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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Fayetteville, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Reported to SVP. Oversaw the ongoing management and operational processes for Centralized Production. Established and maintained systems and procedures across all resource scheduling (equipment, manpower, transmissions), implemented and led Change Management protocols/process and managed P&L budgets for multiple cost centers in support of Centralized Production Operations.• Develop workflows and facility schedules to support client operations and backend maintenance• Established SmartSheet use for Production Management across multiple key clients• Led Data Center technical project installations to support emerging client opportunities• Established and led Change Advisory Board for Centralized Production Operation• Partnered with Finance team to develop business operating model through key drivers/cost basis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Reported to EVP. Oversaw and managed the strategic business relationships between WarnerMedia Entertainment/News & Sports/Warner Brothers brands (HBO, TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO Max, Turner Sports, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TCM) and WarnerMedia Technical Operations, the division responsible for 24x7x365 technical and operational support for WarnerMedia's entertainment, sports, animation and young adult media on linear, non linear and direct to consumer platforms.• Oversaw the development of multiple Qlikview dashboards for Senior Executives that provided end to end KPIs resulting in identifying workflow improvements and staff efficiencies.• Established and led the only brand cross-collaboration forum to discover synergies and best practices in partnership with WM Technical Operations.• Managed brand communications/integration for 1000+ live and non-live broadcasts across multiple feeds including Sports, Originals and Award Shows.• Led communication through Next Generation Master Control Facility migration across 8 networks and multiple feeds.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Oversaw and directed strategy for Turner Sports’ strategic sponsorship solution group. Created, developed and managed execution of large-scale, cross platform opportunities that provide enhanced value for brands and clients while driving revenue for the business.• Developed a daily work group process for collaboration, creative development and communication where innovative ideas and product sponsorship were married. • Strategized with leaders of the various business verticals to develop content across multiple platforms for potential sponsorship and monetization.• Created and cultivated vital relationships with various stakeholders within the sales, production, digital and innovation teams which led to strong offerings to clients.• Drove multi-million dollar incremental revenue through providing robust cross platform concepts that engaged clients.• Led and empowered team to execute campaigns while fostering their career development.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Determined vision, set objectives and directed the goals of the studio/remote operations and production management staff for all sports broadcast events such as NBA regular season and playoffs, NBA All Star Game, PGA Championship, PGA Grand Slam, British Open, NASCAR, College Football, Major League Baseball.Selected Results:• Build an effective, collaborative, results-oriented team from remote, studio and technical crewing staff – Internal staff size of 10 people with an additional freelance staff size of 300 people• Oversee the planning, development and execution of all production financial budgets - $40 Million• Develop, forecast, manage and evaluate trends for production overhead budget - $2.3 Million• Strategize with senior management on production issues regarding potential and current programming, specifically in the areas of technical crewing, production management and financial analysis• Direct and oversee all capital expenditures• Insure cost effectiveness through travel negotiations in collaboration with corporate representatives• Lead company synergy initiative in the development, organization, management and execution of company relocation project involving 170 staff

Executive Master Of Business Administration, Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Fraternity, Panhellenic Executive