Ezra Staley, Jd, Mba Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

North Station Media (NSM), proud home of Boston’s own CLNS Media Network, is a leading sports content and broadcast journalism network with over 50 NBA and NFL-themed podcasts and YouTube channels across all media and advertising platforms. With OVER 30 MILLION MONTHLY FAN IMPRESSIONS, NSM partners with leading industry voices, credentialed journalists, and content makers to offer premium entertainment for sports fans everywhere!

New York City Metropolitan Area

Led the business launch of trading and revenue generating operations for all Basketball-related operations in one of the United States’ most-anticipated sports betting ventures.Demonstrated record of delivering results in a fast-paced, 24/7, 365 days-a-year, highly-regulated and competitive online environment.Launched Business – Spearheaded the successful business launch of a best-in-class online betting experience driven by capitalizing on consumer research, in-depth data analysis and identifying opportunity in a competitive landscape.Created Infrastructure – Designed cross-functional operational processes, established key verticals, and developed business strategies to align team performance with the organization’s desired revenue goals and timelines.Recruited Leaders – Built and hired a team of experienced traders and product line managers while creating a highly-engaging and rewarding environment that has allowed them to flourish in a remote atmosphere.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Directed the daily operations focused on the B2B and SaaS go-to-market strategy for platform expansion of the NBA’s global youth development portfolio. Oversee a cross-functional team and external consultants in business development, project management, partnership roadmaps, and tactical implementation of strategic initiatives to optimize growth.Increased Revenue – Spearheaded the negotiation and structure of a multi-year deal for licensing agreements, legal contracts, and SOWs that successfully increased partnership revenue by 35%.Goal Maximization – Identified key verticals for opportunities in increasing sales and licensing revenue.Executive Presentations – Adept in presentations to C-Suite executives and other stakeholders at the most influential and recognized sports and entertainment organizations in the world.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Led daily business operations for authentic NBA-licensed headwear and apparel that included the Official On-Stage Draft Cap of the NBA and WNBA. Managed strategy planning, revenue growth, and merchandising.Go-to-Market Strategy – Delivered a profitable go-to-market strategy for product creation and revenue growth of the company's NBA license that realized $60M in annual sales via direct-to-consumer and retail channels.Business Expansion – Significantly enhanced the company’s profitability with a $300M multi-year license extension with the NBA that increased key distribution rights, while lowering minimum guarantees.Product Planning – Solicited sales feedback and utilized trend analysis and consumer insights for effective product planning. Drove key product stories in alignment with creative direction.Staff Leadership – Hands-on leader of cross-functional teams in Sales, Marketing, Design, Product Management and Supply Chain to optimize decision-making in alignment with business goals.

Buffalo, New York

Directed a flagship MBA Program focused on business innovation, data analytics, financial performance, and sustainability to address global societal problems of today. Taught a corresponding graduate level problem-solving course.Social Impact – Directed a new MBA program to address societal issues of today including economic disparity and educational inequality, while using business innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship.Developed Fellowships – Pioneered the university’s Social Impact Fellowship Program that paired graduate business and social work students with non-profit organizations.

Buffalo, New York

Accomplished progressive leadership roles advancing to Vice President via the Bank's Executive Rotation Program.Vice President - Product Management, 2016 - 2017Directed daily operations for product management, sales, and marketing for a licensed investment service with assets of $1.2B and annual sales of $200M.Platform Management – Piloted strategy planning and execution of new product solutions, distribution strategy, consumer positioning, and the technology infrastructure focused on growth and profitability.Cost Measurement Structure – Launched a new cost-measurement structure to drive product pricing with improved review of monthly product financials for revenue planning, growth, and profitability.Vice President - Financial Planning & Analysis, 2014 – 2016Consolidated Financials – Managed the consolidation of financial statements and individual business line reporting for 150+ strategic business units with $97B in assets and $5B in annual revenue.Reporting – Led month-end performance meetings to review margin variance and business drivers. Presented business-level analyses of controllable expenses, profitability variances, and volatility performance metrics to Investor Relations and Executive Management.Director of Finance & Analytics – Non-Profit, 2011 - 2014Managed financial reporting and controls for M&T’s non-profit foundation, Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, a $35M education initiative that funded a charter school, managed two public schools, and a Head Start academy.Associate Vice President - Government Affairs, 2011 One-year special assignment in Washington, DC for launch of the bank’s Government Affairs Program.Associate Vice President - Commercial Restructuring, 2009 - 2011Successful in restructuring over $50M of dollars of distressed commercial and real estate debt in Upstate/ Western New York after the 2008 financial crisis.

Jd & Mba, Law/Business Management & Administration

Bachelor'S, Communications