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Matt Hope
Digital Strategy and Social Media
London
Bachelor's in Music Production from Leeds College of Music.
Associate in Engineering Foundation from UWE Bristol.
High School from St Marys RC Menston, Leeds.
Matt is a highly driven individual with advanced knowledge and experience of new media models in digital content and social media platforms. As a freelancer, for a number of clients, Matt has had experience of training, profile, content and community management. Achieving remarkable results both alone and within evolving teams. He is looking to consolidate his career to a single role and contribute his endless passion and super powers toward a suitably awesome company.
Skills
Work History
11 years
Total experience
Sep 2001 - Current
Songs From A Room / Sofarsounds.com, London / Global
Digital Content and Community Manager
Oct 2010 - Current
Currently managing the Digital presence for Sofarsounds pop-up gig company. Specializing in organizing secret music events in unique locations, worldwide. All content generated from the events by fans and musicians including blog management, Flickr feeds, soundcloud content, collaborative spotify playlists, youtube and vimeo marketing, stimulating viral video, conversation leading via twitter and FB.
http://Sofarsounds.com
Http://Facebook.com/Sofarsounds
Http://Youtube.com/sofarsounds
Http://Sofarsounds.posterous.com
Twitter search: http://bit.ly/xgC2q4
Freelance Digital Strategy and Social Media, London
Social Media Strategy and Content Management
Apr 2010 - Current
Social engagement and content management.
Working with Brands and campaigns to sharpen their use of the digital sphere and stimulate a natural word of mouth among target audiences using social platforms, blogger advocacy, rich and unique content and interactive competitions.
Clients include
Levi's UK (Craftwork / Craft of Music)
http://bit.ly/aTNkXK
Slightly Foxed http://bit.ly/A0QTz9
Mencap Make With Me http://bit.ly/lSY8KP
ICA London http://www.ica.org.uk/
Juiceology http://TasteJuiceology.com
Mulletover http://on.fb.me/ws4CsA
http://StarOfBethnalGreen.com
Various : Currently Supervising Barista Caravan, London / Worldwide
Speciality Coffee Barista
Sep 2005 - Current
Working in speciality Coffee for almost 8 years, responsibilities have included cafe team management, training, tasting and calibrating espresso machines, tastings and brewing, designing drinks production, location and special event service. Making coffee for the likes of Thom Yorke and the Kings of Leon and leading The Guardian 2009 top UK cafe; http://bit.ly/zQ7Kkm Matt has consistently looked to pro-barista work to supplement his freelance profession and has allowed him to enjoy both a manual skill and personable customer facing practice.
Http://Oppositecafe.co.uk
Http://Ristretto.com
Http://Nudeespresso.com
Http://Caravanonexmouth.co.uk
Independently Motivated Passion Music Knowledge, Leeds - London
Music; Research and Knowledge
Sep 2001 - Current
Since leaving school Matt has developed a insatiable enthusiasm for music experience, events, technology, discovery, sharing and marketing and production. Often being described by peers as a music encyclopaedia and early adopter of new trends. He enjoys a routine observation and update of what's new or undiscovered in music, the services around it our interaction on a psychological level. This drives Matt to endeavour a host of voluntary projects from producing his own music, Blogging, DJ sets to putting on music festivals in cafes, electronica nights and experimental Book Clubs.
http://Synthiamusic.com
http://brautiganbookclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/soundslikepollen
Http://Mattsynthia.posterous.com
Various Music and Social Media sites, London / Poland
Blogging / Web Content
Nov 2009 - Dec 2009
Managing and implementing blogs and web reviews for a number of popular and niche websites including my own personal music blog. Tasks include the production of compelling copy and rich media around special events, new software applications, album releases, profiling and interviews. Maintaining a consistent and high frequency schedule of targeted, timely and conversely blog content. See below for some of my posts.
Mamuna
Share your Path in Life
http://bit.ly/xaoOQq
Instagram A shared view
http://bit.ly/z0IBoF
Quora - The Evolution of Q's & A's http://bit.ly/A7OObg
Fabric First Blog
Introduce Yourself: OLIVER $ http://bit.ly/xD5V6L
The Many Sides of SoulPhiction http://bit.ly/zqoFoo
Ransom Note :
The Knife http://bit.ly/xoTQfx
Data Transmission
Dawn of Midi - First [Accretions Records] http://bit.ly/AazuWb
When Saints Go Machine @ XOYO London http://bit.ly/wC0Qww
Managing Http://Sofarsounds.posterous.com
Outpost Media, London
Music PR Intern
Sep 2009 - Nov 2009
Working for one of London's most reputable and awarded Music PR firms managing high profile accounts and PR strategy for music artists and major music releases across a wide span of genre. Responsibilities included maintaining online profiles and synching with well timed blogger outreach campaigns. Developing and distributing press releases and digital press packs. Liaison and relationship building with leading Press, Web, TV and Radio journalists. Industry and events networking, development and updating of Social Media platforms both internally and for artist and event clientele.
Http://Outpostmedia.co.uk
Room Restaurants UK, Manchester Leeds Harrogate Glasgow
Music Director / Head DJ
Sep 2002 - Nov 2011
Director of Music for the UK wide Restaurant Group. Managing the programming and development of the company music policy, hiring and scheduling niche style DJs, booking and arranging world renowned acts, arranging live PA and overseeing entertainment for special events. Maintaining the brand awareness of musical style, weekend live DJ scheduling, developing an introductory social media strategy for the brand.
Http://RoomRestaurants.com
Education
- PhD
- Masters
- Bachelors
- Associates
- High School
Leeds College of Music
Music Production
Graduated 6/2005
UWE Bristol
Engineering Foundation
Graduated 6/2001
St Marys RC Menston, Leeds
Graduated 6/1997
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Matching 401K
>2 Weeks Vacation
Free Cafeteria
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