Pete Guzzo - Award-Winning Executive Producer, Creative Producer, Director
Pete Guzzo (founder of Kestum Bilt and entrepreneur) is an Executive Producer, Director, Creative Lead for Branded Content, and New Business Development Consultant. Pete has +24 years’ in the creative industry. Collaborative and proactive branded content leader with excellent interpersonal skills, leader in marketing and sales strategies and strong attention to detail when developing aligned creative content strategies across multiple platforms. Innovative team leader with the ability to manage multiple video projects and multitask to meet tight production and sales deadlines. Efficient in contract law including client and vendor negotiations.
Manage multimillion dollar video productions for high-profile clients in sports, healthcare, education, retail and culinary industries
To-date I’ve successfully secured accounts and owned creative requirements for key clients, medium to large ad agencies, and big brand names across various industries including Seiko, Navy Federal Credit Union, NAPA Auto Parts, Cooper Tires, University of Florida, Hilton, Boss Revolution, USC, Cleveland Golf, CSL Plasma, Maryville University, Just Bare Chicken, AmTrust, Acorn Stairlifts and Medi-Weightloss, to name a few.
Here are a few excerpts that demonstrate my experience and propensity for achievement:
Fostered rapport and earned client loyalty in the creative industry by building and strengthening relationships, bringing a solid base of eight key accounts prepared to transfer accordingly.
Spearheaded sales, key projects, and budgets including supervising management, production, post-production and deliverables spanning commercials, branded content, social and digital campaigns, DRTV, interactive videos, films and animation.
As a New Sales Executive I won accounts and campaigns for productions ranging from $350,000 to $700,000. The reason: ingenuity, problem solving their budgets and honesty during the entire sales process.
Owned conceptualization and execution of branded entertainment for promotions, HSN culinary content that led to constant sell out shows of their partner’s production, digital and social experiences, and HSN’s commercials aired on other networks.
Served as a consultant for various non-profits and as an Executive Producer for documentaries and pilots – honored as an award-winning Independent Filmmaker.
My drive for continuous professional development, adaptability to unforeseen challenges, and ability to identify innovative and creative solutions for tough problems are qualities that fit any size production and campaign.