Matt Sabo, M.S.
About Matt Sabo, M.S.
Matt Sabo, M.S., is a Strategic Communications Manager with extensive experience in communications and journalism. He currently works at Aptive Resources and has held various roles in organizations such as Guidehouse, Blue Water Thinking, and Atlas Research.
Work at Aptive Resources
Matt Sabo serves as the Strategic Communications Manager at Aptive Resources, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading a team of creatives on a five-year contract that supports the VA's Office of Patient Advocacy. His work focuses on providing strategic communication services, which include enhancing brand messaging and developing various communication materials. Sabo is also involved in producing training and testimonial videos that reinforce the organization's brand identity.
Previous Experience in Strategic Communications
Before joining Aptive Resources, Matt Sabo held several positions in strategic communications. He worked at Guidehouse as Site Communications Lead for ten months in 2020-2021, where he managed communication strategies remotely. He briefly served as Communications Manager at Blue Water Thinking for two months in 2021. Additionally, Sabo was a Senior Strategic Communications Consultant at Atlas Research from 2016 to 2020, contributing to various communication initiatives in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Educational Background
Matt Sabo earned his Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Portland. He furthered his education at Purdue University, where he obtained a Master of Science in Communication and a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Management, both completed in 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in strategic communications.
Career in Media and Communications
Matt Sabo has extensive experience in media and communications. He worked as a Reporter and Blogger for the Daily Press from 2004 to 2014, gaining ten years of experience in journalism. He also served as Content Director, Senior Writer, and Editor at Consociate Media from 2015 to 2016. In 2020, he worked as a Producer, Writer, and Editor at Index AR Solutions, where he contributed to various media projects.
Key Responsibilities and Projects
In his current role, Matt Sabo is involved in various key responsibilities, including speech writing for executives as part of his support for the Defense Department contract. He assists the Comptroller's office in elevating its brand and messaging through the development of a new website and other communication initiatives. His work emphasizes the importance of strategic messaging in enhancing organizational identity.