Matthew Halpern

Proven leader with demonstrated success and recognition in market research and analysis; program and project design/management; and operations in US and international settings. Extensive background in cross-functional, cross-cultural team leadership and management, training, marketing, product development, and budget management/forecasting. Experienced and successful in simultaneous management of multiple programs and projects. Highly results driven contributor, with an exceptional ability to see all angles of an issue, from the smallest detail to the big-picture overview, and then articulate the impact of various scenarios on the organization and its teams. Keen understanding of cultures, history, and geo-political landscapes of numerous countries. Builds top-performing teams by identifying and leveraging individual strengths of team members. Critical thinker and quick study able to analyze processes, identify areas of improvement, and develop solutions that achieve the objectives of all stakeholders. Proficient in French. Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI.• Won buy-in from senior leadership for $60K+ investment by researching equipment/software requirements, developing budget estimate, and presenting business case.• Rebuilt entire budget and forecasting process for $14 million global organization; system has been benchmarked and slated for implementation across the organization.• Dramatically improved executive-level decision-making and strategic planning process by initiating intelligence summaries that encompassed all facets of history, culture, and geo-political background of key international locations.• Researched/authored The Digital Gamer: An Anthropological Investigation of On-Line Gaming Communities, a comprehensive examination of the sub-cultures, political structures, and hierarchies of on-line gaming communities.• Consistently ranked at or near the top of all training/education programs throughout 13-year military career.