Experience

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  Own: The Oprah Winfrey Network

  • Entertainment
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Research/Scheduling, Acquisitions & Strategy Department

    • Nov 2008 - 15 years 7 months

    Los Angeles, CA Assisted Jeff Meier 11/08 - 3/11, David Gleason Senior Vice President of Research 2012, Assistant Debi Pomerantz VP Head of Research, Scott Garner the Senior Vice President of OWN's Scheduling, Acquisitions & Strategy. Viewing screeners and programming proposals, research cable network scheduling and programming, preparing for the 2011 network launch. For current up-to-date information go to www.Oprah.com/OWN • Coordinated department’s needs, along with all Documentary, Film and TV… Show more Assisted Jeff Meier 11/08 - 3/11, David Gleason Senior Vice President of Research 2012, Assistant Debi Pomerantz VP Head of Research, Scott Garner the Senior Vice President of OWN's Scheduling, Acquisitions & Strategy. Viewing screeners and programming proposals, research cable network scheduling and programming, preparing for the 2011 network launch. For current up-to-date information go to www.Oprah.com/OWN • Coordinated department’s needs, along with all Documentary, Film and TV screener submissions and programming proposals, research cable network scheduling and programming data. • Managed SVP’s “Screening Room” and demonstrated a critical eye for comprehensible view of the programming landscape at competing networks and OWN submissions. Screened summarized and commented on the bulk of materials for the SVP of OWN's Acquisitions, Scheduling & Strategy review. • Created and maintained a list of at-a-glance “preferred” TV, Film and Documentary titles and properties submitted for OWN’s serious consideration. • Coordinated weekly programming and scheduling reports inter-departmentally, which improved productivity and procedures, syncing all department’s deadline efforts and goals. • Coordinated content submissions and screening uploads to DMC Discovery’s Digital Media Center, improving productivity by getting content in front of the decision makers. • Worked closely with Accounting, Business Affairs and Legal departments processing all licensing payments for OWN’s acquired content. Show less

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  K.A.R. Productions Inc.

  • Writer & Producer

    • May 1997 - 27 years 1 month

    Various PRODUCER "BLACK BROTHER'S INC." (Warner Bros.) Pre-production "CONCRETE ROSE FILM PROJECT" Filming "THE COLORS OF CANCER" in Development "I SAVED MY OWN LIFE (HOW YOU CAN TOO)" in Development "Untitled SPINDERELLA PROJECT" pre-production and SALT N PEPA IS HERE-TBD "Untitled MULTI-MEDIA ARTISTRY MASTERS PROJECT" in development "BEVERLY HILLS NINJ 2" (Sony) "DOMESTIC DIVA:The Giving Guru" "SOIREE!" "9 SECONDS" f/k/a "THE… Show more PRODUCER "BLACK BROTHER'S INC." (Warner Bros.) Pre-production "CONCRETE ROSE FILM PROJECT" Filming "THE COLORS OF CANCER" in Development "I SAVED MY OWN LIFE (HOW YOU CAN TOO)" in Development "Untitled SPINDERELLA PROJECT" pre-production and SALT N PEPA IS HERE-TBD "Untitled MULTI-MEDIA ARTISTRY MASTERS PROJECT" in development "BEVERLY HILLS NINJ 2" (Sony) "DOMESTIC DIVA:The Giving Guru" "SOIREE!" "9 SECONDS" f/k/a "THE WORLD'S FASTEST" "SHADOW SPIRIT" (thriller/horror) in development “LIVE THROUGH THIS” (drama) in development Developing, writing and producing original content for Film, Television and Digital Media. Promotions, Event planning and coordinating. MTV Super Sweet 16er "Save Darfur's Hero of the Month" 1.) Episode 2 Season 8, Christy: http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/317029/christys-party-recap.jhtml#id=1598754 VIP MTV Super Sweet 16 Show - (official press releases are available upon request) 2.) http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/sweet_16/series.jhtml OR http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/317029/christys-party-recap.jhtml#id=1598754 Slamball Segment 3.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cQE2h2kVs8 Club One Seven Segment 4.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz4ib8Yso6s Magic Johnson Segment 5.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWvqRg6kubU Show less

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  Dare To Dream

  • Artist Agent & Consultant

    • Mar 2010 - Dec 2014

    Various NORI SHIRASU www.norishirasu.carbonmade.com Broad background in visual, studio and graphic arts, architecture and creative expression. A unique combination of training and experience in the arts both in the United States and Japan. Fluent in English and Japanese https://www.facebook.com/ArtistNoriShirasu THEY DARED TO DREAM: Hollywood's “A-List” Before They Were Stars is the result of five years of photographer, Karen Bystedt's work exhibited in Sherman Oaks and in Hollywood… Show more NORI SHIRASU www.norishirasu.carbonmade.com Broad background in visual, studio and graphic arts, architecture and creative expression. A unique combination of training and experience in the arts both in the United States and Japan. Fluent in English and Japanese https://www.facebook.com/ArtistNoriShirasu THEY DARED TO DREAM: Hollywood's “A-List” Before They Were Stars is the result of five years of photographer, Karen Bystedt's work exhibited in Sherman Oaks and in Hollywood www.Facebook.com/TheyDaredToDream It is with great pleasure that I present the"THEY DARED TO DREAM" exhibit! Check out the fantastic intricate details of this amazing Photo Art series. The THEY DARED TO DREAM book was available for purchase at the Arclight Cinemas store, the second printing is "SOLD OUT." Karen Bystedt is back from Milan amfAR’s 2012 Fashion Week event, Actress Sharon Stone auctioned off Bystedt’s limited edition print of Andy Warhol from "The Lost Warhols" by Karen Bystedt the print raised $50,000 Euros. Sharon Stone, once again in the role of irresistible auctioneer, took the reins in raising more than $1.1 million for the cause alongside amfAR chairman Kenneth Cole, during a black-tie event at La Permanente that drew out the likes of everyone from Jessica Stam to Margherita Missoni to Solange Knowles. Here is a clipping from Italian Vogue, Andy Warhol is in VOGUE! :) http://www.vogue.com/parties/amfar-gala-in-milan/ Also the Hearst Foundation just bought a print from Karen Bystedt and are putting up a wall with five (5) of Bystedt’s prints which they are calling "REGARDING WARHOL" KarenBystedt.com Kalima for www.Facebook.com/TheyDaredToDream www.TheyDaredToDream.com Exhibits: Jazz and Nori's Fine Art featured at XEN LOUNGE, Studio City CA http://xenlounge.com/2013/02/art-show-and-live-jazz-february-18-2013/ https://www.arclightcinemas.com/news/exhibit-art-nori-shirasu https://www.arclightcinemas.com/news/exhibit-art-they-dared-to-dream Show less

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  Sabatino Creative

  • Artist Agent/Manager

    • May 2009 - Sep 2010

    Artists Representative - Look out for work on exhibition in Los Angeles, Japan, New York, Miami and London. Kalima for www.SabatinoCreative.com Please see the Arclight Hollywood Exhibit, thank you! https://www.arclightcinemas.com/static/CurrentExhibits.html;jsessionid=647AA0A477DF1E9A0987A2B683CE3756.node4 Art Collectors I am available “By Appointment Only” Note: I can arrange private showing and/or I can meet you with a Giclee (13" x 19" reproduction) of the over 6… Show more Artists Representative - Look out for work on exhibition in Los Angeles, Japan, New York, Miami and London. Kalima for www.SabatinoCreative.com Please see the Arclight Hollywood Exhibit, thank you! https://www.arclightcinemas.com/static/CurrentExhibits.html;jsessionid=647AA0A477DF1E9A0987A2B683CE3756.node4 Art Collectors I am available “By Appointment Only” Note: I can arrange private showing and/or I can meet you with a Giclee (13" x 19" reproduction) of the over 6 foot by 5 foot works, a sample of fantastic textures of the Fine Art series. Show less

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  NBC Universal TV Networks Distribution

  • Marketing & Sales Coordinator

    • Feb 2007 - Jul 2008

    Burbank, CA Worked for with the Sales & Marketing Team under the leadership of Bridget Baker the President of NBCU's TV Networks. Member: GE African American Forum (AAF), GE Women's Network (GEWN), Women in Cable and Telecommunications (WICT) Coordinated the effort get the Sundance Channel into the Park City, UT area hotel and resorts. Charter Media (Irwindale, CA) "Inside the Actor's Studio" Trip to the New York Set Sweepstakes Coordinated the CES Convention (Las Vegas, NV) Echostar… Show more Worked for with the Sales & Marketing Team under the leadership of Bridget Baker the President of NBCU's TV Networks. Member: GE African American Forum (AAF), GE Women's Network (GEWN), Women in Cable and Telecommunications (WICT) Coordinated the effort get the Sundance Channel into the Park City, UT area hotel and resorts. Charter Media (Irwindale, CA) "Inside the Actor's Studio" Trip to the New York Set Sweepstakes Coordinated the CES Convention (Las Vegas, NV) Echostar Dinner on January 7th at the Wynn Las Vegas Cox Media (San Diego, CA) Bravo’s Project Fashion event at Fashion Career's College (1,250 x channel ran over the entire footprint) Comcast Spotlight (San Francisco, CA) WWE Talent at the San Jose Auto Show (500 x channel ran over DMA and 300 in bank) Beijing Olympic Games 2008 - Local Ad Sales Luncheon with Adlink, Comcast Spotlight, Charter Media, Cox Media, NCC, at Time Warner Media at Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, CA Show less

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  NBC UNIVERSAL Cable Sales

  • Executive Assistant

    • Oct 2005 - Feb 2007

    General EA responsibilities for a high level executive, Bridget Baker Senior Vice President of NBCU Cable Sales.

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  Castle Rock Entertainment

  • United States
  • Entertainment Providers
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Production Assistant

    • Aug 1997 - Mar 1999

    Reported directly to Jeffery Stott, Executive Producer the Vice President of Production Management. Worked on "The Green Mile" and "Story of Us"

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  Gleacher Partners LLC

  • Research Assistant

    • Jun 1992 - Jan 1995

    Obtain foreign and domestic financial research information for potential company mergers, takeover and buyouts.