Experience
Consulting:
Barco, VP Studio Relations, Sacramento CA/Belgium
Recruited by Barco to increase awareness and footprint of its Entertainment solutions with Hollywood Studios, Content Creators, and theatre chains. Barco is a global technology company, at the cutting edge of Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare.
Barco is a trusted Industry partner. Its innovative suite of products are the undisputed market leaders of elegant visual display for all Entertainment venues: laser projectors, LED, LCD, Video Walls, etc.
AdPod network, Chief Revenue Officer, Oxnard, CA
Worked with AdPod’s Founders and Angel investors to install a new CEO and additional Board Members to fill an incredible OOH market need. Brought AdPod to market in 2017 and 2018 with Disney, Sony, Rovio, Universal, and other corporate partners.
Volfoni 3D, Managing Director / SVP Biz Dev (full-time previously) Los Angeles, CA
Recruited by French company's CEO to position and sell unique 3D Cinema solutions in the Americas. Added Oceania and UK markets. Negotiated each Hollywood Studio’s reimbursement of Volfoni’s passive glasses, and approvals of 3D technology. Secured sales and strategic partnerships within first year. [Executed sale to Luxin-Rio in 2017]
Quantum Resort Theatres / Biz Dev, Irvine, CA
Recruited by CEO to build first of its kind Resort Theatre concept delivering First Run movies.
Quantum Media is a consulting firm with deep expertise in the media, information, and entertainment industries.
Full Time:
Relativity Media, SVP Domestic Theatrical Distribution Beverly Hills, CA
Helped design a ‘leaner model’ of Domestic Sales/Operations, discreetly staffed senior Distribution department posts. Forged Theatre Chain alliances by meeting their needs - through regular travel, and creative partnerships. Analyzed research data, and possible film acquisitions. Forecast weekend and ultimate film revenues
Nielsen Entertainment (EDI), VP Client Service Hollywood, CA
Salvaged Studio relationships by tackling legacy problems, and offering new products versus a strong competitor. Offered Studio clients timely updates of weekend gross prediction models via email or web login. Re-purposed insightful demographic and market based reports theatre data with sister Video department’s demographic data
20th Century Fox, Sales Director Los Angeles, CA
Responsible for Fox Domestic film licensing, print allocations, receivables, and revenue collection. Insisted on creative and competitive policies for all markets to ensure best film playoff. Rewarded staff for ingenuity. Regular travel to learn territories, meet clients face to face, creating fiercely strong relationships to this day
Walt Disney, Sales Manager Burbank, CA
Selected by Studio Vice Chairman as Distribution liaison to attend Disney Studio Marketing meetings. Responsible for Disney Domestic film licensing, print allocations, receivables, and revenue collection. Screening reviews for Disney executives of Disney, and competitor, product.