Matt (he/they) here, a multilingual, Berlin-based operations brain with extensive event and music experience. Cutting my teeth in the startup world, my skills to pull from are broad and I've developed an ability to help companies grow without sacrificing their mission. Thanks for looking into working with me!

Matthew P Brooks

Matt (he/they) here, a multilingual, Berlin-based operations brain with extensive event and music experience. Cutting my teeth in the startup world, my skills to pull from are broad and I've developed an ability to help companies grow without sacrificing their mission. Thanks for looking into working with me!

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Matt (he/they) here, a multilingual, Berlin-based operations brain with extensive event and music experience. Cutting my teeth in the startup world, my skills to pull from are broad and I’ve developed an ability to help companies grow without sacrificing their mission. Thanks for looking into working with me!

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Language

German
Advanced
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Regional Director of Operations at Sofar Sounds
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Directed Eastern North American expansion; hired and trained 15 employees across 12 core markets; scaled team to host 1,000+ events with average gross revenue $260,000/month; developed operational strategies during COVID-19, executing 250+ live streams, panel discussions, and private digital events across three fiscal quarters.
Event Operations Manager, Boston at Sofar Sounds
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Contributed to department-wide initiatives including the organization’s first employee handbook, substance policies, artist diversity committee, and updated hiring practices; promoted following >100 events and Boston named North American headquarters.
Event Operations Manager, Chicago at Sofar Sounds
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Lone Operations Lead in Chicago expansion market; managed booking, production planning, customer service, marketing, and volunteer recruitment/management; increased monthly event frequency 30x to >400 total with average capacity 70/night.
Freelance Event Manager at Vagabund Brauerei
August 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Programmed >40 events (concerts, literature markets, workshops, meetups) with grossing up to €2,500/night; implemented new event-tracking systems for cross-departmental efficiency and streamlined marketing efforts.
Head of Operations at Skip the Small Talk
May 1, 2021 - Present
Led growth strategy beyond founding city (Boston); established new team roles, training program; hired 50+ independent contractors; expanded to >30 new markets; increased gross revenue by 750%.
Freelance Blog Contributor at Splice
January 1, 2022 - Present
Contributed editorial content since 2022, building thought leadership and utility articles for the music/tech space.
Freelance Project Manager & Operations Consultant at Splice
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Served as a key project manager for the marketing department; improved workflows, resources, and HR support across creative production processes (2021–2023).
Festival Production Manager at Podfest Berlin
March 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Co-leader alongside founder for a multi-day festival uplifting podcasters, listeners, and partner brands; responsible for on-site event production, business practices, field marketing and volunteer management; produced the 2022 flagship event with >50 live podcast recordings, panels, and seminars.
Freelance Copywriter, Editorial at ROLI
August 1, 2013 - May 31, 2024
Produced blog content for ROLI; drafted and delivered approximately 5,000 words per month for >25 technical, educational, and music theory articles.
Editorial Copywriter & SEO Specialist at Shure
March 1, 2025 - Present
Supported global blog expansion and SEO improvements for consumer audio products; focused on technical, educational content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Butler University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

TELC German B2 Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality