Warren Buchanan Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Maintaining and strengthening licensed partner relationships with major entertainment brands (Paramount, ViacomCBS, Sega, Toho, Hasbro, etc.)-Researching new licensing opportunities for licensed comics and book formats-Pitching and developing proposals to internal and external teams-Negotiating and acquiring new licensing opportunities-Forecasting sales projections for new and existing titles-Contract and deal memo review-General sales and market research

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Researched sales trends and metrics for comic book and graphic novel performance in the direct market, book market, and special markets-Recommended initial sales print runs for new projects based on rate-of-movement and inventory demands -Analyzed sales data performance over time based on various metrics-Reviewed new project opportunities with Sales team and forecasted sales projections-Provided sales projections and quarterly performance reviews to current partners (ViacomCBS, Paramount, Hasbro, Sega, Toho, etc.)-Compared external comps market performance with internal titles and made sales and format recommendations to key stakeholders-Worked the sales booth at numerous conventions

San Rafael, Ca

• Initiated, negotiated and closed new publishing opportunities through current and prospective licensors and creators from AAA-level entertainment and consumer brands • Negotiated high-level contracts and coordinated all facets of proposal and contract process• Calculated financial forecasts, sales projections and budgets across licenses and imprints• Brainstormed and drafted creative proposals, new formats, and business strategies• Developed business objectives for financial and marketing strategy, processes, and brand expansion• Attended trade shows and licensor meetings on behalf of the company including Licensing Expo, SDCC, E3, etc.

San Rafael, Ca

• Created new publishing opportunities through current and prospective licensors and creators• Acquired new titles including numerous Amazon bestsellers, award winners, and key frontlist titles• Negotiated high-level contracts and facilitated proposal and contract process• Drove development of new formats and imprints including the launch of Insight Comics• Worked directly with CEO and Associate Publisher to develop title lists and company objectives• Attended tradeshows including Licensing Expo and San Diego Comic-Con on behalf of the company

San Rafael, Ca

• Performed editorial duties to assist in title development for key list titles• Developed and edited sales, marketing and title information (TI) copy• Managed P/L's and created pitch materials for Acquisitions titles

• Developed brand campaigns for Black Diamond Brewing Co. • Copyedited marketing and sales materials McDonald Association Management.

Class: "Intro to Screenwriting", 2nd consecutive year leading this course• Led "Intro to Screenwriting" to class of 24 students. • Committee-accepted proposal of self-designed course. • Developed course materials, lesson plans, discussions and lectures. • Graded papers and interacted with students in 1-on-1 and group settings. Jan Term allows students at St. Mary's College of CA a chance to learn a structured discipline in an accelerated intersession program.

• Created new and edited existing online marketing copy for website redesign• Coordinated/planned marketing initiatives with high-level executives and managers• Proofread and copyedited materials in line with nonprofit goals and voice www.arflife.orgTony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization founded in 1991 to rescue dogs and cats from public shelters and strengthen the human-animal bond for children, seniors, veterans, and people in need.

Class: "Intro to Screenwriting"Proposed course to Jan Term committee, developed course structure, content and syllabus from own design. Engaged in lecture and workshop discussion with class of 23 undergrad students.Jan Term allows students at St. Mary's College of CA a chance to learn a structured discipline in an accelerated intersession program.

ENGL 102-02Teaching Assistant in Creative Nonfiction for Marilyn Abildskov

Saint Mary'S College Of Ca

Managed Fiction Editorial team and performed editorial duties as needed. Coordinated interviews, reviews and vetting of manuscripts for publication. Worked directly with the Managing Editor and other genre editors to ensure the success of the MARY literary journal.

East Bay, Ca

Tutored English composition, editing, essay writing, grammar/spelling, creative writing.

ENGL 04-27Teaching assistant in Composition for Wesley Gibson

Delivered goods, worked stockroom floor, heavy customer service and client interaction, sales, delivery driver, marketing.

East Bay, Ca

Read and evaluated short story submissions for publication in online literary journal. Conducted interviews with authors. Edited manuscripts for grammar/spelling/content. Contacted authors re: rejection/acceptance into the journal.

Write daily video game-related news in long/short format AP style, critical game reviews. Research online gaming-related content through news (RSS) feeds, press releases, Twitter, company websites. Work done remotely. Avid videogame enthusiast, played for over 20 years. Constantly monitor videogame news.

Created marketing/web content for high-technology start-up firms including websites, press releases, news articles, Web 2.0 social media updates (Twitter, Facebook). Developed tech documentation including white papers, manuals, and quick start guides. Worked with start-up executives in developing marketing strategy, implementing marketing plans and developing marketing content as discuss above.

Compass Internet Systems provides SEO-related marketing services to real estate agents and brokers by designing websites intended to generate sales leads for clients.

Managed inventory database including sending/receiving high-end products for Film/TV placement, operated with clients in regards to order filling, light sales work, contract negotiation. Also worked as "Clipper" in editing footage using Final Cut Pro of products in TV shows, compiling footage, and mailing to clients to showcase their products' usage in TV spots.

Rock-it Cargo ships equipment for music entertainment acts globally, as well as other specialized projects. Drafted security and instruction manuals, formal letters, contacted vendors and customers in regards to international air/land/sea shipping, reception and general administration work, heavy use of MS Office. Reported directly to Executive Vice President, Operations Manager and President.

Scheduled events, maintained event space, interacted with clients during events, database scheduling

Assisted clients with managing focus groups, logged tapes, recorded focus group sessions, general administration and reception.

Master Of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Screenwriting

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Gamma