Functional Skills
Agile Software Development
Product Strategy
Revenue Growth
Leadership Development
Communications
Operations Management
Enterprise Content Management
Product Data Management
Change Management / Org Design
Systems Integration
Technology Strategy
User Acceptance Testing
Vendor Management
Program Management
Project Management
Sector Experience
Manufacturing
Media & Entertainment
Technology
Experience
TNT Sports
Operations
Vice President, Sports Technology Operations
1/2017 - 1/2024
Based on the commercial success of NCAA March Madness Live, promoted to apply best practices, learnings, and strategies into the entire portfolio of programming and events to include NBA, Bleacher Report (B/R,) and live sports on MAX. Oversaw direct-to-consumer technical product strategy and live-streaming technical operations across all brands. Led 20+ technical operations employees and collaborated with Product and Technology on planning and execution of business priorities. Served as a trusted advisor to senior brand executives regarding feasibility, performance, and revenue. Owned the Trust and Safety functions for B/R.
• Scaled operations to encompass 500+ live sporting events, studio shows, and exclusive programming each month by creating and delivering award-winning live-streaming coverage to millions of fans across digital platforms and by pivoting the organization to an ad-hoc operating model.
• Exceeded evolving content goals by more than 600% in three months and significan
• Scaled operations to encompass 500+ live sporting events, studio shows, and exclusive programming each month by creating and delivering award-winning live-streaming coverage to millions of fans across digital platforms and by pivoting the organization to an ad-hoc operating model.
• Exceeded evolving content goals by more than 600% in three months and significan
March Madness Live
Product Management / Strategy
Senior Director/Director, Product Technology
1/2013 - 1/2017
Selected to serve on a leadership team charged with establishing a product, technology and operations model for new March Madness digital products. Guided a team in managing technologies and technical operations to power March Madness Live streaming and to operate NCAA digital products and live sporting events. Oversaw testing of the entire system to include all critical systems, products and failure scenarios. Collaborated cross-functionally to drive new systems and products to scale.
• Recognized with an Emmy Award in 2017 for Outstanding Trans-Media Sports Coverage.
• As a subject matter expert (SME) on live streaming and video product management, increased video consumption YOY by overseeing the entire video product lifecycle on NCAA.com from ideation to launch.
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• Recognized with an Emmy Award in 2017 for Outstanding Trans-Media Sports Coverage.
• As a subject matter expert (SME) on live streaming and video product management, increased video consumption YOY by overseeing the entire video product lifecycle on NCAA.com from ideation to launch.
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Warner Bros. Discovery
Product Management / Strategy
Senior Product Manager
1/2011 - 1/2013
Recruited from CNN for a team to build and deliver innovative products for NCAA Digital. During the inaugural year at Turner, ensured success across all platforms, including March Madness and 89 additional NCAA championships.
• As a product manager for the NCAA portfolio, enhanced the user experience by creating content management tools for critical sports features such as brackets.
• Following TNT Sports' acquisition of the rights to NCAA championships (including NCAA Division/Men's Basketball Tournament); spearheaded the launch of a new desktop experience, mobile apps, and live-streaming coverage that exceeded sales targets and ultimately led to the creation of a dedicated March Madness Team.
• As a product manager for the NCAA portfolio, enhanced the user experience by creating content management tools for critical sports features such as brackets.
• Following TNT Sports' acquisition of the rights to NCAA championships (including NCAA Division/Men's Basketball Tournament); spearheaded the launch of a new desktop experience, mobile apps, and live-streaming coverage that exceeded sales targets and ultimately led to the creation of a dedicated March Madness Team.
CNN
Product Management / Strategy
Senior Product Manager
1/2007 - 1/2011
Hired to develop and deliver video products for CNN Digital across all digital devices. Applied subject matter expertise in video technology to conceptualize, implement, and manage key business initiatives for CNN's video business, including expanding video consumption and associated revenue.
• Instrumental in positioning CNN.com as a trusted resource by incorporating storytelling elements to the CNN ecosystem.
• Introduced live video on CNN.com and CNN mobile apps in support of Apple's iPad launch in 2010.
• Instrumental in positioning CNN.com as a trusted resource by incorporating storytelling elements to the CNN ecosystem.
• Introduced live video on CNN.com and CNN mobile apps in support of Apple's iPad launch in 2010.
Turner Broadcasting
Information Technology
Senior Project Manager, Digital Media Technologies
1/2005 - 1/2007
Hired to help launch CNN's first direct-to-consumer live-streaming product and to support the Content Management System Team's new video feature.
Visiprise, Inc.
Management Consulting
Project Manager
1/1996 - 1/2005
Manufacturing software company. Project Manager Led global implementation projects for such major manufacturers as Compaq, Sun Microsystems, Rolls-Royce and Hitachi Data Systems. Cultivated ongoing communications with client decision-makers.
• Gained experience working with global companies and managing critical, complex, and time-sensitive projects.
• Gained experience working with global companies and managing critical, complex, and time-sensitive projects.