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- Direct operational activities to drive excellence and growth in the social content and meal kit sectors focusing on a diversified and monetized media strategy. Execute innovative strategies for high-quality, low-cost video production to deliver content within budget and increase profit.- Lead the production oversight for various YouTube series.

- Conceptualized and executed a profitable business model to launch a high-end swimwear and apparel brand, collaborating with lead star Juliette Porter and fashion designer Jaymi Washburn.- Successfully integrated the brand into MTV's long-running series, Siesta Key, working hand in hand with the production company.- Established and managed.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

• Led the US Reality division, overseeing up to 26 active series and pilots, generating over $100 million in annual revenue. Directly managed production, operations, and corporate and production accounting functions.
• Implemented comprehensive departmental restructuring to enhance efficiency and establish a systematic culture to accommodate business expansion. Restructure facilitated the repayment of an internal $8 million debt.
• Conducted rigorous financial and operational analysis of potential acquisitions, resulting in successful purchases. Provided detailed deal structure analysis and identified discrepancies, leading to renegotiation and.
• Led the Reality division's response to the COVID-19 pandemic across international and multi-state operations, establishing protocols and technology infrastructure for efficient remote work. Collaborated closely with.
• Identified and addressed transparency issues in production margins by creating an innovative tracking system utilized by production and accounting teams. Provided corporate with real-time margin data, resulting in.
• Collaborated extensively with cross-functional departments including creative executives, global production management, corporate and production finance, HR, risk and safety, legal, PR, and business affairs.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Santa Monica, CA, US

• Launched company with owner from startup to $35 million in annual revenue in 3 years. Directly responsible for overseeing operations, production management, financial systems, business affairs, and maintaining optimum.
• Supervised business development and strategy including the creation of an international distribution division, the acquisition of a company which resulted in building a digital division, and a brand funded content.
• Managed team of 30 direct/indirect reports and 500+ freelance employees. Created systems and department structures for finance, production, operations, international sales, and legal departments. Developed internal.
• Created financial reporting spreadsheets including corporate flash reports, operating budgets, cash flow, network cost reports, and equipment rental billing. Built financial models to assess investment requirements for.
• Facilitated negotiations and identified key risk indicators for multiple complex acquisition proposals.
• Negotiated over 600 contracts including network, talent, producer, co-production, and international distribution agreements.

Developed policies and procedures as well as financial accounting and reporting documents for US production division of UK distribution company Target Entertainment. Created corporate and production budgets and oversaw all production and legal matters.

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