Matt E. Oakes

About Matt E. Oakes

As a seasoned operations professional in the tech industry, I have extensive experience in overseeing business development and start-up growth, developing business strategies, and improving processes. I am passionate about creating positive and collaborative work environments and am always thinking about the future of the workplace. The employee experience is key to the success of any organization, and I am committed to fostering collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. While at Podchaser, I have led culture initiatives to create a positive work environment with a high worker satisfaction score and a perfect 5-star rating on Glassdoor.I have a track record of success in leading cross-functional teams and driving business development, as well as streamlining processes with new technologies. In past roles, I have implemented new SaaS technologies (Asana, Trainual, Lattice, Bamboo, Lever) resulting in a 40% reduction in turnaround time for key tasks. I am skilled at developing and implementing successful growth strategies, including setting financially-sound plans and leading M+A, such as a $34M acquisition in 2022, and fundraising efforts. My wealth of experience also includes developing KPI\'s and providing comprehensive business reporting for CEOs, the executive team, and the board, as well as setting up and navigating international operations, including in the USA, and building and leading teams across sales, ops, finance, leadership, and HR.In short, I am a seasoned professional with a proven track record of success in leading teams, driving business development, and improving efficiency. I am passionate about helping organizations thrive in the new virtual age and always looking for ways to bring some fun and excitement to the workplace.TL:DR🥳 Cultivate positive work culture and employee experience Lead cross-functional teams and drive results Streamline processes and implement new technologies for efficiency Develop and implement successful growth strategies

Experience

1. Senior Head of Operations

   Podchaser

   Apr 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Whitman College

  Bachelor's degree, Philosophy, Politics

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Film Festivals
• Blogging
• Software Testing Life Cycle
• Research
• Reviews
• Creative Writing
• Facebook
• Social Networking
• Databases
• Music
• Social Media
• Seomoz
• Quality Assurance
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Email
• Corporate Blogging
• Microsoft Excel