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Greater Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles

Author of historical novels, published under the F|bc imprint. My novel "The Zebra Affaire: An Apartheid Love Story"​ is now available in both paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com:Paperback: http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Affaire-Apartheid-Love-Story/dp/1512321028/Kindle Edition: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011PXSEWG/THE ZEBRA AFFAIRE is a historical fiction novel set in apartheid-torn South Africa. And tells the story of a black man and white woman that made an unlikely union that… Show more Author of historical novels, published under the F|bc imprint. My novel "The Zebra Affaire: An Apartheid Love Story"​ is now available in both paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com:Paperback: http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Affaire-Apartheid-Love-Story/dp/1512321028/Kindle Edition: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011PXSEWG/THE ZEBRA AFFAIRE is a historical fiction novel set in apartheid-torn South Africa. And tells the story of a black man and white woman that made an unlikely union that shocked the nation. Their passion faces naked prejudice as Elsa and Stanwell struggle to remain together as orders are given to the Security Branch to stop them—their illicit romance deemed a threat to the regime's racist doctrines.This novel is set in the spring of '76, when TV was first introduced in South Africa and Soweto was wracked with violent and deadly riots. THE ZEBRA AFFAIRE is a vivid story of an interracial couple’s painful journey into a nation's turbulent history; and a struggle for freedom and redemption in the guise of prisoner 46664, Nelson Mandela. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Conceived and developed the Inspire Entertainment business model.- Distinctively combined the disciplines of a record label, branding firm, and music agency.- Accelerates brands, and creates new revenue streams for retailers, corporation and charities.- Brought together recording artists and retailers - leveraging their brands to create extraordinary opportunities for artists and businesses.- Produced integrated campaigns designed to be a win-win-win proposition for all… Show more - Conceived and developed the Inspire Entertainment business model.- Distinctively combined the disciplines of a record label, branding firm, and music agency.- Accelerates brands, and creates new revenue streams for retailers, corporation and charities.- Brought together recording artists and retailers - leveraging their brands to create extraordinary opportunities for artists and businesses.- Produced integrated campaigns designed to be a win-win-win proposition for all parties participating in the enterprise -- the music talent, the corporate sponsor, and the beneficiary.- Substantial contribution to charities in both donations raised and media exposure, for example, 100,000,000 media hits for National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations.- Created an in-store campaign for Rayban -- selling 570,000 CDs in an unparalleled purchase-with-purchase launch of a Beatles tribute album.- Produced a plethora of award winning benefit albums with leading global artists. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

(Concurrent with PolyGram role)Recording company label based on strategic alliances with corporate sponsors, major celebrity talent, and charitable causes. Full P&L responsibility. Directed all facets of the business—administrative, marketing, licensing, creative and production process. Sales Revenue: US $28 Million• Founded a profitable record label based on strategic alliances with corporate sponsors, major celebrity talent, and charitable causes that produced award-winning… Show more (Concurrent with PolyGram role)Recording company label based on strategic alliances with corporate sponsors, major celebrity talent, and charitable causes. Full P&L responsibility. Directed all facets of the business—administrative, marketing, licensing, creative and production process. Sales Revenue: US $28 Million• Founded a profitable record label based on strategic alliances with corporate sponsors, major celebrity talent, and charitable causes that produced award-winning campaigns featuring major “blue chip” talent.• Brought major media partners such as MTV, VH1, Readers Digest, Hearst, Conde Naste, People, and Lifetime to participate in integrated marketing campaigns.• Stellar talent such as Sheryl Crow, Bryan Adams, Naomi Judd, Sting, Eric Clapton, Melissa Etheridge, Robert Cray, and Jeff Goldblum participated in these projects.• Developed integrated marketing campaigns and events with major corporate clients such as Armani, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Ray-Ban, Clairol, Conde Naste, Danskin, Ann Taylor, Schering-Plough, Hearst, Revlon, Sally Hansen, Spiegel, and Smith Barney. • Cause marketing clients included National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO), American Liver Foundation (ALF), Families and Schools Together (FAST), Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, CapCURE (prostate cancer), Elton John’s Aids Foundation, The Lighthouse (blind and partially sighted), Phoenix House (substance abuse), Blues Heaven Foundation, and Rock the Vote. Show less

New York And Los Angeles

Multi-billion entertainment corporation, providing original music, motion pictures, and video products.Responsible for the administration, marketing and sales, and development of PolyGram’s most underexploited resource—its immense music catalog. Managed a staff of 40. Member of PolyGram Group Distribution’s Executive Committee. • Reorganized, repositioned, and consolidated three units into a single profit center, which transformed an ineffectual bureaucracy into an efficient and… Show more Multi-billion entertainment corporation, providing original music, motion pictures, and video products.Responsible for the administration, marketing and sales, and development of PolyGram’s most underexploited resource—its immense music catalog. Managed a staff of 40. Member of PolyGram Group Distribution’s Executive Committee. • Reorganized, repositioned, and consolidated three units into a single profit center, which transformed an ineffectual bureaucracy into an efficient and proactive marketing and sales enterprise generating $234 million (up from $127 million in 18 months).• Started a TV Direct Marketing Division that achieved sales of $40 million in 12 months. Direct-to-consumer (CRM) activities with Columbia House, BMG Music Club, Time-Life Music, Readers Digest, etc.• Implemented a celebrity-driven campaign that improved Ray-Ban sunglasses brand image and accelerated seasonal sales by $28M.• Opened Entertainment Marketing Services (EMS) as a solution to corporations’ entertainment marketing and branding needs. Clients include Avon, Cadillac, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Home Shopping Network, The Limited, QVC, Polo, Pottery Barn, Shell, Starbucks, and Victoria Secrets. • Devised a national marketing campaign for breast cancer awareness that generated over 100 million media impressions. Created “Women for Women” as an all-star, all-female entertainment-based platform to market the early detection message. Provided a platform for multiple corporate partners (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Clairol, MTV, and others) to participate. • Launched public service advertising campaign featuring popular artists that raised national awareness about the disease Hepatitis C. Simultaneously launched a B2B redemption promotion for Schering Plough that succeeded in achieving a 50% response rate from targeted health care professionals. • Created an advertising builder and merchandiser for SELF Magazine by providing the advertiser with unique features and benefits. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Technology start-up launched by Philips Electronics. Mission to develop authoring tools, acquire and produce content, and market and sell interactive multimedia optical disc formats (CDI and CDROM). Responsible for the identification, acquisition and production of entertainment properties for consumer release.• Executive produced 15 titles.• Managed six development and production teams based in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Chicago.• Evangelized and made presentations at trade,… Show more Technology start-up launched by Philips Electronics. Mission to develop authoring tools, acquire and produce content, and market and sell interactive multimedia optical disc formats (CDI and CDROM). Responsible for the identification, acquisition and production of entertainment properties for consumer release.• Executive produced 15 titles.• Managed six development and production teams based in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Chicago.• Evangelized and made presentations at trade, consumer and industry conferences and conventions.• Served on both the World Marketing Committee and Machine/Software Interface Standards Committee.• Supervised market research and consumer testing during development.• Presentations at numerous professional and industry conferences: - Software Publishers Association (SPA)- COMDEX- Microsoft CDROM Conference- National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM)- Madison & Vine- CES (Consumer Electronics Show)- New Music Seminar (NMS)- National Music Publishers Association (NMPA)- E3- Industries’ Coalition Against Cancer - WAEA (World Airline Entertainment Association) Show less