Matt Ronzani
Chicago,Oak Park
Summary
Versatile creative with excellent written and verbal communication skills and natural leadership tendencies, able to coordinate productions and projects, small and large, with public speaking experience from classrooms to boardrooms.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Production Assisant
Thales
2024.05 - Current
- Directing actors in scenes intended for their reels in coordination with Videography company
- Storyboarding scenes and strategizing camera angles. Directing all departments on set.
- Monitoring sound for filmed corporate speaking event for Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital Company "Thales"
Personal Assistant
to Legal Contract Writer
2020.01 - Current
- Worked on a project basis to assist independent contract legal writer to organize office files, manage transition to Apple platform, create templates for content, and other miscellaneous personal duties. Worked remotely and on-site as needed.
Videographer / Photographer
Freelance
2016.01 - Current
- Produced videos according to client specifications, including realty, wedding, commerical, clients.
- Operated cameras, drones, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments.
- Used Final Cut Pro to professional edit footage and mix audio
Field Organizer
Presidential Campaign
2020.11 - 2020.12
- Organizing and strategizing how to effectively reach quantitative goals for ballot initiative
- Personally collecting signatures for representation in 2020 presidential election.
Copywriter
Luminous Advertising Agency
2016.01 - 2020.09
- Wrote scripts, commerical copy, and pitched proposals for a variety of clients ranging from local RI businesses to government institutions (museums, libraries, RI lottery, etc.)
- Developed persuasive copy for print, digital, and social media platforms.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
Staff Writer for Entertainment Website
Mr. Skin
2015.02 - 2016.12
- Writing film reviews, actor biographies, and entertainment/pop culture news for Chicago’s own Mr. Skin.
- Contributing stories and segments for sister sites.
Production Assistant
Paramount Pictures
2013.01 - 2014.12
- Providing personal assistance to executives, writers, editors, directors, and producers both on set and in the office.
- Assisting in creative development meetings for web and feature film content
- Pitching scripts and promotional content for web series "Creepshow" based on the popular film series
Lionsgate Intern
Lionsgate Films
2011.05 - 2012.12
- Writing script coverage for submissions to micro budget division
- Providing practical support to development executives
- Running deliveries of production materials and other errands
Meeting Services Representative
Cardinal Health
2011.01 - 2011.05
- Managing the National Sales Meeting by scheduling of flights and hotel assignments for over 1500 employees
- Compiling and reporting feedback for process improvement and writing a 50 page report for upper management
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Columbia
Chicago, ILSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Award Winning Creative Writer (NY Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Recipient)
- Theatrically Distributed Feature Filmmaker (IMDB - The Last American Possession, Premiered at the legendary Music Box Theatre) Directing, Writing, Editing, Composing, Producing
Timeline
Director and Production Assisant
Thales
2024.05 - Current
Field Organizer
Presidential Campaign
2020.11 - 2020.12
Personal Assistant
to Legal Contract Writer
2020.01 - Current
Videographer / Photographer
Freelance
2016.01 - Current
Copywriter
Luminous Advertising Agency
2016.01 - 2020.09
Staff Writer for Entertainment Website
Mr. Skin
2015.02 - 2016.12
Production Assistant
Paramount Pictures
2013.01 - 2014.12
Lionsgate Intern
Lionsgate Films
2011.05 - 2012.12
Meeting Services Representative
Cardinal Health
2011.01 - 2011.05
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Columbia
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