Matt Cooley
Newport News,VA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Voiceover Talent Agent
Dean Panaro Talent
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered high volume of castings to talent, guiding them through various processes to help meet tight deadlines.
- Performed troubleshooting for audition/tech issues.
- Established and maintained streamlined filing system for talent records.
- Updated and maintained talent web pages as requested to increase talent exposure.
Coordinator, Business and Legal Affairs
Lionsgate
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated and processed domestic travel for legal department, and ensured timely processing of expense reports.
- Maintained calendars and scheduled meetings for Executive VP of Legal Affairs and legal team.
- Distributed and tracked contracts, and updated key stakeholders on process of their deliverables.
(Promoted To) Voiceover Talent Agent
Abrams Artists Agency
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Supervised and trained administrative staff, educated them on standard processes, procedures, and essential job functions.
- Signed, managed, and developed voice over talent.
- Researched new deals and buyers to bring in new business for talent.
- Interacted effectively with staff and senior stakeholders in multiple departments to ensure flawless operations.
- Investigated, analyzed, and resolved customer complaints to maintain professional relationships.
(Promoted To) Voiceover Coordinator
Abrams Artists Agency
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Coordinated with administration regarding availability and scheduling for meetings, events, and workshops for staff and talent.
- Managed phone calls, correspondence, and daily schedule for head of department.
- Identified need for and designed more eco-friendly and organized documentation process to enhance department's workflow.
- Administered high volume of incoming auditions for clients; compiled, reviewed, and analyzed data from correspondence and auditions for proper information.
- Processed payment collection, relayed pertinent info to specific departments and vendors in timely manner.
Assistant to Office Manager
Abrams Artists Agency
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted Office Manager with standard systems and procedures, demonstrated experience with office equipment such as printers, fax machines.
- Checked and prepared meeting rooms to ensure expectations had been met.
- Performed variety of activities in support of functional areas such as ... (human resources? IT?)
- Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Film and Television -
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- Administrative Support
- Travel Coordination
- Advanced Oral & Written Communication
- Calendar Management
- Event Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint & Excel
- Meeting Deadlines
Timeline
Voiceover Talent Agent
Dean Panaro Talent
05.2022 - 09.2023
Coordinator, Business and Legal Affairs
Lionsgate
01.2022 - 05.2022
(Promoted To) Voiceover Talent Agent
Abrams Artists Agency
01.2019 - 10.2021
(Promoted To) Voiceover Coordinator
Abrams Artists Agency
11.2016 - 05.2019
Assistant to Office Manager
Abrams Artists Agency
01.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science in Film and Television -
Boston University