Matthew Chamberlin
Roswell,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced contract negotiator dealing with government, corporate and private entities. Team leader dealing with both vendors and other department leads in making sure project goals and needs are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Talented in coordinating travel requirements for large teams working on projects in multiple cities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Location Manager
Film Industry
11.2015 - Current
- Responsible for managing the Locations Dept for various shows including "Zombieland 2: Double Tap", "Hillbilly Elegy", "The First Lady" and "Will Trent".
- Responsible for scouting and acquisition of required event locations including permitting and logistics.
- Implemented creative sales strategies by analyzing historical, current and future market trends.
- Negotiated contracts and fees for using locations.
- Obtained appropriate permits for various uses of different locations.
- Anticipated, resolved and prevented operating difficulties through successful policies.
- Traveled to hundreds of different locations to scout and select appropriate ones for various scenes.
- Worked with writers and directors before scouting and choosing locations to define location needs.
Location Manager
Film Industry
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Responsible for managing and all creative, budget and logistics aspects of several productions including The feature film "Sully"
- Obtained appropriate permits for various uses of different locations.
- Negotiated contracts and fees for using locations.
- Built strong team through proactive recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Traveled to many different locations to scout and select appropriate ones for various scenes.
Location Manager
Twentieth Century Fox
07.2009 - 05.2014
- Worked as the Department Head and Location Manager for various tv shows including "Modern Family" and "Fresh off the Boat".
- Negotiated contracts and fees for using locations.
- Built strong team through proactive recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Obtained appropriate permits for various uses of different locations.
- Cultivated focus on customer service and satisfaction with well-trained, empowered team.
- Controlled location operational expenses and maintained budgets through balance of production.
- Worked with writers and directors before scouting and choosing locations to define location needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan06.1991
Skills
- Diversity in Skill Set
- Strong event proposal skills
- Client Acquisition
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Contract Management
- Staff Supervision
- Critical and creative thinking
- Highly organized
- Excellent listening skills
- Effective negotiator
Timeline
Supervising Location Manager
Film Industry
11.2015 - Current
Location Manager
Film Industry
06.2014 - 03.2016
Location Manager
Twentieth Century Fox
07.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications
Michigan State University