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New York, Ny / Nashville, Tn

Serving media companies, networks, publishers, venues, and executive producers with content strategy for original programming across all platforms.Key projects include:▪ Spectrum: Consulting Executive Producer, reporting to the EVP of Spectrum Networks and the Group VP for Spectrum News Networks to develop a nightly 30-minute sports magazine show▪ Hearst Digital Newspapers: Executive Producer, reporting to the President of Digital to design a video content development… Show more Serving media companies, networks, publishers, venues, and executive producers with content strategy for original programming across all platforms.Key projects include:▪ Spectrum: Consulting Executive Producer, reporting to the EVP of Spectrum Networks and the Group VP for Spectrum News Networks to develop a nightly 30-minute sports magazine show▪ Hearst Digital Newspapers: Executive Producer, reporting to the President of Digital to design a video content development and production strategy▪ Trigger Hippy: Management of Nashville-based band since 2018▪ Pix To Click: Platform featuring archive of vintage concert photographs I captured during a transformative time in the NYC music scene Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Recruited by former MTV VJ and current SiriusXM host, Mark Goodman, to help launch this multiplatform, white-label, media company specializing in music news and entertainment. Distributors included legacy publishers, digital out-of-home networks, and online destinations.▪ Developed and produced short-form programming for the MUSIC WEEKEND brand.▪ Worked with artists to develop, produce, and create content supporting their current releases. Artists included Leon Bridges, Chicago,… Show more Recruited by former MTV VJ and current SiriusXM host, Mark Goodman, to help launch this multiplatform, white-label, media company specializing in music news and entertainment. Distributors included legacy publishers, digital out-of-home networks, and online destinations.▪ Developed and produced short-form programming for the MUSIC WEEKEND brand.▪ Worked with artists to develop, produce, and create content supporting their current releases. Artists included Leon Bridges, Chicago, Shirley Manson from Garbage, Ann Wilson from Heart, Grace Potter, Nathaniel Rateliff, Todd Rundgren, Frank Turner, and The Zombies. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Recruited by the Chief Creative Officer to help launch this new sports network for kids. Developed and led the content strategy for programming distributed across digital, OTT, gaming, and linear platforms. Managed in-house production and a network of creators.▪ Created and launched the programming slate for the Whistle Sports YouTube channel.▪ Executive-produced THE WHISTLE, a 30-minute magazine show on the NBC Sports Network.▪ Developed and produced content in… Show more Recruited by the Chief Creative Officer to help launch this new sports network for kids. Developed and led the content strategy for programming distributed across digital, OTT, gaming, and linear platforms. Managed in-house production and a network of creators.▪ Created and launched the programming slate for the Whistle Sports YouTube channel.▪ Executive-produced THE WHISTLE, a 30-minute magazine show on the NBC Sports Network.▪ Developed and produced content in partnership with NFL Films, MLBAM, NASCAR, the PGA Tour, YouTube creators, consumer brands, and Whistle’s online video network. Co-led negotiations to secure content deal with Dude Perfect.▪ Instrumental in the growth of the YouTube audience to 13.5M subscribers across 250 partner channels. This success positioned the company for $56M in capital fundraising from 2014 to 2016. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Recruited to lead development and production of sports programming for this newly launched network. Managed major content franchises, including the UFC and IMPACT WRESTLING. Reported to the President of Spike TV.▪ Co-executive-produced the unscripted series, THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER (TUF), in partnership with the UFC. Positioned the series for ongoing success (ran for 28 seasons) and the spin-off of UFC UNLEASHED, UFC PRIMETIME, and UFC ALL ACCESS. This franchise fueled the success of the… Show more Recruited to lead development and production of sports programming for this newly launched network. Managed major content franchises, including the UFC and IMPACT WRESTLING. Reported to the President of Spike TV.▪ Co-executive-produced the unscripted series, THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER (TUF), in partnership with the UFC. Positioned the series for ongoing success (ran for 28 seasons) and the spin-off of UFC UNLEASHED, UFC PRIMETIME, and UFC ALL ACCESS. This franchise fueled the success of the UFC sport as well as $100M in ad sales revenue in 2011.▪ Partnered with the EVP of Multiplatform Strategy and Development to create a digital platform for the UFC.▪ Delivered +200 episodes of TNA IMPACT: TOTAL NON-STOP ACTION WRESTLING, a weekly 2-hour series featuring Kurt Angle, Sting, and Hulk Hogan.▪ Executive in Charge of Production for MAXIMUM MLB, Spike TV’s first co-production with Major League Baseball.▪ Our programming grew distribution from 87M to 99M households in the first 2 years.▪ Executive-produced FACING ALI, Spike TV’s first feature film documentary. This project was awarded 4 Leo Awards, including Best Feature Length Documentary Program. It also earned the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Hired by the CEO to expand HD capabilities into entertainment programming. Led development and production of HD and multicamera programming for Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden. Reported to the EVP of Radio City Entertainment. Company restructured in 2004.▪ Executive-produced AN ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO BRIAN WILSON for TNT, featuring David Crosby, Vince Gill, Heart, Billy Joel, Elton John, and Jimmy Webb.▪ Executive-produced THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES EXERCISE VIDEO and… Show more Hired by the CEO to expand HD capabilities into entertainment programming. Led development and production of HD and multicamera programming for Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden. Reported to the EVP of Radio City Entertainment. Company restructured in 2004.▪ Executive-produced AN ALL STAR TRIBUTE TO BRIAN WILSON for TNT, featuring David Crosby, Vince Gill, Heart, Billy Joel, Elton John, and Jimmy Webb.▪ Executive-produced THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES EXERCISE VIDEO and ONE WORLD JAM syndicated through Tribune Broadcasting. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Independent producer and content strategist hired by production companies, media companies, and cable networks.Key projects included: ▪ American Sports Classics: Executive Consultant, reporting to the President of Cablevision Media Sales to build a team to create content for this rival to Classics Sports Network▪ Radio City TV: Executive Consultant, reporting to the President of Cablevision Media Sales to create HD PPV events▪ ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH:… Show more Independent producer and content strategist hired by production companies, media companies, and cable networks.Key projects included: ▪ American Sports Classics: Executive Consultant, reporting to the President of Cablevision Media Sales to build a team to create content for this rival to Classics Sports Network▪ Radio City TV: Executive Consultant, reporting to the President of Cablevision Media Sales to create HD PPV events▪ ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH: Consulting Producer for TNT (distributor) and Sony's Automatic Productions▪ ROCK ’N ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONIES: Consulting Producer for Dreamchaser Productions and VH1▪ JOKETV: Executive Consultant to Time Warner Cable; reported to the SVP of Programming to develop a comedy network▪ AMC: General Programming Consultant, reporting to the EVP and GM▪ I WAS AN MTV VJ: Consulting Producer, reporting to the EVP of MTV News▪ NFL: Executive Consultant, reporting to the SVP of Marketing and Fan Development to develop youth programming Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Promoted by Doug Herzog, then President of MTV Networks Entertainment Group, to lead production for MTV’s Video Programming and Special Events division. Managed a +100-member bicoastal team and a +$20M annual operating budget.▪ Delivered +300 hours of long-form, short-form, and special event programming as well as +22,000 VJ segments.▪ Mentored and developed high-potential individuals, including one standout team member, Tony DiSanto, who would become the President of… Show more Promoted by Doug Herzog, then President of MTV Networks Entertainment Group, to lead production for MTV’s Video Programming and Special Events division. Managed a +100-member bicoastal team and a +$20M annual operating budget.▪ Delivered +300 hours of long-form, short-form, and special event programming as well as +22,000 VJ segments.▪ Mentored and developed high-potential individuals, including one standout team member, Tony DiSanto, who would become the President of Programming for MTV Networks. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Promoted to launch MTV’s competitor to QVC and HSN—an electronic retail programming strategy for the MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon brands. ▪ Developed and produced +12 new home-shopping series.▪ Delivered $3M revenue in the sale of merchandise promoted during WOODSTOCK 94 and The Rolling Stones’ VOODOO LOUNGE TOUR.

London, England, United Kingdom

Promoted to launch a 24-hour network serving +40 European countries. Built and directed a 50-member team to develop and produce all live and taped programming. Managed a +$10M annual budget.▪Leveraged U.S. MTV strategy and European artists to grow distribution to +58M households over 7 years.▪Positioned MTV Europe as one of the first networks to target the entire European continent. By 2003, we became Europe’s most widely distributed cable and satellite network (+40 music and… Show more Promoted to launch a 24-hour network serving +40 European countries. Built and directed a 50-member team to develop and produce all live and taped programming. Managed a +$10M annual budget.▪Leveraged U.S. MTV strategy and European artists to grow distribution to +58M households over 7 years.▪Positioned MTV Europe as one of the first networks to target the entire European continent. By 2003, we became Europe’s most widely distributed cable and satellite network (+40 music and kids channels). Today, this business represents +$1B+ in annual revenue.▪ Automated music submissions from record labels, securing the premieres and promotional campaigns of breakthrough albums, including Michael Jackson’s DANGEROUS, U2’s ACHTUNG BABY, Bon Jovi’s NEW JERSEY, and INXS’s X on MTV Europe.▪ Executive-produced live appearances by Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Snoop Dogg, and Phil Collins. Created first-of-their-kind programming campaigns with U2, Michael Jackson, and INXS. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Hired by President and Executive Producer as Production Assistant to Associate Producer in 3 months to help drive the launch of MTV. Wrote, directed, and produced music news as well as long-form and live programming.Content included:▪ LINER NOTES: MTV’s first magazine show▪ THE MTV BASEMENT TAPES: winner of a 1985 ACE Award for Best Host (Martha Quinn)▪ MTV’S NEW YEAR’S EVE ROCK ’N’ ROLL BALL (attracted +1,500 attendees)▪ Wrote, directed, and produced the… Show more Hired by President and Executive Producer as Production Assistant to Associate Producer in 3 months to help drive the launch of MTV. Wrote, directed, and produced music news as well as long-form and live programming.Content included:▪ LINER NOTES: MTV’s first magazine show▪ THE MTV BASEMENT TAPES: winner of a 1985 ACE Award for Best Host (Martha Quinn)▪ MTV’S NEW YEAR’S EVE ROCK ’N’ ROLL BALL (attracted +1,500 attendees)▪ Wrote, directed, and produced the Genesis documentary, GENESIS: FROM THE BEGINNING▪ Coverage of the US Festival (1982, 1983), premiere party for PRETTY IN PINK, Prince’s PURPLE RAIN and UNDER THE CHERRY MOON releases, and the World SeriesWorked with talent and artists, including, Billy Crystal, Dan Aykroyd, Duran Duran, Eddie Murphy, Frank Zappa, Genesis, Harold Ramis, John Mellencamp, Martin Short, Pee-wee Herman, Peter Wolf (J. Geils Band ) Phil Collins, Tears for Fears, Tracey Ullman, and Weird Al Yankovic. Show less