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Responsible for financial management of worldwide News Gathering, World News, NewsOne, and Special Events. Lead a team of 19 professionals located in the U.S. and abroad. Responsible for translating broad, strategic financial and operational goals into tactical action plans, policies and processes. Initiate and develop process improvement recommendations for key financial activities, including annual operating plan and quarterly and yearly close. Ensure adherence to corporate and regulatory accounting and financial principles.Develop strategic solutions for a variety of issues that routinely affect global news gathering, including the impact of fluctuating foreign exchange rates and new technology rollout and implementation. Maintain effective relationships with business partners including legal, business affairs, human resources, IT, ABC News management, and external vendors. Selected as finance leader for ABC News’ political coverage for the 2008 presidential campaign.

Responsible for all financial operations of the Random House Audio and Diversified Publishing Groups. Led a team of 4 professionals. Oversaw the development of annual budget plan for four business areas. Collaborated with senior management to develop operating strategies focused on long-term business growth and near-term success. Selected as a leader of an innovative business convergence team to develop content and prduct integration strategies across a range of imprints. Led the financial and business modeling process resulting in the division’s largest acquisition of an external company. Selected as lead negotiator interfacing between Random House and the acquisition target’s representatives; maintained an awareness of the companry’s sensitivities while ensuring that Random House’s strategic needs and interests were achieved. Partnered with various operating areas in connection with leading the successful business integration process.

Oversaw financial operations for CBS News bureaus worldwide. Led a team of 22 professionals located in the U.S. and abroad. Implemented strategic plans designed to enhance competitive position and operating efficiencies. Advised and implemented financial strategies for European News Exchange (ENEX), a consortium of global news organizations based in Luxembourg. Developed and refined the cost sharing model for the global ENEX members and presented the model to the executive committee representing the organization of international television managers.

Mba, Concentration In International Business

Bba, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Men's Varsity Swim Team - athletic scholarship Beta Alpha Psi - chapter president Mortar Board - chapter.