Manager Project

M.A. Mattox

**** ******* **** #**** ( Houston, Texas 77095 ( 832-***-**** (

**************@*****.***.

Professional Profile

Accomplished professional with a reputation for meeting the most

challenging organizational goals and objectives. A pragmatic and focused

individual recognized for "making seemingly impossible situations work."

Outstanding record of formulating and improving processes and design for

operational and functional excellence. Ability to visualize and articulate

leading edge solutions while fostering energy and enthusiasm at all levels.

Core Competencies

Digital Design & Communications ( Operations & Production Planning ( Team

Building ( Goal Setting & Consensus Building ( EQ & IQ Knowledge Management

( Product Development ( Operations & Production Coordination ( Project

Accounting & Record-keeping ( Continuous Improvement & Presentations (

Matrix Organization ( Clerical Support ( Computer Literacy ( Administrative

Support ( Office Management

Professional Experience

Continuing education while working full-time, 2013-present

< Continuing education focused on career exploration and development

KBR, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq

KBR, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan

Fluor Government Group, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, 2008-2012

< civilian support stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan

< responsible for the high-volume, fast-paced distribution

environments in active war zones

< extensive knowledge of materials handling, materials stocking and

inventory control

< training and oversight of locals to assist efforts

< expert record-keeping, both manual and computerized

< responsible for specific maintenance procedures

< personal assets included the ability to mentally process

information quickly, confidently, and apply strong troubleshooting

skills, including vehicle repair in a hostile environment for daily

maneuvers outside of the protected zone

Freelance Motion Picture and TV Professional, 1987-2008

Production Manager

< supervised the simultaneous activities of several production crews

for camera, lighting and sound for each production or episode

< coordinated the technical aspects, such as acquiring the cameras

and crews as well as sound and video equipment.

< scheduled for the production of the program and ensured that the

project costs did not exceed the budget

< created a schedule of production activities

< verified that all necessary production staff was hired and in place

in time for the shooting schedule

Production Assistant and Coordinator

Responsible for the administration, organization and secretarial work

involved in producing a television program or motion picture. While duties

varied from production to production, the work included all stages of

production from conception to completion, such as assisting actors and the

crew, issuing scripts, dealing with travel and accommodation bookings and

sorting out enquiries and other paperwork. Tasks often included:

< attending production meetings;

< typing, editing, copying and distributing scripts;

< organizing travel arrangements for cast, crew and production

executives;

< organizing accommodation for cast and crew;

< typing and distributing schedules, or call sheets;

< assisting cast members, and at times running errands for them;

< running errands between the production office and other

departments;

< reconciling accounts and expenses

< checking running orders and scripts;

< tracking of timings during a program;

< setting up pre-recorded material in the studio gallery;

< creating schedules, shot lists, logs and other paperwork for post-

production.

Media and Arts Coordinator / MC / Host

Volunteered professional skills - Created and implemented original ideas to

produce 'Free! Saturday Night @ the Movies' at a local Community Center in

Houston, Texas.

< coordinated all technical aspects of screening various feature

films for the local community center

< hosted the live question & answer discussions with audience

participation for seminars

< solicited business and charitable contributions for extraneous

expenses

< meticulous accounting and record-keeping as required for non-profit

activities

Languages

English, German, Macedonian, Persian Dari

Education

CDL (commercial driving license)

Certification, Photoshop CS5

Certification, Digital Media Communication

Motion Picture Council of Houston, David Berman Films

BA, Photography specializing in Film, TV and Media Production, Sam Houston

State University

References and Film/TV credits available upon request

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