1. JAMES PATRICK MATSON
501 South 47th
Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143-2166
267.650.7453 (cell)
jamespatrickmatson@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, B.S. in Film & Video Production, June 2008
Various Military Schools, Administrative and Medical Specialist, Helicopter Crew Chief (Army), Signalman and
Quartermaster ‘A’ Schools (Coast Guard)
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Hardware
IBM and IBM Compatible PC, Apple and Macintosh OS
Software
Adobe Photoshop Pro, Avid Media Composer, Banner, Dreamweaver, Excel, Freelance Graphics, HTML Assistant, Media
100, Microsoft Office, Mosaic, Netscape Navigator, Outlook, Oracle DBA, PhotoEditor, PowerPoint, Windows, Word,
WordPerfect.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Property Maintenance Manager – Self-Employed, Philadelphia, PA 1/13 – Present
Currently oversee cosmetic reconditioning and general maintenance of two rental (11 units), and two residential properties
in West Philadelphia.
Media Services Technical Supervisor – La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA 4/02 – 1/13
Primary responsibilities were maintenance of the Audio Visual website, equipment maintenance, tape cataloging, reports on
equipment usage, and inventory of department. Maintained Film Collection and purchased new titles reflecting Faculty
educational requirements, and Student recreational needs. Assist in training of student workers to perform daily functions as
required. New projects included analyzing University photo and film collections for determining archival significance, and
digitizing the Library Special Collections holdings for access and archiving.
Handy Man – Self-Employed, PA, NJ, NYC 5/01 – 4/02
Perform electrical, carpentry, masonry, drywall, painting, and plumbing work for clients, completed both small jobs such as
flood light installation, and large jobs i.e., interior and exterior painting of both residential and commercial properties.
Videographer/Editor – Video Editing Centers, Frazer, PA 1/01 – 5/01
Recorded ‘interview’ video utilizing Sony Beta Camera BC 500 & 600 Series for ‘Live to Tape’ Satellite hookup for
Toronto Sports Network and ESPN’s “The Jim Rome Show”. Wrote initial script, and shot informational video for newly
planted Eagles Crest Vineyard located in Chester Springs, PA. Became familiar with Avid Editing System, Location Sound
Recording, Lighting for Television, Tape Library Storage, dubbing, and transfer to all formats.
General Manager – Pet Nanny Walking Service, Philadelphia, PA 7/99 – 1/01
Assisted in all areas of ‘start-up’ pet care business in center city Philadelphia. Aided in design of web page by
creating/importing photographs and authoring text, and managed daily schedules for up to 30 pets per day. Refurbished
client’s historic 200 year-old house both interior and exterior.
Security Officer – Sheraton Valley Forge, King of Prussia, PA 2/98 – 7/99
Executed duties as required insuring the safety of Hotel guests and patrons, which included three restaurants, a convention
center, and adjoining office building. Helped enforce the compliance of all local Fire Code ordinances, and was responsible
for catching car thieves in hotel parking lot.
Audio Visual Aide – Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 9/94 – 11/97
Provide support for the Instructional Media Services Department, and prepared and maintained various equipment for
faculty and students, and provided instruction for use of Audio, Video, and Microcomputer units, while facilitating delivery
and pickup of equipment as needed.

2. Research Assistant – Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 9/93 – 9/94
Operated in the Agro-bacterium Laboratory extracting plant tissue cultures. Prepared buffers for microbial growth and
aided a graduate student with research, design, and performance of experiments utilizing Alfalfa plant cell DNA in genetic
engineering projects.
Co-Founder – Beck and Call, Philadelphia, PA 1/90 – 9/92
Managed a center city business specializing in personal services and pet care, responsible for all areas of advertising,
creative graphics, customer service, marketing analysis, and distribution of publicity materials.
Service Manager - Barcelona Trading Company, Annapolis, MD 9/89 – 1/90
Acted as Service Manager and part time Broker for Mason sailboats, Nordhaven Trawlers, and Nordic Tug powerboats.
Service work involved supervising preparation of boats for sale, after-sale installation of electronics, engine maintenance, and
vessel delivery. Demonstrated the use of boats and equipment to current and potential customers.
Water Sports Safety Consultant – DIVI DIVI Resorts, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands 6/88 – 8/89
Supervised the mechanical and cosmetic reconditioning of 14 boats and various related equipment. Instituted policies and
developed procedures for the establishment of motorized rental equipment. Reorganized equipment maintenance procedures
and safety operations, also implemented and instructed safety training classes for all Hotel and Water Sports personnel.
Rigging Foreman – Shore Marine Mart Incorporated, Bricktown, NJ 3/86 – 6/88
Responsible for the rigging and delivery of new and used power boats 16’ to 50’ in length. Rigging included complete
electronics installation and mechanical suitability. Reconditioned used boats mechanically and cosmetically to include
rebuilding of marine engines, generator, AC systems, hot water heaters, and electrical systems, and test-drove boats for
mechanical, electrical, and structural faults.
Navigator - United States Coast Guard, Guam, Marianas Islands 3/84 – 1/86
Served as Navigator and Communications Officer aboard a 95’ patrol boat. Duties included maintenance of Ship’s Log,
piloting, weather forecasting, coordination of search and rescue operations, and security for law enforcement activities.
Certified as Boarding Officer, Rescue Swimmer, and Deck Watch Officer, (in-port and underway), and was cited by Coast
Guard Commandant for helping in the rescue of five lives.