Hunter Matheson
Summary
A creative production professional with 20 years of experience managing motion, video, and interactive projects across a wide array of design and animation endeavors, excelling in dynamic creative environments. Skilled in leading the creation and development of moving content. Proven expertise in delivering high-quality products on schedule and within budget while managing multiple projects simultaneously. A self-driven team leader adept at guiding talent and stakeholders to realize a shared vision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager: Brand and Creative
Tyler Perry Studios
07.2024 - Current
- Served as the main point of contact for project-related inquiries or updates from internal/external stakeholders
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle
- Managed multiple concurrent projects while prioritizing tasks based on urgency
- Utilized project management software/tools to track progress, manage documentation
- Conducted post-mortem evaluations/lessons learned sessions to identify areas of improvement for future projects
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and executive leadership
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
Post Production Supervisor
Tyler Perry Studios
07.2021 - 07.2024
- End-to-end supervision and management of post-production schedules for network dramas and sitcoms
- Working closely with creative/technical teams to ensure delivery of the highest quality episodic entertainment
- Management of multiple production pipelines for SVOD and linear Platforms
- Facilitate accurate communication of creative concepts and issues between all departments
- Fostered a positive work environment by effectively resolving conflicts among team members.
Animation Producer/Project Manager
Bento Box Entertainment
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Led project management team in forecasting, scheduling, and budget tracking for 20-episode series
- Recruited and trained top animation talent and managed a remote team of 70 artists
- Provided creative supervision at every stage of animation, including working with animators, editors, and production to deliver high-quality animation
Senior Project Manager
CoSA VFX
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitored Atlanta entertainment industry for video production during Covid-19
- Represented CoSA VFX at Atlanta Post Production groups to increase local presence
- Expanded existing client relationships to include creative content producers
- Consolidated company listings and inclusions in all relevant publications
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
Project Management Consultant
Fontaine Construction
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Led the development of project management systems and processes
- Built and implemented land development crews
- Served as client-facing representative to large land development clients
- Established parameters and managed schedule throughout project.
Senior Project Manager
Creative Mammals
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Led production, client services, and business development for a full-service design studio producing broadcast promos, commercials, and identity packages for on-air, digital, and social for networks, publishers, and brands
- Expanded client base to include Netflix, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Oath, Ryot, & OWN Network
- Curriculum Associations: Scholastic, Georgia Pacific and Age of Learning
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Senior Project Manager
Primal Screen
11.2011 - 07.2018
- Prepared and delivered all new business presentations to creative agencies, networks, publishers, and brands
- Expanded client base and services offered to include interactive k-12 content
- Pursued and received Primal Screen's first and second half-hour holiday specials. Recruited and developed a new production department process
- Oversaw live-action production, character animation, motion design, interactive development, environmental and interactive signage design, digital/social projects, and studio promotions
- Provided the final QC and approval of all competitive bids, schedules, and deliveries
- Increased repeat business and client referrals by focusing the production process to prioritize client service
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
Project Manager
Primal Screen
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Maintained professional relationships with executives and decision-makers at ABC, AMC, Cartoon Network, Disney, HBO, NBCUniversal, Nickelodeon, PBS, Scholastic, and Sesame Workshop
- Produced the visual identity for The Sundance Film Festival for 5 years
- Provided outstanding customer service to manage and deliver hundreds of top-notch projects, within scope, on time, under budget; and to happy clients
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Education
BFA - Graphic Design/Illustration
Atlanta College of Art
Atlanta, GA01.2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Creative Workflows
- Estimates and Competitive Bidding
- Business Development
- Vendor Management
- Team Leadership
- Live Action
- Animation
- Motion Design
- Award Winner
- Problem Solving
- Production Software
- Asana
- Jira
- Confluence
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Suite
- Production scheduling
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Social media
- Project management
- Field production
- Creative vision
- Budget oversight
- Presentation skills
- Effective communication
- Asset management
- Post-production
Timeline
Operations Manager: Brand and Creative
Tyler Perry Studios
07.2024 - Current
Post Production Supervisor
Tyler Perry Studios
07.2021 - 07.2024
Animation Producer/Project Manager
Bento Box Entertainment
08.2020 - 01.2021
Project Management Consultant
Fontaine Construction
08.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Project Manager
CoSA VFX
07.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Project Manager
Creative Mammals
08.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Project Manager
Primal Screen
11.2011 - 07.2018
Project Manager
Primal Screen
10.2010 - 11.2011
BFA - Graphic Design/Illustration
Atlanta College of Art
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