Matt brings over 25 years of experience in talent and employee development to his role at the University of Utah. With both a BA and MA in English from Arizona State University, he combines strong communication skills with extensive corporate experience to help students and professionals navigate their career journeys.

Throughout his career, Matt has specialized in developing people at all levels of organizations. As Director of Development at Trillium Creative Solutions, he led teams of employees while creating leadership development and career growth programs for major clients, including Microsoft and Amazon. At GP Strategies, he built and scaled their learning consultant teams, focusing on career development initiatives and professional growth pathways for global organizations.

Matt’s experience spans multiple industries and career transitions, from his early service as a US Navy Intelligence Specialist to technical roles in application development, product management at Microsoft, and senior leadership positions in learning and development.
As Chief Learning Architect at Sublime Media, Matt mentored instructional designers and learning professionals, helping them develop both technical skills and career strategies. His approach combines practical industry knowledge with proven coaching techniques, focusing on helping individuals identify their strengths, clarify their goals, and develop actionable plans for career success.

Matt’s unique blend of corporate leadership experience, educational background, and passion for professional development makes him particularly effective at helping students and professionals understand industry expectations, develop professional skills, and successfully navigate career transitions in today’s competitive job market.