Experience

Maximum Fun

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Sales and Strategic Marketing

  • 2019 - Present

  Our podcast network features some of the most popular shows about Entertainment, Comedy, Sports, Culture, Arts, Sci-Fi, Current Events and much, much more! We are proud to have millions of hyper-engaged and supportive listeners who have helped us build one of the strongest Podcast communities in the industry! We look forward to earning your business and partnering with you! Our podcast network features some of the most popular shows about Entertainment, Comedy, Sports, Culture, Arts, Sci-Fi, Current Events and much, much more! We are proud to have millions of hyper-engaged and supportive listeners who have helped us build one of the strongest Podcast communities in the industry! We look forward to earning your business and partnering with you!



Vesta

• Business Development

  • 2018 - 2019

  *NEW START-UP DIVISION •Built Western Region to introduce and establish the SML platform; •Created and presented social media campaign solutions to clients and agency decision-makers which has generated 200+ new, key account contacts for SML; •Established key digital relationships with companies across multiple verticals, including Walt Disney Company, Fox Studio Properties, ABC, CBS, NBC/Universal Studios, Sony Studios, Warner Brothers, Amazon, Ebay, Levi’s, Mattel, Activision, MGM Resorts, Hulu, Netflix, FitBit, Honda, Lexus, Hyundai, Kia, Amgen, Coty, Maybelline, AT&T, Campbell Foods, Dole, Clorox, Denny’s, Starbucks and others. Show less



PodcastOne

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Business Development

  • 2017 - 2018

  *Turned down contract to expand role and responsibilities •Developed, negotiated and executed integrated campaigns across multiple categories to drive awareness, product trial, advocacy and path-to-purchase for clients and agency decision makers; •Increased account list by 50% and opened four (4) new verticals (Entertainment | Studios/Networks, Videogame Publishers, Airlines, and Music) to drive new partnerships and potential revenue opportunities; •In first 8 months, led all sales in NEW business closed with large and new (Startup) companies, including Walt Disney, Paramount, Hawaiian Air, FitnessGenes, Swap.com, Birdwell Beach Britches, CashCall, Real Estate Expo (LA & Dallas). Show less



Various

• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital and OOH Sales and Marketing Consultant

  • 2010 - 2017

  Worked with Angel Investors, Peer-to-Peer Lenders and Venture Capitalists for Start-Ups and the Relaunching of divisions for companies focused on delivering new Digital and OOH platforms and solutions to the marketplace. Platforms: Podcasting Networks (building and selling), Airport TV Network, Airlines Entertainment (In-Flight, Wi-Fi), Exec Airport Clubs (Advertising and Events), Music (Partnerships and Content), Greyhound (On-Board Advertising and Wi-Fi), Health Clubs (Digital Advertising, Events, Content creation), Gas Stations (Fuel TV and Radio Network Advertising, Content Creation), and Restaurants (Advertising, Partnerships, Content creation). •Created and implemented integrated sales strategies to ensure sustainable and repeatable business from National and Regional/Local accounts which led to the hiring of an additional 450+ people; •Created new content, segment sponsorships and interactive advertising partnerships that drove call-to-action with consumers which led to seventeen (17) successful media partnerships and four (4) mergers; •Closed deals with key accounts across multiple categories, including Walt Disney, Warner Brothers, Apple, Microsoft, Visa, Coca-Cola, Maybelline, P&G, American Airlines, Esurance, Macy’s, Tourism of Australia, MGM Resorts, Mercedes, Honda, Hertz, Michelob, Live Nation, Pizza Hut, and Jiffy Lube. •Efforts resulted in the generation of $800M+ in media sales. Show less



PRN

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President, Entertainment and National Sales

  • 2006 - 2010

  *DIVISION RE-LAUNCH •Led a team of fourteen (14) salespeople focused on Entertainment and some non-Entertainment client and agency partnerships nationally (division had been dissolved for almost a year prior to my hire); •Selected to Leadership and Consultant/Strategy Team which was responsible for the direction of overall business, providing POV for potential partners, and ensuring company growth; •Increased sales by 665% from first year to third year and continued to grow the business through the challenges of PRN losing key partners (Walmart, Best Buy and Circuit City). Show less



Channel M

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior National Account Executive

  • 2001 - 2006

  •Built West Coast sales, including setting the strategic approach, identifying and developing client/agency relationships, training sales reps, and creating Entertainment client-driven packages and sponsorship opportunities that increased sales by 35%; •Worked closely with CEO/COO to effectively position the company’s assets to potential partners; •Established in-game product placement opportunities to drive new revenue streams and acted as a liaison between clients and Videogame publishers on all deal points, resulting in an additional $350K in media sales and the first Channel M/EA championships in Las Vegas. Show less



Shoebox Entertainment

• President/Owner

  • 1998 - 2001

  •Consultant to Entertainment productions for product placement, integrated marketing and partnership opportunities within the entertainment industry; •Created and packaged celebrity/athlete-driven events for Fortune 500 and numerous medium/small companies to heighten overall product and brand awareness while expanding their sales and marketing mix; •Identified, created, and negotiated sponsorship tie-ins for leading teen website launch and e-commerce partnerships. •Consultant to Entertainment productions for product placement, integrated marketing and partnership opportunities within the entertainment industry; •Created and packaged celebrity/athlete-driven events for Fortune 500 and numerous medium/small companies to heighten overall product and brand awareness while expanding their sales and marketing mix; •Identified, created, and negotiated sponsorship tie-ins for leading teen website launch and e-commerce partnerships.



The Walt Disney Studios

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President

  • 1990 - 1998

  •Led division which negotiated product placement/marketing tie-ins for seven (7) feature film divisions, television shows and theme parks; •Successfully created and led a “synergistic” approach to maximizing opportunities for the Walt Disney Company, utilizing 14 studio divisions; •Created and executed a strategic growth plan for numerous studio departments under the Walt Disney Motion Picture Group and Television Productions. •Led division which negotiated product placement/marketing tie-ins for seven (7) feature film divisions, television shows and theme parks; •Successfully created and led a “synergistic” approach to maximizing opportunities for the Walt Disney Company, utilizing 14 studio divisions; •Created and executed a strategic growth plan for numerous studio departments under the Walt Disney Motion Picture Group and Television Productions.