Hi, I’m Matt

An experienced marketing professional
based in beautiful Cleveland, Ohio!

Matt Sexton

Hi, I’m Matt

An experienced marketing professional
based in beautiful Cleveland, Ohio!

About Me

A growth-minded creative thinker and problem solver
with 20+ years of professional experience.

From my early days in Cleveland to my college years in Columbus to a decade abroad in Hong Kong, creativity has always been my driving force. It fuels my passion for continuous learning and has shaped my career, from printing and publishing to editorial production, web development, digital marketing, social media, and visual storytelling through photography and videography. With a deep understanding of both traditional and digital media, I bring experience and creativity to every project.

Web Hosting & Development

Full stack developer currently managing all aspects of website design and development for multiple major brands and sectors.

AWS   Cloudflare   MySQL   SEO   WordPress

Graphic Design

Creative designer regularly crafting visually compelling graphics for both digital and print marketing campaigns.

Adobe   Illustrator   InDesign   Photoshop

Data Analytics & AI

Certified professional in data analytics, versed in tracking and reporting key metrics and employing AI to drive business growth.

Google AdWords   Google Analytics   ChatGPT

Digital Advertising

Google certified with proven track record of developing and optimizing successful targeted search and social ad campaigns.

Google   Meta Business Suite   YouTube

Photo/Videography

Professional photographer, videographer, and certified drone pilot. Prints available at the Photo Prints page above.

After Effects   Lightroom   Photoshop   Premiere Pro

Editing & Copywriting

Educated writer with international experience drafting and editing copy for major publications, social media platforms, and blogs.

Cleveland.com   DFS   Fortune Magazine   TIME Magazine

Education

A proud Buckeye, I graduated from
The Ohio State University in 2005.

The Ohio State University | osu.edu

BA English, Class of ’05

Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States

My primary area of study was in creative and critical writing with additional study in visual communication design, fine arts, and architecture. Academic accolades include being placed on Dean’s List in Autumn 2003 as well as Spring, Summer, and Autumn 2005.

Experience

From small publishers, to industry leaders,
to freelance photography, and more.

Stark Enterprises | starkenterprises.com

Digital Director, Jul ’18 – Present

629 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114

Managing Stark Enterprises’ digital footprint to drive traffic and revenue by:

» Overseeing and optimizing the digital infrastructure for all properties, including websites, social media, and hosting.

» Developing and executing engaging digital marketing campaigns across all properties.

» Strategically targeting potential clients through effective digital advertising.

» Leveraging data analytics and AI to inform marketing decisions and improve performance.

» Leading and mentoring a team of marketing professionals to achieve goals.

Key areas of focus: Content creation (graphics, photos, videos) | Event marketing (public and private) | Retail and leasing campaigns | Social media management | Search engine marketing (SEM) | Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising | Data analysis and reporting

TIME Asia | time.com

Editorial Production Manager, Oct ’07 – Apr ’12

979 King’s Road, 37/F Oxford House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

At TIME Magazine, I ensured the timely and accurate production of international editions by coordinating workflows, designing and retouching visuals, crafting engaging page layouts, overseeing quality control for printing, and supervising the production team.

Greyden Press | greydenpress.com

Prepress Assistant, Jan ’06 – Apr ’07

5818 Wilmington Pike #228, Centerville, OH 45459

As a production specialist I was responsible for operating printing presses, managing document preparation, creating digital assets, and overseeing the print fulfillment process, as well as training and supervising staff to ensure efficient operations that met production deadlines.

Certifications

Licensed Remote Pilot and Google Certified professional with 5+ years of professional experience.

FAA Remote Pilot Google Ads Search Certified Google Analytics Certified

Portfolio

Some samples of my
recent work projects.

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        Brands

        A look at some of the brands
        I’ve worked with recently.

        Arhaus
        The Escape Game
        Fabletics
        LEGO
        Lululemon
        Sephora
        Starbucks
        Tiffany & Co.