Mattias Sullivan
Denver | United States
Skills
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Interests
Travel
Outdoors
Food
Mountains
In my own words
— MattiasEnthusiastic, proactive, resourceful, and hardworking marketing manager focusing on strategy, athlete programs, and content.
Expert in building authentic awareness that results in conversion. Ten years of broad outdoor experience --professional skier/content creator/athlete manager -- give a unique perspective on the world of action and outdoor sports. Known for ability to capture meaningful moments, and to leverage media for maximum, impactful exposure.
Trajectory
Jul 2016 — Mar 2017
Senior Producer, Creative Brand Services · GoPro
Managed international production calendar and $1.6 million production budget for twenty-person photography marketing team. Supported cross-functional marketing initiatives through content creation and strategy.
• Answered the demanding marketing needs for major product launches by developing strategy, schedule, and budget for photography team. Output increased from 25 to 300 photos across 14 international markets.
• Strengthened GoPro athlete relationships and doubled their photo submissions by creating six unique athlete-focused GoPro photography training camps.
• Executed dozens of international athlete focused productions resulting in powerful athlete specific photos for marketing collateral to sell GoPro in the most compelling way possible.
• Streamlined contract management process, saving valuable time for the team and clarifying expectations for athletes, talent, and photographers.
• Managed event photo production at high-visibility events, (Tour de France, X-Games) to ensure
Dec 2013 — Jul 2016
Action and Outdoor Sports Producer · GoPro
• Managed team schedules and logistics of all studio product photography
• Managed deliverables of lifestyle photography
• Developed and managed photo production calendar
• Managed relationships with outside photographers and studio
• Coordinated schedules with cross functional teams
• Communicated regularly with athlete managers, art directors and production artists
• Managed production of assets with third party firm
• Managed and followed rights management process
• Collaborated closely with all teams in the creative department
Jan 2011 — Oct 2013
Action Sports Marketing Manager · Q Sport Architects Agency (QSA)
• Category Manager for vitaminwater’s actions sports strategy
• Managed relationships and sponsorship of vitaminwater action sports athletes
• Developed & maintained media based relationships to maximize brand exposure and opportunities
• Managed commercial media production for national broadcasted TV spot
• Conceptualized and developed mutually beneficial brand partnerships
• Identified future brand partners, athletes and event concepts
• Support international event activations ensuring branding, exposure and ROI
Activity
Education history
Salve Regina University
Bachelor of Science | 2002 - 2006



