All about PAUL…

PERSONAL

Paul Klinke loves his family, his dog, room temperature scotch on a cold winter's day, Chicago sports, and creative production. He loves the outdoors and is passionate about fishing and travel. He loves to learn and seems to alway be taking up another hobby. Whether it is woodworking, cooking, gardening, or music, Paul loves to dive in deep and learn all that he can. He may seem like man of your dreams but trust me he is not... he is just a man.

PROFESSIONAL

Paul Klinke is an extremely creative Producer with loads of production experience. He is an entrepreneur at heart with a love for collaboration and works harder than anyone you know. He is everyone’s favorite Manager because he delivers the highest quality results and has fun doing it. Paul has experience in almost every facet of creative production. Concepting, writing, scheduling, bidding, shooting, editing, animating, retouching, coloring, etc... Paul has managed it all he has looked good doing it.  

EXPERIENCE

Senior Producer, PARTNER
Los Angeles, CA 2024 – Present (Remote)
Over the past year I have produced campaigns for a large consumer electronics brand and several spots for a solar panel company. I have managed large teams working in highly technical post production workflows. The end results have been extremely high quality design driven CG spots that have wowed our clients and garnered praise and attention from our peers.

Co-Owner & Executive Producer, Almost Gold
Chicago, IL 2016 – 2023
Over my 7 year. tenure, I elevated Almost Gold from a tiny production company with 2 clients to one of the top studios in Chicago. I produced every job, made every hire, balanced every budget and fostered every relationship that Almost Gold has been a part of. Over the years we have grew the business and expanded our services under my leadership. I more than quadrupled our revenue and elevated our reputation and product along the way. Our client included the largest Ad Agencies in the world and marketing campaigns for Google, Facebook, Champion, Twitter, Microsoft, Samsung, USA Today, P&G, Ace hardware and the Chicago Cubs.

Sr. Producer, Alter Inc.
Chicago, IL 2014 – 2016
As the Sr. Project Manager I work with a team of creatives to see projects through fruition while maintaining the highest level of quality and service possible. I start from the beginning and lead the bidding and estimating of all projects that come in the door. Once awarded I help assemble a team and determine a schedule and game plan for the job. I then lead the artists through all steps of our workflow while maintaining constant contact with the client. I am also part of the new business department and work with others on the management team to grow Alter's abilities and client base.

Project Manager, E-Works Media
Rancho Mirage, CA 2013 – 2014
As Project Manager for e-works I was the main point of contact between the production team and our clients. I was in charge of keeping our production in scope and on time, while minding budgets and schmoozing clients. We created amazing web experiences for businesses of all shapes and sizes in a fun little studio in the desert.

Producer, Sony Playstation
San Diego, CA 2007 – 2013
As a Producer for the Creative group at Sony Computer Entertainment of America, I am in charge of marketing videos in the form of broadcast commercials and online trailers. I utilize my creativity to concept marketing campaigns, create treatments, write scripts and then rely upon my experience in production to lead projects through the entire process. I touch every element of the production from beginning to end and act as the client’s main point of contact throughout.

Founder, SweetBands
San Diego, CA 2011 – Present
SweetBands has quickly established itself as the number one creative sweatband apparel company in the world. I spearhead and lead every element of the business. In 2 years we have grown rapidly and there is no end in sight. The company was created as an outlet for creative marketing campaigns that needed a home. My partner and I create every band and map a specific marketing push for each design. SweetBands can be purchased at SweetBandsApparel.com, amazon.com, ebay.com, several retail stores and a constantly rotating network of flash sale websites.

Producer, thirtysevenclick
San Diego, CA 2006 – Present
Thirtysevenclick is the creative love-child of Paul Klinke and Tobin Nageotte.  Our credits include the award winning short film Moustachette, music videos
for artists including the platinum selling Patrick Stump, commercial work for fashion lines in Asia, a nationally recognized comedic podcast, and PSAs with
famous athletes. The two are currently in production on a comedic animated series based on a private ambulance company.

Other
Production Coordinator, Swank Audio Visuals - San Diego, CA - 2006 – 2007
Booth Utility, ESPN, Sunday Night Football - San Diego, CA - 2005 (Freelance)
Production Assistant ESPN - San Diego, CA - 2005 (Freelance)
Production Assistant, Home & Garden Television - San Diego, CA - 2005 (Freelance)
Production Assistant, Anheuser Bush - San Diego, CA - 2005 (Freelance)
Production Assistant, The Food Network - San Diego, CA - 2005 (Freelance)
Producer, In-Flight Media Associates - San Diego, CA - 2004 – 2005

Education
Grossmont College - TV/Film Production 2003 – 2005
University of Montana - Wildlife Biology 2000 – 2001

Skills
- Production and Project Management
- Honed Communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative, Organized, Snappy Dresser
- Word, Excel, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Premier Pro, 
- Experience as shooter and editor