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I provide on-going strategic guidance for the vision & execution of a leading-edge AI content platform. Driving the product from concept through to launch, my advisement extends across multiple touch-points, including product, partnerships, content & growth. My counsel to date has culminated in the successful build & delivery of a scalable POC & MVP. Working directly with the CEO, these efforts were instrumental in achieving significant investment & securing a major brand partner with a current IPO valuation of $8B.

EP overseeing operations, project management, content & partnerships on a diverse array of immersive & NFT projects across enterprise, entertainment, fashion & education. I execute high-profile & dynamic experiences, producing compelling case studies that bolster Vatom’s public view & fuel an influx of industry coverage. As the linchpin for production & partner interactions, I deliver successful campaigns; demonstrating the platform’s unrivaled capabilities, while generating tangible ROI’s for Vatom’s clients & brands. This strengthens stakeholder confidence & cultivates strategic collaborations. The bottom line impact of these initiatives have contributed to a 429% company growth & were instrumental in securing a substantial seed funding in April 23, further propelling Vatom's trajectory of innovation & expansion. In February 2024, Vatom achieved a company valuation of $125M. Vatom is a next-generation customer engagement platform; a feature first Web3 environment offering a comprehensive suite of communication tools & interactive capabilities, including virtual spaces, universal wallet, smart NFTs & marketplace. Vatom was named Most Exciting Scale-Up Company at The American Metaverse 2023 Awards, and was ranked 1357 in Inc. 5000's Annual List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies.Partners include Google, PepsiCo, P&G, Deloitte, E&Y, Visa, iHeart Media, and Dentsu, Go-Daddy & Stanford d. School (Stanford University). https://www.vatom.com

I spearhead strategic & operational initiatives designed to establish & maintain Stories International as a premium producer of branded entertainment; orchestrating US market expansions & forging pivotal bonds with esteemed agencies & brands. Leveraging an existing portfolio of work to identify target verticals & construct a compelling content framework, my strategic approach to growth has yielded increased project sales & robust partnerships. Campaigns include Essentia Water; Coach & Condé Nast (Vogue); Mattel & Barbie; Panasonic; Reebok. Extending advisement into content production, I oversee project ideation & creative processes. Guiding a rostrum of 20+ directors to nurture a culture of innovation & inclusivity, resulting in impactful & collaborative storytelling. To date, Stories International content has accrued over 6 BILLION views. These collective efforts culminated in a 15% increase in company portfolio & further contributed to a $2.7MM in series funding, highlighting a strategic acumen and commitment to excellence.Stories International is a global branded entertainment company, with offices in Tokyo & Los Angeles. A joint venture between gaming giant Sega Games & Hakuhodo DY Group - the 2nd largest advertising agency worldwide - STORIES has produced over 1000 campaigns, including JW Marriott, Japan Airlines, Subarau.

A pivotal role demonstrating technical understanding, ideation & execution. Steering expansion into the US market, I architected a unique company positioning intended to catalyze the growth of technology & content sales, creating a solid company structure & standardized operational processes. Sharing insights into interactive trends & best practices, I guided internal teams to develop long-term road-maps; strategizing innovative product developments & original content formats. Forging strong connections with company partners, I evangelized & successfully achieved the economic potential for audience engagement, pitching platform capabilities to VP+ level clients. During my tenure, Sceenz secured 20+ partnerships, including industry giants ABC, Fremantle, and Universal Music Group. In addition, I sold & Exec Produced 3 interactive network projects within 6 months, generating +300% AR.Screenz is SaaS technology company, creating entertainment driven customer experiences. Working with top tier TV networks, distributors, & production partners, Screenz utlizie proprietary technology to build gamified apps & interactive experiences, and to create original interactive formats. Partners include Universal Music, ICM, Google & Keshet International.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

First strategy hire working directly with CCO to define & build unique genres of interactive content, driving new models of entertainment & fan engagement across broadcast media & music programming. Executed +150 interactive experiences, brokering multiple first-of-kind content partnerships & generating a +250% increase in platform sales in 12 mos. Partners include CNN, ESPN, FOX, Lexus, MTV, Red Bull, Twitch & VISA. Additionally, owned & directed all creative initiatives. Ideated original formats & designed interactive storytelling experiences across scripted & unscripted programming, news, sports, live music & tent-pole events. Crafted all internal messaging and presentation materials; authored & edited industry commentary & company coverage, including Ad Week, Forbes & TechCrunchSparx Technology was formerly known as iPowow

Founded FLTV in 2008 as a sole producer offering location services. Rapidly developed international client base & expanded company structure to include separate creative & production departments, with staffed offices in Los Angeles & London. Freelance Television was a production services company providing creative, technical & operational support to an international client base. Clients included Back2Back, BBC, Channel 7, Endemol, Renegade Pictures, Sky. Company sold in 2013.

Amsterdam, Nl

Executive Producer across development & production of multiple documentary & reality projects. Worked directly with channel executives to develop & deliver 1st run programmes. Notable projects include 'TWINS' - a long-form documentary & social experiment for BBC. 'PRIVATE PARTS' - Channel 5's highest rating series.