J. Matthew Byrd Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Drafted press releases and informational articles for upcoming releases• Conducted interviews and created artist profiles for both web and print• Designed promotional videos, graphics and literature using the Adobe Creative Suite

Malvern, Pennsylvania

• Creation of wide range of programming for broadcast using multiple applications in the Adobe Creative Suite 5.• Operator with a multi-camera team filming a variety of events ranging from sporting events to scripted programming• Broadcast producer using the “HD Tri-Caster” system

Tactical Medic with the Ches-Mont Emergency Readiness Taskforce (CMERT) and a member of the Emergency Readiness Strike Team.Designing media for various projects through out the company, such as multi-media used in training presentations.Assisting with company wide fundraising and training activities, assisting with grant writing work for Fire Company.

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted set designer with acquisition and production of key set pieces• Assisted with props management on the set• Functioned as on set medic for production stunts

• Worked as a Certified Forensic Videographer offering a complete spectrum of legal video services to lawyers, paralegals, insurance claims adjusters and other legal professionals. • Fulfilled individual contracts for both personal and commercial clients, providing videography services for weddings, local events, small business marketing ventures, corporate training programs and much more.• Used industry standard programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects and Sound Booth, as well as FinalCut Pro and Wordpress to design custom video products for our clients.

• Certified Forensic Videographer offering a complete spectrum of legal video services to lawyers, paralegals, insurance claims adjusters and other legal professionals. • Independent contractor focusing on business development and managing the all jobs and projects from inception to completion.• Experienced in Adobe- Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Sound Booth as well as Final Cut Pro.

• Created dynamic and interactive content for website including streaming videos, blogs, podcasts, and polls.• Developed, shot and edited commercials and video packages for the company on the corporate level.• Created and developed a community “arts and entertainment” website to increase community interest and involvement in local businesses and events. • Organized and supervised community events such as public forums for debate surrounding state and local elections.

Worked with law firms and sales team to determine equipment necessity and layout for each contractSetup operation and take down of courtroom and mobile legal officeMaintenance and transport of equipment for the courtroom and mobile legal office

Ba, Political Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government