Content Development

Skilled media executive with experience in complex content acquisition

agreements, developing and implementing digital content strategies,

creative development and production, leading and mentoring teams, and

taking organizations to "the next level." Strong background in business

development, creative affairs and business affairs. Fervent

entrepreneurial spirit and a history of successful leadership of new

ventures and teams around common strategic objectives.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

. Digital Content Strategist

. Creative Development Executive & Business Affairs Executive (Left-

Brain/Right-Brain Skillset)

. Strong Relationships with A-list Talent, Agencies, Studios, New Media

Technology Firms & Financiers

. Several Years' Experience Structuring & Negotiating Complex Content

Deals

. Innovative Thinker, Proactive Doer with a Strong Entrepreneurial

Spirit

. Expert Builder of Strategic Business Relationships

. Dynamic Mentor & Leader, Fostering Loyalty & Team Performance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, Culver City, CA

2006 - 2009

Executive Director, Digital Content Acquisition & Strategy, Sony Pictures

Television

Oversee content acquisition for Sony Pictures' online content destination,

Crackle (www.crackle.com). Recruited to SPE shortly after the studio

acquired Crackle, joining the team to execute a forward-looking strategy

through acquiring and producing resonant, highly marketable entertainment

properties. Responsible for all media business development efforts,

negotiating A-list content acquisition, licensing and production financing

agreements, as well as playing an integral role in creative development and

content strategy. Seen as the organizational "hub" who works directly with

all departments, including Ad Sales, Programming, Production, Creative

Development, Legal, Marketing Finance and Distribution. Report to the Vice

President of Programming & Production, Sony Pictures Television Digital

Entertainment, with a dotted line to the Senior Executive Vice President,

Sony Pictures Television. Some recent accomplishments include: identifying

and negotiating an original online series opportunity starring Joe Rogan;

identifying, developing and negotiating co-production of the original hit

series The Jace Hall Show; identifying, developing and negotiating a

strategic partnership with Robert Smigel ("Triumph the Insult Comic Dog");

negotiating an original content production and acquisition deal with

Charlie Murphy; negotiating an original content production and acquisition

deal with A-list director Barry Sonnenfeld; acquiring online and mobile

rights to the digital hit franchise Afterworld; identifying and negotiating

a strategic, exclusive relationship with South by Southwest (SXSW).

Additionally, took the initiative to establish deal protocols and processes

and crafted uniform content licensing, acquisition and multimedia

distribution agreement templates.

INFOSPACE MOBILE, INC., Los Angeles, CA

2006

Director of Content Strategy and Licensing - Moviso.com

Responsible for content strategy and licensing for Moviso.com, InfoSpace's

direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment business. Creative and business

lead for the company's "Action Sports" content vertical. Charged with and

responsible for providing visionary, entrepreneurial leadership and to help

take the company from a more service-focused business to an entertainment

product-focused business. Accomplishments include: negotiated multi-year,

exclusive branded content license and distribution agreements with partners

such as TransWorld Media, Inspired By Media, AOL's action sports brand,

LAT34, and SmakTones.com; developed partnership with Wilhelmina Artist

Management for a multi-year, worldwide exclusive license for touring

multimedia exhibit, VAMP (The Video Art Music Project) showcasing an

innovative collaboration between A-list hip hop talent and noted fine

artists; proposed proprietary, digital music label (Moviso Music Group)

business plan to President of Mobile Media division; worked closely with

Marketing team to establish brand identity for Moviso; took initiative to

explore cross-promotional opportunities and brand relationships with Jones

Soda and action sports retailer Zumiez; presented organizational process

solutions to executive management to streamline cross-departmental

functions and make deal flow/back end execution more efficient.

VIDIATOR TECHNOLOGY, Bellevue, WA/Los Angeles, CA

2004 - 2006

Director of Content Strategy and Business Development

Oversaw media strategy and business development for this cutting-edge,

leading mobile technology company, which is a subsidiary of multinational

conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa. Co-created comprehensive business plan to

establish the Vidiator Media Group, the company's Los Angeles-based

entertainment division; reported directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Managed an international sales team (Los Angeles, London, Seattle, Hong

Kong, Seoul) to secure mobile distribution for acquired content. In

addition to negotiating all media licensing

agreements, handled a broad portfolio of responsibilities, and regularly

advised on public relations and corporate strategy, including human

resources and capitalization. Successfully negotiated multi-year, multi-

million dollar licensing agreements with branded content partners including

Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment, Harmony Gold, Top Cow Comics, IDT

Entertainment and others. Interacted with major entertainment studios,

media companies, and top-level executives on a daily basis. Developed

short- and long-term tactical plan to implement and fulfill CEO's growth

strategy; began talks with a major investment banking firm to prepare the

company for an initial public offering; employed relationship-building

ingenuity and expertise to explore new business opportunities in wireless

multimedia with film distribution companies, ad agencies, new media

companies and talent management firms.

THRESHOLD ENTERTAINMENT/THRESHOLD ANIMATION STUDIOS, Santa Monica, CA

2004

Corporate Business Development Consultant

Reported to noted producer and film industry innovator Larry Kasanoff, CEO

of Threshold Entertainment, Hollywood's leading intellectual property

management firm. Its digital animation and visual effects studio,

Threshold Animation Studios is an acclaimed, cutting-edge digital

entertainment company. In an executive consulting role at Threshold

Animation, oversaw production services business development, drafted the

company's Private Placement Memorandum and led the efforts to raise $40

million in investment capital.

ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING PRODUCTIONS, Ventura, CA

2003 - 2005

Vice President, Business Development

Worked in partnership with and reported to company CEO, Academy Award

nominee and noted entertainment licensing professional Michael Ayers.

Oversaw creative development and acquisition of children's entertainment

properties (both animated and live action) and structured production teams

and production solutions. Responsible for the creation of business plans

for multimedia implementation of company properties, and managed the

company's relationship building/business development function to secure

financing and distribution.

CORNERSTONE ANIMATION, Glendale, CA

2000 -

2003

President & CEO

Chief executive of independent animation studio and production company

named one of the "Top Ten Companies to Watch" by Animation Magazine.

Oversaw all corporate functions and departments, including production,

creative development, business development, financials and human resources.

In the first year with the company, successfully achieved revenue growth

of 400% over the prior fiscal year, and personally built a client roster of

distinction including the Walt Disney Company, Fox, Big Idea Productions,

Mattel, Colgate and Focus On The Family. Developed and implemented

business plan and growth strategy, growing the company from a staff of 6

employees working in a converted garage to a respected studio with full-

time and freelance staff of 75 in less than two years. Established

production partnerships with noted producers Michael Uslan (the Batman film

franchise, National Treasure, Constantine) and Howard Kazanjian (Return of

the Jedi, Raiders of the Lost Ark, JAG), and negotiated the acquisition of

motion picture rights to CrossGen Entertainment's hit graphic novel series

Meridian. Acquired the children's entertainment property Queen Augusta's

Heroes and developed its business plan for implementation as a multimedia

franchise. Producing credits include the Disney feature Lion King 1 ,

producer of the popular attraction Drawn to Animation at Disney's

California Adventure theme park, and producer of the acclaimed animated

series Larryboy: The Cartoon Adventures, a spin-off of the hugely

successful children's franchise VeggieTales.

FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC., Pasadena, CA

1997 - 2000

Portfolio Manager & Investment Counsel

Advised 300+ corporate and individual clients and managed high net worth

equity portfolios on a discretionary basis for private and institutional

investors. As partner to the Senior Vice President of this national NYSE-

member firm, co-managed $130 million in assets. In addition to investment

consulting duties, was responsible for the team's business development and

marketing functions, and managed and trained market research and sales

support staff. Interfaced daily with stock, bond and options exchange

trading desks to execute block trades during market hours. Organized,

hosted and taught investment and economic seminars for civic groups,

schools, and prospective clients. Awarded advanced levels of licensing by

the National Association of Securities Dealers and the Securities and

Exchange Commission, earning the professional designation "Investment

Counsel." Accredited as an expert in the point-and-figure methodology of

technical market analysis.

EDUCATION

The University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

Bachelor of Science, Business and Management

The University of the South, Sewanee, TN

Liberal Arts Studies

References gladly furnished upon request.

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