Ben Wolk
Owner/Partner at ZTransform- Claim this Profile
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Spiro Plagakis
Ben worked for me in the Miranda sales organization for 5 ½ years, most recently in position of Director of Strategic Accounts, Station Groups, and Corporate Accounts. Ben is very knowledgeable about the broadcast industry and the technological trends and changes that are affecting the clients within this industry. He has strong relationships with his clients, and is well respected by them, as well as his peers. He is tenacious and extremely hard working, and very passionate about what he does. I would highly recommend Ben and would not hesitate to hire him should the opportunity arise in the future.
Spiro Plagakis
Ben worked for me in the Miranda sales organization for 5 ½ years, most recently in position of Director of Strategic Accounts, Station Groups, and Corporate Accounts. Ben is very knowledgeable about the broadcast industry and the technological trends and changes that are affecting the clients within this industry. He has strong relationships with his clients, and is well respected by them, as well as his peers. He is tenacious and extremely hard working, and very passionate about what he does. I would highly recommend Ben and would not hesitate to hire him should the opportunity arise in the future.
Spiro Plagakis
Ben worked for me in the Miranda sales organization for 5 ½ years, most recently in position of Director of Strategic Accounts, Station Groups, and Corporate Accounts. Ben is very knowledgeable about the broadcast industry and the technological trends and changes that are affecting the clients within this industry. He has strong relationships with his clients, and is well respected by them, as well as his peers. He is tenacious and extremely hard working, and very passionate about what he does. I would highly recommend Ben and would not hesitate to hire him should the opportunity arise in the future.
Spiro Plagakis
Ben worked for me in the Miranda sales organization for 5 ½ years, most recently in position of Director of Strategic Accounts, Station Groups, and Corporate Accounts. Ben is very knowledgeable about the broadcast industry and the technological trends and changes that are affecting the clients within this industry. He has strong relationships with his clients, and is well respected by them, as well as his peers. He is tenacious and extremely hard working, and very passionate about what he does. I would highly recommend Ben and would not hesitate to hire him should the opportunity arise in the future.
Experience
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ZTransform
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United States
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Radio and Television Broadcasting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner/Partner
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Mar 2023 - Present
ZTransform provides planning, design, integration and launch services for the most sophisticated broadcast and media environments in the world. From the initial specifications development through to launch readiness and sustained operation, ZTransform manages the tactical and complex aspects of facility projects so that its customers can focus on what’s most important – their business. For more than 18 years ZTransform has brought a disciplined project management approach, supporting its cross-industry clients, including AT&T Sports Net, News-Press & Gazette station group, KESQ, KEYT, KVIA, KEXP, Oregon State University, and numerous Fortune 100 companies; to complete technology deployments and operational improvements not previously thought possible. Its skilled design engineers and operationally savvy experts know how to identify the real needs and present qualified, effective solutions to a multitude of seemingly unsolvable challenges. For more information, visit www.ztransform.com. Show less
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Utter Associates Inc.
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner/Partner
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Jun 2021 - Mar 2023
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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2021
delaPlex taps into the power of Mobile, Web, Analytics, IoT, Social and Cloud technologies to develop custom software applications and products for a broad range of industries, including Energy, Media, Retail, Software & Technology, Transportation, Healthcare and Financial Services. delaPlex taps into the power of Mobile, Web, Analytics, IoT, Social and Cloud technologies to develop custom software applications and products for a broad range of industries, including Energy, Media, Retail, Software & Technology, Transportation, Healthcare and Financial Services.
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Encompass Digital Media, Inc.
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President of Sales, North America
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Apr 2016 - Sep 2019
Encompass Digital Media is a world wide provider of origination services, digital distribution, and satellite distribution services. Encompass Digital Media is a world wide provider of origination services, digital distribution, and satellite distribution services.
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BroadStream Solutions
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale
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President
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May 2014 - Apr 2016
President of BroadStream Solutions, based in Atlanta GA. Responsible for Global sales and marketing. President of BroadStream Solutions, based in Atlanta GA. Responsible for Global sales and marketing.
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Director of Strategic and Corporate Accounts
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Apr 2014 - May 2014
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Director of Strategic & Corporate Accounts
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2014
Responsible for National Key Account Management, Management of Miranda Sales Team Station Group Business, responsible for all Corporate Business.Key Highlights,Univision Network, Complete Network Master Control, Newsport Facility build, created Univision standardization to Miranda products.Belo Corporation, Transition to Miranda Graphics Hub for all stations, new customerMicrosoft, Standardized on all Miranda Infrastructure, new customerYoung Broadcasting, Master Control complete rebuild across all stationsNews Press Gazette, Centralized Master Control project across all stations, standardized on Miranda infrastructure, new customerManage major station groups business with Miranda Sales Team, example, Media General, Gannett, Nexstar, Tribune. Show less
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Northwest Regional Account Manager
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
Regional Sales responsibility for a Northwest Territory, previous to my management the territory maximum yield was 2.2 million dollars. I developed a solid channel strategy as well as key direct accounts. By 2010 the territory was producing 6 million dollars in revenue.
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Pro-Bel
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Northwest Regional Sales Manager
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
Managed 12 states for Pro-Bel, creating both direct and channel sales strategies. Revenue increased 100% in my 3 years of territory management. Managed 12 states for Pro-Bel, creating both direct and channel sales strategies. Revenue increased 100% in my 3 years of territory management.
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Education
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Bates Technical College
Broadcast Engineering and Operations, 4.0 -
Wenatchee Valley College
Computer Engineering, 4.0