ANDREW D. STUM
ad2ycy@r.postjobfree.com
Los Angeles, CA 91601
SKILLS
• Operations
• Business Affairs
• Marketing
• Budget Management
• Revenue Generation
• Sales Growth
• Proposals
• Client Relations
• Project Management
• Account Management
• Customer Acquisition & Retention
• Contract Negotiations including
legal aspects
• Talent Acquisition, Negotiations &
Contracting
• New Business Pitches
• Global Marketing Campaigns
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science:
Business Administration / Finance
VOLUNTEER WORK
Chapter Leader, Gay for Good
gayforgood.org/losangeles
PASSION
Pit Bull Rescue
SUMMARY
Experienced business executive and accomplished leader with a 30-year track record of success in operations, business affairs, marketing, budget management, strategy, and business administration. Over two decades of dedicated service in a Vice President role, consistently ensuring high levels of client, customer and employee satisfaction.
My success is evident in effectively overseeing diverse projects, ensuring operational productivity and efficiency. I consistently deliver outstanding results while fostering an inclusive, trustful and productive environment. As a creative thinker, I bring effective problem-solving and strategic thinking to the table. I am a highly skilled, dynamic, seasoned and motivated professional, capable of driving success in any business setting. EXPERIENCE
Bubba's LA - Head of Production / EP
Los Angeles, CA 08/2021 – 01/2024
- Managed operational activities and financial transactions, overseeing budget management, contract negotiations, accounts payable/ receivable, payroll and human resources.
- Designed and implemented business plans and strategies and led new business development.
- Handled client relations, overseeing customer and account services, and ensuring client retention.
- Oversaw and improved daily workflows and processes, simultaneously streamlining them to boost productivity and efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with partners/ vendors / suppliers.
- Provided coaching and ongoing development for the team.
- Surpassed personal sales target in the first year, generating over half a million dollars in business.
JP Connelly - Vice President - Business Affairs
Los Angeles, CA 07/2019 - 08/2021
- Oversaw business affairs, including organizing and coordinating operations for Emmy-winning production design company, managing deal negotiations, budget management, contractual agreements, invoicing, client services, human resources, and project management.
- Supervised internal staff, handling new employee hiring, payroll, benefits and daily human resources.
- Achieved consistent business growth year over year, demonstrating resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic with 1.75 times increase in sales compared to previous years. Successfully raised the average project price point by over 50%, all while strategically managing and limiting the scope of work and client deliverables. ANDREW D. STUM
- Sustained outstanding client service and ensured optimal final deliverables, even with a substantial increase in both the number and scope of projects.
- Managed the operations of a secondary rental business; overseeing a 15,000 square foot warehouse containing rental furniture, lighting, set pieces, and other art department related items. Freelance - Executive Producer
Los Angeles, CA 01/2016 - 07/2019
- Collaborated with clients to strategize and launch campaigns, covering both production and back-end aspects.
- Managed all aspects of short and long-form projects for multiple companies on both the East & West Coasts, overseeing pitch meetings, project kick-off, budget management, script writing, casting (experts, doctors, testimonials and hosts), locations, crew, editing, graphics, animation and music.
- Oversaw client relations and daily client service.
- Handled the creation of new business development decks and conducted pitch meetings.
- Participated in networking events and industry conferences, engaging marketers and vendors.
Brand New Media - Vice President - Operations and Production Los Angeles, CA 01/2001 - 12/2015
- Managed operations for agency specializing in worldwide marketing campaigns, overseeing yearly revenues exceeding $3 million.
- Developed and managed budgets, oversaw team spending, negotiated contracts, addressed legal matters, and managed financial functions, including Accounts Receivable/Payable and payroll, among other additional fiscal functions.
- Directed all aspects of campaigns, including new business development, marketing, operations, and all production matters, achieving domestic and international product sales exceeding $3 billion.
- Drove customer acquisition, retention, and growth; by sourcing and selling to new clients, ensuring unparalleled client satisfaction.
- Produced a highly successful worldwide campaign, with an estimated global sales impact of $150 million, and it remained on-air for more than five years.
- Oversaw daily workflows for staff, maintaining high-level creative teams and efficient, cutting-edge processes.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by streamlining operations, contributing to the company’s doubling of revenues in its first three years, and sustaining steady revenue growth thereafter. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Castle Windows – Vice President - Operations
High Hotels, LTD – Operations Manager
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