Brian T. Field *** Pansy Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 (USA)

646-***-**** (c) acr85u@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthomasfield

Senior-Level Executive –Operations, Product & Marketing

Accomplished and innovative management executive demonstrating cross-functional leadership success consistently going above and beyond expectations. Offer solid track record of conceptualizing and developing operations for variety of products and strategies that support branding, business development, and financial objectives. Possess dynamic expertise identifying additional revenue streams. Expertly assess and implement new technology and industry tools to optimize performance, products, and services. Confidently build highly motivated management teams focused on achieving multimillion-dollar profits and operational objectives. Recognized as strong self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to mentorship, promoting professional growth and success. Areas of expertise:

Operations & Staff Management Product Development Digital Marketing P&L Accountability Financial Analysis

Business Plans Restructuring Start-Up Operations Entrepreneur Cost Reduction Team Leadership/Motivation

Career History

UBM Americas, (division of UBM plc) New York/Los Angeles 2013 to present

Chief Operating Officer: Serve as operations lead for $600 million North & South American media and tradeshow portfolio; lead all matrixed functions including: product strategy & development, marketing, technology, production, data services, sales support. Areas of focus include medical, advanced design & manufacturing engineering, contact center training, fashion, technology, game development, catering and event planning, cruise industries, fine chemical manufacturing, concrete and furniture manufacturing. Staff of 200+ with 6 direct reports.

UBM Medica, (division of UBM plc) Norwalk, Connecticut 2011 to 2013

UBM Medica provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers, payers, and patients around the world through online properties, journals/magazines, directories, drug databases and other electronic databases, live conferences, and other valuable resources.

Executive Vice President / Managing Director: Lead UBM Medica as the Managing Director for the US business; all operations, finance, marketing, product, technology and sales efforts – print, digital and events. $20M business with staff of 150.

Senior Vice President, Product & Operations: Run all product, marketing and operations for print, digital and events business for US business. Staff of 5 direct reports.

Design and launch of first affiliate network for company, generating multimillion-dollar revenues at 43% profit margin

Successfully drove transition of print-dominant business to digital-dominant business

Executed rebranding of US company

OLIM, LLC, Fairfield, Connecticut 2007 to 2011

Media and business consulting company.

Principal: Perform as key consultant for major engagements to develop digital product and marketing strategies as well as integrate them into digital media landscape.

Acting COO Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc., (TBS, Inc.), New Products Group: Serve as COO for new business/product incubation arm of TBS, Inc. Oversee operations, financing, product development, technology, and design. Create new online and non-Internet product offerings, along with promoting existing products. Administer operating budget of $10M. Direct workforce of 140 staff located internationally, along with 5 direct reports, including manager of finance, director of technology, 2 directors of design, and director of product. Establish business planning strategies, such as revenue forecasting and cost savings; business planning and product “voice” for outside VC funding.

Created CNN Go product, from conception, strategy through product delivery, hybrid broadcast-digital product for CNN International encompassing travel, lifestyle, and entertainment offerings across major international cities; now fully integrated into CNN

Generated consolidation-based savings equaling 5% of total budget.

Sr. Business Strategist Colangelo Synergy Marketing (division of Omnicom Group, Inc.): Designed go-to-market strategy for multi-billion dollar consumer packaged goods brand for new product initiatives. Led full business modeling and strategy, partnership negotiation, and branding. Implemented national online brand marketing programs leveraging professional and user-generated content.

Yielded $7M in savings by developing business strategy that led to alternative path for product distribution.

VOY, LLC, New York, New York & Los Angeles, California 2003 to 2007

Media company targeting bicultural Latino in United States – digital properties in music, gaming, social networking, and video as well as home video distribution into retail market.

President and Chief Operating Officer: Established and administered day-to-day operating processes. Led strategic development and managed all legal affairs, corporate accounting, and tax and financial planning. Established multichannel product development strategy and oversaw plan execution. Developed corporate materials and sales presentations as well as negotiated distribution agreements with partnerships. Wrote business plans, delivered financial analysis, and spearheaded fundraising efforts.

Raised $14M in capital, built company from ground up, and developed exceptional business plans/financial forecasts.

Earned top ratings for leading Latin pure-play social network in United States by Forrester Research in June 2007.

Successfully expanded company’s Latino films into retail market, playing integral role in key film earning nomination for 2005 Academy Award.

VOY DIGITAL, LLC, New York, New York 2001 to 2003

Start-up company built on $50M Mexican government contract to deliver computer hardware, training, service, connectivity and financing to members of the SNTE (Mexican teachers’ union).

Senior Vice President, Product Operations: Developed end-to-end company operations. Established all equipment manufacturing relations in Mexico and negotiated business terms. Developed all product collateral and corporate website. Initiated all training and support programs, along with design elements for product path. Managed logistics, delivery, and telco negotiations for Internet service provider.

STARMEDIA NETWORK, INC., New York, New York 1997 to 2001

Leading Spanish and Portuguese integrated media and solutions company offering online, wireless, and multimedia products through flagship network band, www.starmedia.com.

Vice President, Product Operations (2001): Led global product operations staff of 220+ in development of product offerings across 7 countries. Managed 14 online brands globally. Collaborated with engineers to ensure complete user/client requirements to product upgrades and releases. Managed release schedules against marketing and sales schedules. Directed design group in handling global standards for all product offerings.

Vice President, Product Distribution (2000 to 2001): Led engineering and design resources in creation of flexible product offerings, within budget and development time constraints. Implemented pricing strategies with business development. Coordinated negotiations with and rolled-out offerings for AT&T, Gratis1, Cingular Wireless, Republica, AFAP, Cines Unidos, and MegaExpo. Produced training materials, manuals, and tools for sales force. Earlier roles in StarMedia prior to 2000, included GM for network’s entertainment products.

Generated $10M in new revenue streams during 2001 based upon new product development in 2000.

Extended core network products and streaming media solutions to 3rd-party businesses via developing and executing company’s 1st B2B strategy and product offering.

Academic Credentials

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Columbia University, New York, New York

Master of Music

The Juilliard School, New York, New York

Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude / phi beta kappa

Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut

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