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Budapest, Hu

Feature, television, and commercial production and content development in Hungary and the CEE region. Current projects (as Producer); Infinity Pool, Fallen: Season 1, Chief of Station, (as Co-Producer); Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, The Munsters, Knights of the Zodiac, Blade of the 47 Ronin, The LairPast projects; Archive (Co-Producer), SAS: Red Notice (Co-Producer), Ransom: Season 2 (Executive Producer)Commercials: Nintendo Labo, Lenovo Yoga, OLLY

Greater Los Angeles Area, Budapest, Hu

Independent media consultant & producer focused on film & television finance/soft money, production solutions, strategy, distribution, international sales and marketing on a project basis. Corporate and business development, strategic planning, partnerships, operations, process improvement, education and knowledge transfer for businesses.Current clients:Tiny Giants (Producer & EVP, Business Development)Two Rams Entertainment Capital Partners (Advisor)Past Clients:Korda Studios (Producer & EVP, Business Development)Budapest Film Academy (Visiting Lecturer) Children of the Mountain (2016 - for Producer ProMedia)UnSlut: A Documentary Film (2015 - for Producer Emily Lindin)The Last Animals (for Kate Brooks)

Budapest, Hungary

Producer assisting with film & television packaging on a project basis. Strategies for finding equity, soft money, presales and gap lending, and international sales/distribution.Contribute at senior level to strategy, partnership development, and sales and marketing initiatives to drive business diversification and expansion.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Oversee and contribute at senior level to all aspects of regional growth initiative and operations; account/client management, sales pursuits/net new sales, finance and financial targets, business strategy, and business development to source new partnerships.

Oversee all aspects of the FFI business, including finance and financial operations, business affairs, strategy, and distribution of the FFI library of Focus produced and third party films. Business development role to partner with and supervise multiple third party providers to monetize and provide administration and delivery for these titles. Direct and oversee internal and external resources to restructure FFI operations. Build and strengthen relationships with producers and international distributors to ensure continued collection of advances and royalties on FFI and Focus catalog.

Provide leadership and management of all financial operations of Focus Features International group, with $50 to $100+ million in annual sales and collections of foreign rights to Focus and agency films. Serve as finance, operations, and business development partner. Manage direct report and several dotted line reports, including Genpact resource in India. Support International Sales team in worldwide title sales from the Americas to Europe, Australia, and Asia. Manage distributor relationships, billing, collections, and audits. Consult with and advise domestic and international internal customers, including sales, business affairs, and distribution teams, on analysis and business development projects to ensure optimal operations, delivery of service, and business growth.

Promoted to deliver oversight of International group and assume cash forecasting and collection role. Managed and developed direct report Senior Accountant. Analyzed processes and developed roadmaps to drive improvements, leaner operations, and cost savings. Outsourced routine accounting functions. Delivered competitive and international business analysis to drive strategic planning.

Booked and reported cash to NBC Universal. Performed AR for international sales of Focus and Universal feature films. Forecast cash, revenue, and costs; reported actuals. Analyzed distribution contracts, sales fees, capped and non-capped expenses, and participation statements. Created business development strategies; reviewed deals and opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs. Performed competitive and business analyses.

Mba, Entertainment, Media & Technology

Activities and Societies: MESA - Media, Entertainment & Sports AssociationEntertainment, Media, & Technology, Entrepreneurship &.

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: UMaine Film & Video Club: Treasurer, Habitat for Humanity