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Improve and execute both strategic and feasibility plans for Distribution Operations covering North American (US/Canada-Global) digital accounts representing Disney/Fox-owned content (Disney/Marvel/Pixar/LucasFilm/Fox ABC/ABC and Disney Television). Serving both international and domestic digital assets of feature and television content (Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior and Freeform). Gracious Participant - Diversity and Inclusion task force - Content OperationsTop Clients: iTunes, Netflix, Google, Amazon, Sony, Microsoft, Vudu, Roku, Hulu. Effective communication ability and knowledge in several cross-functional areas. Well-respected for trustworthy practices among business partners. Serving over 135 territories in 35 languages worldwide including US and Canada.Implement process improvements for availing, collecting, formatting and delivering content assets in the digital space.

Burbank

Managed digital new release and catalog titles for both features and TV. Effective communication ability and knowledge in several cross-functional areas. Well-respected for trustworthy practices among business partners. Serving over 135 territories in 35 languages worldwide including US and Canada.Implemented process improvements for availing, collecting, formatting and delivering content assets in the digital space.Oversaw platform launches and manage technical specifications requirements.Developed account management best practices and standard operating procedures.Liaised with Contracts, Marketing, Sales, Product, Operations and Creative Services teams to ensure a smooth, timely and accurate delivery to digital platforms.Spearheaded cross-functional projects to achieve optimal delivery of product.Accountable for overall customer satisfactionManaged storefronts through client portals for iTunes, Google as well as ensure storefronts are properly propagated with correct product information and avail dates.

Burbank

• Led the International Distribution Servicing Department responsible for the creation, packaging, servicing and distribution of current and library Studio, ABC Network and Disney ABC and Cable Networks content and materials for linear and digital clients.• Launched global multi-platforms both well established and start-up companies to leverage multi-purpose file format in the digital ecosystem.• Partnered with Worldwide Technical Services, Disney/ABC Domestic Television, executives and engineers within ABC Television Network, Television Animation, • Collaborated with Standards and Practices to ensure all operating procedures are followed (i.e., Photosensitive Epilepsy compliance) for all Disney/ABC Cable Networks programming.

Burbank, Ca

• Led the Disney Channel’s On-Air Operations network which included The Disney Channel, Toon Disney, SoapNet and ABC Family. Responsible for master control which included Program schedules, QC, Editing, graphics, S&P and promo integration. • Managed the QA department, which covered of all ABC Cable Network products (Disney Channel, Toon Disney, SOAPnet, ABC Family) from Tape to file and standard to high definition.• Collaborated with Standards and Practices to ensure all operating procedures are followed (i.e., Photosensitive Epilepsy compliance) for all Disney/ABC Cable Networks programming.Developed and deployed the Harding PSE box for photosensitive epilepsy compliance for Television animation and children’s programming for worldwide consumption• Launched Toon Disney, ABC Family and SoapNet domestic broadcast networks.