RESUME
Professional ​
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Matt is a motivated artist looking to help improve the livelihood of a company. He has created performances and one of a kind moments for theatres and companies.
Work​
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Senior Assist. Entertainment Supervisor
Hershey's Chocolate World
​2018 - Present
​Matt serves as the resident director for the two live shows at the world's largest visitor center. Creating brand new shows for various holiday seasons, Matt is always ready to celebrate the next holiday. Matt has created 2 Christmas shows, 2 brand new tasting experiences, and has more waiting in the wings. Matt writes, produces, and directs these specialty attractions working with cross function team members.
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Matt helped create:
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Decorate with Mrs. Claus: A Cookie and Ornament Experience
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Breakfast with Santa: Elf School Edition
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Hershey's Unwrapped 1973 Edition
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Chocolate Covered Tastings: A February tasting experience
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Artistic Associate
Millbrook Playhouse
​2015 - 2018
​Worked on a multitude of projects including assisting the Artistic director on projects throughout the season. Assisted the AD and Managing director in creating travel plans for actors throughout the season. Directed main stage and Saturday morning shows. Matt produced a weekly late night cabaret, featuring a new show each week with a combination of professional actors, local students and adults. As a part of the company he served as an actor, front of house manager, led props design and build.
Director in Residence
Central Mountain Drama
​2015 - 2018
Matt reinvented a twelve year old program and tripled the budget. While there, he directed/choreographed, created the set, marketing and costume design for the club and handled all hiring for the club. The club received ten nominations over three years as well as tippled the budget.
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Marketing Director
Keystone Repertory Theater
​2013 - 2014
Created the marketing campaigns for two seasons, including full seasons and per show. Matt was in charge of implementing marketing strategies and creating the plan for each production. As a director for the company, Matt wrote, directed and performed in 2 unique performances for the Indiana Tourism Board and the IUP Alumni Committee.
Skills
Social Media
Hosting - live and on film
Event Planning
Marketing
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Suite
Theatrical directing
Choreography
Performance
Puppeteering
Qlab – sound design
Education
Indiana University of PA.
​2010 - 2014
Major: INFA Musical Theatre
Minors: Dance and Communications Media
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As a student at Indiana University of PA (IUP), Matt created memorable performances and one of a kind theatrical events. While there he produced 10 productions and performed in over 15 shows. He was a member of Alpha Psi Omega, the honors Theatre Fraternity, worked with the Indiana Tourism Bureau, and with the IUP Alumni Board.
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