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Ryzo Studios creates fiercely entertaining animated stories that foster hope, spark action and activate change.

Leadership coaching for C-Suite and Leadership Teams, specializing in operations and growth for sustainability and social impact.

Oakland, California, Us

As member of executive leadership team, responsible for managing implementation of multi-year growth strategy for Fair Trade USA, an internationally renowned social enterprise organization and the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America. The organization is a four-time winner of Fast Company’s "Social Capitalist of the Year" award and the prestigious Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and has been recognized as a leading social venture by the Clinton Global Initiative, Ashoka, the Klaus Schwab Foundation, and the World Economic Forum. The widely recognized and trusted Fair Trade Certified seal on a product signifies that it was made according to rigorous fair trade standards that promote sustainable livelihoods and safe working conditions, protection of the environment and strong, transparent supply chains.

New York, Ny, Us

Warner Bros. lead for standing up the functional business processes and underlying systems for Studio Distribution Services, the groundbreaking WB/Universal joint venture which launched April 2021. Responsible for organizational alignment on systems scope and budget, bridging marketing, sales, operations and IT teams and providing timely visibility on critical issues to senior leadership.

New York, Ny, Us

Cross-functional leader in early pre-launch planning of high-profile video streaming service HBO Max. Identified opportunities for content innovation and operational efficiencies, established workflows, systems and processes, managed sensitive projects and bridged creative, marketing, product and technical teams during high ambiguity and rapid change.

Sacramento, California, Us

Key early-stage member of political action committee dedicated to achieving gender equality in California legislative and statewide offices. Developed video branding strategy, secured A-level talent and produced organization’s official videos (www.fundher.org).

Burbank, Ca, Us

Appointed to lead new department as member of global executive team, reporting to the President and collaborating with cross-divisional stakeholders and staff in all departments. Oversaw global cross-functional team of 20; responsible for $76 million annual product mastering, marketing and technology budget, global product planning for all titles, digital transformation, operational excellence and new technology marketing initiatives, and annual global meetings. Collaborated closely with Marketing, Creative, Sales, Business Development, Technology, Legal and Finance to design and fulfill strategic brand and partnership initiatives.• Collaborated with cross-divisional senior executives, all major studios and strategic partners to lead the delivery of #1 global studio share for 4K Ultra HD.• Transformed the product planning and legacy digital client communications process into an enterprise system servicing 700+ digital storefronts with over 3 million product avails.• Led annual global marketing and sales meetings, with 400+ attendees and consistent 98% or higher satisfaction scores.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Recruited to lead new team, responsible for driving global digital and physical profitability for the studio’s original and acquired series and kids’ content. Oversaw product planning, partner management, brand marketing, digital media (owned, earned and paid) and PR teams to deliver global marketing strategy and execution to the U.S. and 18 territories in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Served as primary executive for key global strategic partnerships, including HBO, Cartoon Network, LEGO, Lucasfilm, and Warner Bros. Television.• Grew international revenue 13% while cutting total marketing expense over 50% by centralizing global strategy, asset creation, and social media campaigns.• Developed cross-divisional global digital product strategy for television titles, including accelerated releases on EST/VOD the day after U.S. broadcast in six countries, prior to SVOD licensing, for top properties such as The Big Bang Theory.• Advanced strategic initiatives and fostered staff growth by initiating and leading team through creation and use of Balanced Scorecard metrics and KPI tracking.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Recruited to lead new documentary and special interest business, including acquisitions and relationship management with high-profile partners such as BBC, National Geographic, PBS, Ken Burns, CNN, IMAX and independent producers. Managed all aspects of brand and product marketing as business P&L owner. Promoted three times from Manager to Director, Senior Director, then Executive Director.• Grew profitability of the department by 629% against SKU rise of 120% by managing pricing, product design, forecasting and inventory, and leveraging partnerships, publicity, digital media, and trade spending to engage highly targeted consumer groups.• Achieved over $100 million in annual consumer sales, including the highest performing documentary titles in the industry (e.g. The Civil War by Ken Burns and Planet Earth from the BBC).• Recognized by the sales department for collaborative approach as the first and only marketing recipient of the Customer Focus Award.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Led non-profit integrated marketing programs as key member of team that delivered $2.3 million in renewable operating contribution and established a consumer brand. Grew annual marketing programs revenue to $29 million. Delivered over 3.2 billion impressions by managing the first-ever industry-wide home video promotion, “AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies,” in collaboration with all major film studios, 17,000 retail locations and sponsor-supported television specials. Managed development and production of advertising, promotions, trailers, and trade advertising. Secured legal clearances and product licensing. Rose through increasing levels of responsibility to ultimately report to the CEO, from Manager, to Marketing Director, to Director of Marketing Programs.

Devised and managed marketing plans for classical music radio programs. Increased total sales by 285%, advancing the company to rank as the most successful independent audio production studio in public radio. Boosted the company’s signature program, “Classical Countdown,” to top-performing classical music program in nationally syndicated radio. Served as liaison for more than 250 radio stations. Represented the company at programming and sales conferences.

Designed and taught English grammar, conversation and writing for journalists (in Prague) and low-income mixed-language communities (in LA).

Certificate, Program For Leadership Development

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature

Junior Year Abroad, History And English Literature

Certificate, Sustainability