SENIOR CONTENT MEDIA EXECUTIVE - Innovative Television Content Executive experienced in senior level management roles at cable and broadcast networks, major television stations + public television, w/extensive track record developing, acquiring + scheduling thousands of hours of successful programming which is consistently profitable, achieving ratings success and generating significant press attention. Sci-Fi Channel / A+E / CBS/Group W / Channel Thirteen / WNET / PBS / Edan TV (Africa).• Reinforced Channel Thirteen/WNET as the leader of culture and arts programming in America.• Built a stronger programming base of original programs and reinforced PAX as the family friendly network.• Launched + built Sci-Fi Channel, creating breakthrough programs, + securing the youngest viewers per viewing household of all cable channels, while putting channel on the map, building the foundation for a top ten rated channel known for innovative drama and mini-series, resulting in successful multi-billion dollar sale to NBC Universal. Launched channel in Latin America and UK.• Hired major name talent, lowered demographics, + added major name advertiser friendly productions in early stage drive to business need of lowering demographics at aging A+E network.• Winner of National Emmy Award for Best Special Class Program (Executive Producer) + Nominated for Best Music/Variety Special. Recipient of all major industry awards including: Peabody, Gabriel, DuPont, + Iris.Specialties: • Strategic, cost-effective manager with strong programming, development, scheduling, & acquisition skills and innovative oversight of production. Successful record working with production companies on both coasts.• Turnaround specialist with proven ability at managing high performance teams to deliver outstanding ratings results, strong financial performance, and creative excellence. Also re-defined program departments while enhancing brand, increasing share, and increasing younger demos..