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Head of CJ’s strategic development plans in Latin America. Promoting and expanding the footprint of CJ’s proprietary technologies which include, “ScreenX” (a 270-degree panoramic cinema viewing experience) and 4DX (a dynamic multi-sensory cinema), as well as assisting with the distribution of local content into the region.

Develop film and TV projects for distribution across all platforms worldwide, concentrating on universal stories that connect audiences of all cultures and ethnicities, with a special focus on Latin America. • Produce presentations and participate pitches to talent, studios, and investors• Create a financial model for the life of each project assuring that they are profitable• Develop a worldwide distribution pipeline

Lead sales and distribution executive to a preeminent virtual film/entertainment market platform that connects filmmakers of film and TV content with prospective distributors worldwide.• Acquire content for the platform• Develop plans for various revenue streams for the platform• Create and implement distribution plans

Developed, implemented and supervised distribution strategies of Warner Bros. films in Latin America and Caribbean. Additionally, managed other aspects of the business including Finance, Marketing and Technical Supervision that spanned 25 years Accomplishments / Highlights• Contributed to WB’s 20-year growth of 344% vs Industry 147% • Took on a more managerial role from 2007-2020 – WB grew 90% vs 48% Industry wide • Successfully coordinated and transitioned 12 office operations in 4 years (10 in 2 years), more than doubling box office and revenue in each operation• Created a good network within the industry, allowing to attract talented professionals to WB• Fostered a strong professional relationship with exhibitors in order to facilitate an open collaboration• Worked on every noteworthy WB franchise including DC Universe, Conjuring Universe, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy, and Matrix TrilogyFilm Distribution (1995-2020)• Managed the operations of 40 countries across Latin America, selecting the best distribution partners, vendors and agencies• Monitored the region’s profitability and maximization of revenues• Assembled a distribution plan for each film, taking into consideration their best assets and utilizing all available specialty platforms, such as 4D, IMAX, Screen X, and PLFs • Devised release plans for Reissues, Classic relaunches and Alternative Content projects, that maximize product and net profit• Produced analytical performance reviews for senior management and trade magazines• Coordinated with sister divisions in order to streamline delivery across all lines of distribution, maximizing exposure of each film• Prepared formal economic studies that affect movie going practices in the region• Presented Warner Bros. release strategy and film details to industry insiders

• Assessed distribution arrangements in all international countries, providing recommendations for possible changes• Key role in establishing joint ventures with Warner Bros. in Argentina, Brazil and Peru

• Project manager overseeing corporate systems upgrades totaling $13 million, including film, CD and DVD systems