Dirk Matthews

Provide career consulting and coaching to adults seeking career change or refocusing on their mission. Individuals range from artists, filmmakers, to c-level executives. Teach Facilitating Career Development courses to career service providers seeking credentialing. Provide consultation to non-profit arts and media organizations. Projects include: Chagall Archive Project 2016 - Current - Project managing restoration of film documenting the installation by Marc Chagall of "The Gift" - Historic research about film and process of installation. - Consulting with trust to organize screening of restored film Chicago Media Works 2013 - Current - Strategic consulting including supervising website redesign and developing opportunities for distribution of the films of Peter Thompson. - Managed VOD distribution and coordinated workflows for DVD sales.

Chicago-based architectural photographer providing services to architects, restaurants, and business owners.

Senior leadership role with oversight of college-wide alumni relations for over 65,000 alumni. Key Accomplishments: • Established vision and strategy that led to increased alumni engagement by 10% in the first three months. Developed and implemented strategic alumni relations focus to further engage alumni. Led cross-team initiative resulting in a record number of alumni donors. • Leading a cross-departmental team in the development and implementation of a mentorship platform for students and alumni. Identified stakeholders and secured funding, identification of software, and launched beta programs. • Developed strategic plan for alumni relations in the first six months, executing benchmarks before deadlines. Created a strategic alumni communications plan and led communications teams in completing goals. • Through developing partnerships with external partners, provided access to career services for alumni at no cost. • Provide leadership, guidance, and counsel to the National Alumni Board, expanding board membership by 30% while increasing diversity. • Oversees the engagement of alumni trustees, alumni donors, and National Alumni Board members to support institutional outcomes. • Advise senior leadership, including trustees of the college, deans, and chairs. Collaboratively plan and implement programs with alumni in C-level positions.

Teach film and video production, film theory, film distribution, and career topics. Develop and revise class curriculum. Mentor new faculty.

Led teams entrusted with both Industry Relations and Portfolio/Career Development. Created strategies redefining outreach to professionals, coordinating efforts with Development and Alumni Relations, Internship Coordinators, and Academic Departments. Co-led transition from decentralized career services to a centralized office of 19 staff. Led Industry Relations team in bringing 600 professionals to campus in one year. Supervised staff providing portfolio and career advising to a diverse student population. Continued partnerships with academic departments to integrate career and portfolio concepts into the classroom.

Led team of 8 staff. Forged and expanded partnerships with deans and chairs to integrate career development into the classroom. Redesigned professional outreach strategy and procedures. Implemented solutions to career and portfolio development based on industry focus.

Co-founded Portfolio Center, dedicated to engaging students in portfolio development to explore career choices. Emphasized practical application of career development in relation to the needs of arts and media students. Developed policy and procedures for new office, training staff in new concepts regarding portfolio development. Expanded services to over 80% of the student population. Led development of programming that won a Silver Award for Career Centers at NASPA 2008. Conducted outreach to professionals and collected data on best practices for portfolio development and used information to inform program development. Through academic partnerships, capitalized on structure of curriculum to bring career development to the classroom. Developed two portfolio platforms specifically designed to meet the needs of arts and media students.

Administered an internship program for 1,400 Film & Video students. Expanded program to encourage a wider participation from students. Advised students on a daily basis, assessing skills and interests relating to their careers. Developed career plans to assist with transitioning from an academic to a professional environment. Interfaced with professionals in the Film and Television industries, developing connections and opportunities for students. Raised $25,000 for the Columbia College Open Door Scholarship.

President of Board from August 2012-March 2015. Since becoming Board President, organization has seen growth of board, significant increase in fundraising, and securing a permanent location.

Cinematographer/Videographer for narrative shorts, commercials, documentaries, and industrial videos.

Developed programming and treatment plans for clients. Facilitated special topic workshops. Acted as case manager with daily record keeping. Facilitated individual, group, and family counseling sessions.

Intensive program focusing on treatment of psychological disorders. Trained for group and individual therapy, case management, and creating treatment plans. Co-facilitated group therapy sessions.

Coordinated operation of Lighting Department. Supervised small staff. Facilitated lighting and grip orders for commercials, documentaries and feature films.