Private Pilot
Matthew Willkens
Director Of Capture Operations
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled creative manager with over 17 years working on the most demanding creative campaigns in the commercial photo/ video industry. Unique combination of both the creative and analytical mind. A dedicated leader with a proven track record achieving results within various corporate and creative environments. Pursuing a position where creativeness, hard work and team collaboration are highly sought.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Capture Operations
Industrial Color/ Smashbox Studios/ CoCreativ
Brooklyn, United States
07.2010 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations for NYC capture business including managing staff, budgeting for capital investments, overseeing internal production, assuring product quality and client on boarding.
- Collaborated with leading clients, brands, creative agencies, VIP talent, photographers and directors on variety of advertising campaigns and editorial projects.
- Experience in various roles in commercial production: Director of Photography, Producer, Colorist, AC/ Camera operator, Digital technician.
- Oversaw production for campaigns both domestically and internationally.
- Proven success communicating with clients and translating their needs into content consistent with their brand.
- Experienced in wide range of commercial image applications: Entertainment, tech, cosmetics, fashion, life-style, e-comm etc...
- Extensive travel experience.
- Clients include: NBC Universal, ABC, Apple, Samsung, Google, Estee Lauder, David Yurman, Dior, Ralph Lauren, Nars, Kohls, JC Penney, Victoria's Secret, Heineken
Digital Imaging Technician
Industrial Color
New York, NY
09.2005 - 07.2010
- Responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling capture department employees
- Directly manage workflow efficiencies and implementation across multiple companies.
- Provide leadership to ensure top-tier professionalism and customer service in the challenging creative industry.
- Utilized Capture One to perform photo editing, retouching and restoration.
- Worked seamlessly with demanding creative personalities.
- Troubleshoot highly complex camera systems on demanding locations globally.
Education
Commercial Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 09.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Production management
Digital asset management
Image production
Client communication
Staff management
Team building
Interests
Woodworking
Timeline
Director of Capture Operations
Industrial Color/ Smashbox Studios/ CoCreativ
07.2010 - Current
Digital Imaging Technician
Industrial Color
09.2005 - 07.2010
Commercial Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology
09.1998 - 05.2002