Sheri Seldes, Pmp, Csm, Cspo Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Managed WarnerMedia pre-merger activities to separate businesses not part of the Warner Bros Discovery merger. Captured business processes of 7 workstreams (accounting, real estate, HR, etc) and personnel to be disentangled from the company prior to the merger. Documented interdependencies and the need for service agreements where required for business continuity. Identified systems utilized and their inputs/outputs. Facilitated the separation while keeping key stakeholders informed of any risks to deadlines or data integrity. Separation completed successfully on time with no risks to business continuity.• Performed gateway role for the pre-merger communication process between Discovery and Warner Media to identify Day 1 activities and timelines across 15+ workstreams. Ensured legal review, tracking, and storing documentation created for sharing across companies. Operated under tight deadlines and continuous change in priorities.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

• Performed project management role for HLN Investigations series coordinating efforts across multiple operations disciplines. Ensured complete documentation for program syndication and provided operations support. • Managed cost and created production timeline for HLNs first podcast. Coordinated sales, PR, production, creative marketing, TRIAD, and editorial. Alerted key stakeholders weekly of the status and potential risks to the timeline and budget. Podcast exceeded all expectations as the #1 True Crime podcast with over 7.2 million downloads during its three-month run.• Implemented and managed first flash sales program on HLN. Established workflow, curated products, wrote anchor scripts and produced the weekly 3-minute segment. • Launched 5 new live programs on HLN within budget and timeline with no unforeseen risks occurring. Managed timeline, resources, set design, graphics, and operations. Created and implemented repeatable process to manage show launches with precision. • Created and implemented process to inform show teams of upcoming advertising obligations and created a system to track the timing of these obligations. • Led effort to create budget and forecast process for 16 operating departments and show teams that also meet corporate financial requirements. Provide recommendations to operating management on cost control, risks and opportunities. Accomplished goal to improve communication between Finance and Operations while establishing new processes. • Provide programming guidance using daily Nielsen ratings to management.• Led effort to launch CNNMoney’s website by separating Joint Venture with Time Warner’s Fortune and Money magazines. Worked across 20 departments in the 3 separate businesses to manage and facilitate all critical activities to ensure the successful transition and maintain $40 million revenue business. Managed and communicated project plans, weekly status to Senior Management to highlight all risks and opportunities.

Atlanta, Ga

• Led effort to launch new Headline News live programming. Worked across 15 departments, coordinating accounting, master control, properties and graphics. Managed and communicated weekly status to Senior Management to highlight all risks and opportunities. Directed team of 10. Completed project on time and to budget.

Atlanta, Ga

• Applied financial modeling expertise to establish budget and long-range plan for Aspire and gmc networks. Audited program inventory system for data conversion and initial implementation. Created business critical policies and processes. Evaluated staff responsibilities and skill sets to recommend most effective structure.

Atlanta, Ga

• Led effort to convert programming F&A practices of international entertainment divisions in Asia, Latin American and Europe to meet US compliance. Performed in-depth analysis of programming finance and accounting practices and identified and provided solutions for high-risk issues. Overcame cultural, language and time zone barriers to design and integrate standard controls, policies and processes, leading each region to achieve corporate and SOX compliance.• Created standard M&A analysis processes to quantify financial impact of newly acquired programming and businesses. Led meetings across four continents and consulted with Corporate, Legal, Finance, Operations. Directed team of 15.

Atlanta, Ga

• Led effort to launch CNNMoney’s website by separating Joint Venture with Time Warner’s Fortune and Money magazines. Worked across 20 departments in the 3 separate businesses to manage and facilitate all critical activities to ensure the successful transition and maintain $40 million revenue business. Managed and communicated project plans, weekly status to Senior Management to highlight all risks and opportunities.

Planned and oversaw execution of all activities related to migrating In Session production and management from NY to Atlanta within established deadline and budget. Coordinated the efforts of team members and provide effective communication to Executive Sponsors and key stakeholders. Supported Finance & Accounting by communicating operational direction and tracking all capital and expense spending- Led weekly status meetings across 16 departments and support all departments to ensure deadlines are met within budget- Facilitated meetings to create new processes and ensure the implementation is efficient and effective - Liaison between truTV and HLN which creates the efficiency of one contact person - Researched and documented cost savings of over $100K annually by changing media format from Beta to XD Cam. - Partnered with the Tax department to meet GA job credit qualifications which will save the company $1 million over 5 years