Matt Burger

About Matt Burger

Matt Burger specializes in business strategy and operations. He is recognized for his ethics, versatility with all stakeholders, hard work, exceptional listening skills, and innovative solutions in every role. He was a career consultant for Actalent (20••••25), and one of the firm’s top recruiters in commission growth in the North Region and Connecticut office. In 2024, he received Actalant’s Rising Star Award. Prior to Actalent, Matt was selected for the Hajoca Corporation Management Development Program and was guided by mentors and managers in all aspects of running a business, from pricing products to operations, and inside/outside sales to customer service.(2023)While a student at Drexel University, and as part of his Drexel Co-op, Matt worked full-time for MilkCrate, an award-winning, customizable mobile app for nonprofits, where he helped secure the firm’s largest client at the time, United Way of Canada.(2022)Matt participated in Sea | mester Study Abroad from January to March 2020. He served as head engineer on a student-led passage from St. Vincent to St. Lucia; completed USF-accredited academics in nautical science, marine biology, leadership, and oceanography; and earned certifications in advanced open-water diving, emergency first response, and IYT Sailing. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Matt also worked as an intern for Tribeca Rooftop + 360° to pack meals for at-risk New York City residents and as a golf operations assistant manager managing the pro shop at Oak Hills Park in Norwalk, CT.(2020)Matt’s college career began at the College of Charleston. As part of a Center for Entrepreneurship class, Matt and three classmates created an AI solution to identify toilet leaks in commercial buildings. The startup, called NAMO Solutions, was awarded first place and seed money in the College of Charleston Impact X Accelerator program.(2019)Matt graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and innovation and a minor in sport management in 2023. He was a member of the Drexel Sports Business Club and the Club Golf team, qualifying and playing in the 2021 NCCGA National Championship. In high school, Matt was the captain of New Canaan’s baseball team, the #1 ranked third baseman in Connecticut, and a 2018 Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American.

Experience

1. Senior Account Manager

   Nextgen Home Shows

   Jan 2026 — Present · Palm Beach, FL, US

Education

• Sea|mester Study Abroad at Sea

  Nautical Science, Marine Biology, Leadership, Oceanography

• Drexel University

  Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Minor - Sport Management

• College of Charleston

  Bachelor of Science, Undecided