Hola, I’m Matt.

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A dedicated visual problem solver with a passion for the Spanish-speaking world.

Disciplines: Branding/Identity, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Strategy, Copywriting

BRIEF INTRO

/// Raised on fluffy biscuits and southern rock in Macon, GA

/// Learned how to design communicationally and communicate Spanish-ly at Elon University

/// Avid fan of the Oxford comma

/// Took two camel rides on different continents last year

/// Just wrote, designed, and published my first cookbook

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EDUCATION

Elon University / Elon, NC

/// B.A. Communication Design

/// B.A. Spanish

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) & La Universidad de Sevilla / Seville, Spain

/// Communications, New Media, & Journalism Program

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WHERE I’VE BEEN

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. / Charlotte, NC

/// Graphic Designer (Aug ‘24 – present)

Theatrical Intimacy Education / Remote

/// Brand Design Director (Apr ‘24 – present)

Live Oak Communications / Elon, NC

/// Creative Director (Jun ‘23 – Jan ‘24)

/// Director of Creative Production (May ‘22 – Dec ‘22)

/// Creative Content Producer (Jan ‘22 – May ‘22)

Pendo.io / Raleigh, NC

/// Visual Design Intern (Jun ‘22 – Aug ‘22)

Macon Little Theatre / Macon, GA

/// Promotions & Media Intern (Apr ‘19 – Jul ‘20)

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Let’s work together! I never turn down a new connection, so don’t hesitate to reach out for all your branding/identity, art direction, advertising, strategy, and general design needs.

With Matt Newberry Designs LLC, I am also available for freelance work and would love to help your business goals come to life. If you are interested in these services, please go to my freelance page by clicking THIS LINK.

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