Matthew Furness
Athens
Summary
Junior at the University of Georgia, studying in the prestigious Carmical Sports Media Program within the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. With a strong background in digital content creation, he has been employed by multiple programs and colleges to develop engaging social media content and graphics. Beyond his professional roles, Matthew has successfully built a personal TikTok brand, amassing over 750,000 total likes and producing several viral videos with over a million views. His expertise spans the full spectrum of social media strategy, content production, and audience engagement, making him a dynamic asset in the digital media space.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
A5 Gwinnett 14N Assistant Coach
A5 Volleyball Club
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Intramural Sports Referee
University Of Georgia
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Supported event organizers in planning and executing successful intramural sports tournaments.
- Assisted with additional administrative tasks related to scheduling, rosters management, and award presentations.
- Increased player satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication for questions or concerns regarding rule interpretations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between games by overseeing efficient field set-up and break-down processes.
Team Media Production
Life University
08.2022 - 12.2023
- - Created game day, final score, and player spotlight graphics.
- - Produced high-energy videos to promote upcoming matches and showcase team highlights.
- - Edited and compiled in-game footage to create engaging recap content.
- - Designed graphics and videos highlighting individual athletes.
- - Assisted in planning and executing social media content to boost fan engagement.
- - Operated several programs including Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, iMovie
Youtube Thumbnail Designer
Self Employed
06.2019 - 06.2023
- - Designed eye-catching, high-click-through-rate (CTR) thumbnails optimized for engagement.
- - Ensured thumbnails matched each creator’s unique style and branding.
- - Used bold colors, outlines, and shadows to make visuals pop.
- - Adapted to YouTube trends, gaming updates, and seasonal content to maximize relevance.
- - Operated several programs including Adobe Photoshop, Blender etc.
Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2026
High School -
Mountain View High School
Lawrenceville, GA05.2022
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Content Creation
- Graphic Design
- Thumbnail design & optimization
- Social media analytics & insights
- Brand development & consistency
- Adobe Photoshop Experience
- Adobe InDesign Experience
- Skill development
- Personal discipline
- Motivational skills
- Team motivation
- Program planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Intramural Sports Referee
University Of Georgia
10.2024 - 02.2025
A5 Gwinnett 14N Assistant Coach
A5 Volleyball Club
08.2023 - Current
Team Media Production
Life University
08.2022 - 12.2023
Youtube Thumbnail Designer
Self Employed
06.2019 - 06.2023
University of Georgia
High School -
Mountain View High School
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