Matt Joyner

About Matt Joyner

I\'m a storyteller and strategic communications expert with over a decade of experience spearheading major initiatives in the Learning, HR, Marketing, and Communication spaces. I specialize in large-scale people and project management, speech and copywriting, social media, executive editorial, and creative direction for key initiatives. I\'ve led creative for eight years of Walmart annual events in the People space, with an associate audience over one million strong. I\'m also the writer or co-writer of 19 award-winning submissions to ATD, Brandon Hall, Training Magazine, and Great Place to Work. I Quadrupled YoY social engagement for Walmart\'s U.S. CPO. I\'ve managed executive communications, large-scale events, and leadership messaging for ~80 company officers.No matter where you start or what you aspire to, there’s a path for everyone at Walmart. Whether you’re chasing your first job or the opportunity that will define your career, the world’s leading retailer has a role for you. Here, you can kickstart a great career, gain new skills and experience, or leverage your industry-leading expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions, and reimagine the future of retail. Learn more about working at Walmart here: https://careers.walmart.com/

Experience

1. Director, U s People Communications

   Walmart

   Jun 2023 — Present · Bentonville, AR, US

   Storyteller and counselor to the business supporting End-to-End People and Global Associate Relations for Walmart.

Education

• University of Arkansas

  English

  2004 — 2009

• University of Arkansas

  Master of Arts - MA, Secondary Education and Teaching

  2010 — 2011