Matt Citron
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic communicator and community builder with experience scaling audiences to 250K+ followers and generating 20 Million+ content plays. Co-founder of a nonprofit producing large-scale events and partnerships across Atlanta. Former full scholarship Division 1 athlete with a proven ability to perform under pressure, build relationships quickly, and drive engagement. Passionate about building meaningful connections within the community to enhance shared experiences, while always striving to bring an energetic and inspiring attitude to uplift the other members of any team I am a part of.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Program Director
Arts Abluum a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Atlanta
2023 - Current
- Produced and hosted live events with 100+ attendees, driving community engagement and repeat participation
- Built one of Atlanta's fastest-growing open mic series, increasing attendance and visibility through grassroots and digital marketing campaigns
- Secured partnerships with local businesses (e.g., NaanStop) to support fundraising and community initiatives
- Organized large-scale jacket and blanket donation drives serving Atlanta's homeless population, coordinating logistics, outreach, and volunteer efforts
Songwriter & Recording Artist
Independent / Formerly Sony Music Entertainment
2015 - Current
- Collaborated with high-level industry teams and Grammy-winning artists on major projects, including a nationwide tour performing in 18 cities
- Grew personal social media pages to over 250,000 followers and gained over 20 million views and plays on the songs and videos shared from those platforms
- Guided other recording artists in helping them write lyrics and produce instrumentation for their songs, as well as consult those artists in the marketing efforts of their music releases
Server & Bartender Assistant
Bonefish Grill
2018 - 2019
- Delivered attentive, high-quality service in a fast-paced dining environment, managing multiple tables while maintaining strong guest satisfaction and efficient order flow.
- Supported bartenders during high-volume shifts by preparing garnishes, restocking inventory, and expediting drink orders, helping reduce wait times and maintain seamless bar operations.
Division 1 Collegiate Athlete - Basketball
Presbyterian College & Adelphi University
2012 - 2015
- Division 1 basketball player on a full scholarship, demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and high-performance execution
- Balanced athletics and academics, developing strong time management and resilience
Education
Bachelor's Degree (In Progress - Junior Year) - Communications
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA04-2027
Skills
- Persuasive Communication & Storytelling
- Relationship Building & Trust Development
- Public Speaking & Audience Engagement
- Partnership & Non-Profit Donor Outreach
- Event & Program Leadership
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Marketing Curation
- Audio Engineering & Production
Timeline
Co-Founder & Program Director
Arts Abluum a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
2023 - Current
Songwriter & Recording Artist
Independent / Formerly Sony Music Entertainment
2015 - Current
Server & Bartender Assistant
Bonefish Grill
2018 - 2019
Division 1 Collegiate Athlete - Basketball
Presbyterian College & Adelphi University
2012 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree (In Progress - Junior Year) - Communications
Georgia State University