Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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David Trexler

David Trexler

Glenwood ,NJ

Summary

Accomplished and dedicated Producer with over twenty years of experience managing and overseeing all aspects of production including budgeting, scheduling and supervising high-performance teams. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meet tight deadlines and exceed goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills for working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop, produce and deliver quality content.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Client Partnerships

Primal Screen
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Reporting to the CEO, leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Maintained existing relationships and forged new ones while managing the internal CRM.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy, update studio identity and mission statement.

Lead Animation Producer/ Digital Producer

Curious Media
Nampa, ID
07.2018 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw the production of flagship animated shorts for Disney+.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, costs and vendor management for a smooth production flow and optimal results.
  • Managed the development of multiple interactive apps and mobile games available on Google and Android platforms worldwide.

Production Executive

NBCUniversal
New York, NY
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Reporting to the SVP, Production and the VP of Digital & Original Content reviewed and maintained production budgets and schedules.
  • Liaised with Legal, Marketing and Post Production departments to provide updates and assure compliance.
  • Assured weekly deliverables from external production studios and managed resource utilization and continuous improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Producer

Planet Nutshell
Boston, MA
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw the production of multiple motion graphics spots for various agencies and businesses.
  • Maintained all schedules and budgets per project.
  • High profile clients included World Wildlife Fund, GE and Athenahealth.

Supervising Producer

Scholastic
New York, NY
04.2004 - 03.2015
  • Reporting to the VP of Production, responsible for leading teams to ensure projects are completed within budget and on time.
  • In charge of development, staffing, reviews, contracts, scheduling, budgets and network contact.
  • Lead a 60 person team, produced two animated series simultaneously.

Production Manager

Rogue Creative Studio
New York, NY
03.2002 - 03.2003
  • Managed both live action shoots and animated commercials.
  • Booked talent and artists, rented equipment and studio space.
  • Revlon, Snapple, Tyco, Kellogg’s were a few of our clients.

Production Manager

Viacom, MTV
New York, NY
01.1995 - 12.2001
  • Managed day-to-day production and the retake edit process.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Headed up the shipping and receiving from overseas studios.

Education

Associate of Arts - Media Arts, Animation

The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
12.1994

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Decision Making
  • Detail Oriented
  • Client Relationships
  • Scope Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Business Affairs
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Production Operations
  • Crew Supervision
  • Schedule Management

Accomplishments

    JUNE 2012

    Andrew Carnegie Medal of Excellence in Children’s Video Children’s Video Scholastic/Weston Woods “Children Make Terrible Pets”


    MAY 2011

    National Television Academy of Arts and Sciences Daytime Emmy Award, New Approaches

    PBS/TPT “SciGirls”

Timeline

Director, Client Partnerships

Primal Screen
09.2022 - 09.2023

Production Executive

NBCUniversal
08.2019 - 04.2020

Lead Animation Producer/ Digital Producer

Curious Media
07.2018 - 08.2022

Producer

Planet Nutshell
07.2016 - 07.2018

Supervising Producer

Scholastic
04.2004 - 03.2015

Production Manager

Rogue Creative Studio
03.2002 - 03.2003

Production Manager

Viacom, MTV
01.1995 - 12.2001

Associate of Arts - Media Arts, Animation

The Art Institute of Philadelphia
David Trexler