Patrick Hewitt Email & Phone Number

San Jose, California, Us

Olathe, Ks, Us

Garmin International, Inc. is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of consumer electronics - leveraging Global Positioning Satellite technology. Garmin’s product range includes Fitness, Outdoor, Health/Wellnes, Marine, Aviation and Automotive products. handheld GPS, watches, “action” cameras and dog tracking/training devices. Garmin employs nearly 11,000 globally with annual sales nearing 4 billion dollars.Responsibilities include:• Manage/Maintain a personal portfolio of over 200 third party vendors, suppliers and content providers – (e.g. Bluetooth, satellite service, acoustic solutions, A/V codecs, fonts, algorithms, sponsorship partners, 3rd party brands, etc.)• Manage full life cycle of agreements including concept development to drafting, negotiating and reviewing contract terms and conditions for Commercial Agreements, SOW’s, Research Agreements, Evaluation Agreements, License Agreements, NDA’s etc. • Work closely with internal engineering teams to understand licensing "in" needs, support requests, provide guidance.• Manage, review and approve all reporting and payments obligations including related royalties, fees, NRE, M&S, etc.• Serve as lead for related audits, investigations - researching and negotiating outcomes and resolution.• Seek and understand new business and marketing opportunities, new technologies, competitive activities.• Provide support, guidance, direction and mentoring to junior members or the team.• Function in lead role for Mergers and Acquisition due diligence support, including but not limited to contract review and resolution, research and investigation, negotiation, and on-boarding efforts.• Limit Garmin’s legal and financial risk, identify and seize on cost savings opportunities by re-negotiating and terminating obsolete solutions as needed.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Specific Media is one of the largest and most successful privately held online ad networks generating approximately 200-300 million in annual revenue. Specific Media’s proprietary technologies and data platforms allow advertisers to reach internet consumers via behavioral and demographic targeting. In 2006 Specific Media acquired an online consumer facing statistics tool (Saas), forming a new business unit. In late 2008 Specific Media joined forces through a formal business partnership with Teracent, a leader and innovator in the development and delivery of Dynamic Display technology. Tasks included deployment of Dynamic Display technology within the company and management of day to day operations of consumer facing analytics (Saas) business unit. • Develop process and procedures for integration of Dynamic Display into existing business infrastructure. • Manage creation of sale materials, sales training and lead implementation discussions on client calls, • Generated growth in ad revenues by 1.5 million dollars at 2009 year end.• Grew Evaluation of competitive Dynamic offerings, provide input and assessment on build or buy recommendation.• Grew Consumer SaaS BU volume 30% each year averaging nearly 7 billion pages “served” each month.• Grew active customer accounts from 700k to over 30 million.• Created customer service team, hired support staff, developed and deployed support ticketing system and FAQ, • Directed creative design team to redesigned website and UI.• Developed key industry relationships that produced business growth, Google re-listing, and industry allies.• Created 3 year business plan for business unit through SWOT, Market, Segment, and Customer analysis.• Managed development team in matrix organization including outsourced international development team.• Employed Scrum/Agile project management paradigms.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Contributor to success and growth of ValueClick from IPO to current long term stability and maturity.• Managed team of traffickers and billing staff. Improved loading times and reduced error rate by 100% through the use of training, cross training, and specialization based on campaign type as well as checks and balances.• Researched and developed PRD for new trafficking UI to further expedite contract approval process with Campaign approval process and ensure SOX compliance.• Responsible for executing all Vendor contracts to assure SOX and corporate compliance, negotiate and enforce company policies regarding deal terms, payment policy.• Streamlined Contract approval process, reducing time of execution and facilitating the expedition of online campaigns• Reduced fraudulent activity by 90%• Reduced outstanding billables by 100% through the enforcement and negotiation of strict payment terms.

* Provided assistance in areas of customer service, company marketing efforts, and general catalog sales strategies.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Responsible for growing publisher network base - Research, review and evaluate new products and programs as potential "value adds" for publishers. - Server as customers voice for publishers in product development and marketing endevours.

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* Responsible for developing marketing plan and managing marketing budget.* Ensured all marketing strategies and plans including print, radio, email, and website programs were completed.* Worked with internal sales team to schedule, plan, develop and execute channel marketing promotions.* Communicated frequently with development team to ensure that features and benefits are understood and maintained.

- Located, setup, and managed the office facility in Huizen, Netherlands. - Developed and foster relationships with key European distributors. - Researched, evaluated and identified new computer game product offerings, including software and hardware. - Worked with European software developers on localization of titles. - Worked with China on manufacturing and packaging requirements for European countries.

* Lead cross functional teams to design, develop and market new products.* Identified, negotiated and managed licensing opportunities, including FIA, Nascar, and Paramount Picture deals.* Worked with external industrial design firms and overseas manufacturers to develop product form factor and design.* Performed, evaluated and applied market research findings using industry data, direct response, focus groups and user experiences.European Marketing Manager, United Kingdom – January 1996 – January 1997* Devised and executed European marketing activities including support of country sales reps and distributors in channel marketing activities, media buying, PR support, and OEM arrangements.* Managed all localization activities for packaging, manuals, and marketing materials. Software Relations Manager/Promotional Marketing – * Worked with industry hardware and software partners to develop cross promotional activities and product bundles.

Mba, International Business

B.S., Psychology