MDonaldson Resume
MATT DONALDSON
Austin, TX 78745
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DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Forging Visual Media from Client Need and Audience Desire
Comprehensive background in professional video production that includes editorial and motion design, color
correction, and video compression, as well as production planning and videography. Goal-driven leader
recognized for broad technical experience. Approachable, enthusiastic collaborator with excellent
cross-functional communication skills.
Videography | Video Editing | Motion Graphics | Audio Mixing
Social Media | Brand Management | Studio Construction | Storage and Process Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE , Austin TX 2018 – Present
Video Producer
Providing premium video production and post-production to corporate clients, including Bucket.io, Austin
Energy, and EO Austin.
AMD , Austin, TX 2011 – 2018
Post Production Specialist
Produced, edited, and finished live action and motion graphics-based projects for marketing department.
Consulted on new hires, studio infrastructure, and provided on-set assistance during shoots that included setting
up lights and other gear.
? Pioneered innovative social media strategy/content, targeting AMD’s audience for use on corporate
YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, creating GIFs from video shared online, initiating
incoming GIF requests from online marketing/social media team.
? Consulted actively with multiple stakeholders, converting complex concepts into engaging content while
ensuring compliance with client preferences and legal obligations for each project.
? Arranged event coverage, coordinating crew, planning shoots, and conducting interviews for fast content
turnaround, maintaining active and relevant online presence, and generating product launch excitement.
? Worked independently and collaborated with 20-person team, coordinating unified cross-media
promotional materials, creating consistent brand look and reducing overall churn / redundancy.
? Partnered with AMD brand managers, adapting brand guidelines for proper representation of motion design
needs.
FREELANCE , Austin TX 2010 – 2011
Video Producer
Walked clients through video production that included scripting, scheduling, and budgeting. Edited and finished
content for delivery. Clients included University of Texas, Flow Nonfiction, and Seton Medical Center.
? Supervised and assisted video production team to capture premium footage, creating high quality content.
CARVE EDITORIAL , Austin, TX 2010 – 2011
Assistant Editor
Partnered with project editor to generate narratives through use of Avid Media Composer. Clients included
Popeye’s Chicken, Enviromedia, and AT&T.
? Prepared offline material for online processing, monitoring process.
? Liaised between stakeholders and colleagues, ensuring on-time deadlines.
808 INC . , Houston, TX 2007 – 2009
Assistant Editor
Edited content for broadcast and internal corporate use that included work for Jiffy Lube, HP, United Way, and
Star Furniture.
? Arranged footage in Final Cut Pro for emotional and comedic impact.
? Animated material in After Effects, preparing for timely delivery.
? Developed cutting edge workflows around new RED camera, smoothing process of ingest and export in
demanding, high-resolution environments.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Software: Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut X, After Effects, Cinema 4D,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Trapcode Suite, Element 3D, Blender, Unity, MS Office
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS) , Digital Media Production, Art Institute of Portland, Portland, OR
Bachelor of Arts (BA) , Psychology, Reed College, Portland, OR
AWARDS
AMD Brand Team Award, 2013
AMD Unsung Heroes Award, 2013
Winner, Small Changes, Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition, 2009
Best Narrative, Love by Numbers: A Brief and Scientific Heartache, 10 or Less Fest, 2006
MATT DONALDSON
Austin, TX 78745
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------------/in/mskdonaldson
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http://bit.ly/MDonaldson_Portfolio
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Forging Visual Media from Client Need and Audience Desire
Comprehensive background in professional video production that includes editorial and motion design, color
correction, and video compression, as well as production planning and videography. Goal-driven leader
recognized for broad technical experience. Approachable, enthusiastic collaborator with excellent
cross-functional communication skills.
Videography | Video Editing | Motion Graphics | Audio Mixing
Social Media | Brand Management | Studio Construction | Storage and Process Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE , Austin TX 2018 – Present
Video Producer
Providing premium video production and post-production to corporate clients, including Bucket.io, Austin
Energy, and EO Austin.
AMD , Austin, TX 2011 – 2018
Post Production Specialist
Produced, edited, and finished live action and motion graphics-based projects for marketing department.
Consulted on new hires, studio infrastructure, and provided on-set assistance during shoots that included setting
up lights and other gear.
? Pioneered innovative social media strategy/content, targeting AMD’s audience for use on corporate
YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, creating GIFs from video shared online, initiating
incoming GIF requests from online marketing/social media team.
? Consulted actively with multiple stakeholders, converting complex concepts into engaging content while
ensuring compliance with client preferences and legal obligations for each project.
? Arranged event coverage, coordinating crew, planning shoots, and conducting interviews for fast content
turnaround, maintaining active and relevant online presence, and generating product launch excitement.
? Worked independently and collaborated with 20-person team, coordinating unified cross-media
promotional materials, creating consistent brand look and reducing overall churn / redundancy.
? Partnered with AMD brand managers, adapting brand guidelines for proper representation of motion design
needs.
FREELANCE , Austin TX 2010 – 2011
Video Producer
Walked clients through video production that included scripting, scheduling, and budgeting. Edited and finished
content for delivery. Clients included University of Texas, Flow Nonfiction, and Seton Medical Center.
? Supervised and assisted video production team to capture premium footage, creating high quality content.
CARVE EDITORIAL , Austin, TX 2010 – 2011
Assistant Editor
Partnered with project editor to generate narratives through use of Avid Media Composer. Clients included
Popeye’s Chicken, Enviromedia, and AT&T.
? Prepared offline material for online processing, monitoring process.
? Liaised between stakeholders and colleagues, ensuring on-time deadlines.
808 INC . , Houston, TX 2007 – 2009
Assistant Editor
Edited content for broadcast and internal corporate use that included work for Jiffy Lube, HP, United Way, and
Star Furniture.
? Arranged footage in Final Cut Pro for emotional and comedic impact.
? Animated material in After Effects, preparing for timely delivery.
? Developed cutting edge workflows around new RED camera, smoothing process of ingest and export in
demanding, high-resolution environments.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Software: Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut X, After Effects, Cinema 4D,
Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Trapcode Suite, Element 3D, Blender, Unity, MS Office
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS) , Digital Media Production, Art Institute of Portland, Portland, OR
Bachelor of Arts (BA) , Psychology, Reed College, Portland, OR
AWARDS
AMD Brand Team Award, 2013
AMD Unsung Heroes Award, 2013
Winner, Small Changes, Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition, 2009
Best Narrative, Love by Numbers: A Brief and Scientific Heartache, 10 or Less Fest, 2006