Matt van de Water

About Matt van de Water

With 26 years in the talent representation game, I live and breathe Hollywood. I\'ve got a…

Experience

1. Talent Manager Producer

   Caravan Management

   Aug 2017 — Present · Santa Clarita, CA, US

   Foster and maintain strategic partnerships with agents, publicists, and media outlets, including television, radio, publishers, podcast networks, and morning shows. Work closely with brands/creators and liaise with producers to build out digital marketing programs, book tours and live events, and promote clients’ projects.• Pitch and book talent for appearances and interviews across multiple platforms as well as creating new business opportunities, including tours, special events, and marketing campaigns• Negotiate contracts with agents, vendors, and promoters for tours and live events as well as brand partnerships for clients with Chevy, Johnsonville, Kwik Trip, Leinenkugel’s, and Fleet Farm (among many others)• Advise talent and their team on social media integration and ad spend to effectively grow their following and increase ticket sales• Meticulously plan and coordinate tour and event schedules including routing and timelines, managing risks and optimizing for efficiency• Launched multiple successful nationwide stand-up tours, including Leanne Morgan’s “The Big Panty Tour” and Charlie Berens’ “Midwest Survival Guide Tour” selling over tickets

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Skills

• Human Resources
• Video
• Succession Planning
• Performance Management
• New Media
• Digital Media
• Entertainment
• Television
• Talent Management
• Feature Films
• Employee Engagement
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• Film
• Video Production
• Film Production
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Employee Relations
• Social Media Marketing
• Acting
• Comedy
• Management