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San Francisco Bay Area

High-performance, seasoned Senior Business Leader with an outstanding history of enhancing business development and accelerating organizational impact, growth and performance. Respected and approachable with an established ability to inspire, energize, and motivate teams to maximum performance. Lead-by-example approach creates an ownership mentality and a confidence instilling working climate where every member is valued for their contributions. Strengths include:►An entrepreneurial personality who launches successful new business endeavors in emerging consumer markets; comfortable with marketplace uncertainties; adaptable and innovative in the face of business and economic challenges, responding with confidence, determination and a sense of humor. ►Strong track record of achievement in startup, transitional and well established organizations. ►A visionary strategist with measurable achievements in nationwide business development and revenue growth.►Exceptionally analytical, innovative and resourceful with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, identify problems and implement solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.►Communicates effectively and credibly across diverse cultures and personalities by fostering cooperation over competition, and allowing room for differing opinions without fear of reprisals.►Negotiates and structures business deals with self-motivation, initiative, and the business savvy necessary to meet the challenges of today's highly competitive marketplace.

San Francisco Bay Area

Charged with all aspects of network distribution and affiliate relations for regional sports network to over four million cable / satellite households. Managed business segment that generated over $80M annually. Expert Business Developer | Client and Marketing Relations Executive► As member of Senior Management team, built and nurtured excellent network relationships with bay area professional sports teams, the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, Golden State Warriors and San Jose Sharks.► Captured double digit yearly network revenue growth via strong cable / satellite income despite variable advertising revenue trends.► Met and exceeded annual budgeted affiliate subscriber and revenue goals.► Secured 100% contract renewals on all expiring affiliate agreements by building strong client relationships. ► Executed network conversion from premium service to basic cable in all markets by creating mutually beneficial repositioning deals with cable operators.► Launched “FSN Bay Area plus” to provide additional live programming events through extensive collaborative efforts with all distribution partners.

San Francisco Bay Area

First employee hired for startup regional sports network. Delivered network distribution to any / all program providers within geographic boundary, including contract negotiations. Expert Business Developer | Client and Marketing Relations Executive►Launched startup business and grew network to one of top five regional sports networks in country, with over four million cable and satellite households.►Created first-rate sales and marketing team to handle all aspects of affiliate and consumer marketing, advertising and public relations.►Tenaciously negotiated distribution agreements with over 80 cable and satellite distributors throughout northern California and Nevada.►Executed national award winning marketing and advertising programs / promotions.►Created and introduced SportsChannel Hawaii. ►Negotiated one of first outfield wall signage deals in modern era Major League Baseball. ►Promotion into VP position due to performance excellence.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Even thought that I've been out of school for a while I still continue to increase my skills and knowledge as an Expert Business Developer.

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