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Centennial, Colorado, United States

I spearhead all aspects of broadcast operations for North America's leading VOD and PPV programming provider. This role includes daily operations of PPV.COM, linear PPV, and sports channels, reaching 56M+ homes across the U.S. and Canada. I supervise scheduling, feed acquisition, transmission, blackout management, and affiliate support while leading technology upgrades and contract negotiations for a $8M annual budget.PROMOTIONS▬▬▬▬✦ Senior Manager (2000-2001)✦ Director (2001-2006)✦ Vice President (2006-2019)✦ Senior Vice President (2019-Present)FOCUS AREAS▬▬▬▬Broadcast Operations Management ✦ Strategic Planning ✦ Video Distribution Optimization ✦ Disaster Recovery Planning ✦ Cross-Functional Collaboration ✦ Technology Upgrades ✦ Vendor & Affiliate Relations ✦ Budget Management ✦ Live Streaming Services ✦ Project ManagementKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS▬▬▬▬✦ Achieved more than a million dollars in annual savings by transitioning PPV distribution from satellite to terrestrial networks.✦ Played key role in launching PPV.COM live streaming service, surpassing projections with 49 events in the first year.✦ Ensured 100% uptime during the 2023 terrestrial and satellite migration, coordinating cross-functional teams.✦ Reduced satellite bandwidth costs substantially through video encoding optimization.✦ Implemented geo-diverse disaster recovery operations, ensuring 10-minute activation readiness.

Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States

I managed operations of a direct-to-home satellite network, leading a team in ensuring peak performance. My work involved developing training programs, establishing policies, and implementing troubleshooting procedures to enhance operational efficiency.PROMOTIONS▬▬▬▬✦ Operator – Surveillance & Encoding (1997-1998)✦ Coordinator – Traffic & Scheduling (1998-1999)✦ Supervisor – Traffic & Scheduling (1999)✦ Manager – Broadcast Operations (1999-2000)FOCUS AREAS▬▬▬▬Satellite Operations ✦ Network Management ✦ Troubleshooting ✦ Video Feed Coordination ✦ Process Improvement ✦ Team Leadership ✦ Conditional Access Systems ✦ Cross-Functional Collaboration ✦ Operational Efficiency ✦ Training DevelopmentKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS▬▬▬▬✦ Improved network uptime and efficiency through standardized training programs, reducing troubleshooting time.✦ Streamlined video feed switches, enhancing execution for regional sports networks.

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