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Brian Jay Sepanik

Tampa,FL

Summary

Experienced leader in Post-Production with over 30 years of experience at all levels and all roles. Proficient in managing operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination, and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. The main objective is always the success of the team while delivering excellence to clients.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor / Producer / Operations Director / Partner

The Colonie
09.2008 - 05.2022
  • Editor/Producer - Responsible for all aspects of Post-Production. From bidding. to scheduling, to client interaction, as well as supervision of VFX, color-grading, graphic design, audio, and finish. Major clients included Philip Morris, Allstate, Google, Samsung, and Eli Lilly.
  • Partner - Managed and mentored a staff of 20 and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement. Responsible of the overall vision, direction, and day to day management of the $5 Million company. HR and Employee Benefits were also part of my responsibilities.
  • Operations Director - Worked to create efficient workflows to deliver high quality and quick results for clients ensuring a seamless process throughout the post-production phase. Provided equipment recommendations and handled purchases and maintenance schedules.

Film Editor

Avenue Edit
01.1999 - 08.2008
  • Oversaw all aspects of post-production process and built a roster of clients including Philip Morris, Coca-Cola, SC Johnson, and Bally Total Fitness.
  • Billing averaged over $900k per year during tenure.

Assistant Film Editor

Avenue Edit
09.1997 - 12.1998

Worked hand in hand with Editor loading footage, pulling selects, adding sound design, then guiding commercials through all aspects of Post-Production through finish.

Editor

Image Base
09.1995 - 08.1997
  • Lead editor and created all aspects of editorial projects: creative editorial, color-grading, graphic design, and audio mixing.
  • Transformed facility from a traditional linear facility to a fully digital state-of-the-art non-linear editorial house.
  • Clients included GE, Kraft, Abbott Labs, and Motorola.

Assistant Engineer

Orbis Broadcast Group
05.1992 - 08.1995

Assisted on various projects ranging from episodic television to corporate videos to commercials. Duties included audio mixing, graphics and dubbing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications: Radio, TV, & Film

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Skills

  • Project Management and Team Leadership
  • Excellent Time Management and Organization Skills
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Proficient in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premier
  • Excels during tight deadlines
  • Strong graphic and visual sense

Accomplishments

    AICE Award for Best Editorial in the Dialogue/Monologue/Spoken Word Category. GrubHub "Winner Picks Lunch"

Affiliations

AICE / AICP Midwest Board Member

Timeline

Editor / Producer / Operations Director / Partner

The Colonie
09.2008 - 05.2022

Film Editor

Avenue Edit
01.1999 - 08.2008

Assistant Film Editor

Avenue Edit
09.1997 - 12.1998

Editor

Image Base
09.1995 - 08.1997

Assistant Engineer

Orbis Broadcast Group
05.1992 - 08.1995

Bachelor of Science - Communications: Radio, TV, & Film

Northern Illinois University
Brian Jay Sepanik