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In Search of the Perfect Content... Sabbatical Entertainment's focus is in exploring, conceiving and producing the perfect content to serve the constantly evolving needs of viewers — across multiple platforms and for various markets worldwide. We're built upon the philosophy that ideas, concepts and formats are living, breathing organisms, in a state of perpetual transformation, mirroring the evolution of every viewer. At SABBATICAL ENTERTAINMENT, we focus on providing premium and profitable content solutions. Our MISSION is to create captivating and compelling content that will educate and entertain audiences through innovative storytelling and high-quality production capabilities. SABBATICAL ENTERTAINMENT generates high quality programming and has distributed over 300 hours of content in various languages. Our creative teams and production hubs are strategically located across the globe to deliver quality content tailored to hyper-local interests. Beyond our production capabilities, we provide series show-running and third-party representation.

Formerly known as Venevisión International, Cisneros Media Distribution is a privately owned global media company, which produces and sells content for television, film, streaming, and mobile platforms in over 100 countries and in 20 languages.As Vice President of Content Sales (I was promoted from Director in 2014), I developed and executed commercialization strategies for a diverse portfolio of programming to global markets. This consisted of establishing and managing relationships with media buyers, planners, and executives to deliver effective content on broadcast, streaming, satellite, and cable platforms. In this capacity, I also oversaw development and international production of original programming as an Executive Producer and mentored a team of sales representatives on strategy.I generated millions of dollars in annual revenues by building strategic relationships with C-level decision makers around the world, by delivering strategic content to Cisneros' local markets, and by managing relationships with major content carriers and agencies. A few of my key accomplishments include:• Driving the creation of several new shows by leveraging media libraries to rapidly develop low-cost programming and successfully negotiate broadcast and rebroadcast rights, including producing the educational program "SuperGenius" within 6 months.• Selling options on 5 telenovelas to the major networks, leveraging relationships with key creative and talent agencies to help close deals.• Increasing market penetration and commercialization within the United States market, selling original content and negotiating agreements marketing back catalogs.

I was charged with developing the market for media properties in Asia, including India, China, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and other markets, in addition to Central America. This involved developing relationships with media outlets, advising clients on programming strategies, and serving as Cisneros' liaison to the corporate offices.In this role, I established Asia as a viable market for company’s programming, creating essential relationships with over 100 clients and maximizing distribution. I sold hundreds of properties to clients in the Asian market, and opened up the Indian market by selling 6 scripts for adaptation. Additionally, I increased the company's efficiency in servicing the Central American Market and increased regional revenues through the creation of programming bundles enhancing salability and appeal of media properties.

In this role, I oversaw the global distribution and delivery of content to broadcasters, and performed general management and operational functions.