Currently operating an independent consulting business. Clients include CHEK-TV, PVN and VTVInvolved in Programming, Strategic Planning, Research and Sales.

Rogers Media is Canada’s premier combination of category-leading radio and television broadcasting, sports entertainment, publishing, and digital media properties.Upon acquisition of Citytv by Rogers, managed programming and operations for Rogers Media television properties. This included all Canadian and foreign-acquired programming. Reported directly to CEO Television/President Rogers Media. Liaised and negotiated with senior distribution companies such as Fox, Warner Brothers, Disney, TVB and TVGlobo.Selected accomplishments:> Transformed Citytv’s conventional programming lineup leading to five consecutive years of prime-time growth in the key Adult 25-54 demographic from 2008-2013> Spearheaded international programming acquisitions that led to 67 per cent of returning hit series in the 2012-2013 broadcast year – more returning hit series than any other Canadian network> Strategically acquired world-class content from around the world, including US, Italy, India, UK, Brazil, Hong Kong and Poland> Developed international co-productions (Glenn Martin DDS, Crusoe) and programming formats and rights (The Bachelor Canada, Storage Wars Canada)> Presented and negotiated successful applications and renewals in front of the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on behalf of Rogers Media, including Rogers’ acquisition of Citytv, OMNI Alberta and the Future of Television> Instrumental in the game-changing acquisition of US network FX, resulting in the successful launch of FX Canada> Strategically steered all programming budgets for Rogers Media Television

Reported to CEO of Television and responsible for all sales revenue, programming acquisitions, scheduling, budgeting and marketing.> Participated on CRTC panel for OMNI 2 and OMNI Alberta licences along with acquisition of OMNI BC and Now TV> Programmed religious stations in BC and Winnipeg> Increased sales on a yearly basis> Increased ratings for OMNI Television> Managed expenses for programming, sales and marketing

Responsible for all sales at OMNI Television, reporting to the CEO of Television. Inventory management and pricing. Lead a team of 20 sales, 5 marketing, and 6 commercial production individuals.> Brought National English Sales in-house, decreasing the cost of commissions and increasing sales> Promoted from General Sales Manager after 6 months to VP Sales and Marketing> Became part of senior leadership team> Built and managed budgets