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Atlanta, GA, US

Atlanta, GA, US

• A DaaS (Datacasting as a Service) and next-gen media distribution startup company.
• Perform all day-to-day CFO functions, including developing financial reporting and cash flow forecasting, business plan development and fundraising, contractual negotiations, and corporate strategy and partner.
• Developed all financial processes from scratch, modeled out cash flow and negotiated contracts.
• Successfully brought on new private and governmental clients.

Atlanta, GA, US

• A broadcast ownership and management company consisting of 15 major network affiliated stations located in 11 U.S. markets.
• Coordinated, financially structured and closed on $170M in acquisitions, while integrating 7 major TV stations and securing debt financing and equity infusions with current partners.o Subsequently marketed and executed.
• Reduced contractual expenses by $17.3M, creating an additional $34M in value /sale price, by negotiating renewals of major national affiliate agreements.
• Successfully assisted in a $30M dividend to equity partners in 2018 from USA Television Holdings, LLC portfolio.
• Built a team of ~30 financial staff, providing mentorship, leadership and professional development.
• Worked with executives to guide for decisions on corporate direction, acquisitions, and strategic planning.

US

• A mobile application platform and development company concentrating in the emerging mobile gaming market.
• Developed a $15M PPM investment document being utilized in the Company’s equity raising.
• Performed all CFO functions including financial modeling, preparation of all SEC required 10K and 10Q filings,
• working relationships with investors and reviewing possible revisions to the capital structure.

• A broadcast ownership and management company consisting of 13 major network affiliated stations located in 8 U.S. markets.
• Led business planning and analytics, financial statement preparation and capital expenditure management functions for $120M P&L.
• Integrated financial systems, reporting packages and budget planning functions of 4 major television stations acquired for $300M. Negotiated final sales price true up of stations.
• Performed due diligence, identified synergies and managed integration of acquired stations resulting in yearly savings of over $3.5M.
• Created initial financial plan for new CBS affiliate. The station was successfully launched and subsequently sold to a local cable operator for a positive ROI.
• Managed 7 regional station controllers. Reviewed, analyzed and improved monthly financial reporting and processes.

Atlanta, GA, US

• The nation’s number one and eighth largest Fox Sports regional networks.
• Managed $40M in ad sales revenue leading the finance and program trafficking departments.
• Responsible for preparation of FSN South and SportSouth financial budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Maximized revenue by working with sales managers to capitalize on sellout percentage vs. advertising rate ratios, cross-product selling and value-added sponsorships.

Atlanta, GA, US

• A multi-service broadband communications company.
• Responsible for preparation of Cox Communications, Inc. current year 10-K and GAAP financial statements during “going private” transaction.

• Closely worked with main capital partner concerning strategy, growth and state of the company.
• Managed investor relations with major public shareholders and NASDAQ, including investor calls.
• Worked closely with executive management, Board of Directors and investors to execute strategic initiatives including ROI of capital required for build out of the affiliate network, acquisition of complementary media.
• Prepared capital requirements and operational budgets/forecasts for creation of new interactive internet property, WetAir, that promoted CTN music branding of new artists.
• Performed due diligence, negotiations and subsequent integration of CTN subsidiaries, Market Place Media, a large advertising placement company and Sadler & Strieb, a local advertising agency.
• Prepared company SEC filings including 10-K, 10-Q, S-8, Annual Reports, Registration and Proxy Statements in conjunction with outside council.

New York, New York, US

Atlanta, Georgia, US

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