CREATIVE // DETAIL-ORIENTED // RESOURCEFUL COLLABORATIVE // STREAMLINED // STORYTELLER // ADAPTABLE // INNOVATIVE // TECHNICAL // VISIONARY //

CREATIVE // DETAIL-ORIENTED // RESOURCEFUL COLLABORATIVE // STREAMLINED // STORYTELLER // ADAPTABLE // INNOVATIVE // TECHNICAL // VISIONARY //

Aaron Dunkel is a seasoned commercial editor with extensive experience collaborating with top-tier brands. Known for transforming complex projects into streamlined, innovative solutions, Aaron thrives in collaborative environments, ensuring every frame tells a story that resonates.

RESUME

Aaron Dunkel - Résumé

Aaron Dunkel

Versatile Commercial Editor skilled in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid with extensive experience in advertising and editing.

Contact

NYC Metro Area

Phone: +1-201-993-5986

Email: aarondunkel@aarondunkel.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aarondunkel

Portfolio: the reel

Work Experience

Senior Video Editor (Freelance) - Jan 2023 – Present

New York, NY

  • Conceptualized and produced visually stunning titles, animations, and graphics.
  • Implemented AI-powered video editing tools, reducing post-production time by 50%.
  • Streamlined internal approval processes, accelerating delivery timelines.
  • •Clientele Wieden + Kennedy, Saatchi + Saatchi, Thresher Media, Black Spot, DDB, TagWW, Digital, Christopher Kimball milkStreet

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,resulting in a 80% increase in client revenue and market visibility for renowned agencies including Publicis, Saatchi, BBDO, DDB, Hasbro, Havas and McCann.
  • 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.
  • Managed client relationships overseeing a high-volume output of commercials, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction

Assistant Editor - August 1996 – Oct 1998

KG Edit, New York, NY

  • Supported post-production for renowned editor Ken Gutstein.
  • Managed media ingestion and ensured quality control.

Assistant Producer - August 1995 – Sept 1996

KG Edit, New York, NY

  • Assistant Producer: managed production processes, manage timelines, and collaborate with creative teams, specializing in media duplication, on-site presentations, and assisting with pitches, focus groups, and spec commercials.

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Avid
  • Graphics: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Typography
  • Post-production, Broadcast, Time/Project Management
  • Face-to-face collaboration and on-set experience

Education

Pratt Institute – Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Film, Video Photography, Minor in Drawing

Brooklyn, NY | Dean’s List

Volunteer Work

  • WFMU Radio
  • Pro Arts Jersey City
  • Welcome Home Refugee - Jersey City
  • Hoboken Homeless Shelter