David M. Zubrzycki Email & Phone Number

Secaucus, Nj

𝘔𝘓𝘉 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘮𝘮𝘺 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥-𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘝 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴, 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴. 𝘌𝘚𝘛 55𝘔 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴. 𝘈𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 16 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘐𝘝𝘌 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯-𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯.As a Studio Production Manager with MLB Network, I champion a broad range of activities to ensure optimal operational execution against business strategies. Influencing key decision-makers, creating expectations, leading people, managing processes, raising the bar higher, and facilitating effective collaborations are critical factors for operations success in this role. These things come second nature to me.My scope of oversight and management includes:►Delegating workloads, mediating conflicts, managing overtime, and changes in priorities with a calm, level-headed disposition in the high-pressure, high-stakes environment of live television.►Shouldering seamless people, process, studio operations integration. Strengthening camaraderie.►Setting the stage for flawless operational execution against highest industry standards in programming, production, presentation excellence.I'm happy to serve as a manager, positive role model, and motivator, who is quick to praise and gratified when motivating others to succeed in attaining a unified operations objective. My "can do" philosophy cascades to those I lead.Core Skills and Knowledge:✓Workflow Management ✓Scheduling & Time Management ✓Managing Multiple Priorities ✓Quarterback a Cross-Functional Team ✓Networking Enthusiast ✓Tactical Operations Planning ✓Problem Solving ✓Process Efficiency ✓Relationship Broker ✓Strategic Planning and Execution ✓Microsoft Office ✓Attention to Detail ✓Conflict Resolution ✓Employee Engagement ✓Event Planning

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

𝘕𝘉𝘈 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 (𝘕𝘉𝘈𝘌) 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘕𝘉𝘈, 𝘞𝘕𝘉𝘈, 𝘕𝘉𝘈 𝘎 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘛𝘝, 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮, 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤, 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢, 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨.I was promoted to provide senior-level leadership in a strategically important, high accountability position, planning, communicating, and leading a diverse set of activities and high-visibility initiatives. I forged collaborative relationships with internal business units such as Broadcasting, HR, Finance, IT, and Events while reporting directly to the SVP, Multimedia Production. ►During an era of surging NBA popularity (6 new teams since 1995), League expansion (WNBA and Development League), strategic relationships (NBA Digital), I spearheaded personal and strategic relationship development with internal/external constituents resulting in processes that created efficiency and supported rapidly shifting business demands.►I was energized by counseling and partnering with VPs, SVPs and EVPs on the planning through execution of 10+ yearly, high-end, domestic and international basketball events.►NBA events experience included major tentpole platforms: NBA All-Star Weekends (1994-2011)NBA Finals (1992-2011)NBA Global Games (2006, 2007, 2010)Inaugural NBA China Games in Shanghai/Beijing (2004)►Anyone can tell you that a buy now and pay later strategy is a strategy of failure. Over the years, I was able to rectify a long-standing department history of carefree event spending. Via purchase orders (authorized $200,000 annually), I helped usher in a new era of financial transparency.Core Skills and Knowledge:✓Workflow Management ✓Scheduling & Time Management ✓Multiple Priorities ✓Operations Planning ✓Cost Controls ✓Logistical Management ✓Process Efficiency ✓Strategic Planning and Execution ✓Talent Sourcing ✓Attention to Detail ✓Conflict Resolution ✓Operations Management ✓Engagement ✓Career Development

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

After being promoted to Director, I began reporting to the SVP- Production Operations and Planning. I was successful leveraging partner relationships that lead to the highest potential ROI.►For 15 years, in the weeks/months leading up to the NBA Finals in June, I focused on logistics regarding NBAE's coverage/historical documentation of The Finals. I was able to preserve available room (100+) and meeting space (5K-10K sq. ft) inventory, in multiple cities, for many months, with no monetary liability.►I saved the company thousands in attrition fees through direct negotiations with hotels, capturing below-rack-rate pricing while owning, managing, and developing executive-level relationships with a network of hotel industry contacts. Core Skills and Knowledge:✓Scheduling & Time Management ✓Status Reports/Updates ✓Managing Multiple Priorities ✓Quarterback a Cross-Functional Team ✓Networking Enthusiast ✓Tactical Operations Planning ✓Natural Ability to Build Rapport ✓Budget/Cost Controls ✓Logistical Management ✓Process Efficiency ✓Relationship Broker ✓Strategic Planning and Execution ✓Talent Sourcing ✓High Degree of Ownership ✓Follow Through ✓Attention to Detail ✓Conflict Resolution ✓Operations Management ✓Client Satisfaction ✓Employee Engagement ✓Career Development Leadership

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

As an Operations Manager, I developed and implemented operations policies and procedures for upwards of 25 entry-level direct reports. I was able to achieve repeat success mobilizing, leading, and influencing top-tier talent to create high-performing cultures which supported the NBA's vision, mission, and values.►Personal Philosophy: Invest in talent. Hire good people, and let them do their job.►One of my biggest successes was partnering with individual department leadership teams to set performance and capability expectations, provide developmental feedback, and deliver quality performance reviews, I was able to promote internal mobility and build strong succession plans. ►Most rewarding to me was championing teamwork, operational excellence, and camaraderie. I created and encouraged a positive and open work environment to maximize quality of work life. ►I developed, implemented, and managed key professional development programs that were meaningful and relevant. In fact, I piloted the first cross-training TV production skills training program.Core Skills and Knowledge:✓Strive for Progress, not Perfection ✓Open Communication Policy ✓Individualized Counseling✓Cross-Training ✓Employee Engagement ✓Talent Identification ✓Succession Planning ✓Scheduling & Time Management ✓Status Reports/Updates ✓Managing Multiple Priorities ✓Quarterback a Cross-Functional Team ✓Networking Enthusiast ✓Tactical Operations Planning ✓Natural Ability to Build Rapport ✓Budget/Cost Controls ✓Positive Role Model ✓Process Efficiency ✓Relationship Broker ✓Strategic Planning and Execution ✓Talent Sourcing ✓High Degree of Ownership ✓Follow Through ✓Attention to Detail ✓Conflict Resolution ✓Operations Management ✓Client Satisfaction ✓Career Development Leadership ✓Logistical Management

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

Mini-Mba- Business Essentials

Topics included: Business Strategy Marketing Economics Analyzing a Financial Statement Managing Human Capital Leadership Business Law.

Ba, Communications

Graduated Cum Laude

Education record

Leadership Skills Training Situational Leadership, Business Writing, Advanced Presentation Skills