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Financial and Operating Senior Executive

Location:
Marietta, GA
Posted:
December 11, 2016

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Patrick Doran 770-***-**** / acxuqa@r.postjobfree.com/Atlanta, GA area

STRATEGIC LEADER BLENDING OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL EXPERTISE FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

SENIOR OPERATING AND FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE

Innovative thinker with broad-based experience in operations, finance and business development. Proven ability to quickly analyze key business drivers and develop strategies to grow the bottom-line. Top-level strategic decision maker, supporting executive team in driving profitability and company direction. High-intensity, energetic leader known for ability to envision and create successful outcomes in complex situations. Diverse industry and functional expertise, with a tenacious commitment to increase operating performance and market growth.

EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Planning - Implemented new marketing and business development strategies resulting in 200% growth in annual revenues and penetration in 95 of top 100 DMA’s.

Management Oversight – drove audit project for Turner Broadcasting that led to recovery of $20 million from MGM and WHV pursuant to worldwide home video distribution agreement.

Mergers and Acquisitions – spearheaded relocation of Turner Entertainment Company from LA to Atlanta. Hired and trained 50 professional staff and integrated operations into CNN. Selected as one of lead executives to analyze and integrate Hanna Barbera Studios acquisition for Turner.

New Business Start-Up – acquired brand name out of bankruptcy and created a new healthy lifestyle drink alternative to carbonated soft drinks. Company successfully sold after four years.

Financial Controls – controlled production budgets in excess of $200 million for MGM and United Artists theatrical and MGM/UA Television Groups.

Areas of Expertise include:

Leading Change New Business Development Managing Budgets and P&L’s

Contract Negotiation/Vendor Mgt Improving Operating Performance Talent Acquisition & Leadership

Forming Strategic Alliances M&A DD/Integration Management Building Shareholder Value

Strategic Business Planning SEC Reporting Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT – Bay Ridge Group LLC, Atlanta, GA 2012 to Present

Bay Ridge delivers management consulting and organizational strategy development to drive change management and improvements in strategic execution, leadership development, and operating performance improvement.

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – Medithreads LLC, Atlanta, GA 2010 to 2011

Medithreads is a manufacturer and distributor of anti-microbial medical scrubs and labcoats.

Responsible for administration of day to day activities for the Company including:

Working alongside CEO on strategic direction, investor relations, and contract negotiations.

Supervision of CFO including financial statement review and approval.

Supervision of sales, marketing and production operations for the Company.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – Equity Media Holdings Corp, Little Rock, AR 2008 to 2009

A NASDAQ listed company that owned 31 English language and 18 Spanish language television stations.

Charged with development, maintenance and integrity of all financial and operational controls and procedures for the company including SEC reporting and Sarbanes Oxley compliance issues.

Supervised professional staff of twenty two.

Negotiated debt covenants and renegotiated key vendor contracts to conserve cash flow.

PRESIDENT – Malibu Beach Beverage Group, Atlanta, GA 2003 to 2007

Specialty beverage manufacturer of all natural fruit juice and green tea blends. Malibu launched products in 2004 garnering several industry awards including 2nd place for Best New Age Beverage.

Developed business strategy guiding re-launch of the company including financing, production, distribution and marketing execution.

CFO/COO/SVP OPERATIONS AND FINANCE – MTV Networks (formerly CTN Media), Atlanta, GA 1997 to 2003

Broad scope of responsibility including P&L Accountability, strategic planning, business development, sales forecasting, marketing, human resources and public relations. Charged with operational integrity of network broadcast delivery platform and establishment of all financial and operational controls and procedures for the Company including SEC reporting and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

Senior member of CTN’s management team involved in all strategic initiatives and decisions.

Heavy involvement with the creation and acquisition of four industry related companies by parent, then subsequently identified need for dissolution or sale of these subsidiaries.

Increased gross revenue and DMA penetration through improved marketing strategy.

Negotiated covenants and terms related to debt arrangements to enable increased operating flexibility.

Saved company significant expense through negotiation of outside commitments including satellite installation contract, affiliate payment contracts, publishing division paper and printing costs.

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS – Turner Pictures Worldwide, Atlanta, GA 1994 to 1997

Lead executive representing Turner’s interest with regard to worldwide distribution of MGM film library as defined by three party agreements between TBS, MGM, and Warner Home Video that produced $70 to $100 million in annual revenues.

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Recovered approximately $20 million from MGM and WHV by negotiating settlements addressing revenue underreporting and expense overcharges.

Chosen to participate in industry forum on potential impact of DVD to studio business lines.

VICE PRESIDENT/GROUP CONTROLLER- TBS Syndication and Licensing Group, Atlanta, GA 1987 to 1994

Group consisted of Turner Entertainment Company (TEC), Turner Program Services (TPS), Turner International, Turner Home Entertainment (THE), and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), generating in excess of $250 million annually.

Selected to spearhead relocation of TEC from LA to Atlanta.

Promoted from managing staff of 50 professionals at TEC to 125 across 5 companies in the Group.

Selected as one of principal executives to perform due diligence on acquisition of HB Studios.

DIRECTOR PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING – MGM/UA, Los Angeles, CA 1981 to 1987

Monitored budgets in excess of $200 million and supervised professional staff of 10.

Collected over $1 million in delinquent accounts receivable by renegotiating and modifying payment terms.

INTERNAL AUDITOR – Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., New York, NY 1979 to 1981

AUDITOR – Gardner, Waschler, & Freeman CPA’s, New York, NY 1975 to 1978

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BBA, Baruch College, CUNY, New York, NY

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Global Management Accountant

Social Media Marketing For Business Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

AICPA, 1984 to present

Georgia Society of CPA’s, 1997 to present

COO Executive Group

COO Forum

FENG –Financial Executive Networking Group

CFO Network



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