El Segundo, California, United States
Experienced International Business Development Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment, media, logistics and supply chain industry. Skilled in Project Management, Management, Account Management, Audio & Video, and Business Development. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor in Digital Media Science from HFU Hochschule Furtwangen University.
Managed existing 3rd Party (label) relationships and supported content acquisitions and releases of 60+ movies on physical DVD and Blu-ray, digital (TVOD), subscription VOD and Television.
Designed and executed international RFP responses and strategic supply chain proposals for Major Studios, responsible for price modeling and sales cycle management. Coordinated global licensee business activities. April 2012 promoted to VP International Business Development.
Managed market development activities for Blu-ray in Europe including sales & promotions, forecasting and new business development. In charge of product-management for inhouse DVD copy-protection solution and supply-chain sales management.
Produced 500+ DVD masters (DLTs), including selecting and certifying third party authoring studios, creating and monitoring multiple time schedules; responsible for budgets, interactive menu design and QA procedures. Supervised a team of four project managers. Started a new sales/project management office in Central London. Hired and directly managed new staff.
Responsible for day-to-day operations of video editing suites and sound studio. Taught audio design techniques to undergraduate and master's students.