Matthew Morowitz

Experience

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  Dickinson College

  Jan 2009 - May 2011

  •Provided academic support and assistance to students in the first year Arabic class. •Served and monitored the distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages at campus functions. Initiated conversations with guests to verify identification and facilitate engagement at events.

  • Arabic Peer tutor

    Aug 2010 - May 2011

  • TIPS Server

    Jan 2009 - May 2011
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  The Trout Gallery at Dickinson College

  Oct 2009 - May 2011

  •Assisted in the installation and de-installation of art objects in the college gallery. •Learned how to handle and process various types of curated materials. • Performed independent research on previously unanalyzed materials.• Learned how to install and de-install exhibition spaces and handle art objects.• Curated the exhibition, “Red Gold: West African Currency Objects,” for Dickinson’s gallery.

  • Student Worker

    Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Curatorial Intern

    Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
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  Past Preservers

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Freelance Tour Writer

  •Wrote the RamaApp iPhone tour “The Dome of the Rock.”

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  National Park Service

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  Cultural Resources Intern

  • Proofread project reports and co-authored the Massachusetts Monument survey report. • Assisted with archaeological excavations and historic preservation projects.• Catalogued artifacts, assisted with archival and collections work, and performed general administrative duties.• Interacted with visitors and performed general park maintenance; assisted with park programming.

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  The Trout Gallery at Dickinson College

  Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  Post-Baccalaureate Research fellow

  •Researched and prepared material for permanent gallery education programing on West African currency objects.

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  Geoarchaeology Research Associates

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Field Technician

  • Gained hands-on understanding of CRM policies and procedures.• Developed greater understanding of project coordination. • Performed data-entry and photo-documentation.• Increased my understanding of Microsoft Excel.• Performed work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

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  Art in Odd Places

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2020

  Blog Editor/Head Writer

  Festival focused on public art and public space.Thinker in Residence, 2017 & 2019 Festivals• Wrote over 100 blog features published on the organizational blog about topics and individuals exploring art in public, its effects on public space and in enacting social change; arranged and conducted interviews.• Developed a network of 6 domestic and international artists and 3 arts professionals to support organizational reach.•Assign and oversee intern responsibilities.•Use social media to promote organizational events and blog content.•Provide administrative and events support. Show less

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  New York City Economic Development Corporation

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Data Entry

  •Performed data entry and file and calendar management on leadership transition project for the NYCEDC.•Coordinated tasks with other temporary workers on the project.•Adapted to responsibilities that changed on a day-to-day and hour-to-hour basis.

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  The New York Public Library

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

  IT and Data Entry Temp

  •Provided password support to NYPL employees over phone and email.•Scanned and entered invoice information into NYPL Workday system.

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  Callison

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

  Receptionist

  •Greeted clients at the front desk and handled phone inquiries; light administrative work.

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  Viacom

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Data Entry Temp

  •Entered files for the legal department into Viacom SharePoint database.

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  Tokio Marine Management, Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Temporary Administrator

  •Managed and catalogued electronic and hard copy files; gained understanding of Taurus database.•Formatted documents using Microsoft Office and Adobe.

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  Salmagundi Club

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Evening Receptionist

  Nonprofit arts club in Greenwich Village•Greeted visitors as they entered the building and fielded phone inquiries regarding club events and services.•Updated Salmagundi CMS and website; proofread club materials and formatted images using Photoshop.•General administrative and office management tasks. •Helped create campaigns on PatronMail and flyers and web postings for club events.•Assisted with events support at receptions and other club functions.

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  Harmony Institute

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Communications Assistant

  •Write content for HI newsletters, blog posts, and social media.•Maintain HI social media channels and develop social media strategy.•Proofread and edit internal and external documents.

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  Creative Capital

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  Part-time Database and Administrative Assistant

  •Assisted with physical and electronic filing; scanned and photocopied documents.•Updated spreadsheets in Excel and information on their FileMaker database and Constant Contact.•Ordered department materials.•Proofread and edited internal and external documents.•Assisted with evening workshops.

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  Village Preservation (GVSHP)

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2019

  Program and Administrative Associate

  • Supported organization, execution, and success of over 60 public programs, focused on neighborhood history, historic figures, architecture, cultural movements, and current events, a year. • Oversaw program RSVPs and follow-up; formatted photos and videos from programs and events.• Assisted with community outreach on preservation issues and initiatives. Created flyers relaying neighborhood history for use at outreach events and public gatherings.• Researched and composed content for weekly blog post; developed the organization’s blog style guide.•Promoted from Administrative Assistant, May 2016 Show less

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  National Parks Conservation Association

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  Northeast Friends Group/Stonewall Intern

  • Assisted in the planning of the 2019 NPCA Northeast Region Friends Group conference by helping with site selection for conference locations and making 144 phone calls to major donors asking if they would be attending, as well as with programs and initiatives for Stonewall50 and World Pride. • Organized a tour guide master class on Stonewall and LGBT history in conjunction with the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project and Making Gay History; over 30 tour guides participated, solidifying their understanding of this history.• Helped develop and undertake outreach strategies, and build new connections, for future Stonewall and LGBT related work. Show less

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  SoHo Broadway Initiative

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

  Community Engagement & Planning Intern

  • Prepared materials and website content for outreach and communication for upcoming Initiative events and efforts. • Conducted research around the proposals and concerns regarding the Envision SoHo/NoHo rezoning; assisted Executive Director on strategies for engaging organizations with opposing views to SBI’s stance on the rezoning.• Composed internal reports and guides for best practices on office projects and initiatives.• Drafted guidelines for retail vacancy survey, as well as pedestrian and traffic vehicle counts.• Prepared content for 2019-2020 annual report through taking and selecting images, and compiling data.• Managed office administration and data management functions. Show less

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  Alliance for Coney Island, Inc.

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2023

  Commercial Revitalization Program Manager

  • Oversaw and proposed initiatives as part of the Neighborhood 360º grant program; help expand Alliance for Coney Island’s (ACI) connections with 5 other BIDs/CBDOs through building relationships with 10 grant fellows.• Assisted with BID formation efforts; compile and analyze data from community needs assessment.• Helped initiate and coordinate a mural project that saw the installation of 18 new storefront gate murals around the Coney Island neighborhood, decreasing instances of graffiti.• Updated Coney Island business directory to reflect actual retail landscape through research and direct outreach, and make the printed pamphlet more visually engaging and reflective of ACI’s branding.• Organized LGBT history event that drew in attendees from beyond the neighborhood, as well as strengthened ACI‘s relationship with the Coney Island Brewery.• Organized real estate broker breakfast and walking tour that attracted 30 brokers, toured 7 available properties, and highlighted the opportunities offered and being developed in the Coney Island neighborhood.• Initiated pedestrian count for 2 Coney Island corridors, gathering data on movement within the neighborhood for both internal and external use; provide interns an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of urban practice.• Delivered presentations, lead meetings, and write external reports during leadership transition.• Presented research on new initiatives to improve the Coney Island business landscape, including interviewing other BIDs on neighborhood discount cards and beginning conversations about wayfinding signage with NYC DOT.• Created maps for grant applications, presentations, contracts, and internal use; draft contracts and project RFPs.• Assisted with general outreach to over 200 businesses, and with coordination and execution of 5-7 public events a year; draft both daily email blasts, and blasts for events and initiatives that go to email lists ranging from 250-1300 people. Show less

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  Coro New York Leadership Center

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  2022 Neighborhood Leadership Fellow

  Coro’s Neighborhood Leadership program provides our city’s top talent with the resources they need to understand how to influence meaningful change and address complex challenges within their neighborhoods. Using New York as a classroom, Neighborhood Leadership participants are deeply immersed in commercial revitalization strategies and are given the opportunity to build leadership skills through intensive training and peer-to-peer learning. Participants leave the program equipped with the knowledge and skills to drive change in their own neighborhoods and an unparalleled network of engaged civic leaders from which to continue to build and grow. Show less

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  NYC Department of Small Business Services

  Jul 2023 - now

  Program Manager, BID Development

  • Assist local groups with BID formation and expansion efforts; attend steering committee meetings and follow up with grantees.• Draft legislative documents related to BID expansion increases.• Review, summarize, and analyze internal and external reports related to BIDs.• Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects within the Neighborhood Development Division.