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.

• 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