ROSS MILSTEIN

***** ***** ** 310-***-****

Valley Glen, CA 91401 adgni7@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR EXECUTIVE / STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION / CUSTOMER SERVICE GLOBAL BROADCAST DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000+ TOP STUDIO EPISODES, FEATURES DATA MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL MEDIA LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE 15+ Years, Managing and Analyzing Digital Media & Data for Fremantle Intl. Distribution 3 Years – Coach Ross Angeles – Life Coach / App Development / Database Design Data Review, Cleaning, Sorting and Management for efficiency and significant cost savings. Designed Several databases designs for use in the health care, parenting, merchandising and life coaching spaces.

International & Domestic Mastering and Broadcast Distribution, Digital Platforms, Home Entertainment, Archival Services, and Digital Systems evaluation. Key Series and Libraries: American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Baywatch, Family Feud, Project Runway, Price is Right, and Martha Stewart, Showtime, Sundance & Viacom titles. 3+ Years – Coach Ross Mimemo Omniventures – Life Coach / Technology / Author Certification through the WHEN BENG ADVISOR program. Followed by 30000+ connections on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Coached clients of Parents with Challenging and Inspiring Children and young people with The Millennial Masterplan.

Mentored over 50 interns in content creation, technology, and management. Comprehensive understanding of media fulfillment and the complex relationships between relevant stakeholders and the evolving media landscape. Seamlessly bridge the gap between creative and technical to achieve consensus and satisfaction. Evaluation and improvement of IP/Content/Distribution systems used by Sales, Legal, Finance, Development, Marketing, PR, Production, Rights, Acquisitions, Royalties, and Operations. Manage and improve Archival and Media Asset Management systems. Reputation for process improvement, increased ROI, and dedication to a company’s success.

—Skill Competencies—

US & WORLDWIDE TV

DISTRIBUTION

DIGITAL PLATFORMS & HOME

ENTERTAINMENT

DIGITAL SYSTEMS

US Distribution- Simulcast & Syndication

International Distribution

Wrote the Tech Spec delivery bible for

Fremantlemedia

Extremely efficient Cost Management

Team building/Leadership

Created Digital Platforms division

Commissioned Technical Spec Bible and

Workflow Documents

Strategic and Symbiotic Vendor relationships

Unscripted, Scripted and Kids programming

Leadership of Technical Team

Created Asset Management Division

to store and track media assets

Optimize/Customize User Interfaces

Evaluation of new technologies and

systems for companywide usage

Created databases as needed

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—Core Highlights—

Saved FremantleMedia over $1 million in annual costs by management and streamlining cost

– analyzing how shows were being acquired and produced, optimizing workflow being delivered for broadcast, digital, satellite and tape platforms. In 2015 alone, Mastered and distributed approximately 100 new series, totaling 4,000+ episodes for broadcast, home video and digital platforms; representing growth from 122 episodes in 2000.

Innovated Fremantle’s transition to tapeless years before other companies, saving millions. American Idol: Achieved North American simulcasts and an edited foreign version delivered to 150+ territories within hours of broadcast by satellite, fiber, and digital file. America's Got Talent: Created foreign version with pop music and product placement removal resulting in a new music and effects track and foreign mixes. Reduced obsolete and expired series resulting in one million+ in savings in the aggregate. Consulted on the creative and technical launch of the FOX digi-net station, BUZZR. Consulted on the launch and optimization of workflows for Kids and Family scripted series. Followed by 7500+ connections on LinkedIn and Twitter. 2018 – 2019

MEDIA TOASTER

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• New clients

• Social Media strategy

• Optimized website

Term ended with merger with another facility

2016 – 2017

SONAR ENTERTAINMENT

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

MEDIA LOGISTICS, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, PIRACY PROTECTON & IT Strategy, Project Management and implementation for overall company support. Data and Metadata integration and integrity checks from several systems and data sources into the FilmTrack and RightsTrade platforms. International anti-piracy protection for A level series and catalog titles. Addition of SAAS and secure screening room platforms. Led two teams of seven direct and indirect reports, in two locations. Upgrade of obsolete methods and technologies.

• Oversight of the Distribution Department [Mastering, Localization, Delivery, Archiving]

• Anti-piracy – Search Engine suppression, UGC Streaming and Hybrid, Cyberlocker, P2P

• Worldwide “roadshow” and Market screening preparation

• Integration and Transcoding of catalog titles into RightsTrade

• Addition of Sage 100c to process Canadian transactions after Tricon Sonar acquisition

• Data hierarchies being remapped for territories & modern rights from Jaguar platform

• Familiar with Screening platforms Deluxe Cinema Screeners and MediaSilo

• Sales, Business Affairs, Finance, and Marketing support

• Design and implementation of several ongoing documents for title information sharing

• IT – Email 100% uptime, Helpdesk role added with ticketing system

• IT – Microsoft Intune, Azure, company portal added, Mac users to Active Directory 3

2000 – 2016

FREMANTLEMEDIA

VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES

20,000+ Unscripted and Scripted unique episodes, approximately 100 new series annually. Designed worldwide digital mastering and fulfillment workflows, databases, and asset protection programs. Responsible for optimizing physical and digital distribution of media and enhancing relationships with international suppliers and clients under day and date pressures. Often used out of the box thinking to solve impossible issues. Led a 10+ multinational team.

• Strategic cross-functional role.

• Several programs have results of over $1 million in cost savings.

• "Wrote the book" on how productions deliver series to Fremantle for Int'l distribution.

• Strategic vision to forecast trends, anticipate potential issues, and optimize resources.

• Negotiation of vendor contracts.

• Expert in bringing new media producers up on Int'l and Broadcast quality needs.

• Created Digital Platforms and created Asset Management and Protection divisions.

• Collaborated with key vendors to reduce mastering of 8 tapes into just 2 files creating exponential cost savings.

• Collaborated with all internal departments to streamline workflow & communications with suppliers in order to master and distribute efficiency and protect our bottom-line.

• Optimized storage and prepped Baywatch and other titles for remastering.

• Licensing, Live Events, Gaming, and Archive Sales support.

• Children's programming expert.

• Collaborated with Finance and reduced invoice processing time by over 50%.

• Created File Maker Pro databases per project needs.

• "Swiss Army knife"- type tech resource, a digital distribution Czar.

• Created companywide tape and DVD recycling program.

• Managed and mentored approximately 100 interns from various schools nationwide.

• Delivery by Satellite, Fiber, File and whatever is next. PRIOR TO 2016

RMX CREATIVE

FREELANCE CREATIVE PREDITOR

Producer / Editor for Promos, Tradeshow reels and TV cutdowns for All American & Pearson TV. Standards and Practices edits, timing edits, visual effects, and audio remixes. American Idol Licensing Reel / FremantleMedia.

American Ops 2007 and 2009 - Scripted short-form videos / FremantleMedia. Making of The Arrival - Producer with Tom Konkle / Sci-Fi Channel / Artisan. Blair Witch Project - Preditor for DVD extra scenes and PPV content / Artisan. Blair Witch Project Music Video for MTV w/ John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten / Artisan. ARTISAN ENTERTAINMENT

DIRECTOR, WORLDWIDE DELIVERY

• Supervised Telecine and re-mastering sessions, Theatrical sound mixes, & Quality Control.

• Creative edits for Int'l and Ancillary markets for standards and practices and timing.

• Optimized Nesbit asset management system.

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• Key Collaborations: Darren Aronofsky, David Koepp, Roman Polanski, Sidney Lumet, and Steven Soderbergh among others to preserve their vision for non-theatrical markets.

• Key Distribution titles: Blair Witch Project, Terminator 2, Reservoir Dogs & Dirty Dancing. 1991 – 1992

MODERN VIDEOFILM

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Lab Representative for the Baywatch syndication and international accounts. Warner Bros. PTEN Network (precursor to the WB and UPN.) / Babylon 5, Kung Fu, more. Secondary account representative for Warner Home Video international deliveries. 1990 - 1991

BAYWATCH PRODUCTION COMPANY

POST PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Assisted the show in all aspects of Post Production for US Domestic and International delivery. Produced short form scripted / gag reel.

1987 - 1990

DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / POST PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Key Series: American Bandstand, American Music Awards, and TV’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes. Education

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

4 year degree / Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

(Graduated early, age 19)

HIGH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE

(Graduated early, age 16)

Awards

Letter Winner - Coxswain - Men's Crew / Temple University Eagle Scout / Troop 288 Philadelphia

National and State-wide Science Fair Winner / Various I invite you to review my recommendations on LinkedIn from co-workers and vendors, which attest not only to my technical skills, but to those of character. References

Zach Hunchar Lionsgate VP Intl Distribution 310-***-**** adgni7@r.postjobfree.com Sheila Aguirre Fremantle EVP Content 305-***-**** adgni7@r.postjobfree.com Dan Watanabe Baywatch/more Instructor & Media VP 310-***-**** adgni7@r.postjobfree.com Lisa Honig Fremantle EVP Distribution 212-***-**** adgni7@r.postjobfree.com

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