1. DAVIDKESSINGER
949.235.2368 1306 Balsam St.
dkess3@gmail.com Grand Junction, CO 81505
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An experienced media production, communications, technical media production equipment,
marketing, and account management professional with a combined 22 years experience implementing
strategies for digital media production management, small business logistics and operations, new
business development, customer relations, digital marketing, group presentations, and team building.
Possess effective analytical oral and writing skills to communicate ideas, negotiate and educate. Project
management proficiency with technology know-how to administer projects both independently and in a
team to foster collaboration.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• Image acquisition and ingest technology, switchers, camera sync control devices, physical production
on-set and field equipment (camera, monitors, sound, lighting, cabling, DIT, and editing devices).
• Advanced knowledge in physical production setup in studio or on location, set design, lighting, camera
operation, DIT, talent direction, on-set asset acquisition, and deliverables.
• On-set expertise supervising production crews of 20 or more personnel.
• Freelance media production management for multiple independent media production, broadcast and
cable companies such as NBCUniversal, CBS, ABC, FOX, FOXDigital, ESPN, TravelChannel, HGTV,
FoodNetwork, Hallmark Channel, and Discovery.
• Direct and produce for web and mobile content, post-production, video editing, text titling and
animation.
• Co-Founder and Managing Partner of startup creative studio rental facility servicing over 300 clients in
the film, video, television, photography, and special event industries.
• Proficiency with both Mac and PC platforms utilizing Microsoft Office suite, non-linear editing programs,
and specific film/video/TV/photography industry-standard software.
• Time management; project planning, and budget maintenance.
• Flexible and adaptable as new expectations may change the dynamics of job responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Media Production - Los Angeles and Southern CA 2005-Present
Provide various media production companies and producers with production management, coordination,
and assistance for multiple broadcast, web and digital content creation in the Commercial, Film, Photo, and
TV Industry
• Work closely with Directors, Executive Producers, and Production Company Owners for developing
and creating media content, pre-production and project coordination.
• Coordinate with other departments to provide information and materials such as show masters, press
materials, production schedules, and location of production shoots.
• Track production information and paperwork, including filing production department paperwork (i.e.,
call sheets, production reports, budgets, cost reports, credits, distribution lists, business meetings.
• Direct, produce, and edit digital media content for video, web, mobile, and social media platforms.
• Create marketing and pre-production packets, crew hiring, general coordination/preparation for
production shoots, on-set supervision, in-service instruction, events planning and execution.
• Digital media content organization and creation, vault management, web site support, and digital
video/audio editorial, multiple types of camera equipment operation.
• Field reporting sports, events, and news stories coverage with subsequent non-linear (AVID) video
editing for Torrance, CA local TV station.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for both Mac and PC platforms, pro photo and video editing
equipment and software including Photoshop, AVID, Adobe Premier Pro, and FCP.

2. DAVIDKESSINGER
949.235.2368 1306 Balsam St.
dkess3@gmail.com Grand Junction, CO 81505
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EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Managing Partner: KESSPRO Studios, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA 2009-2016
Film/video/photo studio/special event and creative space rental facility
• Established S-Corporation small business with over 300 clients while sustaining increased revenues
over 200% in 6 years with consistent client base growth and retention.
• Oversaw day-to-day functions for sales growth, new business development, focused branded content
marketing, and core business model sustainment.
• Developed, coordinated, and executed marketing campaigns, digital media marketing strategies,
events, social media updates, blogs, and newsletters.
• Directed studio business management, sales projections, project production, general maintenance,
vendor relations, strategic alliances, and partnership agreements.
• Responsible for communications, networking and collaboration with business leaders and other
colleagues to enhance the overall state of our entertainment media industry.
Key Account Manager: Laboratory Corporation of America - Southern CA 1994-2002
Biomedical clinical laboratory liaison to offer new testing information and education. focused sales growth,
problem-solving, and client retention to enhance the development of the lab’s core business.
• Responsible for maintaining and developing territory totaling $2 million that comprised 70 field
clients ranging from physician offices to urgent care clinics to satellite hospital labs.
• Exhibit strict adherence to quotas each month for new sales opportunities, upselling, and client
retention through continuous communication and qualification for revenue growth.
• Direct marketing and upselling of new testing and lab services to existing clients while educating
decision-makers, office staff, management, physicians, and patients.
• Assigned to service each account with several visits per month ensuring all lab testing, results, supply
distribution, billing, and all service levels were maintained.
• Communications, training, presentation, and consultation in group settings both internally and
externally throughout the medical laboratory community.
EDUCATION
B.A., Digital Media Arts/ TV & Film - Minor in Public Relations and Advertising 2006
California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA – Dean’s List
VOLUNTEER and COMMUNITY
Canyon View Vineyard Church: http://canyonviewchurch.com/ 2016
• Weekly setup, coordination, and breakdown of field church services that include active distribution of
large quantities of donated grocery items to poverty-stricken areas of Grand Junction and Clifton.
• Supervise lighting and image processes on stage during worship services in the main Canyon View
Church facility
• Ropes course and activities instructor providing assistance to other church volunteers during school,
adult, and other team-building group projects.
Special Olympics Grand Junction, Colorado 2016
• Assistance to volunteer services during the Special Olympics event in Aquatics and Swimming
competitions at Colorado Mesa University.