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Overview
Work History
Education
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Awards
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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, IL
05-2026

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
MATT GOWEN