Vice President, Network Operations
Here, I excelled as a leader of cross-functional teams with annual revenue of $800M. I was promoted into this role during a rebranding phase and organizational downsizing to seize control of 2 distinct groups and transition from linear focus to digital emphasis on integration of advanced streaming technologies and app-based media asset management systems. I drove enterprise-wide adoption of new systems, ensuring seamless integration and facilitating continuous collaboration and connectivity. Further, I maintained financial and corporate governance and profit & loss (P&L) responsibility, certifying alignment with all corporate fiscal objectives. SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTSBuilt out multiple streaming platforms, collaborating with leading vendors on trailblazing content delivery network (CDN) to leverage backend software solutions.Secured C-suite buy-in for major technological shifts, including thousands of titles and three streaming channels: Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark Movies. Surpassed industry norms by transitioning 90% of infrastructure to AWS for both front-end and back-end technology; successfully migrated legacy systems to cloud, enhancing user friendliness and operational efficiency.Helmed strategic transition of technology infrastructure following closure of Hallmark Labs; consulted on and managed integration of technology stack into Hallmark Media, including progression of Hallmark Movies Now Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) service. Transformed operations by automating manual processes, eliminating need for 100-employee Santa Monica office and leading to substantial overhead reduction, streamlined efficiency, and cost savings.Navigated employee concerns during organizational change, demonstrating how new processes would enhance job efficiency and promoting environment of collaborative decision-making environment.
