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Dustin Wyatt

Austin,Texas

Summary

Dynamic Tifo Lead at Los Verdes with a proven track record in project management and grassroots community organizing. Skilled in film production and fundraising, I excel in coordinating large-scale events and leading volunteer teams to create impactful fan demonstrations. Known for my excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, I thrive in collaborative environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Tifo Lead

Los Verdes
Austin, TX
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed budgets, secured board approval, procured supplies, and coordinated workspaces and schedules with partners.

Lead

OakFront
Austin, TX
01.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with stadium security to maintain safety in the General Admission section and deescalate tense situations during games.

Producer

ThreeLegged Race Productions
Austin, TX
06.2006 - Current
  • Led team as Co-principal, Co-writer, and Producer for an independent film company recognized in over 30 film festivals worldwide.

Event Organizer

ATX Rock Against Bigotry
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated with bands, venues, promoters, artists, printers, donors, backline rentals, deejays and volunteers to organize benefit concerts.

Online Sales Specialist

Breakaway Records
Austin, TX
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Facilitated inventory management across multiple e-commerce sites.

Communications Specialist

Apple, Inc.
Austin, TX
06.2012 - 03.2018
  • Established processes and documented internal procedures effectively.

Backfill Manager

Apple, Inc.
Austin, TX
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Directed and mentored team of 25 Order Management contractors, ensuring timely resolution of issues impacting Apple Online Store order fulfillment during peak holiday period.

Staff Writer

Misprint Magazine
Austin, TX
07.2007 - 09.2015
  • Created captivating and informal material for prominent local magazine about Austin's arts and music.

AppleCare Help Desk Specialist Tier II

Apple, Inc.
Austin, TX
11.2011 - 06.2012
  • Collaborated with printing facilities and customers to identify emerging issues affecting Print Products order fulfillment.

Public Relations Communications Intern

Ridgewood Public Relations
Austin, TX
06.2006 - 09.2011
  • Managed and created content for the Ridgewood blog, including writing, filming, editing, and conducting interviews with nonprofit leaders on technological advancements.

Instructor of English

Vernon College
Wichita Falls, TX
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Instructed three levels of Developmental Writing and two levels of Rhetoric and Composition.

Community Advocate

Wichita Falls Skatepark Project
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2005 - 06.2007
  • Petitioned Wichita Falls City Council to construct city's first public skateboard park.

Nature Guide

River Bend Nature Center
Wichita Falls, TX
08.2002 - 05.2007
  • Conducted tours of the nature preserve and butterfly observatory for children and adults, emphasizing regional flora, fauna, and conservation.

Advertising Copywriting Intern

Crane Consulting and Advertising
Wichita Falls, TX
12.2006 - 03.2007
  • Created advertising copy for various media, including a campaign for a major fried chicken chain.

Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Graduate Assistant

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Developed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans.

Education

MA - English, Thesis Option

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
05-2005

BA - Humanities, Primary Concerns in Philosophy and Fine Arts

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
05-2002

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Events Production
  • Tifo Leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Fundraising
  • Community Engagement
  • Process Improvement
  • Collaboration
  • Concert Organization
  • Nonprofit Leadership
  • Safety Management
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Writing
  • Corporate Communications
  • Journalism
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Research
  • Publication
  • Film Production
  • Award-winning Producer

Skills

Tifo Leadership, Spearheaded large-scale fan demonstrations for Austin FC, Austin FC 2, and Austin Rise games, collaborating with artists and community members to create engaging tifo art. Responsible for budgeting, securing approval from the Los Verdes Board, sourcing materials, and coordinating logistics with the team's Front Offices and various stakeholders to execute successful game day events., Fundraising Initiatives, Managed fundraising projects for community partners such as The Other Ones Foundation, OutYouth, and others, enhancing community engagement and support., Apple Print Services Improvements, Led a major restructure of procedures at Apple, particularly enhancing the Apple Online Store's shipping investigations process. Collaborated with various internal teams to save the company over $2 million annually in fraudulent claims., Concert Organization, Organized music festivals with ATX Rock Against Bigotry, promoting anti-racist and anti-bigotry initiatives while collaborating with musicians, venues, and organizations to support marginalized communities., Nonprofit Leadership, Ten years of experience leading community initiatives, including safety management during marches for OakFront and ensuring crowd safety at Q2 Stadium events through collaboration with stadium security and the Supporters' Group., Corporate Leadership, Six years in leadership positions at Apple, where I effectively mentored and managed a large team during peak periods, contributing to significant hiring success and operational improvements within the Apple Online Store., Versatile Writing Experience, Over ten years of professional writing across multiple formats for diverse audiences, including corporate communications, journalism, advertising, and public relations., Specialized Research and Publication, Expertise in tracking extremism, with publications in SPLC Hatewatch, Idavox, and various academic journals, as well as extensive contributions to Misprint Magazine., Award-winning Producer, Over ten years of experience in producing and managing projects with ThreeLegged Race Productions, successful in festival circuits with numerous awards for short films, music videos, and documentaries.

Timeline

Tifo Lead

Los Verdes
01.2020 - Current

Lead

OakFront
01.2020 - Current

Online Sales Specialist

Breakaway Records
10.2018 - 03.2020

Event Organizer

ATX Rock Against Bigotry
01.2018 - 09.2020

Backfill Manager

Apple, Inc.
10.2016 - 09.2017

Communications Specialist

Apple, Inc.
06.2012 - 03.2018

AppleCare Help Desk Specialist Tier II

Apple, Inc.
11.2011 - 06.2012

Staff Writer

Misprint Magazine
07.2007 - 09.2015

Advertising Copywriting Intern

Crane Consulting and Advertising
12.2006 - 03.2007

Instructor of English

Vernon College
08.2006 - 06.2007

Producer

ThreeLegged Race Productions
06.2006 - Current

Public Relations Communications Intern

Ridgewood Public Relations
06.2006 - 09.2011

Community Advocate

Wichita Falls Skatepark Project
06.2005 - 06.2007

Nature Guide

River Bend Nature Center
08.2002 - 05.2007

Graduate Teaching Assistant/ Graduate Assistant

Midwestern State University
01.2002 - 01.2005

MA - English, Thesis Option

Midwestern State University

BA - Humanities, Primary Concerns in Philosophy and Fine Arts

Midwestern State University
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