Matthew Downing

Matthew downing

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  • Timeline

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2018

    Marketing Ambassador

    At Ease Candles
    May 2016 - Aug 2016

    Lifeguard

    Fort Bragg MWR
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

    Lifeguard and WSI

    City of Charleston
    Sept 2017 - Nov 2020

    Lifeguard

    Campbell University
    Jan 2018 - May 2021

    Audio Visual Technician

    Campbell University Athletics
    Buies Creek, NC
    May 2018 - Aug 2018

    Promotions and Marketing Intern

    Florence RedWolves
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

    Lifeguard and swim instructor

    Florence Family YMCA
    Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

    Marketing And Promotions Assistant

    NCAA
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

    Marketing assitant

    Big South Conference
    May 2019 - Jul 2019

    Marketing and Operations Intern

    US Club Soccer
    Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

    Special Event Staff

    Carolina Hurricanes
    Dec 2019 - Dec 2019

    Marketing Assistant NCAA Mens College Cup

    NCAA
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

    Associate, Referee Programs

    U.S. Soccer Federation
    Nov 2020 - Sept 2021

    Extended National Teams, Events and Marketing Intern

    U.S. Soccer Federation
    Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

    Events Technical Intern

    USA Triathlon
    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

    Events and Engagement Coordinator

    USA Football
    Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

    Program and Events Coordinator

    Concussion Legacy Foundation
    Current Company
    Mar 2025 - now

    Regional Development Manager

    Operation Homefront
  • About me

    Regional Development Manager - Region 4 @ Operation Homefront | Fun, Energetic, Loves new challenges, and Going to new places

  • Education

    • Immaculata high school

      2014 - 2015
    • Campbell university

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree, magna cum laude sports management with minors in marketing and business administration major: 4.0, overall: 3.71
    • Fayetteville academy

      2015 - 2017
      Diploma
    • Western albemarle high school

      2013 - 2014
  • Experience

    • At ease candles

      Aug 2015 - Apr 2018
      Marketing ambassador

      Created & implemented marketing strategiesCreated slogans & advertisementHand delivered products to customers

    • Fort bragg mwr

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Lifeguard
    • City of charleston

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Lifeguard and wsi

      Taught swim lessons with individuals & large groups (20-30 individuals)Swimmers included infants all the way up to adultsMaintained pool cleanliness & oversaw pool safety

    • Campbell university

      Sept 2017 - Nov 2020
      Lifeguard

      Supervised High School & College Swim PracticesTrained new lifeguards regarding their role & facility policiesProvided first aid and CPR until Emergency Services arrive

    • Campbell university athletics

      Jan 2018 - May 2021

      - Operated handheld and stationary cameras for ESPN+ live streams, ensuring high-quality broadcasts. • Ensured media timeouts adhered to the game schedule, maintaining smooth event operations.• Oversaw game presentation and supported officials to ensure a seamless in-game experience.• Collaborated with the facility team to efficiently set up and tear down equipment before and after events. • Led and executed a variety of game day events and promotional giveaways to enhance fan engagement.• Assisted with music selection and other technical elements to ensure a seamless in-game experience.• Coordinated pre-game, halftime, and post-game entertainment, managing performers and scheduling to deliver memorable experiences.

      • Audio Visual Technician

        Jan 2021 - May 2021
      • Operations Assistant

        Jan 2019 - May 2021
      • Marketing Assistant

        Jan 2018 - Sept 2020
    • Florence redwolves

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Promotions and marketing intern

      - Greeted and welcomed special guests to games, ensuring a positive experience. - Managed game day productions and themed nights to enhance fan engagement. - Oversaw stadium setup and teardown on game days for smooth event execution.

    • Florence family ymca

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Lifeguard and swim instructor

      Taught swim lessons to kids in groups of 10Helped trained new lifeguards

    • Ncaa

      Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
      Marketing and promotions assistant

      - Assisted with pre-game, half-time, and post-game entertainment and giveaways. - Coordinated Color Guard and National Anthem singers.- Helped with presentation of awards after the final match

    • Big south conference

      Mar 2019 - Mar 2019
      Marketing assitant

      Executed marketing promotions and giveaways at the 2019 Big South Men’s Basketball Conference Tournament, including the:- Geico Shootout- Hardee’s Hot Shot Challenge - Sherry’s Bakery Doughnut Daze

    • Us club soccer

      May 2019 - Jul 2019
      Marketing and operations intern

      • Assisted with the set up and tear down of National Cup XVIII & ENPL/NPL tournaments• Communicated with tournament sponsors & vendors• Helped with registration of teams & players• Hydration Manager - Managed a staff of 20 volunteers to provide Gatorade and water to 216 teams

    • Carolina hurricanes

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2020
      Special event staff

      - Organized and managed special events at home games and across North Carolina to engage fans and communities.- Interacted with fans and distributed promotional items to enhance brand visibility and loyalty.- Promoted the Carolina Hurricanes brand through the Mobile Marketing Unit, increasing outreach and community engagement.

    • Ncaa

      Dec 2019 - Dec 2019
      Marketing assistant ncaa mens college cup

      Assisted and executed pre-game set-up of venuePlayed music pre-game, in-game, and post-game

    • U.s. soccer federation

      Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
      Associate, referee programs

      • Assisted the Referee Programs department with day-to-day operations.• Assisted in planning and executing of various Referee Programs & Development Academy Events.• Responsible for answering emails sent to the general department email account• Conducted research, track and contribute to the reporting of National Officials and National Referee Coaches.• Assisted with registration of officials while coordinating with State Associations to ensure all registration requirements are met.• Worked within various platforms specific to the Referee Programs and U.S. Soccer; including Game Officials, Salesforce, U.S. Soccer Learning Center, and Brainshark• Managed Referee Social Media Accounts- Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat Show less

    • U.s. soccer federation

      Nov 2020 - Sept 2021
      Extended national teams, events and marketing intern

      Team operations coordinator for domestic and international camps and tournamentsa. Led player registration, logistical planning, and team support- Notable events: 2021 CONCACAF Futsal World Cup Qualifiers and 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup • Generated and implemented initiatives to grow disability soccer in the U.S.a. Founding member of Disability Soccer Committee working group• Created and executed social media campaignsa. U.S. Disability Soccer Month- over 10,000 interactions, a 50% growth in Twitter interaction Show less

    • Usa triathlon

      Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
      Events technical intern

      - Assisted with the logistical planning & execution of all USA Triathlon owned & licensed National and International Events in the United Statesa. Lead Technical Assistant for 2021 Endurance Exchange Virtual Conference, which had over 1,000 attendees worldwide- Handled conference website and platform development, over 150 customer service inquires, creation of graphics & pre- & post-event surveys- Created and led data processes improvements within the coaching education team:a. Improved coach email correspondence and certification process – reduced time spent responding to emails and certifying coaches by 50% Show less

    • Usa football

      Oct 2021 - Jul 2023
      Events and engagement coordinator

      • Assisted in the operational planning and execution of 5 international tackle and flag football tournaments and friendlies in the U.S. • Managed operational and logistical planning for 20+ events including, U.S. National Team events, Flag Football events, Blitz Tour, College Football Playoff clinics, and Regional High Performance Camps• Managed event elements: event registration set up, hotel operations, catering F&B, equipment ordering, asset movement, inventory, organization of storage unit, and event teardown/setup- Coordinated and managed officials for all National Team events and tournaments Show less

    • Concussion legacy foundation

      Jul 2023 - Jan 2025
      Program and events coordinator

      - Organized and executed 30+ fundraising events with budgets of $50,000 - $250,000, generating $2.5+ million in revenue- Managed all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, event staffing, budget tracking and attendee registration- Led the Stop Hitting Kids in the Head program, spearheading its expansion across the U.S. and CLF international chapters - Managed the execution of the Team Up Against Concussions program, cultivating and maintaining partnerships with key organizations (USA Hockey & USA Lacrosse) while facilitating custom opportunities for other potential program partners - Coordinated program execution for Flag Football Under 14 including stakeholder engagement for legislative action in various states and overseeing logistics for campaigns as they arise- Oversaw CLF College Alumni Helpline outreach and ambassadors. Show less

    • Operation homefront

      Mar 2025 - now
      Regional development manager

      Oversees fundraising efforts in Region 4: DC, MD, NC, SC, KY, TN, VA, and WV - Cultivate and manage relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.- Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans to meet revenue goals.- Identify and secure funding opportunities, including grants, third-party events, and corporate partnerships.- Lead and support regional fundraising and stewardship events.- Maintain and update the regional revenue pipeline, providing regular progress reports.- Collaborate with regional program teams to align fundraising efforts with program delivery Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Beginner google analytics certification

      Google
      Oct 2020
    • Grant seeking essentials certificate

      Nonprofitready
      Feb 2025
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthew Downing
      NC SHAPE Sports Management Future Professional of the Year NC SHAPE Nov 2020
    • Awarded to Matthew Downing
      Outstanding Sports Management Senior Campbell University College of Arts and Sciences Award given to the most outstanding sports management senior
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director of Programs, Fayetteville Next Committee

      Issued by City of Fayetteville, North Carolina on Mar 2024
      City of Fayetteville, North CarolinaAssociated with Matthew Downing
    • Co-Chair of ELiS (Emerging Leaders in Sport) Community Resource Group

      Issued by United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee on Aug 2022
      United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeAssociated with Matthew Downing
    • AdaptandThrive Pod Leader

      Issued by U.S. Soccer Federation on Mar 2021
      U.S. Soccer FederationAssociated with Matthew Downing
    • Alumni Ambassador

      Issued by Campbell University on Aug 2020
      Campbell UniversityAssociated with Matthew Downing
    • Swimming Instructor

      Issued by YMCA of the USA on Jun 2018
      YMCA of the USAAssociated with Matthew Downing
    • Builder

      Issued by Homeworks on Jun 2015
      HomeworksAssociated with Matthew Downing