Matthew FosterEducation/Qualifications

2010- 2013 Bachelor of BusinessMajor in MarketingUniversity of Newcastle Highlights from the degree:

Project: Marketing Research Experiment Project: Strategic Marketing Report Course: Professional Writing

Employment History

Communications Intern: The BraveryJan 2015- May 2015

The Bravery is a boutique agency based in Sydney with a focus on sustainability and green business. Some of their clients include 202020Vision, Mobile Muster and Australian Ethical.

Highlights of the role: Successfully conducted a social media outreach direct email campaign with great results

Provided research for potential speaking opportunities for client 202020Vision

Organised and worked with large sets of data/contact lists and event calendars

Assisted with preparing social media reports

Editorial Intern: Etched CommunicationsMar 2014- Oct 2014

Etched Communications is a communications agency with a focus on brand reputation and crisis management. They have worked with large scale clients such as Nestle and Nick Scali furniture.

Highlights of the role: Wrote content for a range of blogs on different subjects including travel, fitness and photography

Utilised Wordpress to upload and manage content

Researched and wrote social media posts Utilised Google Analytics to provide

monthly reports on blog traffic

Email: matthew.s.foster@hotmail.com Mobile: 0420290445

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew

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Summary of Other Experience

Bar Attendant: GEMA CateringDec 2012- CurrentMusic Journalist: Heavy Music MagazineDec 2012- May 2013Corporate Waiter: HUNTER VENUESMar 2012- Dec 2012

Summary of Community and Volunteer Roles

Volunteer: Oasis Youth CentreMar 2015- Current

Oasis is a community outreach run by the Salvation Army that offers a range of services such as after school drop-in and a discount grocery drive, which is what I assist with along with cleaning and maintenance of the facility.

Personal Interests

History, Heavy metal music, international affairs/politics, film and pop culture critiques

Referees

Clair MaloneyCommunications Director and Founder at The Bravery

Andrew ButlerManaging Director at Etched Communications

Contacts available upon request