David Gumpel Email & Phone Number

Pensacola, FL, US

Pensacola, Florida, United States

• Responsible for all on-site and off-site pre-recorded and live productions for this western Florida television station, commercial production agency and corporate video production service.
• Lead a team of videographers, editors, producers, technical engineers, and graphic artists.
• Manage productions, commercials, pretaped and live production. Using staff and freelance crews.
• Ensure projects conform to the client's visual brand systems and workflows.
• Define and constantly evolve studio documentation, production requirements, processes, workflows, and best practices.

• Independent freelance creator/producer/director, specializing in leading the development of content initiatives for children’s television, films, and web content. Highlights include:. Major Productions
• The Kissing Hand short Pilot, Jim Henson Company
• Dinosaur Train Interstitials, PBS
• Pat The Bunny, Universal
• Possibility Shop, Disney
• Sid the Science Kid, PBS

Pensacola, Florida Area

• Lead the strategic direction and profitable growth of this successful visual media production company. Assess business needs and devise client brand stories that form the foundation of all marketing and sales.
• Create emotionally engaging, brand consistent, platform appropriate, broadcast and social media video content.
• Uphold and enhance the highest quality standards and timelines for productions & processing.

New York, NY And Los Angeles, CA

• Created and managed the company's in-house production initiative, which expanded productionoutlets, offered greater creative opportunities, decreased production timelines,reduced expenses, and increased profitability..
• Envisioned, built, and managed the company’s New York production facility. Expanded and set up production facilities in Henson's lot in Hollywood.
• Supervised and mentored many successful, creative, and production team members.General Manager, Jim Henson Company Studios, New YorkDesigned, oversaw construction, and managed the company’s New York production.