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Greater New York City Area

Re-established this consulting company to advise executives that serve the media and entertainment industries. Act as an advisor and strategic partner to companies that look to transition ideas into immediate action.Expert in managing day to day activities, organizing network sales staffs, the ability to work with C-Suite executives as well as corporate restructuring. History of maintaining client relationships and creating action plans that deliver rapid growth and sustainable results. Currently consulting national and regional audio networks, podcast development and sales teams. Charged with identifying sales and management talent for media and publishing companies,

Philadelphia, Pa

Recruited to be an advisor to the CEO of the company and to manage the daily activities of this nationwide organization that connects radio and TV stations with the latest on air, on line and go traffic technology. USTN provides local content, traffic and weather information, advertising and interactive marketplace solutions to media partners and businesses nationally. Responsibilities also include management of the USTN revenue model that provides traffic content in exchange for commercial inventory (barter) or cash licensing fees for both radio and TV stations. Also provided a "work out" and "wind down" strategy to allow all affiliates to take back and monetize their own "on air" inventory.

New York, Ny

Charged with establishing relationships for this New York City based national radio network and digital sales company. Signed jelli, the first cloud based programmatic buying platform for broadcast radio advertising. Helped bring INRIX Traffic, a traffic, navigation and parking app into the United States media market to provide live real-time radio and TV traffic reports.Targeted radio stations for distribution. Re-organized the day to day activities and streamlined the operation of Focus 360. Conceptualized, executed and led new strategic alliances with other networks, earning incremental revenue. Recruited and rebuilt the sales staff resulting in a 30% increase in revenues.

Greater New York City Area

Launched a consulting firm that advised a wide range of broadcast media and content companies including startups. Assignments included new business development, sales consulting, strategic planning, marketing, recruitment, training and organization re-structuring. Clients :-Connecticut School of Broadcasting: Charged with launching a Spanish language curriculum at CSB Miami , Florida campus.-Bay Broadcasting: Assigned to optimize operations at this Panama City, Florida radio station, identify a buyer and manage process from LMA through completion of the sale.-Robinson Media: Improved operations of this Farmington, Ct media/content company by streamlining communications, introduced systems, strengthened their branding and promotional efforts.-Hitviews: Facilitated the start up of this New York City online video "branding" company that marketed both new and established products specifically to a young audience.-Green University: Contributed to the launch of this New York City based on line "green"career training center offering certification to Hispanic labor, seeking positions in the construction industry.-James R Whelan Agency: Introduced new revenue streams to this West Palm Beach, Florida digital advertising agency through exclusive syndicated radio shows. Recruited and trained sales team.

New York, Ny

Recruited for two-year turnaround engagement, with a focus on positioning this digital media company for sale by private equity holder. Directed general managers in Boston, New York, Phila, and SanFrancisco.- Added content and created retail website for advertisers to input insertion orders and upload copy for digital displays on taxicab tops in real time.- Increased revenues by 20% by recruiting sellers and adding high profile advertisers.

Greater Boston Area

Chosen to lead turnaround of newly acquired technology company that provides real-time traffic and traveler information to the public sector and broadcast industry. Launched new products and identified opportunities in radio, TV on websites and the 511 "Smartraveler" program.- Increased revenues 100% in 13 key markets.- Achieved break-even in first year, restoring company to profitability. - Collaborated with General Motors to provide content to OnStar.

New York, Ny

Upon merger with Metro Networks,created and led growth initiatives for newly formed company. Responsible for 25 managers, 100 sellers and oversight in 15 major markets.-Improved revenues to $125m by expanding and monetizing content.-Facilitated seamless post- acquisition integration.

New York, Ny

Fast tracked advancement through increasingly responsible management positions. Held full P&L and operations' responsibility for this syndicated radio content company with focus on advertising sales and marketing.- Remained COO following acquisition by Westwood One.- Drove expansion from 4 to 15 major markets- Accelerated revenue growth from $50m to $90m