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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Media and Entertainment strategies, solutions and ideas for the ever-changing technological environment we are challenged with today and in the future. Over 20 years experience in Production, Post-Production, Broadcast/Network Operations, International and Domestic Distribution, VOD, Digital Deliveries, Custom Software Development, Digital Asset Management and File-Based Workflows. Let us provide you with solutions today for tomorrows needs.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Sales Engineer for all Quantum Products, and CatDV Global Product Management and Sales Specialist, playing a pivotal role in supporting a wide range of activities spanning customer support, professional services, and sales initiatives. This position requires a global focus, working seamlessly across various regions to ensure the success of CatDV products and all Quantum products.• Global Sales for CatDV• Execute professional services engagements and manage associated project management… Show more Sales Engineer for all Quantum Products, and CatDV Global Product Management and Sales Specialist, playing a pivotal role in supporting a wide range of activities spanning customer support, professional services, and sales initiatives. This position requires a global focus, working seamlessly across various regions to ensure the success of CatDV products and all Quantum products.• Global Sales for CatDV• Execute professional services engagements and manage associated project management tasks.• Conduct health checks for existing customers.• Work on renewals and upsell CatDV PS and other Quantum products.• Collaborate with the development team for innovative ideas, workflows, plugins and contribute to new features and roadmap.• Design, manage and execute Proof of Concept (POC) setups.• Conduct internal training sessions for Quantum PS and support teams, and Fuel Calls• Work on scoping hardware requirements for all Quantum products.• Develop and maintain scopes of work for all discovery engagements for CatDV PS.• Participate in reseller training and cadence calls and manage reseller touch points for ongoing projects.• Contribute to the development and integrations with 3rd party software.• Create and Support marketing initiatives • Generate and uncover sales opportunities, pipeline generation, and maintain customer touch points and outreach.• Assist in pricing, quotes, BOMs, and drawings for sales • Write proposals for CatDV and AI opportunities• Work on RFI/RFP/RFQ responses.• Demo CatDV product and 3rd Party integrations and build custom and targeted demos • Participate in tradeshows to represent CatDV products and Quantum end-to-end• Conduct internal training for Quantum PS and support teams, including Sales calls.• Design material and responsible for customer training sessions for CatDV • Grow and Manage Partner Alliances for CatDV, ensuring strong relationships and collaboration.• Test and QA workflows and plugins in the Demo Lab. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

Los Angeles, California, United States

Work with new and existing clients to assess needs for Media Asset Management. As a Pre-Sales, Post Sales, and Solution Architect: be able to Assess workflows and recommend potential product integration for greater efficiencies for clients to reach full potential to manage all content from Production thru Delivery and Beyond.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Work with new and existing clients to assess needs for file distribution using our various platforms. Assess workflows, and potential product integration for greater efficiencies for clients to reach full potential for distributing files internally and externally.

Santa Monica, California

In charge of engineering, technology, and designing workflows for Post-Production, Domestic Distribution, Digital Deliveries, DAM, MAM, and implementing new and emerging technologies. Provide strategies for best practices in post production solutions. Engineer solutions for post-production, networking, content delivery and digital workflows. Manage Asset Management platforms Manage 5PB of Isilon, and all related infrastructure for post production, Quantum LTO, XCELLIS… Show more In charge of engineering, technology, and designing workflows for Post-Production, Domestic Distribution, Digital Deliveries, DAM, MAM, and implementing new and emerging technologies. Provide strategies for best practices in post production solutions. Engineer solutions for post-production, networking, content delivery and digital workflows. Manage Asset Management platforms Manage 5PB of Isilon, and all related infrastructure for post production, Quantum LTO, XCELLIS, STORNEXT, REACH ENGINE, VANTAGE Responsible for $4M in budgets including all CapEx and OpEx In charge of all Disaster Recovery plans for Post. Build and maintain all Audio, Edit and Graphics stations – 60 in total. Designed and built-out Beachbody studios w Show less

Burbank, Ca

In charge of new business endeavors and new Post Production Facility for Moviola. In charge of servicing, operations, IT networking and technology for facility.• Specify equipment and build out entire facility including ISIS, Avid, peripheral edit hardware and software, graphics software and plug-ins.• In charge of all engineering and staff for facility as well as all post production and digital work flow technologies.• Design all Networking and Physical Security protocol to comply… Show more In charge of new business endeavors and new Post Production Facility for Moviola. In charge of servicing, operations, IT networking and technology for facility.• Specify equipment and build out entire facility including ISIS, Avid, peripheral edit hardware and software, graphics software and plug-ins.• In charge of all engineering and staff for facility as well as all post production and digital work flow technologies.• Design all Networking and Physical Security protocol to comply with Disney Security and MPAA guidelines. • Work with clients to design workflows based upon individual requirements and deliverables.• Design, Build and Implement FileMaker Pro database for DAM, work orders, assets, and billing for new facility.• Expert in conducting operations analysis to improve client workflows. Show less

Oversee Operations, new technologies, post-production, live broadcasts, and special projects. •Designed and implemented ONYX, an integrated Project Management, Digital Asset Management. •Resulted in cost savings over several hundreds of thousands of dollars.Knowledgeable in Scrum, Agile Waterfall and RUP methods for software development.Provide training to all new users, and periodic training for new software releases.Work with stakeholders to develop integrated systems across… Show more Oversee Operations, new technologies, post-production, live broadcasts, and special projects. •Designed and implemented ONYX, an integrated Project Management, Digital Asset Management. •Resulted in cost savings over several hundreds of thousands of dollars.Knowledgeable in Scrum, Agile Waterfall and RUP methods for software development.Provide training to all new users, and periodic training for new software releases.Work with stakeholders to develop integrated systems across Fox Networks resulting in cost savings Develop best practices for broadcast and post production technologies in both HD and SD for all FX shows.Work with Broadcast Ops & Engineers to ensure all technical standards for the networks are met for live broadcasts and taped shows. Built and managed encode/transcode department for on-line materials saving over $50,000 in the first year! Provide training to staff in post production and new technologies.Responsible for mastering and supplying materials for all original series, on-air promotions and marketing materials for various outlets. In charge of digital and international distribution and deliveries for all original series, on-air promotions and marketing materials. Designed and implemented all new technologies to manage tape and file based workflows.Set up protocols for physical tape vault and digital vault.Designed metadata requirements and data migration to and from other systems, for long-term archiving and easy retrieval. Responsible for all network Capital Expenditures, Operational and Labor Budgets.Responsible for building and maintaining all edit, audio bays and Graphics stations.Instituted cost cutting measures to save company $100Ks of by renegotiating contracts, and moving workflows in-house.Implemented new post-production requirements for all broadcast/non-broadcast deliveries(tape, file, metadata) including VOD, EST, PPV, iTunes, Netflix, and HULU.Supervise Post sessions for original series, OAP and marketing materials. Show less

Managed 6 graphic bays, 3 edit bays, and 3 audio bays for Fox Sports National Promos, as well as a large tape room. Serviced multiple clients within the Fox Network Center. • Responsible for purchasing all equipment and software to produce high quality products for clients.• Work with Fox Sports and Fox Sports Net in all Live Sports Broadcasts for NFL, MLB, NASCAR, and other sporting events.• Re-engineered operational workflow for post bays and tape room to reduce errors, and… Show more Managed 6 graphic bays, 3 edit bays, and 3 audio bays for Fox Sports National Promos, as well as a large tape room. Serviced multiple clients within the Fox Network Center. • Responsible for purchasing all equipment and software to produce high quality products for clients.• Work with Fox Sports and Fox Sports Net in all Live Sports Broadcasts for NFL, MLB, NASCAR, and other sporting events.• Re-engineered operational workflow for post bays and tape room to reduce errors, and improve time management skills within the department. • Instituted re-design of Schedu-all software to optimize reporting and scheduling for clients. • Designed requirements for Media Asset Management and built database for clients to archive material for completed projects, • Manage a staff of fifty union daily hires and one scheduler.• Provide training to staff in post production and new technologies.• Restructured post-production department and implemented cross training within NE&O to better service clients.• Responsible for all client Capital Expenditures, Operational and Labor Budgets.• Monitor and enforce NABET and IATSE union contract guidelines.• Developed standard operating guidelines for tape room, graphics, edit, and audio bays.• Developed client service strategies to meet and exceed client expectations.• Project managed the design and build of edit, audio and graphic bays Show less

Promoted to management position in recognition of superior skills in client satisfaction, company contribution, and technical expertise. This job requires me to be flexible and adapt to the constantly changing needs of clients, facility capacity and technology, to ensure all clients are serviced effectively and efficiently. Develop and implement training programming for new client service reps. and assistant client service reps.Train new hires on XYTECH, in conjunction with the IT… Show more Promoted to management position in recognition of superior skills in client satisfaction, company contribution, and technical expertise. This job requires me to be flexible and adapt to the constantly changing needs of clients, facility capacity and technology, to ensure all clients are serviced effectively and efficiently. Develop and implement training programming for new client service reps. and assistant client service reps.Train new hires on XYTECH, in conjunction with the IT department, as well as policies, and workflow procedures.Teach basic post-production class for assistants.Work with IT to solve XYTECH issues.Investigate and address client concerns and problems, and recommend solutions.Help all reps. and assts. to solve problems in any and all areas. Constantly work with other members of management to improve current conditions, manage workflow, and resolve internal and external issues.Participant in the "Ascent Media Re-engineering Process," to re-organize the entire company's workflow procedures. Received certificate in "Supervision and Management", Show less

Develop and implement training programming for new client service reps. and asst.client service reps.Train new hires on XYTECH, in conjunction with the IT department, as well as policies, and workflow procedures.Teach basic post-production class for assistants.Work with IT to solve XYTECH issues.Investigate and address client concerns and problems, and recommend solutions.Help all reps. and assts. to solve problems in any and all areas. Constantly work with other members… Show more Develop and implement training programming for new client service reps. and asst.client service reps.Train new hires on XYTECH, in conjunction with the IT department, as well as policies, and workflow procedures.Teach basic post-production class for assistants.Work with IT to solve XYTECH issues.Investigate and address client concerns and problems, and recommend solutions.Help all reps. and assts. to solve problems in any and all areas. Constantly work with other members of management to improve current conditions, manage workflow, and resolve internal and external issues.Participant in the “Ascent Media Re-engineering Process,” to re-organize the entire company’s workflow procedures. Received certificate in “Supervision and Management”, at Ascent Media taught by Employers Group Services Corporation. This job required flexibility and adaptability to the constantly changing needs of clients, facility capacity and technology, to ensure all clients are serviced effectively and efficiently. Show less

required full knowledge of production and post-production, for DVD and home video, and television shows for domestic and international markets. Advise clients with best alternatives, to enable them to achieve broadcast and delivery needs. This job also requires problem solving, troubleshooting, and multitasking. Worked closely with clients to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.Scheduled sessions for projects and tracked all work through the facility.QC'd client material to meet… Show more required full knowledge of production and post-production, for DVD and home video, and television shows for domestic and international markets. Advise clients with best alternatives, to enable them to achieve broadcast and delivery needs. This job also requires problem solving, troubleshooting, and multitasking. Worked closely with clients to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.Scheduled sessions for projects and tracked all work through the facility.QC'd client material to meet technical standards.Tracked revenue for projects on a monthly basis to ensure budgetary targets were met. Show less

HIGH TECHNOLOGY VIDEO, HOLLYWOODPosition required full knowledge of production and post-production, for feature film mastering for DVD and home video, and television shows for domestic and international markets. Advise clients with best alternatives, to enable them to achieve broadcast and delivery needs. Turned fifth largest client into largest client.Initiated quality assurance process to guarantee on time delivery for projects.Worked closely with clients to ensure deadlines… Show more HIGH TECHNOLOGY VIDEO, HOLLYWOODPosition required full knowledge of production and post-production, for feature film mastering for DVD and home video, and television shows for domestic and international markets. Advise clients with best alternatives, to enable them to achieve broadcast and delivery needs. Turned fifth largest client into largest client.Initiated quality assurance process to guarantee on time delivery for projects.Worked closely with clients to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.QC'd client material to meet technical standards.Assist co-workers with difficult projects and help set criteria and objectives. Train new operations and scheduling staff in workflow procedures.Reprogrammed database to fit ever-changing company needs. Show less

required full knowledge of production and post-production to advise clients on the most advanced technologies, for television and film projects. This job also required problem solving, troubleshooting, and utilization of time management skills.Established and maintained client relations, and worked closely with them on projects.Scheduled sessions for projects and tracked all work through the facility.Supervised sessions for clients to insure project needs were being… Show more required full knowledge of production and post-production to advise clients on the most advanced technologies, for television and film projects. This job also required problem solving, troubleshooting, and utilization of time management skills.Established and maintained client relations, and worked closely with them on projects.Scheduled sessions for projects and tracked all work through the facility.Supervised sessions for clients to insure project needs were being met.Designed new and creative ways for clients to solve their production and post-production issues.Continued education in all aspects of High-definition, digital television, and standard definition.Helped implement new procedures for feature projects.Aid co-workers with scheduling procedures, technical problems, and computer software. Show less

THE POST GROUP, HOLLYWOODThis position demanded a tremendous background in broadcast technology in relation to production and post-production, in order to determine best possible methods for completing projects expeditiously and effectively.Established relationship with variety of clients.Held meetings with clients to assess "plan of attack" for projects, and establish deadlines.Scheduled and supervised sessions according to client calendars.Determined which… Show more THE POST GROUP, HOLLYWOODThis position demanded a tremendous background in broadcast technology in relation to production and post-production, in order to determine best possible methods for completing projects expeditiously and effectively.Established relationship with variety of clients.Held meetings with clients to assess "plan of attack" for projects, and establish deadlines.Scheduled and supervised sessions according to client calendars.Determined which personnel to assign to projects.Oversaw and organized projects and staff to ensure all runs smoothly.Handled problems and questions throughout projects, to achieve constantly changing goals set by clients.Introduced new forms and procedures to enable staff to work more efficiently. Show less

LIGHTNING DUBBS, INC., HOLLYWOODRequirements for this position included sales and scheduling experience, as well as excellent customer service skills. Developed new client relationships, and maintain existing client base.Understand production and post-production, duplication, and broadcast requirements to better assist clients.Prepared estimates for duplication based on client needs.Scheduled and processed client duplication requests.Handled internal problems and… Show more LIGHTNING DUBBS, INC., HOLLYWOODRequirements for this position included sales and scheduling experience, as well as excellent customer service skills. Developed new client relationships, and maintain existing client base.Understand production and post-production, duplication, and broadcast requirements to better assist clients.Prepared estimates for duplication based on client needs.Scheduled and processed client duplication requests.Handled internal problems and determined solutions quickly and efficiently.Trained new account executives and managers in company procedures.Taught staff how to interpret client needs. Show less

UNITEL VIDEO, HOLLYWOOD Responsible for scheduling and supervising all telecine sessions, for feature clients and television shows. Guided clients in setting parameters for projects.Understand all technical aspects of telecine.Supervised colorists and telecine assistants. Determined specifications for each client in order to accomplish their objectives most effectively.Maintained open communication with client to guarantee their goals are met.Worked with sales… Show more UNITEL VIDEO, HOLLYWOOD Responsible for scheduling and supervising all telecine sessions, for feature clients and television shows. Guided clients in setting parameters for projects.Understand all technical aspects of telecine.Supervised colorists and telecine assistants. Determined specifications for each client in order to accomplish their objectives most effectively.Maintained open communication with client to guarantee their goals are met.Worked with sales department to expand client base.Presented solutions to production and post-production issues. Show less

MODERN VIDEOFILM, BURBANK Responsible for entire spectrum of post-production requirements for domestic and international television shows. Scheduling is a major functional area of this job, requiring full knowledge of the following departments: Telecine, Graphics, Edit, Audio, and Duplication.Developed rapport with clients. Scheduled sessions according to client calendars.Oversaw projects through facility to ensure all runs smoothly.Supervised sessions to ensure… Show more MODERN VIDEOFILM, BURBANK Responsible for entire spectrum of post-production requirements for domestic and international television shows. Scheduling is a major functional area of this job, requiring full knowledge of the following departments: Telecine, Graphics, Edit, Audio, and Duplication.Developed rapport with clients. Scheduled sessions according to client calendars.Oversaw projects through facility to ensure all runs smoothly.Supervised sessions to ensure problems were identified and quickly corrected.Followed each project through to completion.Guaranteed all client obligations and broadcast standards were met.Taught scheduling staff how to use Macintosh computers. Show less

, L.A. Responsible for managing all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production on film and video projects. Prepared shooting schedules and budgets.Hired crew, rented equipment and scheduled post-production sessions.Obtained all permits required for location shooting. Prepared and gathered necessary materials for production shoots and post-production sessions.Developed and implemented logistics for each project.Perfected and instituted ways for… Show more , L.A. Responsible for managing all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production on film and video projects. Prepared shooting schedules and budgets.Hired crew, rented equipment and scheduled post-production sessions.Obtained all permits required for location shooting. Prepared and gathered necessary materials for production shoots and post-production sessions.Developed and implemented logistics for each project.Perfected and instituted ways for improving production preparation. Supervised all post-production sessions to ensure final product met all requirements set forth by client, completely and accurately. Show less

Hollywood, Ca

Managed post-production facility and handled all client needs. At this job I would encounter situations that required quick and accurate appraisal of situation, and exercised sound judgment, to implement decisions towards an effective course of action. Acknowledged as "Best night operations manager CCI ever had."Developed and maintained client relations. Supervised editors and engineers.Scheduled sessions.Reviewed all work orders prior to billing.Edited projects for… Show more Managed post-production facility and handled all client needs. At this job I would encounter situations that required quick and accurate appraisal of situation, and exercised sound judgment, to implement decisions towards an effective course of action. Acknowledged as "Best night operations manager CCI ever had."Developed and maintained client relations. Supervised editors and engineers.Scheduled sessions.Reviewed all work orders prior to billing.Edited projects for clients. Show less

Designed sound effects layout and edited sound effects on two television shows."Going Places" a 30-minute sit-com, aired on ABC prime-time."Midnight Caller" a 60-minute drama, aired on NBC prime-time.

Assisted in bid process and pricing of facility time. Active participant in customer retention system.Learned the importance of sales and client service.