Matthew Gannon

Strategic Communications Masters Student

Strategic Communications Master's student passionate about sustainability and improving the surrounding message to change behavior and influence decision-making to create real change.

Chapel Hill, NC, USA [email protected] 920-946-7928

Work Experience

Sept 2020 -Present

Graduate Research Assistant UNC Hussman School

Engage with Hussman School of Journalism and Media faculty member in research surrounding Southeastern Native American health and sustainability
Help to coordinate symposium series on big data, medicine, and social justice in the southeast

June 2018 - July 2020

AVP, Portfolio Manager Associated Banc-Corp

Managed total Madison loan portfolio worth 20 million
Analyzed various ﬁnancial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit on a daily basis
Prepared credit presentations for Regional Credit Oﬃcer through underwriting individuals and their ability to repay debt

March 2017 - June 2018

Business Analyst Bank First National

Completed over 120 full-length credit write-ups, short form credit write-ups, and memos through risk mitigation and analyzed credit data and ﬁnancial statements on a daily basis
Participated in customer visits with business bankers to understand business needs and purpose using forward thinking
Managed a portfolio through prioritizing requests from four business bankers with new business, renewals, and annual reviews focusing on communication and teamwork

Education

2020 - 2022

UNC - Chapel Hill

MA in Media & Communication (Strategic Communication)

2013 - 2017

St. Norbert College

Math, Business Administration

Certifications

Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (Fall 2020 Cohort)
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Projects

"The Carbon Neutral Myth: Where Tesla Falls Short"
- Case Study submitted to 2021 Student Case Study Competition
- Case provided upon request

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