Michael Mathis Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Devised and negotiated contractual agreements for key talent/participants on reality television projects for HGTV, A&E Networks, and Warner Bros. Discovery
• Created and coordinated daily detailed contract breakdowns of executed Development, Pilot, and Series agreements for company awareness/use.
• Restructured and managed company backlog of active talent agreements, spanning 2010-present.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Led production assistant team through daily shoots.
• Coordinated transportation of crew, equipment, and craft services.
• Responsible for restocking inventory of A/V equipment and PPR.
• Secured press releases from on-camera interviewees.
• Scouted locations for b-roll, interviews, and political press events

New York, New York, United States

• Managed day-to-day office tasks such as maintaining bicoastal client calendars, email maintenance, and phone coverage.
• Submitted, processed, and tracked invoices for talent payment.
• Devised and maintained department contact database, spanning 1000+ entries.
• Supervised transfer of financial documents, media files, and other relevant assets during merger with Paradigm Talent Voiceover Department.
• Recorded and transcribed notes for companywide meetings.

Greater New York City Area

Westport, CT

• Planned and managed daily community outreach events for 200+ seat venue (live music/comedy performances, author meet-and-greets, theatrical productions).
• Managed social media accounts and blogs (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook), producing self-designed flyers and promotional videos to market events and updates for 20,000+ follower-base
• Taught adolescent students about process of programming, marketing, and running events

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Interviewed and screened 50+ subjects for appearances on unscripted, reality, and documentary programming (Double Dare on Nickelodeon, Child Support with Ricky Gervais on ABC, What the Fit with Kevin Hart on LOL Network)
• Wrote and researched weekly pitches and one-sheets for contracted series, as well as for development projects at Netflix, Hulu, and OWN.
• Managed day-to-day office tasks (scheduling meetings, phone coverage, executing relevant tasks for producers).

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Developed, wrote, and edited scripts for children’s online entertainment videos such as sketches and mini-series, catering to audience of 3+ million subscribers.
• Acted as head production assistant for 20+ shoots, running tasks such as script supervision, grip work, and equipment supervision to directors, assistant directors, and producers.
• Screened and gave insight on audition reels.

Westport, CT

• Managed Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn accounts, consisting of 15,000+ followers
• Created designs, posters, for promotions of speaking engagements, book signings, etc.

Harrisonburg, VA

• Independently researched all related course material then condensed into digestible, entertaining videos to supplement both online and on-campus general psychology courses.
• Prepared presentations and research to advise faculty on latest educational media trends (video essays, Vlogs, animation styles).

Winchester, VA

• Provided misc. assistance (grip work, supervising equipment, running errands, etc.) to director, assistant director, and unit producers.
• Acted as “extra.”

East Granby, CT

• Dispensed samples of various health food products (soy products, protein powders, etc.) in stores across Connecticut and Eastern New York State
• Sold represented products on behalf of visited stores
• Created reports based on product success, inventory, and customer satisfaction
• Engaged consumers personally and professionally (answering questions, making conversation, recommendations)

Westport, CT

• Managed front desk, assisting patrons with item location and check-out, and answering general questions
• Answered phone calls, made copies, and various other office-related duties
• Shelving of books, DVDs, newspapers, and other library items

Westport, CT

• Provided customer service through phone
• Assisted with design & distribution of promotional materials
• Managed social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter)
• Managed box office and associated tasks (ticket sales, food sales, answering general questions)

Westport, CT

• Wrote press briefings and columns relating to support of candidate
• Managed/wrote posts for social media (Facebook, Twitter)
• Responsible for inputting voter data and other vital information to campaign
• Offered/gave rides to polls for elderly/disabled voters on Election Day
• Traveled door-to-door, polling local residents about party affiliation
• Answered phone calls, made copies, coffee runs, and other office-associated tasks.

Westport, CT

• Gathered all press relating to candidates for morning meetings
• Responsible for inputting voter data and other vital information to campaign
• Offered/gave rides to polls for elderly/disabled voters on Election Day
• Traveled door-to-door, polling local residents about party affiliation
• Answered phone calls, made copies, coffee runs, and other office-associated tasks.

Stamford, CT

• Second-in-command to head counselor of first-grade boys group, would substitute as head counselor when absent.
• Responsible for care and planning of activities for 40+ kindergarten and first-grade-aged children.
• Communicated with parents/siblings of children regarding concerns, questions about camp and day-to-day activities
• Supervised 30+ K-7 children on daily bus route to/from camp, filled in for Head Bus Counselor when person was absent.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Media Arts & Design, Junior

Concentration in Digital Video, Cinema (DVC)