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Canada / Usa

Distribution -Film & TVSales & Financing - TV - UnscriptedSince 2009, we’ve been helping savvy filmmakers, distributors and sales agents to distribute their films, TV series or documentaries on digital platforms such as iTunes, Hulu, GooglePlay Amazon and Netflix. We now have offices in Canada and the USA and take on a select number of projects for theatrical distribution across N. America in addition to digital releasing worldwide. From our humble beginnings we have launched over 2300 hours of programming internationally on the Internet’s major digital outlets in addition to cable VOD in the USA and Canada covering more than 100M households. In 2014 we began niche theatrical releasing in the USA & Canada in addition to TV sales, and in 2016 we opened in a world sales agency business based in Europe. With a team in Europe, Canada and the USA, we're focused on market driven TV series, and festival favorite independent films and documentaries.

- Responsible for the content strategy and business plan for Portal products and channels across Synacor’s affiliate Web portal business representing more than 475M+ page views/month - Negotiate content acquisition with video content providers and other channel content partners- Launched new Local, Family, Sports, Olympics, TV and Elections channels- Negotiated buy in from major MSO & ISP providers for Portal product strategy and roadmap- Restructured the Portal Product team to align to core competencies and business lines- Established process to support the pre-launch of new Portal products and services

Worked with entertainment and media companies to identify new business opportunities for distribution base on digital platforms such as broadband, mobile, PPV and VOD.Lead business development activities to help U.S. content providers distribute their content in Canada, and Canadian content providers distribute their content in the U.S.Created digital distribution strategy and business plan for a major film studio and distribution company.

- Develop strategy and manage the rollout and launch of all On Demand (non-linear) product offerings at Canada’s leading specialty broadcaster – including VOD; Mobile, PPV and Internet.- Lead business development and sales of On Demand products to major Canadian MSOs and wireless and Internet portals.- Develop business model and revenue projections to license non-linear content from major U.S. studios and independent producers.- Responsible for product management and strategy for MaxTrax, a 22 channel, commercial free audio service carried on Rogers; StarChoice and Shaw- Work with legal to draft and evolve Television licensing contracts to include non-linear services and new business models.- Research and track industry new media developments; act as subject matter expert and advise Corus senior management on new trends and opportunities for the Television business

Develop strategy and vision for the Wireless Web product and service offering.Oversee the rollout of new products and services.Communicate vision and strategy to executive management, championing new service launches through the corporate Gate process.Managing a team of product specialists and project managers.

Lead business development efforts for the Canadian office. Identify and negotiate deals with key alliance partners. Manage RFP responses, go on new business pitches, maintain profile in the industry through public speaking engagements and industry associations.Work with major customers to develop their online strategy.Oversee management of the Canadian operation.

Mba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Pi Lambda Phi, Fencing Team

Honours, Bachelor Of Commerce, Finance

Activities and Societies: Editor - Faculty of Business Administration Newspaper - 'The Sunset Street Journal', Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity.