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Matthew Jacob Silverman
2 Clinton Street, Apartment 3A | New York, NY 10002 | +1 (412) 297-1012 | mjsilverman19@gmail.com Professional History
Jackie Gordon for Congress | Babylon, NY
Deputy Press Secretary
● Coordinated the drafting and dissemination of press releases and media advisories
● Oversaw social media and digital communications strategy
● Managed a team of digital interns and content creators
● Assisted with interview and debate preparation
July 2020 to November 2020
● Participated in meetings regarding campaign communications responses with the campaign communications teamSKDKnickerbocker | New York, NY January 2020 to June 2020
Public Affairs and Communications Intern
● Assisted in internal and external communications services for eight clients, including Mount Sinai Health Network, Capsule Pharmacy and Dan Feltes for Governor
● Secured coverage in local, regional, national and trade outlets through comprehensive press outreach
● Prepared press releases and statements for routine use and crisis management
● Strategized and managed social channels for two criminal justice clients—New Yorkers United for Justice and Justice Action NetworkBenenson Strategy Group | New York, NY June 2018 to August 2018
Summer Analyst in Corporate and Political Brand Consultancy
● Researched, designed, and implemented brand strategy and positioning recommendations for five clients, including Uber, CasaMigos and Stacey Abrams for Governor
● Created briefings based on outside research to prepare the CEO for speaking engagements and television appearances on MSNBC and other networks
● Drafted survey questionnaires and used statistical analysis to help inform strategy for candidates, companies, non-profits, and individualsLegends Hospitality LLC| N ew York, NY June 2017 to August 2017 Corporate Communications Intern
● Used internal insights and research to write press releases, deploy marketing campaigns and grow media lists
● Coordinated outreach and research projects for publicity initiatives; drafted and published op-eds to garner press attention and increase customers
● Worked with Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other social media platforms to analyze and present on success & learnings from outreach campaignsUnited Nations Development Programme| Mulchén, Chile July 2019 to December 2019 Rural Teaching Assistant
● Independently responsible for 300 students at two resource-deficient public schools in Chile. Students were mostly in A1 – A2 according to CEFR
● Designed and delivered instructional materials focusing on English speaking and listening skills with a goal of improving student communication
● Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network in the community EducationSyracuse University, New York, NY
● Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government