Matthew Hansen
Danville
Summary
Resourceful and multi-talented Technology & Communications Specialist with over six years of experience at Behring Global Educational Foundation, primarily supporting the Blackhawk Museum. Proven expertise in digital marketing, IT administration, web development, media production, content creation, and more. Known for wearing multiple hats, maintaining high-quality output across departments, and being consistently reliable and solutions-oriented.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology & Communications Specialist
Behring Global Educational Foundation
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Blackhawk Museum
- Manage all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X) with Instagram growth from ~2,000 to 15,000+ followers.
- Film, photograph, and edit all media for marketing, events, and campaigns.
- Design and execute monthly newsletters and email campaigns using Constant Contact and Mailchimp.
- Plan and promote major events including the Father’s Day Car Show (10,000+ attendees), Santa Meet & Greets, and Mid-Autumn Festival.
- Create and manage Meta and print ad campaigns; perform A/B testing.
- Build and maintain museum websites; currently developing the Wheelchair Foundation and BGEF websites.
- Administer Microsoft 365: create staff accounts, manage licenses, and provide technical support.
- Oversee Salesforce/Veevart POS systems: ticketing, memberships, inventory, and volunteers.
- Update and manage content for the museum’s digital lobby video wall.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign).
- Serve as the primary IT lead for the museum, overseeing technical infrastructure, Microsoft 365 administration, account management, device setup, and system support for all staff and departments.
Freelance Photographer / Videographer
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Specialized in automotive media creation for social media and client projects.
Content Creator / IT Contractor
Scott’s Seafood
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported digital content and managed/installed digital signage.
- Filmed and edited promotional materials.
Waiter / Busser
Scott’s Seafood / Blackhawk Museum Events
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supported hospitality operations and museum event staffing.
Education
Computer Science
Santa Barbara City College / Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma - undefined
Monte Vista High School
Danville, CASkills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign)
- Photography & Videography
- Video Editing & Post-Production
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- Salesforce & Veevart POS
- Web Design & CMS (WordPress, custom sites)
- Email Marketing (Constant Contact, Mailchimp)
- Social Media Strategy & Analytics
- Digital Advertising (Meta, Google Ads, etc)
- Web development
- Network administration
- AV equipment management
- Technical support
- Network maintenance
- Marketing campaign management
- Web content branding
- Web analytics
- SEO optimization
- Program marketing
- IT service management
Accomplishments
Built and launched the Blackhawk Museum website from scratch.
Increased Blackhawk Museum Instagram following from ~2,000 to over 15,000.
Built full branding and promotional campaign for the Father’s Day Car Show, leading to 10,000+ attendees in 2024.
Additional Highlights
- Always open to learning new tools, skills, and processes to improve workflows and support team goals.
- Take initiative and consistently go above and beyond expectations.
- Skilled at balancing creative, technical, and operational responsibilities.
- Recognized for having a strong work ethic and commitment to follow-through.
- Remain calm and solution-oriented under pressure, especially during tech or event emergencies.
- Trusted to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality results.
Timeline
Content Creator / IT Contractor
Scott’s Seafood
01.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance Photographer / Videographer
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
Technology & Communications Specialist
Behring Global Educational Foundation
01.2017 - Current
Waiter / Busser
Scott’s Seafood / Blackhawk Museum Events
01.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Monte Vista High School
Computer Science
Santa Barbara City College / Diablo Valley College
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