Matthew Dawe Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, CA, US

San Francisco Bay Area

• PurpleStride is the walk to end pancreatic cancer. It is the main source of funding for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and supports their mission to eradicate the disease.
• Create original and unique social media content daily for our Facebook page, increasing the reach and visibility of the organization and its events, while stimulating fundraising and fostering engagement and dialogue.
• Led and conceptualized the PurpleStride social media campaign in 2019 & 2020, producing a wide variety of content including fundraising goals, current advocacy efforts, community engagement, and breaking research, etc.
• Authored social media posts which were vital in setting new records in every measurable metric for PurpleStride 2019, including fundraising & event participation
• Instrumental in strategizing, developing, and executing Virtual PurpleStride 2020, an online version of the event pivoted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, raising $70k during turbulent times
• Filmed and coordinated the production of video content for Virtual PurpleStride 2020

• Led all logistical planning for the organization’s largest annual event; instrumental in raising over $275k for Pancreatic cancer research through our June 2019 PurpleStride event
• Exceeded and set records for every measurable metric related to the event, from attendance to overall fundraising
• Calculated event budget & expenses in order to maximize proper allocation of funding
• Managed a team of 20 individuals from the event planning stages through the execution of the event
• Secured venue, date & required permits with police and other city officials; retained & organized all vendors (i.e. tents, tables & stage, sound system, restrooms, etc.); implemented an emergency & security plan
• Quarterbacked day of event, displaying an ability to multitask and thrive under pressure

San Francisco, California

• Used empathy and communication skills to provide 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to children with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders in order to alter behavior in a positive and constructive way
• Prepared data collection, implemented measurement and recording procedures, and maintained data
• Monitored & executed behavior plans and assisted in classroom instruction

Ebina, Kanagawa, Japan

• Provided English instruction for 120+ students ranging in age from toddlers to adults, requiring an adaptability to a wide array of situations and understanding of cultural sensitivities
• Under my instruction, my students achieved a 90% pass rate for the Eiken English proficiency exam
• Organized, budgeted and coordinated our annual Halloween event with 100+ attendees two years in a row, including the creation of a haunted house and a costume parade
• Acted, wrote, and directed two plays with Japanese students; coordinated rehearsal schedules and fashioned costumes and set pieces
• Held daily meetings with parents regarding child development and student progress; developed close relationships with Japanese families of diverse backgrounds resulting in indispensable cross-cultural communication and.
• Created a variety of engaging learning activities and English textbooks designed for maximum interaction and participation

• Assisted executives and took part in actively providing feedback and support on all phases of film & documentary creation, resulting in 50+ released films and Academy Award wins for both Best Film and Best Documentary
• Worked closely with Skoll Group and Skoll Global Threats Foundation to help foster strategies for social change and issue specific activism
• During my tenure, PM saw its most rapid growth and profitability, including the launch of a television channel, partnerships with international film companies, and the hiring of 75+ new employees
• Organized corporate/board meetings and special events with PM executives & Entertainment VIPs
• Effectively managed extensive and complex scheduling, heavy phones and emails
• Booked and coordinated pervasive travel, completed and reviewed expense reports

Beverly Hills, CA

• Led and oversaw the Participant Media Internship Program:  Included procuring, interviewing, hiring and managing 30+ individuals each semester, saving the company 500k+ a year while providing services instrumental to.

Burbank, CA

• Extensive reading and writing of script coverage on screenplays and manuscripts
• Provided feedback and notes on current projects
• Answered phones, emails, general administrative duties
• Conducted research on relevant projects
• Updated and maintained talent excel spreadsheets

Beverly Hills, CA

• Read and completed comprehensive script coverage
• Covered phones, performed a wide variety of administrative duties
• Provided insights into directors, actors, and visual effects artists through the viewing of screeners

Universal City, CA

• Tracked domestic and international projects, as well as promising new filmmakers
• Prepared and organized film festival reports
• Attended and provided coverage for distributors’ screenings
• Acted as a second assistant to three executives (rolled calls, emails, scheduling, submission logs)
• Maintain database of incoming submissions, organize and circulate relevant film reviews among the acquisitions team