Matt Morales MBA, CERA

Experience

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  Tech Paramedics

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2007

  Network Engineer

  Hardware development and implementation for medium and small businesses across Maricopa County.

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  ACCEL Inc.

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

  Chief Information Officer

  Advocated tech development for special needs education system servicing all of MaricopaCounty. Reformed technology vision and led multi-office legacy transition.Major Project: From conception to completion; MPLS/ CISCO systems linking schools,classrooms, teachers, and parents financed through E-Rate and USAC Federal Funding.

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  Arizona Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Chairman

  Under the appointment of Governor Janice K. Brewer, directly advising the State of Arizona on motorcycle safety and traffic policy.

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  State of Arizona

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2013

  *Developing and communicating new media strategy for the State of Arizona. Building new methods for interaction from the State to citizens, employees and the media. *Lobbying for the use of technology as a means to cost savings and efficiencies in state government. *Project Manager for all .gov websites in the State of Arizona Web Portal. Creatively and efficiently directing the user experience, design, and implementation of all sites under the Governor of Arizona. Lead technology lobbyist for the State of Arizona. - Worked with legislators and vendors to find best, more cost effective technology solutions for public sector applications.- Developed innovative program that is now being implemented under new web design standards and practices.

  • Strategic Capabilities Manager

    Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Director of Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs

    Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
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  Singleton Moms

  Apr 2011 - Jan 2012

  Board of Directors

  Volunteering to help bring continuity and security to the lives of single parents undergoing chemotherapy. Building volunteer groups and raising funds to build a shelter of love for families in trying times.

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  MC&D Tombo Labs

  Jan 2012 - now

  Chief Visionary Officer - Fractional CTO/CIO/CISO

  Currently focused on bringing experienced IT leadership to the government, education, and non-profit world. We are an innovative app development group that focuses on building citizen-based apps that will change the way people view government or the idea of citizenship through the use of democratized data

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  Vernon Parker for Congress

  Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

  Policy Consultant and Volunteer

  Developing Policy and Increasing GOTV efforts.

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  5THIRTY5 - Government Affairs

  Jun 2013 - now

  Chief Executive

  An international affairs firm focused on bringing clients closer to their customers and government, specializing in Disruptive Technology, Healthcare, Education, Economic Policy, and Foreign Policy Development. 5Thirty5 has the expertise and vision to build long-lasting relationships that benefit their clients and the community as a whole through direct lobbying, social media, branding, community action, and targeted marketing.

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  Maricopa County Recorder

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Directly Responsible for -Intergovernmental Relations - Elections Policy and Legislative Efforts-Information Technology - Both Recording and Elections-Communications - Internal and External-Community Relations - Oversight over multi-district team engaged in voter participation -Federal Compliance - Oversight and direct reporting of Federal Elections Law-Human Resources & Budgeting - Internal Operations - Creating and Implementing Leading Edge Elections and Recording Policy for the Recorder's Office- Lobbying at the Federal, State, City and Town level on behalf of the Recorder Adrian Fontes- Building partnerships with every Political Sub-Division in Maricopa County to strengthen efficiency and delivery of services and elections. - Improving the Voting experience for the 2.2 Million Voters in Maricopa County

  • Deputy Recorder

    Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Director of Intergovernmental Relations

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
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  Maricopa County

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2025

  Chief of Staff - Chief Deputy Superintendent of Schools

  Chief of Staff to Superintendent Steve WatsonChief Lobbyist for county-wide education policyLeading an organization of the most highly qualified and respected educators in Arizona to build the classrooms of Maricopa County into the best development platform for this county's greatest asset, our students. Oversight of all education based elections in Maricopa County including bonds, over-rides, and board elections. When necessary appointing governing board vacancies to all 58 school districts in Maricopa County. Directing county-wide programs to innovate the use of technology in the classroom and bringing industry and its opportunities to our students. Show less