Matt Blitz
Chicago,IL
Summary
Looking for executive leadership opportunities in advertising to help build, repair and successfully manage a fully integrated production department.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Production
DDB
Chicago
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for function of entire production department with 30+ direct reports
- Responsible for creative output and ensure final product is produced at the highest level possible, across all platforms while being a partner to the CCO.
- Created a collaboration culture to allow platform producers to become more integrated with help and knowledge of their peers.
- Established a culture that allows freedom from the fear of failure which gave producers more confidence.
SVP, Executive Producer
DDB Chicago
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Responsible for production output on Mars Global, State Farm, CapitalOne and MolsonCoors
- Built teams to execute work at the highest level across clients.
SVP, Executive Producer
Leo Burnett Chicago
04.2012 - 07.2017
- Responsible for the production output on Nintendo, Samsung Global, Esurance and United HealthCare
- Built teams to execute work at the highest level across clients.
Senior Producer
Leo Burnett Chicago
Chicago, IL
04.2007 - 04.2012
- Oversaw production on Nintendo and Samsung Global.
- Produced the work that launches the Wii for Nintendo.
- Produced the work that launched the Galaxy S for Samsung.
- Developed client relationships and while creating best in class work for our clients.
Education
BA - Marketing Communications
Columbia College
Chicago, IL1994
Skills
- Department staffing and rebuilding
- Management of production personnel
- Execution of ideas across all platforms
- Strong vendor relationships
- Creative problem solving that aids production budget and timing
- Ability to mentor and grow young talent
Websites
Accomplishments
I have won over 300 international creative awards for my work across multiple brands, including, Mars, Samsung, Esurance, United Healthcare, Miller Lite and Coors Lite. For a full list of awards, please contact me.
Timeline
Head of Production
DDB
11.2021 - Current
SVP, Executive Producer
DDB Chicago
07.2017 - 11.2021
SVP, Executive Producer
Leo Burnett Chicago
04.2012 - 07.2017
Senior Producer
Leo Burnett Chicago
04.2007 - 04.2012
BA - Marketing Communications
Columbia College