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Oak Ridge, TN

Define product strategy and requirements, using proven methodology and models, followed by implementing solutions. During the pre-sales cycle, write RFP and RFI responses and support partner sales reps to close deals.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Knoxville, TN

• Developed the product strategy for video across all digital properties and managed the video project implementation teams.
• Managed a multi-year program to replace existing video content platform and players to reduce costs and increase revenue opportunities through advertising and increased customer engagement.
• Documented and tracked detailed business requirements and worked with development teams to define functional specifications and build final solutions.
• Worked closely with Affiliate Sales to create the first TV Everywhere solution supporting authenticated video playback.
• Created an extensive financial analysis to determine the return on investment for the proposed solution.
• Defined the technical architecture including Adobe Pass, thePlatform video platform and Akamai video streaming.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Responsible for the product strategy and planning for financial and revenue systems including the broadcast ad serving system, Video on Demand (VOD) distribution and broadband video distribution.
• Created financial analysis for Broadband and VOD strategic 5 year plan.
• Managed vendors and contractors across all disciplines.
• Negotiated contracts with key vendors for all broadband advertising and partners.
• Acted as technical lead for development and launch of Living.com, an Emmy-award winning video website.
• Launched Video on Demand with key cable partners.

Los Angeles, CA

• Major Clients and Initiatives:
• SAIC - Consulted with SAIC on media technology research, evaluating and recommending media management systems.
• Paramount Pictures - Technical architectural review, development and launch of client server based international Deal Management System (DMS) focusing on the tracking and reporting of syndication activities.
• Destination Hollywood - Led the development of the strategic business plan for the successful launch of this Internet startup, with specific responsibility for creating financial projections.
• Stoney Road Productions - Responsible for all Information Services, strategic planning, systems upgrades, software selection, implementation, Internet business strategies and customer support. Implemented Timberline.

Los Angeles, CA

Held direct responsibility for the implementation, development, maintenance and support of all business applications, including accounting, rights and syndication, desktop environments, production and corporate payroll.

Greater Chicago Area, Los Angeles, CA

• Consulted on all aspects of business information systems, including strategic planning, requirements definition, software selection, implementation and custom development.
• Responsible for the successful management of multiple, concurrent projects with a 100% completion rate for all projects, on time and within budget.
• Replaced existing project management team and successfully completed the multi-year implementation of a complex theatrical release system for MGM.
• Responsible for recruiting for the Business Systems Consulting division.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General

Mba, Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics, Finance