Functional Skills
Business Development
Business Planning
Business Unit Strategy
Communications
Corporate Finance
Data Modeling
Finance Transformation
Geographic Market Entry
Leadership Development
Market Intelligence
Market Research
Marketing Analytics
Operations Management
People Operations
Revenue Growth
Software Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Office
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft Word
Sector Experience
Business Services
Media & Entertainment
Travel & Hospitality
Languages
English
Notable Clients
OC&C Strategy Consultants
Pacific Islanders in Communications
PBS NewsHour / NewsHour Productions, LLC
Warm Spring Productions
Experience
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Corporate Strategy & Development
Senior Director (Business and Revenue)
9/2022 - 8/2024
*Senior leader in business and revenue division of commercial publishing and media enterprise.
*Served on company and business division leadership teams, advising executives on strategy and execution.
*Advised CEO, Chief Revenue Officer, and executive team on business plans and recommendations.
*Conducted audience and market research to inform business decision-making and product development.
*Assessed performance and value propositions of existing products and services as internal strategy consultant.
*Managed launch of new revenue-generating products, partnering with internal stakeholders.
*Initiated and led competitive and market intelligence team, presenting presented actionable insights and recommendations to executive team.
*Facilitated training sessions to revenue teams on business case development and value contribution.
*Served on company and business division leadership teams, advising executives on strategy and execution.
*Advised CEO, Chief Revenue Officer, and executive team on business plans and recommendations.
*Conducted audience and market research to inform business decision-making and product development.
*Assessed performance and value propositions of existing products and services as internal strategy consultant.
*Managed launch of new revenue-generating products, partnering with internal stakeholders.
*Initiated and led competitive and market intelligence team, presenting presented actionable insights and recommendations to executive team.
*Facilitated training sessions to revenue teams on business case development and value contribution.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Product Management / Strategy
Senior Director, New Business and Product Development
3/2015 - 7/2022
*AIA is the professional association for architects in the United States.
*Led business development for new revenue-generating products and services.
*Appointed to new cross-functional strategy team charged with developing and managing the organization’s annual objectives in support of the five-year strategic plan.
*Engaged key stakeholders in business case development, including executives and elected leadership.
*Directed board and governance operations for an multimillion dollar investment subsidiary.
*Served as internal consultant to business units for growth strategies, market analysis, business planning, and pricing.
*Launched digital exam prep product for architecture licensure. Increased revenue by 40%, and subscriptions by 20% through leadership of pricing, marketing and content strategies.
*Achieved a 3x increase in royalty revenue from a co-marketing partnership for a video-based educational product. Negotiated terms of partnership, and managed business relationship.
*Led business development for new revenue-generating products and services.
*Appointed to new cross-functional strategy team charged with developing and managing the organization’s annual objectives in support of the five-year strategic plan.
*Engaged key stakeholders in business case development, including executives and elected leadership.
*Directed board and governance operations for an multimillion dollar investment subsidiary.
*Served as internal consultant to business units for growth strategies, market analysis, business planning, and pricing.
*Launched digital exam prep product for architecture licensure. Increased revenue by 40%, and subscriptions by 20% through leadership of pricing, marketing and content strategies.
*Achieved a 3x increase in royalty revenue from a co-marketing partnership for a video-based educational product. Negotiated terms of partnership, and managed business relationship.
Spindler Media Group, LLC
Media & Communications
Founder and Principal
11/2008 - 3/2015
*Founded, owned and operated content licensing and media consulting firm.
*Advised clients on launch plans, market research, industry analysis, and market entry strategies. Clients included digital media startups, international media consultancies, and traditional media companies.
*Identified revenue-generating opportunities across media platforms for professional television/video content owners and rights holders. Led marketing and sales process, including negotiations on behalf of clients.
*Initiated and managed licensing and distribution partnerships for the producer of U.S. national news program resulting 100% increase in content licensing revenue.
*Developed digital market entry strategy for media client in Outdoor Lifestyle category. Researched and analyzed market data and trends, and conducted competitor analysis to inform recommendations.
*Served as U.S. Media expert to U.K.-based consulting firm for select projects.
*Advised clients on launch plans, market research, industry analysis, and market entry strategies. Clients included digital media startups, international media consultancies, and traditional media companies.
*Identified revenue-generating opportunities across media platforms for professional television/video content owners and rights holders. Led marketing and sales process, including negotiations on behalf of clients.
*Initiated and managed licensing and distribution partnerships for the producer of U.S. national news program resulting 100% increase in content licensing revenue.
*Developed digital market entry strategy for media client in Outdoor Lifestyle category. Researched and analyzed market data and trends, and conducted competitor analysis to inform recommendations.
*Served as U.S. Media expert to U.K.-based consulting firm for select projects.
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Media & Communications
Director, Business Strategy and Operations
3/1996 - 10/2008
*Global media and entertainment company with factual and lifestyle brands including Discovery Channel.
*Managed $12 million per annum joint venture business in Canada. Oversight of equity interests in six television channels, including content and trademark licensing agreements with JV partners.
*Led strategy development and operational planning for international business opportunities.
*Developed financial models and led analyses to guide business plans and operational decision-making.
*Conducted industry analysis to support new and existing lines of business.
*Negotiated renewal of licensing agreements to guarantee $20 million in licensing from Canadian joint ventures, representing a 25% increase over prior license periods.
*Developed and implemented strategy for launch of Discovery HD television channels in 13 countries. Created centralized budgets and work-flows to achieve operational and cost efficiencies.
*Managed $12 million per annum joint venture business in Canada. Oversight of equity interests in six television channels, including content and trademark licensing agreements with JV partners.
*Led strategy development and operational planning for international business opportunities.
*Developed financial models and led analyses to guide business plans and operational decision-making.
*Conducted industry analysis to support new and existing lines of business.
*Negotiated renewal of licensing agreements to guarantee $20 million in licensing from Canadian joint ventures, representing a 25% increase over prior license periods.
*Developed and implemented strategy for launch of Discovery HD television channels in 13 countries. Created centralized budgets and work-flows to achieve operational and cost efficiencies.