Jeremy Strootman
About Jeremy Strootman
Jeremy Strootman is the Sales Director at Backlight Creative, bringing over 20 years of experience as a media workflow consultant. He has a strong background in asset management, media processing, and automation, having worked with numerous media professionals across North America.
Work at Backlight
Jeremy Strootman serves as the Sales Director at Backlight Creative, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, he focuses on driving sales strategies and enhancing client relationships within the creative media sector. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience to address the needs of media professionals and improve their workflow efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Strootman has over 20 years of experience in the media industry, specializing in media workflow consulting. His expertise includes asset management, media processing, and automation. He understands the critical role these elements play in storytelling and content creation, enabling him to provide effective solutions to media professionals.
Background
Jeremy's career began in storage and archiving, which established a strong foundation for his future work in media asset management. He has held various positions in sales and business development across multiple companies, including Telestream, iconik.io, Quantum, and CatDV. His diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape.
Previous Positions
Before joining Backlight, Jeremy held several prominent roles in the media industry. He was the Channel Manager for Telestream in the Americas, the Director of Sales at iconik.io, and the Business Development Manager at Quantum. Additionally, he served as Vice President of Business Development at CatDV and Director of Worldwide Sales at Studio Network Solutions, among other positions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jeremy Strootman has provided value to hundreds of media professionals across North America. He has addressed various challenges faced by content creators, enhancing their efficiency and productivity. His contributions have positively impacted the media workflow for many professionals in the industry.