David Gumpel

Background

About David Gumpel

Creative visual communicator, corporate executive, and an independent freelance producer and director with over 30 years of identifying, creating and delivering on-budget, on-time, award-winning series, specials, and short films. Career accolades include: • Emmy Award – Primetime Emmy • Five Emmy Nominations • Cable Ace Award – honors excellence in cable television programming • International Monitor Award -­‐ honors the creative achievements of production and post-production professionals around the world • Pro Max Award – honors design and marketing work in the advertising and promotions business • Gemini Award – honors the best television productions in Canada. • Webby Award - Best web content Qualifications Commercial Success – Unique ability to help make high-quality, popular, out of the box programming that can be produced within budget parameters. Strategic Vision – For over 30 years has been at the creative forefront of children’s television programming and production. Leadership – Proven track record of inspiring teams, large and small, to meet goals and deadlines through personal relationships and passionate group interaction. Consensus Building – Strong ability to work with key partners and stakeholders to bring about consensus by balancing personal relationships, the ability to sell and persuade and the wisdom to know when and how to say no. Relationships and Networks – Keen ability to understand the perspective of others and build and maintain relationships that are mutually supportive.