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Watertown, MA, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

· Manage a high volume of licensing and partnership contracts through intake, review, drafting, editing, tracking, processing and proofreading · Liaise with production units to facilitate legal needs and to manage compliance with WGBH policies · Research legal issues and background project information

Ipswich, MA

Caregiver for family member with Alzheimer's

Brighton, MA

Quarterback the implementation and operational management of content providers and distribution partners

Marlborough, Massachusetts

• Managed licensing partnerships with Procter & Gamble and Honeywell for manufacture and sale of consumer products and medical devices
• Worked cross-functionally across organization to achieve business development objectives
• Developed and presented business reviews to licensing partners. Reviews included data analysis, product development, marketing initiatives, and plans for long-term growth
• Managed and communicated contract requirements throughout the organization to ensure contract compliance

Boston, MA

• Managed the licensing of rich media, text and images for Higher Ed and corporate on-line courses, databases, ebooks and print text books in fast paced Custom division
• Managed contracts, and relationships with publishers and content providers
• Managed team and creatively problem solved complex product and technical issues across the organization under significant time pressure efficiently and effectively
• Worked cross functionally with project managers, sales, instructional designers, technical teams, business operations and customers
• Regularly evaluated and redesigned workflow to improve efficiency

Washington, DC

• Launched and managed profitable NPR-branded licensing program
• Licensed out NPR trademark / content and drove product development from concept through launch
• Developed business plans, sales strategies, and action plans for products such as internet radio, extensive music and spoken word CDs, apparel, book, etc.
• Negotiated business deals, drafted and negotiated contracts, and managed partnership
• Worked cross functionally with engineering, sales, marketing and legal departments to ensure compliance with brand, legal and quality standards

Washington, DC

• Licensed out Smithsonian Museum intellectual property, trademark and designs to successfully generate revenue
• Created presentations and pitched to potential partners
• Prepared and monitored budgets and product forecasting
• Wrote strategic analyses to identify product and market opportunities, competitive landscape and revenue forecasts

Woodstock, CT

• Launched and directed a million dollar plus licensing program to generate revenue and increase brand awareness
• Worked with outside agency to design and implement marketing research
• Wrote business, brand, and product strategies
• Negotiated business deals, drafted and negotiated contracts, and managed partnership accounts
• Attended sales conferences and trade shows
• Worked internally with sales, marketing, technical teams and legal departments to ensure compliance with brand, legal and quality standards

Pawtucket, RI

• Directed team that licensed out Hasbro trademarks and content to develop products that generated substantial incremental revenue and expanded brand awareness
• Developed business plans and sales strategies for computer/video games, slot machines, and lottery
• Negotiated business terms and contracts
• Managed licensee accounts Senior Account Manager
• Product owner for publishing, computer and video games

Watertown, MA

• Licensed in trademarks and artwork for best-selling computer games
• Negotiated, and secured, sport sanctioning body licenses with NASCAR, NFL Properties, NFL Players, MLBPA, and PGA
• Managed department that researched, negotiated and secured domestic and global licenses for over 300 licenses annually
• Managed relationships with licensors
• Obtained approvals from licensors for game play, artwork, packaging, marketing and promotions

Norfolk, MA

• One of three founding partners in start-up company that published audio books and large print books to library market and DTC
• Developed and launched new publishing programs
• Responsible for negotiating business deals and contract management
• Developed and managed marketing programs