Bill Baughan Email & Phone Number

An Experienced Professional with a demonstrated success in facilitating the comprehensive licensing strategies of major studios over the past twenty years well-versed in both digital and traditional media who actively contributes across all business domains to enhance future outcomes. Spearhead ad-hoc projects as a team leader with a strong and well-planned approach, ensuring their successful execution and desired outcomes. A proven track record of optimizing business processes to streamline existing objectives and bolster new growth opportunities. A three (3) time Recipient of CBS/Showtime’s ‘Share-the-Vision Award’ “…rewarded to a high-performing employee …with continued dedication and focus on producing results which increase shareholder value.” I’ve had the privilege of working on SVOD global licensing for Amazon, Netflix, P+ &FAST, AVOD/FVOD for Pluto to facilitate their licensing, windowing strategies, amortization & reconciliation concurrently with EST, TVOD, Pay 1&2, Basic & FTV linear traditional programming & other vMPVD channels and their complex distribution agreements. I supervise workflow processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of product data, successfully lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with Acquisitions, strategizing with Theatrical & Television Distribution, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Product Rights, Finance & Operations, thus allowing me to act as a trusted knowledge source for internal partners, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective coordination of priorities. My knowledge &experience in data systems and procedures, combined with 15 yrs of people management has equipped me with the leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to manage multiple priorities for the day-to-day, special projects and staying deadline-driven while inspiring both small &larger diverse groups within various departmental meetings & events. I possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling me to interact with senior-level executives both internally and externally, facilitating strong relationships and effective collaboration. Content licensing • Streaming & Linear Media and Contractual Analysis - Sales Strategy • Deal Management • Product Window Management • License Agreement Proficiency • Sales Administration/Planning • Availability & Rights Management Clearances • Intellectual Property/ Formats • Financial Reconciliation • A/R Management • Internal Control & Compliance • Client engagement • Strong Problem-Solving Skills & Management of Complex Projects • Supervisory &Training: Processes & Systems

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  Hofstra University

  Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, Minor Television