Matthew Quest Email & Phone Number

Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

• Directed 48+ national and international television commercial spots for preschool branded content, increasing brand visibility and engagement• Developed and created live-action toy series for Thomas and Friends, serving as key director for 5 seasons and overseeing production of 58+ episodes, resulting in 100+ million views on YouTube.• Managed large crews of creative professionals, effectively communicating and coordinating tasks in tight timelines, executing client satisfaction. • Successfully managed portfolio branded content projects, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high production standards. • Generated pre-production assets for digital content and television commercials, crafting storyboards, scripts, and set artwork, specializing in post-production processes, video editing, motion graphics, and color correction.

• Directed and produced captivating digital content for TV, web demos, and e-commerce, contributing to the global brand strategy.• Crafted dynamic sizzles and multimedia content for trade shows and global presentations, innovating cost-effective approaches that reduced the need for physical samples.• Led cross-functional collaboration across global marketing teams, legal, production integrity, licensing, engineering, and design teams, driving successful project outcomes through proactive and hands-on leadership.

• Produced captivating motion designs for product visualizations, elevating brand visibility and driving increased engagement.• Generated high-quality 3D renderings that amplified product visibility and contributed to enhanced brand recognition.

• Contributed to creation of four highly successful animated short films, each achieving multimillion views.• Played a key role in development and production process, aligning creative vision and project objectives.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including animators, directors, and producers, executing projects to fruition.• Generated engaging content and storytelling, resonating with a wide audience.• Assisted in promotion and marketing efforts, expanding increased visibility and reach for films.

• Designed lectures and workshops to enhance students' proficiency in software and hardware, fostering an intermediate level of proficiency.• Successfully guided students preparing for job searches, improving professional resume creation, reels, and online portfolios, effectively showcasing skills and strengths to potential employers.• Delivered instruction tailored to students' needs, improving proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop.

• Facilitated project-based learning experiences, offering guidance and feedback on student work, fostering artistic growth and technical skill development.• Transitioned alumni into professional roles within industry, showcasing effectiveness of coursework, preparing students for real-world applications.

Bs - Digital Media And Animation, Digital Arts

As - Computer Art And Design, Digital Arts