Stephen Brain

Served as Executive Producer on regional and national TV commercials

* Slashed capital budget by 30% by negotiating pricing, while ensuring adherence to requirement to provide world-class, state-of-the-art project; * Established production pipeline and implemented operational policies & procedures; * Fostered key relationships with state and local and government officials; * Negotiated public-private partnership between AZ Governor's office and billionaire philanthropist Bob Parsons to create state film office; * Directed production of Addy-Award winning television commercials for numerous clients.

* Led a team of 52 skilled technicians, staff and direct reports responsible for all aspects of renting musical instruments, equipment and services for live and taped events including "The GRAMMYS", "The American Music Awards", "The Voice" and "American Idol"; * Achieved 10% increase in annual revenue on while reducing overhead.

* Created a successful consultancy from the ground up, leveraging an extensive book of business and industry contacts to provide business and production services to a diverse range of clients.

* Drove corporate reorganization resulting in increased productivity and streamline operations; * Accomplished significant improvements in production capabilities; * Masterminded 300% increase in revenue from $650K to $1.8M.

* Built and directed production team of 100+; * Organized multiple projects while establishing and communicating project goals, budgets and schedules; * Restructured the production process while reducing project costs by 60%; * Condensed production time by 30%.

* Created and produced educational television series; * Developed plans for 40-acre mix-use real estate development in Phoenix area, raising capital, directing design, while working with city and state officials for zoning and entitlements.

* Drove the startup of the organization and directed day-to-day production and business operations; * Led recruitment of 300+ creative and operational staff; * Developed and directed $12 million startup/capital budget and $15 million annual overhead budget; * Established key relationships with media, community leaders and city, state and federal officials.