MATT GOWEN
Decatur
Summary
2026 Millikin University Graduate.
Filmmaker based out of the Chicago, IL area.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
1901 Productions
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for managing/keeping track of all equipment used on set during shoots.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in technical execution and problem-solving methodologies.
- Proficient with lighting, camera set ups, and special equipment; dollies, sliders, shoulder rigs, cranes.
Administrative Assistant
Tillamook
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training on office protocols.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
Lifeguard
Oak Brook Park District
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for oversight of up to 60 swimmers across 2 pools.
- Received 5 star review on audit of skills. Twice recognized as guard of the week.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Film & Video Production
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05-2026
Certification
Starguard Lifeguard Certification
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Dean's List - issued by Millikin University, May 2023. Also received Dec 2023 & May 2024.
- CCIW Academic All-Conference Team - issued by the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. Earned as a result of being a varsity athlete while maintaining a cumulative 3.3 GPA or higher.
Awards
- Dean's List - issued by Millikin University, received May 2023, Dec 2023, May 2024, Dec 2024, & May 2025
- CCIW Academic All-Conference Team - issued by the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. Earned as a result of being a varsity athlete while maintaining a cumulative 3.3 GPA or higher. Received May 2024, Dec 2024, & May 2025
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Tillamook
06.2025 - 08.2025
Technical Director
1901 Productions
01.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Oak Brook Park District
05.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Film & Video Production
Millikin University