Matthew Perrico
hermitage,PA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record as an Independent Filmmaker, I excel in creative storytelling and effective team leadership. Demonstrated success in writing scripts and engaging audiences on social media, I bring a unique blend of artistic vision and strategic distribution planning. Recognized for exceptional project management skills, I consistently deliver compelling content that exceeds expectations.
Well-versed in overseeing all facets of film production, from conceptual development through final delivery. Proficient in every behind-the-scenes position and all related equipment. Versed in working with clients and promoting products.
Astute filmmaking professional successful at writing, directing and editing productions. Analytical and decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities. Gifted communicator and diplomatic conflict manager.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Football/ Basketball Referee / Baseball Umpire
PIAA
11.2017 - Current
- Worked at competitive athletic basketball games, tournaments and special sporting events.
- Instructed players and coaches on basketball game rules.
- Enforced rule expectations with pre-game conversations with teams.
- Earned frequent recommendations for being fair and consistent official.
- Keeping hostile environments under control.
- Making split second calls in very intense atmospheres.
Independent Filmmaker
Self Employed
02.2024 - Current
- I was The Main Actor in my own Movie. I was The Writer, I did 100% of the re/writes, I was the Producer, The Director, The Co/Cinematographer. When my Cinematographer was unable to be there, I self funded it out of my own pocket, I did 100% of the scheduling.
- I was 100% responsible for the project. I did all of the scheduling, worked with a budget that we couldnt go over.
- I was responsible for finding all locations we did filming days at.
- I interviewed 100% of the actors and found matches for character descriptions. I negotiated with them how much they wanted paid.
- I also negotiated contracts with the actors and wrote them all by myself.
- I worked within a tight time schedule and have met with countless people in order to push this Movie forward and getting it in the right hands to make big stream Networks. Amazon Prime, Hulu, YouTube Subscription, Apple TV, etc.
RCA
USPS
05.2023 - 12.2024
- I was in charge of showing up to case the mail, before taking it to the street.
- I would have to be extremely good at keeping three treys of mail and anywhere from eighty to one hundred and twenty packages on average per day organized and ready to take to the streets.
- I would need to be extremely good at memorization. Such as, remembering the directions of an eight hour route, remembering which houses were on hold, which houses got packages in specific dropoff boxes. In order to avoid dog encounters, etc.
- Remembering to get signatures from people that were needed, before the end of the day.
- Remembering which houses had package pickups that I would need to get by the end of the day.
- Keeping the missed mail and the outgoing mail seperated.
- Being able to make the truck everyday by 4:30. So my PostMaster didn't have to take the outgoing mail to New Castle.
- Being solid at time management skills and being able to work under intense amounts of pressure.
Catering Coordinator
PIADA Italian Street Food
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Analyzed catering orders and liaised with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.
- Communicated with customers to review catering goals and budget, deliver quotes and proposals, schedule event and carry out catering needs as contracted.
- Coordinated contracts, plating guides, and team training manuals
- Handled incoming company phone calls, addressing customer needs, concerns and deadlines to promote retention and satisfaction.
- Showing up and organizing the catering orders to make sure they got done ontime, so they were ready to be delivered.
- Being ready to help assist and make the food when they needed the help.
- Making sure the orders had everything they needed and being good with time management. Also, taking potential traffic times into account.
Internship as Restaurant/Assistant Banquet Manager
Avalon Country Club
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Being in charge of Servers, Expos, Bussers, and helping out when needed.
- I would balance out making sure everybody did their jobs. Along with helping out when they needed the help.
- Being really good at both time managing and also making good judgment calls as to who would need the help and where.
- Helping get beer and ice for the bar, taking food to the tables, having all tables memorized, making sure servers did their silverware at the shifts, etc.
- Dealing with angry customers and remembering the customers always right and deescalating the situations always priority number one.
- Counting the registers in the beginning of the shifts and making sure they had enough dollar bills and quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies.
- Stocked condiments, filled specialty machines with drink mixes and prepped fryer items to prepare for peak hours.
- Counted cash drawer before shift and balanced at end of shift to reconcile sales.
- Discussed menu items with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
Sales Associate
Jim Shorkey Auto Group
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Making daily phone calls to ask people if they would like to buy vehicles.
- Asking them which plans would fit them best out of Finances, Loans, Cash, etc.
- Being fully knowledgeable about the deals and the vehicles they were interested in.
- Scheduling appointments and meeting with the customers when they came in. Making sure all of their questions got answered.
- Eventually, completing the sale process when they were ready.
- Having a business card available for them and being ready to answer phone calls any time at all.
- Using Social Media to my advantage. In order to gain more customers for future endeavors.
- Finding the best deals for the customers satisfaction.
Radio Show Host
Rookery Radio
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions, and sports matches.
- Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including competitions, interviews and phone-ins.
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
- Hosted music, news and entertainment segments for well-rounded radio shows.
- Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
- Booked all my own guests and made sure their time on my show went both smoothly and stayed within a certain time frame.
- Crafted original scripts for commercial and promotional spots, advertising radio station sponsors.
- Announced ads, song switches, and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
Crew Member
Five Guys
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
Restaurant Busser
Quaker Steak & Lube
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by answering customers' questions and resolving issues.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Refilled drinks and provided extra napkins and silverware to go extra mile in serving customers.
- Helped manage operations of restaurants by cleaning up spills and other messes quickly to minimize hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to address emergent dining room situations and fill gaps in duty schedules.
- Emptied on-site trash receptacles into dumpsters and large waste receptacles.
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH08-2019
Skills
- Writing Scripts
- Playing Guitar
- Writing Music
- Playing up to almost 50 Total Songs May 2022/Current
- Audio recording
- Distribution planning
- Music composition
- Lighting techniques
- Social media engagement
Timeline
Independent Filmmaker
Self Employed
02.2024 - Current
RCA
USPS
05.2023 - 12.2024
Catering Coordinator
PIADA Italian Street Food
06.2022 - 03.2023
Internship as Restaurant/Assistant Banquet Manager
Avalon Country Club
01.2022 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Jim Shorkey Auto Group
09.2019 - 03.2020
Football/ Basketball Referee / Baseball Umpire
PIAA
11.2017 - Current
Radio Show Host
Rookery Radio
09.2017 - 08.2019
Crew Member
Five Guys
08.2017 - 08.2019
Restaurant Busser
Quaker Steak & Lube
05.2014 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Youngstown State University
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