Matthew Chilsen has over 20 years of experience in project management for event and film/video production. He has excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. His experience includes roles such as producer, supervisor, manager, and coordinator on various projects involving marketing, public relations, and trade shows. He has created budgets and production reports, obtained permits, and managed on-site production environments.

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Matthew Chilsen
matthew.chilsen@gmail.com
262­352­3353
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly adaptable self starter with over 20 years experience in project management
based positions in event and film/video production. Well developed sensibility for
dealing with multiple moving parts of diverse projects, including marketing, advertising,
public relations and trade shows.
• Excellent communication abilities • Strong and proven leadership skills
• Proficient problem­solving skills • Highly motivated, self­starter
• Committed to quality standards • Detail oriented, analytical thinker
• Dedicated to meeting deadlines • Diverse management background
• Accustomed to fast paced environments
• Adept customer service representative
• Enthusiastic and professional
• Proficient public relations abilities
EXPERIENCE
Project Management
Freelance Film, Video and Event Productions (1992­2009)
New York, NY
• Functioned as Producer, Supervisor, Manager and coordinator on various projects
• Negotiated, amended and executed contracts with residents, owners and entities
• Created and managed budgets, purchase orders and production reports
• Managed various onsite production environments and filming logistics
• Developed, initiated and pursued positive vendor and community relations with success
• Met with Creative Team regarding schedules, equipment, location specs and design
• Organized pre­production surveys assessing needs in order to plan and develop schedule
• Collaborated on transportation plans and logistics
• Obtained permits and managed relationships with affiliated government agencies

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Matthew Chilsen
matthew.chilsen@gmail.com
262­352­3353
Brand Manager ­ Environmental Health Concepts (2011­2012)
Kenosha, WI
• Start­up business development
• Principal sales, customer outreach and support liaison
• Collaborated on team creating content for health care waste reduction software
• Produced one sheets and other marketing materials for distribution and display
• Created media kit and promotional materials for release
• Wrote copy and recorded voice­overs for promotional videos
• Hosted trade show booths at events
• Utilized CRM software such as Salesforce, Zendesk and Podio
Producer ­ Jeff Baas Creative Services (1992­Present)
Kenosha, WI
● Produced Tribal Elder profile video in collaboration with Stockbridge­Munsee Tribe
● Coordinated client outreach, project preview and budget allocation
● Worked jointly creating schedules and developing appropriate logistical plans
● Project Manager of (hardcover) historical picture book for Stockbridge­Munsee Tribe
● Developed media kits for Kenosha Theatre Restoration Project
● Collaborated with UW Parkside creating statistical survey evaluating community interests
● Interviewed documentary subjects gathering oral histories and genealogical information
Related Skills
Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe, Final Cut Pro, Salesforce, Zendesk, Podio.
5+ years nonprofit experience involving community outreach, fundraising, volunteer
coordination, public speaking, teen drama camp counselor. Proficient photographer.
Education
University of Colorado ­ Denver, BA, Political Science (1992)