I report to the CEO with seven direct reports and multiple teams, comprising a total staff count of 50+ employees. I manage all financial elements of the organization (Accounting, Financial Planning and Treasury) as well as Business Development, Legal, IT and Facilities. I worked to transform storied organization through updated strategy, process and procedures using industry best practices:► Set and implemented organization’s Three-Year Plan to remain competitive in the broadcast, streaming and on-demand audio space and to set the organization on a path to a yearly surplus.► Reduced the organization’s deficit from $8M the fiscal year before joining to a modest surplus in less than two years by realigning resources to focus on top-line growth.► Analyzed and evaluated the contribution of both existing and planned podcasts and broadcast shows in an effort to reallocate $20M+ of internal resources to best achieve mission-success and profitability in a rapidly shifting on-demand audio landscape.► Renegotiated variable rate term loan to a fixed 20-year loan with a line of credit, taking advantage oflower interest rate environment in 2021.

In this role I drove key portions of a company-wide initiative seeking to transform the traditional media business structure and transitioned resources to a range of growth businesses. I strategized cost savings by centralizing functions, increasing efficiencies, renegotiating contracts, and driving change across every division. I liaised with senior management to identify, validate, and execute changes and I conducted due diligence for large M&A deals.

Part of CBS Corp., a $14B company with more than 10K employees in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific Regions.I was promoted to this role due to my exceptional due diligence and leadership that led to the successful acquisition of an independent digital company. Currently, I spearhead financial responsibility for this digital group. My role also included managing the separation of this unit from our radio division, which was sold in 2017.Some highlights during this time include:SUCCESSFUL RESTRUCTURE & IMPROVED EFFICIENCY► OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY: While structuring separation of a $150M business into two entities, I increased efficiency of both. Existing contracts are now split, and vendors are right-sized in or to align financial results.►NEGOTIATION: I negotiated a fee resulting in a multi-million dollar payment from our divested company for temporary services. I also initiated a line-by-line examination of revenue stream to divide $20M between 2 entities.

During this time, I served as the lead financial strategist for the CBS Local Digital Media group consisting of local radio and television stations. I reported to the President and partnered in all key strategic planning and operational initiatives. In addition, I led annual budget preparation and monthly forecast processes, prepared capital expense annual budgets, and conducted our monthly spending analysis. Another aspect of the role I enjoyed involved due diligence. As SVP, I managed all due diligence and advised our executive team on acquisition strategy.Some key successes here include:BRINGING STAKEHOLDERS TOGETHER TO STREAMLINE OPERATIONS► PARTNERING WITH DEPARTMENTAL LEADERS: I worked closely with sales, product, technology, and legal department heads to ensure smooth operations by breaking down and explaining complex financial reports. Inter-departmental communication ensured senior leadership also had accurate information regarding sales, new potential leads, and operational efficiency.► INTEGRATION: Close communication across multiple departments also proved key while I integrated and restructured a newly acquired company. By first eliminating redundant positions, contracts, and real estate as well working to establish which positions and departments could be integrated, we added $5M to our bottom line.

As VP, I managed financial and strategic planning as well as M&A with a focus on our Outdoor and Publishing divisions. This involved evaluating financial performance, compiling quarterly benchmarking analysis, and advising our CFO on organizational strategy related to acquisitions, divestitures, investments, capital expenditures, and long-term business initiatives. I also partnered closely with our senior executive team to provide advice regarding advertising deals and due diligence related to domestic and international acquisitions. A couple major highlight during this time were:AVOIDING MAJOR FINANCIAL LOSS WHILE BUILDING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS► RISK MITIGATION: I worked closely with stakeholders in London to create new financial forecasts for CBS senior management after recognizing the potential for multi-million dollar losses associated with a multi-year advertising contract.► NEGOTIATION: After successful acquisition of a major South American advertising company, I later discovered losses that were not properly disclosed. I met with the opposing group, presented potential outcomes, and finalized an agreement that allowed us to recapture millions from a post-acquisition escrow.

As Director, I managed a $100M budget, compliance, and financial analyses for 15 programming and marketing departments. In addition, a particularly interesting project I worked on included:NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ► I Created the business plan for a new online initiative that included a forecast of our subscribers, revenue, and profitability.

My job here was to establish and maintain financial models to forecast the performance of 15 media companies and present my recommendations to the company sales department and investors. I also performed due diligence on a new television broadcasting company, Nexstar Broadcasting, and launched coverage before moving with my team from Bank of America to UBS. The move occurred after the Head Analyst changed banks to re-establish the media research franchise. An interesting achievement here:NEW COMPANY LAUNCH: I collaborated to launch 15 companies in one year.

After being promoted to Director from an earlier Manager role, I took over coordination of financial and competitive analysis for MTV, MTVN Online, Showtime, and BET Networks. I also developed reports that highlighted findings and recommendations to the CFO/COO.