
My Story
I've always been career driven. I grew up on a small farm in Washington State where at the age of 15, I started volunteering at the local community hospital. Before I even graduated high school I was hired as an Emergency Room Admitting clerk. Through that position, I developed a unique emotional intelligence and empathy which I carry with me today.
I moved away to the big city of Seattle, attended University and started my career in Project Management, after a few years I realized I wanted to explore other opportunities. During this time Myspace was alive and kicking, Facebook was entering its adolescent stage and Twitter was the new kid on the block. I was fascinated and decided to steer my career down this new social media path. I dubbed myself the Social Scientist and started helping companies launch all these fun new communications channels.
All of this brought me to Microsoft, where I was able to find and explore a new way to use these social media platforms. We responded and engaged with customers – starting small with one product, Office 365. We quickly grew adding product after product. In less than 2 years, we built the Microsoft Customer Experience Center and expanded to over 15 products and 35+ people.
This is when an opportunity to join McDonald's as a global head came my way. I was ready for this challenge and quickly launched McDonald's Global Brand Hub which spanned three locations Chicago, London, and Singapore.
I realized at an early age that I enjoy building and innovating. That's why in 2017 I decided to build a team that helps create similar operations for a number of brands. I not only enjoy connecting with people, but I enjoy helping companies connect with their customers through impactful human-centered experiences.
the detail...
Global Marketing, Social, Digital + Experience.
Dreamer. Friend. Creator.
Leader. Builder of Command Centers + Global Marketing Capabilities.
Believer. Constantly Innovating. Student of the world.
Current consultant, former Global Director of Social @Microsoft, @Mcdonald’s. Entrepreneur. Nomad. Disruptor.
Experience
Self
Principle Consultant
2017 to present
McDonalds
Global Director Social
2015 to 2017
Microsoft
Director Operations + Oversight
2011 to 2015
Self
Principle Consultant
2008-2011
Providence Health and Services
Project Management
2007 to 2009
There's more...but lets stop there :)
Client List
Current Clients
Phillip Morris International
Hyatt Hotels
SAP
Eli Lilly & Company
Former Clients
The Feary Group
Goodwill Industries
Salty's Seafood Grills
Zum Fitness
Nology Media
The Arnold Group, LLC
Microsoft - Windows 7, XBox, Live
Digital Air Strike
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Rocketdog Communications
Columbia Hospitality
Zanshin Group
Providence Health and Services
Mckesson Corporation
Hotel 1000
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical
Kaiser Permanente
Citrix
Coupe Rokei
Pearl Vodka
Ideo
Digital Air Strick
Domaine Ste Michelle
IBM
PointB

Testimonials
Matthew has been an instrumental strategic partner with Sprinklr and Microsoft. Being one of the first users of the platform at Microsoft then expanding it as he build the Customer Insight Center (CIC)...
He was able to create an environment that overflowed with creativity, passion for social, and constantly pushed the boundaries in all aspects of digital.
Matthew helped successfully launch Office 365. It has to do with his willingness to take risks and staying true to his “customer first” mentality.
Matthew was not only my manager, but also my mentor. He inspired me from the day I started working for him at Microsoft to achieve what I want, stay focused, and pursue my passions.
Contact
m@matthewtennant.net / email
1-206-651-4650 / cell / whatsapp
matthewtennantchicago / skype
Chicago, IL. USA
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Chicago IL, 60601
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