Matthew Gilbert, MBA

Contact Matthew Gilbert, MBA

Office Phone: 843-349-4103 | Mobile Phone: 843-580-8228 mgilbert1@coastal.edu

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Office hours: Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm

Website: https://matthewagilbert.com/ 

Education

• M.B.A., Woodbury University
• Bachelor of Arts, English (Emphasis in Creative Writing), University of California at Santa Barbara
• Certificate, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, Stanford University Center for Professional Development

Research Interests 

• Artificial Intelligence
• Educational Technology
• Entrepreneurship Education
• Sharing Economy
• Social Media Marketing
• Sports Marketing

Teaching Interests

• Consumer Behavior
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Personal Selling
• Principles of Marketing
• Social Media Marketing

Academic Experience

• 2020 - Present: Marketing Lecturer, Coastal Carolina University
• 2021 - 2023: Director, Each One Teach One Entrepreneurship Institute
• 2015 - 2020: Instructor, American University in the Emirates (Dubai, UAE)
  2014 - 2015: Lecturer, Jumeria University (Dubai, UAE)
• 2011 - 2019: Adjunct Instructor, UCLA Extension 
• 2009 - 2017: Core Adjunct Faculty, National University
• 2008 - 2014: Adjunct Instructor, UC Santa Barbara Extension

Professional Experience 

• 2012 - 2013: Associate Content Manager, Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning)
• 2005 - 2007: Marketing Specialist and Consultant, Princess Cruises
• 2003 - 2004: Marketing Program Manager, National Notary Association 
• 2001 - 2003: Gift Planning Account Supervisor, City of Hope
• 1999 - 2001: VitalCareers.com Editor, Medical Recruitment Network
• 1997 - 1999: Marketing Coordinator, Fancy Publications (BowTie, Inc.)
• 1996 - 1997: Technical Writer, McGhan Medical Corporation (Allergan, Inc.) 

Media Appearances 

• Fox News Radio: What is Threads? https://radio.foxnews.com/2023/07/23/what-is-threads/ 
• WMBF News: Expert weighs in on the past, present and future of social media. https://youtu.be/3Lh_aeT8kls 
• WMBF News: Social media expert weighs in on Threads app. https://youtu.be/zSNZjS-M5gs 
• Midday with Tre: TED Talks, Living in Dubai, Marketing. https://youtu.be/yoOJX5jcewU   
• The Leader Mentality Podcast: TEDx Speaker and CCU Lecturer, Matthew Gilbert Talks About Public Speaking and Personal Branding. https://bit.ly/LeaderMentalityPodcast  
• WPDE: Coastal Carolina University marketing expert breaks down 'tipflation'. https://youtu.be/NkQY8gEGQY0   

Professional Memberships (Past and Present)

• American Management Association International
• American Marketing Association
• Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
• Toastmasters International

Matthew A. Gilbert CV (PDF)