Functional Skills

Operations Management
Innovation Management
Business Planning
Business Intelligence
Business Operations

Software Skills

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Sector Experience

Aerospace & Defense
Business Services
Media & Entertainment
Technology

Experience

LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP. Management Consulting
Executive Director, Domestic Channels Strategy and Planning
1/2022 - 1/2024
P&L responsibility for streaming television (FAST) business line. As a member of the worldwide television distribution group, major duties include financial model and income statement creation, development of strategic vision, and plan to scale the emerging channels business line of effort to 23 O&O global streaming television networks across 16 distribution platforms and 140+ end-points. Report to President, Domestic TV and Digital Distribution and Executive Vice President, Head of Domestic Channels. Doubled number of channels in-market within 10-months, lowered operating costs to under 10% of gross revenue, and doubled topline revenue within one fiscal year.
• On-boarded two additional technology infrastructure providers to competitively drive down operating expenses, saving $1.6M in savings within 12-months.
• Doubled topline revenue within one year, increasing net operating margin >20%.
• Created a comprehensive financial model with a 4-year forecast detailing viewership and rev

WORLD SURF LEAGUE Media & Communications
Director, Programming and Acquisitions
1/2019 - 1/2022
Responsible for interfacing with studios on the acquisition, development, and distribution of original content. As a member of the Digital Team, daily activities include editorial, social, and product engagement and coordination, ensuring content in all forms met scheduling and delivery requirements. Additional duties include supporting FAST channel development, P&L cost optimization, and generating top-line revenue growth. Reported to Executive Vice President – Digital Content. Pivotal in unique audience growth, $150K in annual cost savings, and programming 1200+ hours of content.
• Developed a partnership with iconic surf film maker Taylor Steele, licensing a slate of 20+ endemic films for distribution and monetization.
• Sourced $250K in revenue generating licensing deals with a mobile gaming company, airline distribution company, and travel service scheduled to be complete in 2022.
• Developed a FAST TV Channel including the annual programming schedule, time fills, network ID, a

Defense Management Consulting
Naval Officer
1/2009 - 1/2019
Leadership 75+ Personnel, $100M AUM
Technology, A&D Expertise
Startup and Complex Operating Environment - Global

Office of Information West Media & Communications
Media Consultant to Entertainment Industry
1/2018 - 1/2019
Responsible for interfacing with entertainment film, television, documentary producers and executives on behalf of the Navy, ensuring themes/messaging were in line with DoD strategic objectives, represent Navy core values, and accurately enhances public awareness.
• Military liaison to Paramount Pictures 'Top Gun Maverick', Amazon Prime Video 'Jack Ryan Season 2', and History Channel 'Defending Japan.' Assisted in contractual negotiations, financial reconciliations, physical production, and technical advisement.