Ron Sussman
Phoenix, AZ / Los Angeles, CA, USA
602-300-8128
ron@ronsussman.com
ronsussman.com
Phoenix, AZ / Los Angeles, CA, USA
602-300-8128
ron@ronsussman.com
ronsussman.com
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / Editor / Post Production Supervisor
Creative storytelling, combined with extensive technical expertise in all areas of production and post-production, working with a range of content including commercials, television, corporate video, and overall editorial management. Demonstrated expertise that speaks to the client’s goals and reaches and connects with the viewer on an emotional level. Managed workflows by seamlessly joining production, motion graphics, color correction, audio, and media assets to ensure the highest level of creativity and workmanship. Manage post-production staff and third-party vendors in regard to the day-to-day operation of the production and post-production process.
SKILLS and EXPERTISE
Video Production & Post Production, Motion Graphics, Photography, Color Correction, Sound Design. Technically proficient with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve.
WORK HISTORY
•PXG Productions– Scottsdale, AZ - Present
Creative DIRECTOR, POST PRoduction - overseeing creative editorial and Post Production for all Commercial, Corporate, and Broadcast clients. Manage post-production staff and third-party vendors in regard to the day-to-day operation of the post-production process. Mentor junior staff and oversee the execution of motion graphics, color correction, and audio
•Sussman Media LLC - Producer, Director, Editor, Photographer – Phoenix/Los Angeles
Production, Direction, Photography, Creative Direction, and Creative Editorial
•HSN - Senior Editor - St. Petersburg, FL
Lead creative editor for Promos, Integrated marketing & Entertainment-related special programming. Overseeing a staff of 10 editors, I managed workflows by seamlessly joining production, motion graphics, color correction, audio, and media assets to ensure the highest level of creativity and workmanship. Managed usage of equipment and resources to maximize editorial session efficiency, including edit systems, and media storage. Developed professional competence of staff, both technical and managerial. Ensured employees stayed current on procedures, techniques, and training. Projects with HSN included partnerships with Coca-Cola, HGTV, Disney, and Keith Urban.
•Fast Cuts Editorial – Dallas, TX
Sr. Creative Editor for major national advertising agencies and brands
•Red Car – Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA
Sr. Creative Editor for major national advertising agencies and brands
EDUCATION
•NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
•NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Graduate School of the Arts, Motion Picture and Television Production
•ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Visual Communication Design
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/ron-sussman-645557b/
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST