Video Editor Post-Production
Resume:
Aaron Dunkel
Versatile Commercial Editor skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve &
Avid // Extensive Experience in Advertising and Editing Senior editor specializing in commercials for broadcast, collaborated with industry giants such as Toyota, Garnier, Southern Company, Poland Spring, Duke Energy, MTV, and Hasbro. Proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Avid, and other post-production tools, I create compelling videos for diverse platforms. I’ve produced original content for product launches, brand initiatives, and digital- first campaigns. My approach is all about transforming creative chaos into cohesive, captivating stories — always with a positive, collaborative spirit. WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Video Editor Jan 2023 – Present
Freelance, New York, NY
● Facilitated tools including After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid; increased audience engagement by 40% through visual effects and seamless editing techniques
● Orchestrated the implementation of AI-powered video editing software, resulting in a 50% decrease in post-production time and a 25% increase in video quality
● Streamlined internal approval process for post-production by utilizing vast experience, decreasing approval/turnaround time
● Clientele Wieden + Kennedy, Saatchi + Saatchi, Thresher Media, Black Spot, DDB, TagWW, DigitalArts
Senior Video Editor Commercials, Branding June 2003 – May 2023 LVLY / Friend or Føe / Blue Rock Editing
● Spearheaded strategic collaborations with industry powerhouses like Toyota, Garnier, and MTV, increasing client revenue and market visibility for renowned agencies
● Enhanced team efficiency, elevating commercial output from 4 to over 150 spots per month through the development of a successful method
● Led multi-disciplinary 5-person team to design, and develop; prioritized and resolved new products and oversaw day-to-day operations and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
● Conceptualized Remotely and on-site cross-functional (engineering, product, sales, support) team and coordinated with production partners towards the successful launch of contracted commercials Assistant Editor August 1996 – Oct 1998
KG Edit, New York, NY
● Avid Editorial Assistant to legendary editor Ken Gutstein
● Provided essential support in post-production studio, managing media files and ingesting footage into Avid editing system.
● Ensured organizational efficiency, handling tasks like logging, scripting, and addressing technical issues.
● Conducted quality checks to meet creative objectives. Assistant Producer August 1995 – Aug 1996
Margeotes / Fertitta + Partners, New York, NY
● Assistant Producer: managed production processes, manage timelines, and collaborated with creative teams, specializing in media duplication, on-site presentations, and assisting with pitches, focus groups, and spec commercials
CONTACT
• NYC Metro Area
• ***********@***********.***
• linkedin.com/in/aarondunkel/
• https://www.aarondunkel.com/
SKILLS
Post-Production:
• Avid
• After Effects
• Premiere Pro
• Da Vinci Resolve
Graphics:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Typography
Experience:
• Post-production, Broadcast,
• Exceptional proficiency in
communication
• Adept time/project management
abilities,
• Face to Face, on-site, and on-set
collaborations
• Find out more:
aarondunkel.com
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major in Film, Video Photography
Minors in Drawing
Brooklyn, NY
Dean’s List
OTHER
• Volunteer at:
WFMU Radio, Pro Arts Jersey City,
Welcome Home Refugee - Jersey
City, Hoboken Homeless Shelter
• Accompished Fine-Artist in
NY/NJ
I'm always looking to grow my
personal and professional network.
Feel free to connect via LinkedIn or
contact me directly at
***********@***********.***
-Let's get to work!
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