Matt Gladdek

Experience

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  Massachusetts State Legislature

  Apr 2005 - Jul 2008

  Policy Analyst

  Researched legislation and policy related to the work of the committee.

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  Massachusetts Nurses Associaton

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Organizer

  Field organizer of nurses on behalf of three state representative campaigns.

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  UNC Chapel Hill, DCRP

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2010

  Graduate Assistant

  Collecting and researching issues pertaining to the Triangle Region for Dr. William Rohe's upcoming book on the area. The book will be published by the University of Pennsylvania.

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  Cape Fear COG

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Intern
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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  May 2010 - May 2011

  Research Assistant

  Working as part of the Carolina Economic Revitalization Corps. I am working with the Cape Fear Council of Government on Community and Economic Development issues.

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  Apple

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Sales
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  Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

  Campaign Consultant

  • Working on Durham County's 2011 Transit Referendum. • Analyzed 10 years of voting trends in the county by precinct to make predictions for campaign.• Spearheading social media campaign

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  Center for the Study of Natural Hazards & Disasters

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Policy Analyst

  Working on North Carolina Sea Level Rise Risk Management Study (SLR RMS) www.ncsealevelrise.com

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  Downtown Durham Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  Managed the 2016 Downtown Durham Master Plan Process, including a robust public process that utilized one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and large public meetings to capture the community’s vision for Downtown. The City Council has adopted Master Plan, and it is currently driving downtown policy.Track and measure current and future office space, residential units, retail space, permits, investment, and tax revenue.Built new quarterly report to capture development pipeline and economic development metrics captured in the new databases.Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge: partnered with the city and the Center for Advanced Hindsight at Duke University to apply for a Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge Grant. We won $100,000 to use multiple behavioral economic-based approaches to nudge downtown employees away from commuting by single occupancy vehicles. After a successful pilot, Bloomberg has awarded the city $1 Million to continue work. Show less

  • Director of Policy & Planning at Downtown Durham Inc.

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Director of Government Affairs

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
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  Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2023

  Executive Director

  Strategic PlanHired Progressive Urban Management Associates to help facilitate stakeholders to create an ambitious strategic plan in 2020Executed the plan for the next three yearsOperationsMore than doubled the Partnership's BudgetRestructured staffing to add a full-time Director of Marketing, and a Director of Arts & CultureRestructured the board to represent local businesses and residents betterRewrote the bylawsMarketingRebuilt the website and marketing materialsWorked with the Director of Marketing to Create a cohesive marketing planEventsCreated the Director of Arts & CultureStarted a weekly street performer series called Downtown LiveCollaborated with County, Town, & UNC on several events and pop-upsBeautificationCreated a Clean & Green Team that will start Spring 2023 and will be responsible for making Downtown Chapel Hill sparkleBusiness SupportIncreased downtown foot traffic well above pre-pandemic levelsApproved projects in the 2023 development pipeline will double Class A Office space in downtownNet Increase in businesses since the pandemicRecruited and attracted new local restaurants, bars, and retail during the pandemic Show less

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  Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce

  Feb 2023 - now

  VP of Economic Development