Matthew Fortenberry

Digital Marketing Specialist & IT Tech

Mailing

Post Office Box 3951 Gulfport, MS

Phone

228.861.9456

I have over 18 years of web design and development experience, as well as 6 years of advertising agency experience. My experience includes print design, web design and development, mobile web and mobile app development, custom social media apps and campaigns, Flash animation and Action Script, video production and postproduction, as well as creative experience developing ad campaigns for various clients. I also graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Vocational Center with a 4.0 GPA in AutoCad.

I have experience in every aspect of operating an advertising agency and feel that I am well rounded especially for a small to medium-sized company that needs one person capable of all things marketing/technology related.

01

Social Media

Social Media has become one of the most powerful ways to target your market and build your brand by engaging your clients with current interactive content that builds meaningful connections. This is the kind of success that can be measured with detailed metrics. I have over 10 years experience running social media ad camaigns and building custom facebook apps. Don't be anti-social!!!

02

Web Development

Ten years ago if you didn't have a web site, you weren't a real business. At least that was my sales pitch. That's not true anymore. Now, if you don't have a mobile site, you're not a real business. For some businesses, more than 90% of their traffic comes from a mobile device. Now, all of the sites I build are mobile friendly including this portfolio. Try it out!!! From simple sites to complex web based software. I've done it all...

03

Mobile Apps

Do you have a great idea for the next Uber? I have built a few iPhone apps just to say I can do it. And that's all I have to say about that (in the voice of Forrest Gump).

04

Video Production

Director, Producer, Editor, Photographer, Grip... I've done it all when it comes to video production. From televison commercials to weddings to video for web.

05

Print

Billboard, brochures, business cards and push cards just to name a few. If it can be printed, I've done it.

06

IT Support

I'm the guy that eveyone calls when their gadget doesn't work. From wifi, blue-tooth, internet, servers and mobile phones to printers, fax machines and an occasional kitchen appliance. I'm that guy.

2014 – Present

Allen Toyota

Assistant Service Manager

$66,000

I began working for Allen Toyota in 2014 because I was still in my 5 year non-compete contract with CMI and knew that was one of the few things I could do to make a comparable income to what I was making in advertising and knew it was temporary.

2010 – 2012

The Focus Group

Director, Web Development

$57,000

At the Focus Group I designed and developed several web sites, was responsible for many social media campaigns, developed web-based software, produced video for web sites and attended weekly creative meetings for ad campaigns.

2010 – 2012

Corporate Management Inc.

Lead Software Developer

$57,000

I was originally hired by CMI to develop HerdPerfect™. HerdPerfect™ is a web based livestock management software and on-line live video auction site. Once I completed this project, they promoted me to lead their digital media department at their advertising agency, The Focus Group.

2007 – 2010

OmniMedia Inc.

Director, Digital Media

$55,000

OmniMedia was a small family-owned agency where I learned a lot about advertising. I did everything from print to web to video production.

2000 – 2001

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Computer Science

Gulfport, MS

I attended MGCCC from 2000-2001 to develop a few extra programming skills. Until this point, I was self-taught. I also took some networking and MicroSoft Server courses.

1998 – 2000

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Vocational Certificate - AutoCad

Long Beach, MS

I attended MGCCC Vocational Center and graduated with a Vocational Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).

1995

J. Daniel Schroeder Appraisal College

Licensed Real Estate Appraiser

Biloxi, MS

I completed the J. Daniel Schroeder Appraisal College course and passed the state bar to become a licensed real estate appraiser.

Mississippi Coast Coliseum

I designed and developed the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Website in 2013.

The Focus Group

I developed this site while employed with this advertising agency.

HerdPerfect™

I was originally hired by CMI to develop HerdPerfect™. It was the first ever livestock management software that also integrated into live video auctions and online web sales.

Cain Cattle Company

I developed this site for Cain Cattle Company while employed at CMI. CMI is the parent company to Cain Cattle and HerdPerfect™.

Stone County Hospital

I developed this site while working for the Focus Group. The Focus Group and Stone County Hospital are also owned by CMI.

Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

I designed and developed this site, as well as Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and Woodland Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, which are also owned by CMI.

CMI

I designed this site for CMI. They are the parent company to many of the sites I developed. CMI originally hired me to develop HerdPerfect™. Once completed, I was promoted to lead their digital media department at The Focus Group.

MattFortenberry.com

Last but not least, I developed this site to promote my other interest. I am a musician and vocalist. I originally taught myself how to program and build websites over 20 years ago because I couldn't afford to pay someone to buid one for me. The rest is history...