Summary

10+ years experience in production and development for film and television. Experienced in budgeting and scheduling, managing production plans and finances , negotiating deals and contracts. More comprehensive resume available upon request.

Credits

2/00 – 2/01

Independent Producer/Line Producer/Consultant

Staff Position — Independent Details
2/00 – 2/01

Client companies include: Sony Pictures Entertainment Spike TV Ghostrac.com

4/99 – 11/99

Programming and Development Consultant

Staff Position — National Geographic Studios Details
4/99 – 11/99

Evaluated material and pitches for acquisition, co-production and commission; developed relevant programming; guided all creative issues for Asia service during launch; designed and implemented programming strategies tailored to the brand and regional interests/target audience; ensured relevance, content accuracy, clearance, and delivery of programming for air.

1/98 – 1/99

Director, International Production and Programming

Staff Position — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
1/98 – 1/99

Collaborated on strategic planning of localization efforts, including the launch of MTV India; implemented production and programming strategies worldwide, specifically Southeast Asia, India, and Brazil; ensured relevancy and proper positioning of programming vis-à-vis viewers, advertisers, sponsors, and the MTV brand; liaised between New York headquarters and all channels worldwide.

8/96 – 1/98

Director of Production

Staff Position — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
8/96 – 1/98

Oversaw all aspects of current ongoing production for an entire slate of programming, including all creative and operational details; steered projects through development and production; managed budgets, spending projections, and actualizations for all production areas (approx. $10 mil.); approved production expenditures; ensured consistency of creative objectives with overall production plan.

6/96 – 9/96

Producer/Consultant

Staff Position — Turner Entertainment Network Details
6/96 – 9/96

Developed original programming and operational production plan for new entertainment network, including developing original shows, creating a production plan, and configuring different programming models as they pertain to the overall business plan.

8/92 – 9/93

Line Producer

Staff Position — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
8/92 – 9/93

Developed and produced programming; shepherded projects through development and production; supervised studios in NY and LA; administered all operational, financial logistical and scheduling details of programming, including production and studio HQ budgets (approx. $20 mil. per annum), forecasts, and actualizations; approved production expenditures; negotiated deals and contracts to produce shows.

3/89 – 8/92

Production Manager

Staff Position — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details
3/89 – 8/92

Shepherded projects through development and production; administered all operational, financial, logistical and scheduling details of programming, including production and studio HQ budgets (approx. $20 mil. per annum), forecasts, and actualizations; interfaced with Marketing, Business Affairs and Rights and Clearances; led team of 10 staff employees as well as larger production crews.

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Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Lotus 1-2-3
  • Word for Windows