Matthew Young

CEO

United States10 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in designing impactful retreats and events.
  • Founder of a successful mobile catering collective.
  • President of a long-standing community event.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a versatile event and experience designer with expertise in community engagement and culinary services.

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Skills

Core Skills

Event ManagementFundraisingCateringBusiness DevelopmentOperations ManagementProgram ManagementWeb DevelopmentBrand DevelopmentNew Business DevelopmentSales

Other Skills

Live EventsEvent ProductionSpecial Events CoordinationPersonal Chef ServicesHotel ManagementAdventure TravelHospitalityEvent PlanningCustomer ExperienceTravel ArrangementsTeam LeadershipPaid Media AdvertisingData AnalysisSearch Engine Marketing (SEM)Social Media Marketing

About

I design unforgettable experiences—whether that’s bringing remote teams together in stunning locations, crafting high-end dining events across Florida, or hosting beloved community traditions that celebrate local spirit. As a Company Retreat Planner, I help distributed teams reconnect in extraordinary places. From luxury villas in Tuscany to glamorous camps in the Moroccan desert, I produce retreats that build culture, inspire creativity, and foster genuine connection. My process is end-to-end: sourcing the perfect venue, curating meaningful programming, and managing every detail so teams can focus on what matters most—each other. I'm also Co-Owner and Founder at The Rose House, a mobile private chef and catering collective serving Southwest Florida. We bring world-class culinary talent to private homes, weddings, galas, and intimate celebrations. From dinner for two to events for 200, we create elevated, memorable dining experiences wherever our guests gather. And as President of The Great Canoe Races of Naples, I’m honored to carry forward a tradition that dates back to 1977—rallying our community to kick off summer with celebration, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition on the water. Across all my work, one thing remains true: I believe in the power of experience to bring people together, spark joy, and leave lasting impact. Looking to plan your next company retreat, high-touch event, or community collaboration? Let’s talk.

Experience

The great canoe races of naples

President

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 7 mos · Naples, Florida, United States

  • Different course, same spirit.
  • Dating back to 1977, the Great Canoe Races of Naples began with two local entrepreneurs celebrating the end of their first season in business. Now, in the same sprit, we invite all our neighbors to celebrate their annual success and kick off the summer with our community.
Live EventsFundraisingEvent ProductionSpecial Events CoordinationEvent Management

The rose house

Chief Executive Officer

Feb 2023Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Naples, Florida, United States

  • A mobile private chef and catering collective serving Southwest Florida. We bring world-class culinary talent to private homes, weddings, galas, and intimate celebrations. From dinner for two to events for 200, we create elevated, memorable dining experiences wherever our guests gather.
CateringSpecial Events CoordinationPersonal Chef ServicesBusiness Development

Experience house

Founding Member

Oct 2020Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • Experience House gathers leaders in the realms of human connection and experience design for one-month residencies around the world.
  • From festival producers to spoken-word poets, architects to musicians, CEOs to experiential designers — we unite multi-disciplinary leaders advancing human connection under one roof. The result? Magic.
Program ManagementEvent ManagementCustomer ExperienceTravel ArrangementsTeam LeadershipEvent Planning

Nomadic6

Founder | Retreat Architect

Feb 2018Present · 8 yrs 1 mo · Global · Remote

  • We believe with the right setting and intention, no challenge is too complex to solve when people are able to thrive.
  • We build and execute event strategies for distributed teams. 🌎
  • Our job is to reconnect your people through leadership summits, conferences, off-sites, retreats, and workations while saving you your human resources.
Event ManagementHotel ManagementOperations ManagementAdventure TravelHospitalityEvent Planning

Drop visionary branding

Director Of Digital Media

Apr 2017May 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · United States

  • Drop Visionary Branding was founded in 2010 to bring high quality branding and marketing solutions to small and medium size businesses at a price they can manage. Our brand has since grown to own a sister company, Restaurant on Demand, which specializes in the online growth of restaurants. We have built Drop Visionary Branding into a business that represents our team’s family values, business respect and community responsibilities.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Direct Web Development and design teams
  • Manage Google Adwords Campaigns
  • Manage Facebook Campaigns

Ei games llc

New Business Developer

Jul 2016Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · USA

  • EI Games specializes in online emotional intelligence business skills training games.
  • Our online business leadership game Planet Jockey was awarded the Gold winner at the international Serious play awards and has been going strong ever since. The Content for our games are drawn from actual real- life business dilemmas faced by the game's creator Kevin Allen over his 30 years experience and are based in emotional intelligence.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Lead Identification and Presentations
  • Traveled and presented to over 50 Universities across the U.S. and Europe
  • Website Management
  • Digital Marketing Campaigns
  • Account Management
Business-to-Business (B2B)Customer Relationship Management (CRM)New Business DevelopmentSalesDigital Marketing

Dmnm

Founder/Owner/Operator

Apr 2016Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Global

  • We are a network of artists, developers, writers, comedians, social activists, producers, strategy gurus, Jedi masters and padawans that believe in one thing; good people buy good products for good reasons. If your business is trying to make real change, we want to help. How? Let us build, engage, and optimize your digital presence.
Web DevelopmentPaid Media AdvertisingData AnalysisBrand DevelopmentSearch Engine Marketing (SEM)Social Media Marketing+1

Will you bloom llc

Creative Director

May 2015Jul 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • At Bloom, we thrive in the chaotic must-win environment that startups endure. With an in-the-trenches mentality for marketing and advertising, we're with you from inception through completion. The goal isn't to bloom once, but to blend marketing insight with creative collateral so your business profits perennially.

Idea design studio group

Graphic/Product Designer

Jan 2014May 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Have an idea for a product? Or perhaps a new Ap? Idea Design Studio takes your dreams and creates them in the digital world. From the line sketch to the full 3D modeling, our team of designers and technical writers will get your idea off the ground and ready for the Patent Office.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Maintain relations with inventors through design phases.
  • Create line representation of product.
  • Mock up website and app pages.
  • serve as liaison between 3-D team and client.
  • Assure complete satisfaction with finished product.

Stinghouse, llc

Internship

Jul 2013Dec 2013 · 5 mos · Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • As an intern at this boutique agency in the Wynwood arts district of Miami Fl. I had the pleasure of having my hands all over the advertising process. From meeting with clients, to the idea board and into production, I was able to witness every aspect of a well-oiled machine.

Education

Florida International University

Master's degree — Global Strategic Communication

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Miami Ad School

Master's degree — Art Direction

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Florida International University

Bachelor's degree — Mass Communication/Media Studies

Jan 2009Jan 2013

Florida International University

Bachelor's degree in Visual Art — Digital Arts

Jan 2009Jan 2013

Howard W. Blake H.S. Magnet School for the Arts

Master Certification — Arts; Photography and Digital Arts

Jan 2005Jan 2009

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