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MATTHEW LEVINE 11 Danbury Avenue, Westport, CT, 06880 203.952.9588 [email protected] PROFILE A heart-of-the-matter communications strategist and story finder, experienced in conceiving and implementing integrated programs in the service of organizational mission, core values and objectives. Motivated and fulfilled by having a positive effect on the lives of others. Equally com- fortable as a team leader or collaborator. Strong writing, editing, art direction, interpersonal skills. EXPERIENCE Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), New York City, NY Director, Communications and Marketing 2003 2016 Reported to the Chairman and President. Worked closely with the Chairman, President and other thought leaders at RPB to develop and drive a comprehensive communications program, incorporating RPB’s vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities. Branded the organization as “The Catalyst in vision research,” providing a broad stance for the organi- zation’s expansions – beyond that of major grant provider – into new roles as a partner-funder of vision research, convener of vision research-supporting organizations, and driver of advocacy activities. Developed RPB’s multi-purposed, resource-rich-Web site, which contains lay audience content; private, secure intra- and extramural mini-sites for communications with grant review committees and partner agencies; and integrated databases to track RPB grantee history and productivity. Repositioned RPB’s donor and marketing communications for a lay audience, working collaboratively across business functions to ensure consistency in narrative and brand voice; synthesized research data into compelling copy for various channels including internal, social, marketing and web. United Jewish Communities (UJC), New York City, NY Director, Communications 1999 2003 Reported to SVP of Marketing, Public Affairs & Communications. Collaborated with the Chairman, President, SVPs and Directors throughout UJC to create a national communications program that would integrate the cultures of newly merging organizations. Connected UJC (now known as the Jewish Federations of North America) and its member federations, through strategic business communications vehicles, including: Chairman’s updates, leadership briefings, press service stories, national ads, corporate communications, speeches, presentations, e-newsletters, and UJC’s first Annual Report. Developed the framework for UJC’s Web site, which also served as a template for local federation sites. Overhauled UJC’s international audio/visual services and ran blended media events. Home Box Office, New York City, NY Manager, Employee Communications 1987 1998 Reported to VP of Human Resources and Director of Staff Education and Communications. Worked with department heads across HBO to transform internal communications into a central information resource by utilizing print, multimedia and emerging technologies. Invented one of the nation’s earliest corporate uses of Web technology — the first HBO intranet. Created an interactive Orientation CD to save time while acquainting new employees with HBO. Turned the HBO staff newsletter into an award-winning employee magazine, covering business unit updates, strategic initiatives and HR communications. Co-chaired the Diversity Council Communications Subcommittee and organized Time Warner-wide symposiums on workplace issues. EDUCATION: Columbia University, MFA, Creative Writing Oberlin College, BA, English/Creative Writing References available

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MATTHEW LEVINE

11 Danbury Avenue, Westport, CT, 06880 203.952.9588 [email protected]

PROFILE A heart-of-the-matter communications strategist and story finder, experienced in conceiving and implementing integrated programs in the service of organizational mission, core values and objectives. Motivated and fulfilled by having a positive effect on the lives of others. Equally com-fortable as a team leader or collaborator. Strong writing, editing, art direction, interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), New York City, NY Director, Communications and Marketing 2003 ― 2016 Reported to the Chairman and President. Worked closely with the Chairman, President and other thought leaders at RPB to develop and drive a comprehensive communications program, incorporating RPB’s vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities.▶ Branded the organization as “The Catalyst in vision research,” providing a broad stance for the organi-zation’s expansions – beyond that of major grant provider – into new roles as a partner-funder of vision research, convener of vision research-supporting organizations, and driver of advocacy activities. ▶ Developed RPB’s multi-purposed, resource-rich-Web site, which contains lay audience content; private, secure intra- and extramural mini-sites for communications with grant review committees and partner agencies; and integrated databases to track RPB grantee history and productivity.▶ Repositioned RPB’s donor and marketing communications for a lay audience, working collaboratively across business functions to ensure consistency in narrative and brand voice; synthesized research data into compelling copy for various channels including internal, social, marketing and web.

United Jewish Communities (UJC), New York City, NY Director, Communications 1999 ― 2003 Reported to SVP of Marketing, Public Affairs & Communications. Collaborated with the Chairman, President, SVPs and Directors throughout UJC to create a national communications program that would integrate the cultures of newly merging organizations. ▶ Connected UJC (now known as the Jewish Federations of North America) and its member federations, through strategic business communications vehicles, including: Chairman’s updates, leadership briefings, press service stories, national ads, corporate communications, speeches, presentations, e-newsletters, and UJC’s first Annual Report. ▶ Developed the framework for UJC’s Web site, which also served as a template for local federation sites. ▶ Overhauled UJC’s international audio/visual services and ran blended media events.

Home Box Office, New York City, NY Manager, Employee Communications 1987 ― 1998 Reported to VP of Human Resources and Director of Staff Education and Communications. Worked with department heads across HBO to transform internal communications into a central information resource by utilizing print, multimedia and emerging technologies. ▶ Invented one of the nation’s earliest corporate uses of Web technology — the first HBO intranet.▶ Created an interactive Orientation CD to save time while acquainting new employees with HBO.▶ Turned the HBO staff newsletter into an award-winning employee magazine, covering business unit updates, strategic initiatives and HR communications. ▶ Co-chaired the Diversity Council Communications Subcommittee and organized Time Warner-wide symposiums on workplace issues.

EDUCATION: Columbia University, MFA, Creative Writing ▶ Oberlin College, BA, English/Creative Writing

References available