Matthew Nicholson

Experience

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  PHYSICAL OPTICS CORPORATION

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Inside Sales Manager and Customer Service Manager

  Earned full responsibility for managing multi-million dollar relationships with corporate and government account after progressing through multiple IT, admin, and editorial roles.Key Contributions:✔ Consistently met clients’ product quality, technical support, and project expectations by coordinating and cooperating with multiple departments.✔ Led internal process and system redesign projects for the introduction of new database functionalities, ISO-9001 certification, and operational performance growth. Show less

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  Multiple Hollywood Studios

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  Production Coordinator

  Worked closely together with directors, production managers, and producers to coordinate the production of various TV series and movies from start to finish.Key Contributions:✔ Coordinated 120+ union and non-union staff and managed budget compliance, logistics, crew assistance, consumables and rentals, vendor management, and supervision and training of junior employees.✔ Ensured that production runs smoothly and on-schedule and demonstrated dedication, working 60+ hours per week.

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  Iolo technologies, LLC

  Mar 2008 - Nov 2013

  Marketing Program Manager

  Directed new product launch and digital marketing plans to generate name awareness, engagement, and additional sales for the company, ultimately contributing over $20 million in additional annual sales. Key Contributions:✔ Led cross-departmental projects that reduced time required to design and produce physical packaging by 50%.✔ Achieved ~90% marketing forecasting accuracy throughout product launch campaigns.

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  Gambino Construction

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2018

  Apprentice Carpenter/Contractor

  At this role, I gained a lot of expertise in residential housing carpentry and construction. I started as an apprentice where I learned proper techniques for using carpentry tool and sketches, house construction and renovation processes, and handyman skills. In one year I became profitable for the manager and began contracting work.Key Contributions:✔ Collaborated with three other team members to build an entire house in 40 days, which involved clearing the plot, setting foundations, and completing all construction work up through roofing.✔ Learned and applied all aspects of residential housing construction and renovation project management. Show less

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  Do LaB, Inc.

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Contract Consultant - Special Projects "Gecko"

  Consulted for the Lightning in a Bottle music festival and coordinated construction and carpentry activities to build 5 main stages and 4 small stages as well as benches, tables, and other fixtures or movables in 2017 and 2018.Key Contributions:✔ Completed projects by deadline, budget, and quality targets, resulting in 20% raise in payment for 2018.✔ Ensured the safe and successful execution of a 4-day long music festival with over 25,000 patrons.✔ Led a team of 20 personnel and provided expert training to turn them from carpentry novices into effective team members. Show less

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  Gecko Real Estate Investments LLC

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

  Founder

  Fix & Flip Ugly Houses | Rehab & RentSingle-family & Small Multi-familyConstruction/Business/Marketing ConsultingGreater Portland and surrounding areas

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  Gecko Nunya

  Mar 2021 - now

  Founder

  Gecko Nunya is the leader in Nunyabidness