Ken Whelan Email & Phone Number

Manhattan Beach, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Production: Linear. Digital. Podcast. Gaming.Conveyor Media creates compelling reality television and digital content. Our work has appeared on Netflix, HGTV, Magnolia Network, DIY, Twitch, Comedy Central, YouTube and.
• Partner with VP of Development on management and deal flow to support current and future projects.
• Work cross-functionally between Conveyor Media and agents/talent for the execution of talent project agreements.
• Oversee lifecycle of talent agreements while monitoring dates of legal significance including expirations and options.
• Foster and maintain relationships with talent and industry contacts.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• TEN Action Sports was a network of iconic brands including SURFER, TransWorld Skateboarding, Transworld Motocross, POWDER, TransWorld Snowboarding, etc.
• Spearheaded integrated partnership sales across the TEN Action Sports portfolio including social, digital, OTT, print and experiential: Dew Tour on NBC, SURFER Awards, Pacific Paddle Games, TransWorld Skatepark.
• Responsible for driving increased revenue for the organization and exceeding revenue targets by securing partnerships with blue-chip brands and agencies of record.
• Responsible for generating pipelines, prospecting, outreach, pitching, negotiating, contracting, on-boarding, revenue tracking and fulfillment of partnerships.
• Sales efforts successfully lead to increased revenue for TEN.
• Worked cross-functionally with key stakeholders including C-level, Legal, Accounting, Marketing, Event Operations, Content Production, etc.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Provided event production agencies, content production companies and professional athletes with new business development opportunities to achieve their brand marketing and revenue generating goals. Clients included:
• IMG Action SportsServices continued to be retained by IMG Action Sports (post acquisition by WME) to execute corporate partnership sales for the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour property (on behalf of IMG Action Sports).
• Reynolds Sports Management Responsible for spearheading corporate partnership sales for roster of Major League Baseball clients represented by Reynolds Sports Management. Sales efforts lead to securing athlete.
• Conveyor Media Responsible for securing branded content partnerships across all platforms including multi-channel network, mobile, and linear television.
• American Red Cross Los Angeles RegionProvided consulting services to create sports marketing strategy designed to increase fan engagement/awareness and to raise funds for the American Red Cross with professional sports.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Executed corporate partnership sales for the Action Sports Division of IMG with focus on portfolio of events including the Vans US Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, The.
• Responsible for deal flow including generating pipelines, prospecting, outreach/pitching, negotiating, closing, contracting/on-boarding and revenue tracking of partnerships.
• Worked cross-functionally throughout the organization with key stakeholders including C-level, Legal, Accounting and Event Operations.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Spearheaded corporate partnership sales, marketing and client servicing for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles.
• Sales efforts lead to successful International, National and Regional partnerships by generating $1 million in revenue for Make-A-Wish (a 70% increase in revenue for the Los Angeles chapter).
• Responsible for generating pipelines, prospecting, outreach, pitching, negotiating, contracting, on-boarding and revenue tracking of partnerships.
• Worked cross-functionally with key stakeholders including CEO, National Chapter, Board Members, Public Relations Agency, Accounting and Program Services.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Specialized in business development, strategic partnerships and event operations. Consulting clients included:
• Game Producer, Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Real Madrid Soccer Match at the Rose Bowl – Pasadena, CA (August 7, 2010)
• Kobe Bryant's "Kloser" Party at ESPN Zone, Presented by Vitaminwater – Los Angeles, CA (May 2010)
• Mia Hamm & Nomar Garciaparra Celebrity Soccer Match at Home Depot Center – Carson, CA (January 2010)
• T-Mobile Invitational Basketball Tournament at Samford University – Birmingham, AL (December 2009)
• NASCAR "Champions Week" – Las Vegas, NV (December 2009)

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Returned to the Los Angeles Lakers organization in July '06 to spearhead the inaugural season and launch of the NBA G League affiliate team of the Los Angeles Lakers. Responsible for leading all business operations of.
• Focused on profit and loss.
• Lead point of contact for the NBA League office, Lakers front office, GM, coaching staff, AEG staff, etc.
• Represented the team at all League meetings, etc.
• Hired, trained, and supported all senior staff.
• Executed Corporate Partnership sales; secured team partnership with Chipotle Fresh Mexican Grill.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Responsible for prospecting, outreach, pitching, negotiating, contracting and on-boarding of corporate partnerships for athlete roster including professional surfers and professional snowboarders.
• Executed corporate partnerships with Blue Cross, Nestle, Oakley, etc.
• Secured publicity opportunities for roster of athletes with major media outlets including "Cribs" (MTV), "The Daily Habit" (Fuel TV), Complex Magazine, Skinnie Entertainment Magazine, and Carbon Magazine.
• Sales efforts lead to increased revenue for the athletes and the agency.
• Reported directly to the Founder.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Developed and executed promotions, events and partnerships with properties and agents of professional athletes on behalf of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
• Negotiated professional athlete endorsement contracts (on behalf of T-Mobile USA, Inc.) for members of the '04 T-Mobile Action Sports Team (athlete roster included: US Olympic Medalists Shaun White and Gretchen.
• Negotiated title sponsorship and executed promotional programs for the '04 T-Mobile Core Tour presented by Nokia; a national/multi-city action sports and music tour.
• Spearheaded activation for T-Mobile’s sponsorship of the '04 Summer X Games X at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.
• Client facing role that worked cross-functionally with key stake holders including C-Level, Athlete Agents, Public Relations, Legal, etc.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Spearheaded the fulfillment of contractual obligations for corporate partners including Southwest Airlines, Toyota, Nestle, STAPLES, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Brothers, Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
• Executed game operations for the Lakers including writing the Game Script and Public Address Announcement packet. Worked with video production team; (LakersTV) executing in-game fan promotions including on-court.
• Executed corporate partnership sales to clients including Kraft Foods, Mammoth Mountain, etc.
• Trained and supported a staff of five (5).
• Worked with key stake holders including Lakers Ownership, C-Level, General Manager, Legal, Community Relations, Public Relations, AEG staff, etc.

Bachelor'S Degree

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Activities and Societies: Varsity Basketball (Small Forward) + Club Volleyball (Outside Hitter)