1. DAVIDKESSINGER
949.235.2368 1306 Balsam St.
dkess3@gmail.com Grand Junction, CO 81505
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An experienced sales, account management, communications, marketing, and digital media
production professional with a combined 22 years experience implementing strategies for new business
development, upselling, customer relations, digital marketing, group presentations, team building, small
business logistics and operations. Possess effective analytical oral and writing skills to communicate
ideas, negotiate and educate. Account management and sales proficiency with technology know-how to
administer projects both independently and in a team to foster collaboration.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• Marketing to and qualification of decision-
makers, prospects, and revenue growth potential
• Consistent follow-through with quotas and
exhibiting professionalism through each
assignment
• Continuous client education, communications,
training, presentation, and consultation
• BA degree achieved in Digital Media Arts with
Minor in PR and Advertising
• Time management, project planning, and budget
maintenance
• Strong analytical, oral and written
communications skills
• Experience from and eagerness toward
prolonged business travel
• Ambitious nature to build a territory and
strengthen core business development
• Critical relationship building and interpersonal
communications skills to establish excellent
customer service and retention
• Possess a valid CO driver’s license and insurance
• Innovative Marketing, Advertising, PR, and
Negotiation Strategies
• Flexible and adaptable as new expectations may
change the dynamics of job responsibilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite in both
Mac and PC platforms
• Established S-Corp small business with over 300
clients while sustaining increased revenues over
200% in 6 years with consistent 5-star reviews
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Media Production - Los Angeles and Southern CA 2005-Present
Provide various media production companies and producers with communications, 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 Company Owners for creating media content,
developing marketing strategies, and project coordination.
• Communications with large and small companies to determine specific needs related to their image,
increased brand awareness, product launches, sales development, public relations, marketing protocols,
media outlet monitoring, and digital marketing processes while detailing the client’s expectations and
adherence to strict deadlines.
• Accurately and efficiently transcribe written project details, treatments, scripts, crew and vendor lists, and
budget schedules with specific line items.
• 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.
• 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 an 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.