Matthew Crenshaw
Miami,Florida
Summary
Ambitious, creative, and experienced communications professional adept at leadership, media & client relations, special events coordination, issues management and communication. Track record of supporting results-driven work for clients like Bank of America, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, West Palm Beach DDA, and Cleveland Clinic. Seeking a dynamic work environment to foster both professional and personal growth. Transitioning from film to public relations to apply the creative and problem-solving skills I learned and contribute to successful relationship building.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Intern
rbb Communications
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Monitored, clipped, and tracked media placements
- Developed targeted media lists, researched relevant contacts; stayed up to date on media outlets and sections reporters
- Drafted pitches and press releases
- Contributed creative ideas to the team to support client goals
- Pitched media stories to reporters
- Used Muck Rack and Critical Mention to research journalists and media outlets to enhance media relations efforts for several brand teams.
Intern
Cascabel Studios
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted with the production of media, film and music videos
- Edited behind-the-scenes footage for marketing videos aimed at promoting Cascabel’s films and cast members
- Strategized with the marketing and social media departments to develop marketing strategies for upcoming film and music videos
- Preproduction on film projects and set preparation
- Maintained studio grounds
- Welcomed and assisted guests during social events.
Associate Producer/Project Manager
FlickHouse Studios
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Appointed project manager of FlickHouse Studio's private screening for Awake Before Dawn; ensuring seamless execution of promotional material development, event coordination, relationship building, and social media marketing
- Assisted the executive director with editing and production of FlickHouse Studio's upcoming short film: “Awake Before Dawn”
- Secured venues for private screenings of the film.
Production Assistant and Background Extra (contractor)
Warner Bros. Television
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Liaised between various departments of production
- Locked-up filming location and prevented spectators from interfering
- Escorted actors around filming locations and directed them to appropriate areas
- Organized services to keep set running smoothly.
Assistant
VCA Silver Lakes Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Engaged with pet owners to introduce new treats and products, using knowledge of customer preferences to drive sales and reinforce product interest.
- Maintained appealing displays of pet treats and supplies, ensuring customer-ready presentations at the front desk.
- Restocked and organized shelves, keeping popular items fully stocked and attractive to ensure easy access and visibility.
- Provided a safe, calm, and caring environment for animals entrusted to us.
- Provided food, water, cleaning, medication, and exercise as scheduled.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and maintained the hospital.
Office Clerk
Crenshaw Law Firm
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted standard clerical duties related to filing and organization of valuable information
- Provided strategic counsel to attorney on marketing and advertising strategies to enhance client outreach and firm visibility
- Assisted in managing and optimizing Google AdSense campaigns, resulting in increased website traffic and client inquiries
- Operated machinery which included computers, printers, and fax machines
- Answered phones and directed messages to the appropriate individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Communications Studies - Communication Studies
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida08.2022
Skills
- Communications strategies
- Crisis Management
- Press Release Writing
- Social Media Posts
- Muck Rack
- Critical Mention
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Final Cut Pro
Leadership And Professional Development
- Awarded Dean's List status at the University of Miami— “a demonstration of strong academic talent and dedication.”
- Authored a 115,000-word Science Fantasy novel titled “Rayne’s Reckoning” that is currently being promoted to agents.
- In the post-production stage of my current film project, which I produced, directed, wrote, and edited.
- Produced, directed, wrote, starred in, and edited an eleven-minute short film titled “That's The Guy”.
- Pledge Member of DKA- The nation's oldest cinematic professional fraternity founded in 1936.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Public Relations Intern
rbb Communications
01.2024 - 04.2024
Intern
Cascabel Studios
08.2022 - 02.2023
Associate Producer/Project Manager
FlickHouse Studios
05.2022 - 02.2023
Production Assistant and Background Extra (contractor)
Warner Bros. Television
05.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant
VCA Silver Lakes Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
Office Clerk
Crenshaw Law Firm
06.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Communications Studies - Communication Studies
University of Miami
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