Bob Kelly

About Bob Kelly

Bob Kelly began his career in Hollywood CA, where he learned his craft under the tutelage of top Hollywood live television professionals. Kelly worked for Directors such as Marty Pasetta, Don Mischer, and Rick Locke on programs ranging from game shows to situation comedies to network specials. Some of his credits include the “1985 Academy Awards”, “The AFI salute to Gene Kelly”, “Jeopardy”, “Soul Train”, and the 19••••89 sit-com “D.C. Follies”. During this time, Kelly became a member of the Directors Guild of America, and remains an active member today. That association has allowed him to be involved with such projects as “D.C. Follies” (Associate Director & Stage Manager) “The Disney MGM Studios Grand Opening Special” (Stage Manager) and “Skates of Gold II” (Stage Manager). In addition to his directorial work, Kelly also excelled in the creative and management sides of the business. He has held positions as production manager, unit manager, associate producer, and producer.In 1989, Kelly left Hollywood to pursue his career goals of producing and directing beyond the encumbrances of Los Angeles. He moved to Washington DC, where he worked for WRC-TV, the NBC O&O and played active production roles on many NBC productions including “The McLaughlin Group”, “Its Academic”, “The Jesse Jackson Show”, “George Michael’s Sports Machine” “Meet the Press”, and many more. In 1992, Kelly returned home to Cincinnati, OH to be closer to family. He worked with several of the largest production companies in the area before deciding to venture out on his own. In 2002, Kelly formed KPG Creative (Kelly Production Group, Inc.), a company specializing in helping businesses tell their stories by bringing ideas to life on stage and on screen. KPG Creative harnesses the beauty of design, the impact of video and the power of live events to make connections.Specialties: Event production, video production, audio, graphic design, writer, producer, production manager

Experience

1. President and Executive Producer

   Kpg Creative Kelly Production Group, Inc

   Sep 2002 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   KPG Creative – Kelly Production GroupKPG Creative helps businesses generate results with strategic video and event productions. Our goal is to help you improve sales, increase market awareness, energize teams, celebrate success and deliver a solid ROI.Whether enhancing the audience experience at your next event or tradeshow, or crafting your business story in video, or developing the next generation of interactive sales tools, KPG Creative has the experience and expertise to deliver.Our experience spans a wide range of industries including manufacturing, technology, product distribution, insurance, medical, consumer goods, food, education, start-ups, non-profits and automotive. Who’s telling your story?

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Architecture, communications

  1980 — 1982

• University of Maryland

  BA, Communications

  1980 — 1984

Skills

• Video
• Event Planning
• Production Management
• Advertising
• Video Post-Production
• Lighting
• Final Cut Pro
• Post Production
• Production Planning
• Camera
• Sound
• Videography
• Live Events
• Video Editing
• Directing
• Stage Management
• Corporate Events
• Entertainment
• Production Managment
• Business Meetings
• Hd Video
• Video Production
• Product Launch