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Dirk Matthews an educator, career specialist, filmmaker and photographer, currently working as the Interim Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Columbia College Chicago.
Dirk Matthews's Bio:
Dirk Matthews's Experience:
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Assistant Director - Portfolio Center at Columbia College Chicago
2004 - February 2010Co-founded the Portfolio Center. Developed college's first archive. Project manager for web portfolio system. Created partnerships with academic departments. Collaborated to create programming supporting students as they develop portfolios.
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Videographer at Freelance Video Services
1997 - 2008Cinematographer/Videographer for narrative shorts, commercials, documentaries, and industrial videos.
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Internship Coordinator - Film & Video at Columbia College Chicago
2000 - 2005Administered 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.
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Assistant Director - Therapist at Prescott House
1994 - 1996Developed 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.
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Intern at Sierra Tucson
1992 - 1993Intensive program focusing on treatment of psychological disorders. Trained for group and individual therapy, case management, and creating treatment plans. Co-facilitated group therapy sessions.
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Lighting Department Manager at Victor Duncan
1987 - 1988Coordinated operation of Lighting Department. Supervised small staff. Facilitated lighting and grip orders for commercials, documentaries and feature films.
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Executive Board Member - President at Chicago Filmmakers
March 2010Board member supporting organization dedicated to providing programs, classes and screenings for independent filmmakers. President of Board since August 2012.
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Associate Director - Portfolio Center at Columbia College Chicago
February 2010Project manager for Talent Pool. Manage and develop eportfolio systems. Coordinate programming and policy for Portfolio Center. Create portfolio related assignments with learning outcomes for the Film & Video Department.
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Adjunct Faculty - Film & Video Department at Columbia College Chicago
1997Teach film and video production, film theory, film distribution, and career topics. Develop and revise class curriculum. Mentor new faculty.
Dirk Matthews's Education:
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Arizona Board for Certification of Addiction Counselors
1991 – 1994CADAC -
Columbia College Chicago
1982 – 1987BAConcentration: Film & Video - Cinematography -
Lane Technical High School
1978 – 1982
Dirk Matthews's Interests & Activities:
Development, fundraising, executive leadership, career development, portfolio development, film studies, photography, lomography, cooking, community service, and organizational psychology.