Matthew Zoldano

(A) 21421 Monterra, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (C) (949) 633-5643 (E) matthewzoldano@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:

Undergraduate student seeking opportunity to further develop professional experience in the field of Marketing
and Advertising. Key strengths include:
Analytical Experience leading several market-level research & initiatives within Foodservice, Non Profit,
& Real Estate industries
Entrepreneurial - Proactive thought leadership in building brands including the development of personal
clothing line brand
Business Development Experience developing and executing B2B and B2C selling stories

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications, California State University Fullerton

Advertising studies including (1) Creative Brief Writing, (2) Copywriting, (3) PR Communications
Leadership role within collegiate organization Pi Kappa Alpha

2016

Associate of Arts (AA), Communications, Orange Coast College CA

2014

California Real Estate Salesperson License

2015

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Business Development, Project Cuddle, Costa Mesa, CA

2014
Project Cuddle is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to preventing baby abandonment
Drove Organization awareness and engagement in the Education Channel through market research and
relationship development with key administrative stakeholders and Donors
Co-developed and executed the High-School Outreach Marketing outreach campaign including POS
development and Communication plans that drove engagement with target consumer
Entrepreneur & C.E.O, The Zoldano Group, Lake Forrest, CA
2012-2015
The Zoldano Group includes a Residential Real Estate Sales business and an emerging Clothing Brand
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson savvy in conducing market-level research, crafting selling stories that
address consumer needs, and communication/negotiation skills with clients/customers
Established brand vision, design, and go-to-market plan for Zoldano Clothing Brand
Business Development, BLVD 16, West Hollywood, CA
2012-2014
BLVD 16 is hipster restaurant/lounge delivering a sustainable & locally sourced menu & Premium Experience
Interacted directly with consumer and sold food and beverage that addressed consumer needs
Operations Analyst, Voluspa, West Hollywood, CA
2012-2013
Voluspa is a manufacturer of premium exotic fragrances and candles
Responsible for Inventory management and partnering with Sales to developed promotional campaigns
designed to manage mix across the portfolio

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Bi-Lingual (Spanish)
Software skills MS Office & Final Cut Pro
Research skills including Online database analytics (MLS)