BEN TRUMM
RESUME
Summary
Creative Producer, Project Manager, and Account Manager with eight years of experience leading integrated marketing, advertising, digital, experiential, and post-production campaigns for global brands. Proven track record managing cross-functional teams, client relationships, budgets, vendor partnerships, and complex creative workflows from concept through delivery. Seeking new opportunities in marketing and advertising where I can leverage my expertise in project management, production leadership, account management, business development, and client services to drive impactful campaigns and business growth.
Professional Experience
TRAFIK
PRODUCER
April 2024-Present
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Managed multiple colorists and a team of assistant colorists - handling scheduling, budget, and overall workflow to maximize productivity through post production.
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Promoted and successfully secured key business for two emerging colorists by networking through social media, events, and happy hours - effectively doubling their client base.
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Created and managed complex schedules and budgets to align with color, VFX, and finishing needs for various workflows including digital, film/filmouts, HDR, and Dolby Vision.
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Developed and strengthened client relationships by providing a pleasant experience throughout the post-production process.
LIQUID ADVERTISING (LIQUID+ARCADE)
CREATIVE PRODUCER (Promoted from Associate Producer)
2021-2024
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Spearheaded end-to-end creative production process - including concept ideation, pitch management, scoping and estimate creation, vendor selection and management.
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Engaged directly with our clients throughout the productions - ensuring their vision was met through meetings, emails, and on-set collaboration.
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Helped secure business with the agency's biggest client by presenting production capabilities to their leadership in Israel.
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Developed and managed an overseas production team in Warsaw, Poland, optimizing daily resources across design, video, and internal projects.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER (Promoted from PRODUCTION COORDINATOR)
SAATCHI & SAATCHI
2018-2021
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Assisted in broadcast, social, and digital campaigns for Toyota, managing budgets and project timelines.
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Developed large-scale production budgets and ensured projects finished within scope
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Produced a digital campaign that included 65 unique CG animated videos while working remotely during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Led social media and influencer campaigns and was key in developing Toyota’s social strategy
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Performed quality control and legal compliance for productions with over 250 unique deliverables.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER OF LIVE STREAM PRODUCTION
TEMPO STORM
2017
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Operated Camera B during a four hour "In Real Life" (IRL) live stream shoot sponsored by Red Bull with over 1.2 million views
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Worked alongside the Director and Producer to create and maintain the set
Education
Long Beach Sate University
Bachelor of BA - Marketing, Communications
Graduated: 2018
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President's List
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Campus Movie Fest Finalist
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Video Producer and Communications Director for American Marketing Association
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Producer for Associated Students Inc. video production team