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Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

MediaWorks 360 provides transformative audience solutions for leading consumer brands. We work with select clients to invest in and/or build digital products using 100% credit card recurring revenue. Partnering with teams at these signature brands, we have designed, launched, and manage programs for: - This Old House Insider membership program - Skinwalker Ranch Insider membership program - Amy Bruni's Paranormal Circle membership program - BBQ Warrior - featuring Myron Mixon and Steven Raichlen - William Henry's Starwalker Cafe - The Culinary Institute of America DISH programWe consult with various brands and media companies to develop digital consumer-facing initiatives, including Hearst Magazines, Time Magazine, Kalmbach Media, Aviation International News, among others.See our website at Mediaworks-360.com

El Segundo, California, Us

TEN is the world’s premier network of enthusiast brands with more than 60 publications, 100 Web sites, the world’s largest automotive VOD channel, 800 branded products, 50+ events, TV and radio programs in the auto, action, and outdoor categories. Developed print to digital strategy to transform traditional publishing division into a multi-platform content company for 24 enthusiast media brands in the automotive aftermarket and lifestyle editorial categories. Managed the diverse groups of editorial and digital content, advertising, consumer marketing and retail sales for 50% of TEN’s media business with 125+ employees. Direct reports included Group Publishers, Editorial Directors and sales teams. Also built and managed The Media Source, an entrepreneurial division outsourcing TEN’s resources in consumer marketing, retail sales, digital, paper and print services to client companies, leading a similar print to digital transformation.

Source Interlink Distribution is a full-service sales and solutions provider offering distribution & logistics solutions, rack manufacturing, in-store merchandising services, sales & marketing support and front-end management services that drive retail and front-end sales. Leader of Source Interlink’s Distribution business including the distribution and sale of magazine and books through retailers, merchandising services, front-end display manufacturing and periodical import/export. Responsible for $1 billion in revenue and 5,000 employees. Led the executive team and all company operations including Sales and Marketing, Merchandising Services, Logistics, Publisher Services, International Sales and Finance. Advocated for aggressive transformation into a broader business model due to the dramatic decline of the newsstand business.

New York, Ny, Us

Des Moines, Ia, Us

Meredith is the industry leader in creating content serving American women in key consumer interest areas such as home, family, health and wellness and self-development, with 18 magazine brands and nearly 100 Special Interest Publications with a combined circulation of nearly 30 million. Led retail sales team responsible for retail distribution, marketing and sale of magazines, including Family Circle, Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, Fitness, More, and the BH&G Special Interest Magazine Group with retail sales of approximately $180 million dollars.

New York, New York, Us

Reader’s Digest is a global media and direct marketing company providing trusted brands to more than 140 million consumers in 75 countries and 21 languages through multiple media platforms, including print, online, digital download, books and home entertainment products, and social media.Recruited back to RD to help drive new business strategy growing new brands and expanding the product portfolio. Led retail distribution, marketing and sales for Reader’s Digest and new brands with retail sales of $110 million dollars. Managed key retailer relationships for the company including Walmart, Kroger, Target, Safeway, and Barnes & Noble. Performed due diligence on acquisitions including Reiman Publishing. Played an essential role in the launch of Every Day with Rachael Ray, one of the industry's most successful magazine launches. Developed and implemented a successful growth plan for the expansion of the Taste of Home magazine franchise.

Recruited to lead the Consumer Magazine Group and promoted to run the entire retail distribution, marketing and sales for 130+ magazines, including New York, Magazine, Seventeen, Soap Opera Digest & Modern Bride with sales in excess of $300 million. Led due diligence for magazine acquisitions delivering double-digit growth. Stabilized the P&L and reduced costs.

New York, New York, Us

Began career at Reader’s Digest as District Sales Manager, Magazine Retail Sales (1984-1986) and was top annual sales person and sales person of the year for retail and magazine wholesaler accounts. Promoted to Regional Sales Manager, Magazine Retail Sales (1986-1988) in New York, consistently delivering year over year growth. Took on broader sales and marketing role as Marketing Manager, Magazine Retail Sales (1988-1996) where sold major large national accounts, built relationships with national distributors, and developed and led successful marketing programs driving record sales and distribution. Subsequently promoted to Director, Special Markets, Trade Book Publishing (1996-1997) where successfully developed new products and non-traditional distribution channels for book products.

B.A., Business

Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement, Social Media, Planning & Analytics