Jonathan Kern Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, California, United States

Here’s a revised version of your profile:As a Marketing Post Production Executive, I specialize in operations, post production strategy, and finishing. With my expertise, I ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. My ability to develop and implement effective post production workflows allows me to deliver.

Santamonica

Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area (Burbank)

• Lead Project Management and deliver core operations services and functions, including oversight of internal and 3rd party resources (vendor selection, performance optimization, capability upgrades, and cost control).
• Initiate new accounts and organize relationships with vendors.
• Oversee operations for home entertainment by assisting on feature post services and performing in various roles to handle issues as required.
• Partner with cutting room editors and producers by establishing and cultivating new relationships.
• Organize and drive filmmaker meetings.
• Administer CinemaCom presentations, Cannes Film festival, and AFM presentations.

Universal City, CA

• Directed a team of 20 in concluding high-profile movie trailers and television spots, collaborating on the final product with key filmmakers and creative executives to assure success.
• Managed a diverse marketing operations team involving dub facilities, on-line bays, mix rooms, editors and graphics creating backbone infrastructure and digital workflow enabling expedited response and turn-around.
• Structured/closed critical deals and controlled day-to-day business with broadcast distribution companies, DI facilities and new technology companies resulting in the creation of vital relationships with facilities and.
• Oversaw detailed schedules and budgets on multiple projects across various stages of post-production guaranteeing all projects were completed on time and under budget while exceeding expectations.
• Expanded international operations by managing and overseeing accurate localization language translations to provide cost savings.
• Improved quality visual effects internally by developing top talent and expanding skills while implementing creative strategies to eliminate the need for outside vendors.

Universal City, CA

• Administered all facets of post-production with a focus on creating winning DI digital trailers, completing and distributing national television spots, finishing HiDef video and marketing international films within.
• Built and motivated highly dedicated, productive teams through an affirmative management style and proactive approach to identifying and swiftly defusing potential issues.
• Capitalized upon emerging technologies and markets to significantly extend advertising reach while simultaneously streamlining internal production processes, elevating efficiency.

Ba, Film/Video & Business

Business/Commerce, General