Owner: Most recently as a Industry Consultant to Celebrity Access I have been assisting Live Entertainment Clients to succeed in their business as Talent Buyers, Artist Management, Managers, Agents and Venue Personnel. Successfully performed start-up operations for music production and set/stage design company. Wrote and produced music for clients in film and television industries, in addition to co-writing music in collaboration with artists. Submitted music to key members of entertainment… Show more Owner: Most recently as a Industry Consultant to Celebrity Access I have been assisting Live Entertainment Clients to succeed in their business as Talent Buyers, Artist Management, Managers, Agents and Venue Personnel. Successfully performed start-up operations for music production and set/stage design company. Wrote and produced music for clients in film and television industries, in addition to co-writing music in collaboration with artists. Submitted music to key members of entertainment industry for use in large productions. Constructed portable, reliable, and road-worthy sets and designed stages for major artists. Executed numerous public art and rehabilitation projects within greater Los Angeles area. Built interior and window displays and designed store plan and merchandise for clients, including Bristol Farms, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Calvin Klein. Oversaw teams of 50-100 staff for each endeavor.• Accomplished multiple set design/construction, special effects, and project management activities for well-known clients, such as Madonna, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, and Phil Collins, among others.• Selected for art direction and management for implementing highly-visible projects, including 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica and Pine Avenue in Long Beach; employed local artists in transforming public spaces with murals, sculptures, and artistic installations.• Delivered set designs, effects, props, and murals to clients using area artists and designers when possible to create unique and innovative buildings, stores, or shops. Since moving to Denver I have become a board member for the Colorado Film and Video Assoc., and volunteer regularly for the Colorado Film Commission and the Denver Film Society Show less

SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT • Culver City, California 1993-2007Television and film production/distribution segment of global technology/media conglomerate Sony, with $10B in annual revenues and 8,500 international employees. Director, Studio Merchandising: Led team of up to 22 managers, sales, design, and support employees in creating merchandising initiatives for promotional endeavors. Directed operations of 2 on-site and 2 off-site (San Francisco and New York) retail stores… Show more SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT • Culver City, California 1993-2007Television and film production/distribution segment of global technology/media conglomerate Sony, with $10B in annual revenues and 8,500 international employees. Director, Studio Merchandising: Led team of up to 22 managers, sales, design, and support employees in creating merchandising initiatives for promotional endeavors. Directed operations of 2 on-site and 2 off-site (San Francisco and New York) retail stores. Reported directly to Senior Vice President of Administration and Operations. Collaborated with Special Events team to orchestrate functions and premiers; delivered design consulting expertise as well as promotional merchandising design and procurement. Facilitated design/furnishing of CEO/executive office suite.• Played integral role in $300M renovation of historic MGM lot; created “Main Street,” tourist destination and back lot facade incorporating retail establishments, food service, and offices serving Sony employees/crews. Partnered with film directors to develop logos for custom clothing and accessories and developed concepts for store design. Reported directly to CEO for project.• Generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings following development of corporate design and procurement program offering consolidated buying structure for in-house departments to use for promotional purchasing. Prior to implementation of buying structure, up to 18 separate departments were purchasing merchandise independently for each film, TV show, or DVD release.• Transformed merchandising department, turning $500K in expenses into $225K in profits annually during career with Sony. Show less

Responsibilities included: design and construction of 300 stores within major department stores across the nation. (Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Marshall Fields, etc.) Coordinated creative imaging and visual presentation, marketing and promotions and supervised all store construction.