Created and presently maintain all finishing and delivery workflows for the marketing and distribution departments. Negotiate all delivery schedules and timelines for productions/acquisitions within the legal and business affairs department. Oversee all ancillary deliveries including TV, film, and screenings. Created and continue to maintain digital security for our product and assets. Oversee the company’s library and assets. Supervise VIP research screenings and premieres. Work with Production companies to extract materials to support Open Road’s marketing and publicity efforts. Serve as a primary contact and negotiator for ratings with the MPAA. A prime negotiator with finishing house vendors on rates and turnaround time. Oversee all home entertainment asset deliveries. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: - Over 10 years of experience as a Post Executive for Feature Films, International, and Television. - Script Breakdown/Evaluation to determine Scope and estimated Post Production Costs including Labor, Sound, Picture, VSX, Stock Footage - Competitive Bidding U.S., Canadian, European locations - Feature Budgeting for U.S. and International - Knowledge of 4k Post Production Workflow and Final Delivery for both theatrical and streaming

Responsible for day to day operations of the facility. Brought in new clientele and grew the business. Worked with CTO on technologies and workflows. Managed entire company’s staff including colorists, editors, and engineers.

Recruited by Paramount Pictures as SVP of Post Production to introduce new digital protocols for better management of dailies, editing rooms, and previews. Reduced Post Production budgets and costs by integrating new technologies and tactfully renegotiated terms with outside vendors. Created schedules and budgets for Paramount’s major current and upcoming projects.

Contributed to the rise of Lions Gate Entertainment as EVP of Physical Operations. Made key decisions and carried out programs which helped transform the company into the country’s most prestigious and successful major independent studio. Adopted entrepreneurial and creative tactics to renovate the company’s post-production operations. Streamlined a range of functions including archiving, duplication, encryption, and security. Initiated the first studio-wide digital asset management solution. A key player in the development of Lions Gate’s feature promotions, acquisitions, theatrical distribution, DVD expansion, home entertainment, television, and international distribution. Developed technical and administrative staff to support each area of activity. Leveraged systems and human talent to maximize time, cost, and security of extensive and sensitive post-production activities.

Led corporate efforts to establish a feature post-production department and facilitate theatrical, domestic, home entertainment and international distribution procedures. Acquired numerous independent productions with complete negotiation and approval responsibilities. Positioned Trimark for a highly lucrative acquisition by Lions Gate. Was retained and promoted as a result of performance.