Brian Satchfield
3103 Ash Court
Dunedin, Florida 34698
bsatchfield@mac.com
727-785-6180 (Home)
727-512-9998 (Mobile)
To assist organizations in their efforts to produce creative and cost-effective media content in line with corporate management objectives, whether that be increased revenue, internal communication, brand recognition or entertainment.
Digital Media Services
2005-present
President and Managing Member

Since early 2005 I've been serving as director of an independent media production company performing video production, video editing, marketing and branding duties for commercial clients and individuals. My company, Digital Media Services LLC, is a fully-insured production company that offers video production and editing, high-end digital photography and audio production services. DMS helps clients coordinate complete media packages in support of an overall marketing or branding campaign. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
 
RileyArnold Productions
2005-2007
Director of Film & Video Operations, Marketing Manager

In charge of film and high definition video production and post-production, corporate marketing initiatives and business operations. Specific duties include building, maintaining and operating a high definition nonlinear editing and post production system which requires digitizing, editing, compositing, color correcting and outputting video projects; recording and editing digital audio projects; job-specific planning, scouting, producing and cinematography; marketing and promoting the company's film and video production services and corporate brand; overseeing all press & media relations; consulting with clients and members of the production staff; overseeing business and staff operations; expanding and maintaining the company computer network.
 
Major Accomplishments
*In less than six months built an effective press relations outlet which led to newspaper articles (St. Petersburg Times), business jornal articles (Tampa Bay Business Journal), international media website articles (Panasonic.com) and national industry magazine articles (Studio Photography)
*Promoted the company brand by successfully submitting work for international award recognition (2006 Aurora Awards) and local business recognition (Tampa Bay Business Journal 2006 Business of the Year Awards) and accepted positions with the Tampa Film Commition Advisory Council, Tampa Bay Chapter American Marketing Association and Media Professionals of Florida
*Successfully completed all post-production work for several nationally-aired music videos
*Handled editing, color correcting, mastering and other post-production duties for multiple high-profile television commercial campaigns
*Produced, shot, edited, color corrected and composited an award-winning high definition video marketing campaign for a nationally-recognized luxury home builder
*Managed production and post production for a variety of client marketing, branding and advertising projects
*Successfully built a corporate-wide "operations manual" consisting of policies and procedures addressing issues of customer service, internal fiscal responsibility and global guidelines on company guidelines
*Developed and produced a video Podcast series for the purpose of promoting the company, showcasing technology and providing educational information for those interested in the media industry
 
Raymond James Financial
2000-2005
Assistant Vice President of Marketing, Media Production Manager

Responsible for all audio/video/multimedia productions for the $1.8 billion firm including national television commercials, training videos, sales and marketing pieces, live television broadcasts, interactive Web and CD-ROM/DVD products, audio CDs, streaming media and more; hired, trained and managed media production staff and project specialists; coordinated efforts between the writing, art, web and PR staffs with the media production department; managed $250,000 equipment and services budget; produced a monthly strategy and training audio CD distributed to over 5,000 financial advisors which was by far the firm's most successful communication tool; acted as account manager on high-profile advertising campaigns; developed technology solutions for clients on a corporate level; managed a 20-piece Macintosh computer network.
 
Raymond James Financial
1998-2000
Co-manager, Media Production Studios

Responsible for all audio content produced by the firm's Media Production Studios including monthly audio training CDs, RJNN broadcasting and recording, radio commercials, corporate presentations, audio and sound design for video, etc.
 
Raymond James Financial
1997-1998
Audio Production Specialist, Marketing Services

Responsible for producing, recording and editing all audio-related productions for the firm's marketing department in a broadcast-quality digital audio recording and editing studio.
 
Raymond James Financial
1992-1997
Team Leader, Office Services

Oversaw team responsible for processing incoming and outgoing express mail, distributing packages and deliveries and sending daily mailings to over 1,500 branch locations.
 
Major accomplishments
* Developed the firm's unique and expansive streaming media capabilities including live, multi-camera broadcasting of annual shareholder meetings and 24-hour RJNN "Hoot-N-Holler" radio broadcasts which allowed the firm to eliminate its complex, expensive satellite communications system
* Designed and implemented a turnkey solution for producing live remote television feeds saving the company travel expenses and studio rental fees while gaining valuable marketing and advertising airtime by increasing our frequency of appearances on national television programming by over 600%
* Oversaw the design and completion of the firm's new state-of-the-art, full-service audio and video production and post-production studios
* Dramatically enhanced the firm's audio/video production capabilities by incorporating the use of specialized equipment, techniques and training
* Developed dynamic marketing strategies to increase company brand awareness, financial advisor recruiting efforts and overall firm growth
* Earned Masters Degree from Raymond James University, an internal corporate training program
 
YMCA/Latchkey
1990-1992
Site Manager, Lake Magdalene Elementary

Responsible for all operations of after-school care program including the supervision of 4 group leaders and 35-50 children, approval of lesson plans, payment collections, parent meetings and coordination with school principle.
 
YMCA/Latchkey
1987-1990
Group Leader, Largo Central Elementary

Responsible for developing and administering daily lesson plans for 20-35 children, assisting the site manager as PIC.
 
1990-1992 University of South Florida, Tampa
     Major - Physics; Minors - Philosophy, Electronic Music
 
1987-1990 St. Petersburg College, Clearwater
     Major - Engineering
 
*Over 20 years experience working in the professional audio/video field
*Over 10 years experience managing production staffs and operations
*Strong skills in technology, production, marketing, writing and strategy
*Proven abilities in enhancing, improving and growing production departments
*Specific technical and management skills include video production, videography, video editing, lighting, audio engineering and editing, graphics creation, copy writing and editing, account management, customer service, staff management, presentations, training, mentoring, community service.
Larry Silver
Senior Vice President, Marketing Services, Raymond James Financial (retired)
90 Greenhaven Circle, Oldsmar, Florida 34677
727-785-8943

Margie Blue
First Vice President, Raymond James Financial Services
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
727-567-3059

Thomas A. Talley
Investment Advisor Representative, Raymond James & Associates
200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 425, Wilmington, DE 19809
302-798-9113

Dave Grassick
Store Manager, Publix Supermarket, Caladesi Shopping Center
902 Curlew Road, Dunedin, FL 34698
727-733-4173

Mark Thorn
Executive Producer, WTSP CBS Channel 10
11450 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 3370
727-577-1010

(Additional or specific types of references available on request)