Experience

Cinelease, Inc.

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development - Canada

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States Spearheading business development for Cinelease's expansion into Canadian Markets - Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Halifax.



Inspired Image Picture Company

• Canada
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

  Los Angeles, California, United States Promoted to oversee all operational functions of the company while not losing sight of increasing brand awareness through strategic partnerships.

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • 2020 - Apr 2022

  Los Angeles, California, United States Provide executive leadership and direction to position the company at the forefront of the industry—uncovering opportunities to increase competitiveness and chart the course for growth during a period of substantial change. I create and execute strategies to drive the top line through new business development, market expansion, and M&As. • Initiated strategic plans to ensure the company is competitive in all markets around the world. • Identified and targeted M&A opportunities to… Show more Provide executive leadership and direction to position the company at the forefront of the industry—uncovering opportunities to increase competitiveness and chart the course for growth during a period of substantial change. I create and execute strategies to drive the top line through new business development, market expansion, and M&As. • Initiated strategic plans to ensure the company is competitive in all markets around the world. • Identified and targeted M&A opportunities to facilitate growth and innovation. • Fostered alliances with industry partners. • Partnered with executive peers and teams to navigate the challenges that COVID-19 brought to the company and industry.



Adorama Rental Co

• United States
• Photography
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

  New York, New York, United States Consultant hired on for a short contract to provide introductions to West Coast and Canadian filmmakers, executives, directors of photography, etc.



Sim

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • 2011 - 2019

  Hollywood, CA Drove rapid and sustained growth in a fiercely competitive industry by defining and executing bold strategies—and mobilizing teams at all levels. In this role, I zeroed in on M&A, financing, and business development opportunities to innovate, enter new markets, and embrace new technologies. As a member of the C-suite executive team, I helped build and maintain an efficient, people-centric business with up to 400 employees and consistently strong top- and bottom-line performance. •… Show more Drove rapid and sustained growth in a fiercely competitive industry by defining and executing bold strategies—and mobilizing teams at all levels. In this role, I zeroed in on M&A, financing, and business development opportunities to innovate, enter new markets, and embrace new technologies. As a member of the C-suite executive team, I helped build and maintain an efficient, people-centric business with up to 400 employees and consistently strong top- and bottom-line performance. • Planned and executed the vision of the new CEO, which included the consolidation and overhaul of the brand, identity, digital marketing approach, and website. Completed this major project in 12 months. • Negotiated and closed business development deals, including six M&As. • Secured $7M in angel financing. • Expanded the footprint by opening offices in three additional US cities. • Spearheaded company-wide “green” initiative through Green Spark Group. • Created and directed the Sarah Jones Opportunity—a 14-week internship and “foot in the door” opportunity-creator for young filmmakers. Initiated and managed the collaboration with Warner Bros. Television, IATSE, and the Atlanta Film Commission. • Increased community impact through projects with PAWS Atlanta, SAINTS Vancouver, and another non-profit organizations.

• Vice President, Operations & New Business Development

  • 2006 - 2011

  Hollywood, CA Promoted growth and profitability through new business development and skillful daily operations. In this position, which expanded over time, I headed operations in Los Angeles and Vancouver, and then opened a new site in Atlanta. I also led initiatives to boost visibility and positioning in US and international markets. • Stabilized the business and then delivered double-digit revenue and triple-digit earnings growth in the two years following the global financial crisis. • Situated… Show more Promoted growth and profitability through new business development and skillful daily operations. In this position, which expanded over time, I headed operations in Los Angeles and Vancouver, and then opened a new site in Atlanta. I also led initiatives to boost visibility and positioning in US and international markets. • Stabilized the business and then delivered double-digit revenue and triple-digit earnings growth in the two years following the global financial crisis. • Situated the company as a leader in post-production services through the acquisition of Bling Digital. • Traveled to Beijing to promote the British Columbia-China Production Alliance. • Navigated the entertainment industry writers’ strike by downsizing a large portion of the US and Canadian workforce, and managing the business appropriately to rehire 100% of laid-off workers four months later.

• General Manager

  • 1999 - 2006

  Hollywood, CA After building the business from the ground up in early-career role, returned to create a profitable and fast-growing organization with hard-working teams and highly efficient processes. In this position, I provided executive leadership with accountability for budgeting, P&L, operations management, and client services. Drawing on business acumen and in-depth industry knowledge, I fueled top-line growth while protecting the bottom line. • Produced >25% growth every year for five… Show more After building the business from the ground up in early-career role, returned to create a profitable and fast-growing organization with hard-working teams and highly efficient processes. In this position, I provided executive leadership with accountability for budgeting, P&L, operations management, and client services. Drawing on business acumen and in-depth industry knowledge, I fueled top-line growth while protecting the bottom line. • Produced >25% growth every year for five years. • Revamped the business model to start post-production projects in Canada and finish in Los Angeles. • Leveraged Canadian partnerships to position the company as a leader in delivering high definition technologies to the American film industry. • Opened new offices in Los Angeles, Wilmington, Halifax, and Beijing.



Image Pacific Communications

• United States
• Software Development

• Producer / Writer

  • 1996 - 1999

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Served as producer and writer of 13+ film and TV productions.