Redondo Beach, California, United States
I’m a finance executive with a passion for transforming complex businesses into scalable, high-performance engines of growth. Trained at Amazon and battle-tested across startups, Fortune 500s, and public sector organizations, I bring 20+ years of leadership in strategic finance, AI-driven innovation, M&A, and operational transformation. From spearheading a $4B AI strategy to negotiating $600M in studio financing, my work blends financial discipline with vision, agility, and long-term value creation. My leadership experience spans: * Tech & E-commerce: Amazon, digital product integration, AI-enabled forecasting * Media & Entertainment: Sony, Disney, Marvel-style startups, studio buildouts * Consumer Products: W3LL PEOPLE acquisition by e.l.f. Cosmetics, Target/Whole Foods expansion * Nonprofit & Government: CFO for multiple organizations, securing grants, streamlining compliance I specialize in aligning finance with product, operations, and go-to-market strategy to drive both topline and margin growth. Whether guiding multibillion-dollar P&Ls or advising on capital raises and acquisitions, I operate with a bias for clarity, execution, and results. Let’s connect if you’re building something bold—and need financial leadership to match.
https://www.newgenuniverse.com • Oversaw financial strategy and operations for NEW-GEN Universe, a pioneering transmedia entertainment platform. • Developed and implemented a scalable business model integrating storytelling, consumer products, and gaming. • Fostered strategic partnerships in animation, distribution, and retail to enhance global reach and monetization.
In my role at Encore Management Consulting, I focus on strategic project management and business development within the entertainment sector. I have successfully created business plans and financial models for various companies, including a technology firm that enables viewers to purchase products during shows. My efforts have led to significant capital raises and innovative partnerships, enhancing the industry's infrastructure and audience engagement.
Successfully launched a two day Production Assistant (PA) training program focused on providing New Mexico’s under served population a path into New Mexico’s fast growing entertainment industry. So far at least 55% of our graduates have landed on productions.
In my role at W3LL People, I played a pivotal part in the company’s strategic growth and financial management. I successfully guided the sale of the company to e.l.f. Cosmetics and secured essential capital for expansion into major retailers like Target and Whole Foods. Additionally, I established finance and accounting procedures that led to our first profitable fiscal year.