Two decades of bringing people together. Connecting individuals with products to live active and healthy lives. Building and leading teams. Community centered and purpose led. From lean start-ups to the world’s largest and most iconic brands. Managing teams of 5 to teams of 50+. Both agency and client side.

 IN OTHER PEOPLE’S WORDS…

“Sharkey is an excellent marketer and an even better human being. Thoughtful, smart and caring he puts his whole self and a ton of passion into everything he does. While at The North Face, Matt brought strong strategic thinking and a creative vision to the athlete team, transforming it into one of our best utilized brand assets. I'd strongly recommend Matt for marketing leadership roles that need a good listener, a smart strategic thinker and someone with the ability to bring people together.” -TOM HERBST, FORMER ATHLETA/THE NORTH FACE CMO

“Matt brings drive, vision, and energy to everything he does. We’ve worked together at 3 companies - Cannacraft, The North Face, and ZOZI - and I’d join forces with him again, if given the opportunity. A passionate marketer with extensive experience building consumer-facing brands, Matt combines creativity, focus, and purpose to drive transformation and results. He is a genuine and caring leader who brings out the best in people. As a manager, he mentors and empowers his team to do great work. Working alongside and learning from Matt has been a highlight of my career.” -SAMANTHA PETRIE, BUNDSCHU CO. DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

“Matt can not only envision a compelling story, but also knows how to encourage his team to bring that story to life. I saw Matt do this first hand at Clif Bar as he brought athlete stories to life through video, on-line, and events. Matt's a pleasure to work with, bringing a great sense of humor along, even on the toughest days.” -CHRIS RANDALL, CHECKERSPOT GM (FORMER CLIF BAR)

“Matt is an exceptionally talented individual who has the rare gift of balancing creativity and structure. He is organized, detail oriented and fiscally responsible while at the same time innovative, fun and thought provoking. His talent and experience would be an asset to any organization.” -CHRISTIAN SCOTT, BLENDERS EYEWEAR VP OF MARKETING

“Matt is one of the most personable and resourceful marketers I have had the chance to work with. Matt's combination of vision and pragmatism makes him very effective at taking marketing initiatives from concept to completion. I was impressed by the variety and consistency of creative, impactful projects that Matt managed at Chrome.” -ADAM LEWIS, FOGHORN LABS FOUNDER

“Matt’s DNA, strategic instincts and detailed marketing acumen reveal his understanding of the consumer that borders on superhuman. In everything he does, he channels the consumer nuance that is often barely graspable. Matt is patient, direct, creative, and unflappable. He commands teams and respect with confidence and humility. He brings order to opportunity and navigates challenges with civility. At ZOZI he built a company-defining program of brand ambassadors, celebrity partners, Michelin star chefs, and personalities from slopes to shores. But above all else, Matt’s integrity, honesty, and positive attitude are my favorite blend. I’m honored to have worked with him, and more so to call him a friend.” -JONATHAN SHAMBROOM, CREATOR+ CEO