearheaded interactive MISTER curriculum for male youth in grades 9-11 and their mentors● Produced effective youth support plan based on consistent check-ins and analysis of academic data● Secured $50,000 SunLife Financial Rising Star Award● Youth Mentoring Day Community Recognition Committee Member, Logistics Committee Member and Ceremony Co-Emcee● Wheelock College Graduate Course: Organizational Leadership, Mission & Strategy Show less

  • Youth Literacy Theater Program Coordinator

    Sept 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Paths to College and Careers Program Coordinator/AmeriCorps Ambassador of Mentoring

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
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  ZUMIX

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Events Manager

  ● Execute 20+ large and small scale community-based and fundraising events per year● Oversee event planning committees made up of staff, board, and community members● Secure event sponsors and in-kind donations● Design new Community Arts events that integrate youth outcomes, fundraising goals, and community engagement● Achieve fundraising targets for events and sponsorships, responsible for raising $135K of $1.2M budget● Event Statistics: Raised $22,000 from 5K fundraiser (over 350 runners); executed 9-week Concert Series reaching over 2,000 individuals● Manage and staff space rentals Show less

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  The Theater Offensive

  Aug 2015 - now

  𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞:TTO is a queer owned and led theater company that celebrates art by, for, and about Queer and Transgender People of Color from Boston. Our mission is to present liberating art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color that transcends artistic boundaries, celebrates cultural abundance, and dismantles oppression.My primary responsibilities include oversight of all organizational finance, HR, and operations to ensure efficient organizational functioning.Key Accountabilities Include:✅ Build financial review policies to allow for greater efficiency in overseeing organizational cash flow and financial position✅ Orchestrate organizational budgeting process for each department, including mid-year review and adjustments✅ Create brand new organizational operations and HR plans during pandemic to ensure staff are supported and can complete jobs remotely✅ Guide organization through major executive transition✅ Create succession and professional development plans to retain staff as they grow into newly defined roles ✅ Negotiate benefits with vendors and facilitate staff input into plans purchase process✅ Implement MA paid family & medical leave and execute registration and benefits for out-of-state employees✅ Oversee administration of payroll and retirement disbursements as well as maintenance of employee files✅ Facilitate anti-racist allies caucus to explore ways to support colleagues of color and examine biases, behaviors, and processes that can be improved to create a safer and more equitable work culture✅ Design performance management plans and implemented collaborative process to coach employees and ensure successful completion of plans ✅ Formulate and update human resource policies, benefits, and annual review system to create a climate that attracts and motivates a diverse staff✅ Overhaul IT systems and executed plan to obtain computers, server, and WiFi systems✅ Instituted new staff retirement plan and professional development funds Show less As Associate Managing Director, my role was primary oversight of foundation, individual, and corporate fundraising operations as well as management and implementation of communicationsKey deliverables included✅ Raised $1.2 million in revenue through grants, individual donations, and fundraising events annually✅ Spearheaded organizational annual Development and Communications plans ✅ Boosted social media following by 3% and e-mail open rate by 10% over four years✅ Produced budgets for grants and led meetings with foundation contacts and other major donors✅ Oversaw tracking of revenue, accounts receivable, and sensitive donor data through CRM system✅ Organized monthly organizational bank account reconciliation, maintained digital systems of all checks, receipts, and bank deposits✅ Supervised one full-time staff who was promoted, as well as various contractors, and interns Show less

  • Deputy Director

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Associate Managing Director

    Aug 2015 - Jan 2020
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  The Wellspring Group

  Jan 2021 - now

  Human Resources Specialist

  𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞:At Wellspring, we help organizations assess their culture & design complementary learning management systems that transform workforces, advance diversity priorities, reduce bias triggers, improve psychological safety. Wellspring empowers leadership to create psychologically safe & equitable workplace cultures that improve employee engagement, increase retention & drive exceptional performance. Ultimately, we help senior leaders save time, money & talent while gaining a competitive edge & moving the needle on equity issues. As a part-time HR Specialist, I assume the following responsibilities:✅ Facilitate and develop content for executive leadership development sessions held for mid-career nonprofit professionals✅ Activate touchpoints between sessions for participants to remain focused on their leadership development journeys ✅ Conduct interviews with employees of clients, creating a safe space to confidentially discuss psychological safety at work and workplace needs for organizational change projects✅ Support the head of HR in assessing trends and making recommendations for organizations to implement Show less