Fortune 500
Experience
Sagamore Advisory
Start-Up
Founder and Principal
10/2016 - Present
Founded an independent consulting practice, providing strategy and business development services. Sample client work includes:
1) Co-launched a VR start-up focused on bridging creators and brands; brought the company to a post-revenue phase; served as Chief Strategy Officer in a consulting role (19 month engagement);
2) Created a program management framework for YouNow (100M+ MAU) (3 months);
3) Developed a digital marketing & distribution strategy for a content co.
1) Co-launched a VR start-up focused on bridging creators and brands; brought the company to a post-revenue phase; served as Chief Strategy Officer in a consulting role (19 month engagement);
2) Created a program management framework for YouNow (100M+ MAU) (3 months);
3) Developed a digital marketing & distribution strategy for a content co.
Victorious
Start-Up
VP, Strategy and Partnerships
2/2015 - 8/2015
Led content and influencer partnerships for an emerging tech company
Google
Corporate Strategy & Development
Head of West Coast MCN Partnerships
9/2012 - 2/2015
- West Coast MCN Partnerships and Global Strategy Lead: Managed seven of the top 10 global Entertainment partners, representing 30%+ of Entertainment watch-time. Led six person team to drive MCN strategy and policies, including the successful launch of the managed/affiliate structure, development of the Partner Advisory Council, and approval of Music Licensing Agreements for MCNs
Comcast
Corporate Strategy & Development
Senior Director, Business Development
11/2010 - 8/2012
Strategic Development, Comcast Cable
Business Development, Comcast Converged Products (X1)
Led content acquisition strategy and business development initiatives for Comcast's internet-enabled set-top box platform, X1. Explored multi-screen programmer strategy to drive upsell, TVOD and live viewing. Investigated data, recommendations and social technology solutions to drive personalization and engagement. Partnerships included major networks such as NBC and The Weather Channel
Business Development, Comcast Converged Products (X1)
Led content acquisition strategy and business development initiatives for Comcast's internet-enabled set-top box platform, X1. Explored multi-screen programmer strategy to drive upsell, TVOD and live viewing. Investigated data, recommendations and social technology solutions to drive personalization and engagement. Partnerships included major networks such as NBC and The Weather Channel
Universal Music Group
Corporate Strategy & Development
Director, Business Development
11/2008 - 10/2010
Digital Strategy and Business Development, Global Digital Business (formerly eLabs)
Managed $XXmn in annual revenues through new business development and deal negotiations in the audio, video, new media, mobile, radio and CD format markets for licensing partners including Wal-Mart, Best Buy/ Napster, Virgin, Yahoo!, m-Wise, mSpot, Alliance, Slacker and Guvera. Promoted in 2010
Managed $XXmn in annual revenues through new business development and deal negotiations in the audio, video, new media, mobile, radio and CD format markets for licensing partners including Wal-Mart, Best Buy/ Napster, Virgin, Yahoo!, m-Wise, mSpot, Alliance, Slacker and Guvera. Promoted in 2010
Green Dot Corporation
Start-Up
Senior Manager, Product Development
11/2007 - 10/2008
Launched check cashing products for the underserved across various retail partners
American Express
Marketing
Senior Manager, Business Development
10/2006 - 11/2007
Negotiated deal terms with airlines for co-branded credit cards
First Manhattan Consulting Group
Management Consulting
Consultant
8/2000 - 8/2005
Led strategy and marketing engagements across Allstate, Capital One, CIBC, JPMorganChase, Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo