Lead cross-functional initiatives across the Viacom brands to add long-term value, including implementation of innovative technology solutions to improve workflow and enhance data analysis. Collaborate with business leadership to guide process and business improvement initiatives to address strategic issues. Manage agile iterative product development process with outside vendors and internal stakeholders.
Summary
Production finance/accounting executive with 20+ experience in all genres-- reality, scripted, specials and docs--made for tv, theatrical and digital distribution.
Credits
8/15 – 8/16
VP, Continuous Improvement
Staff Position — Viacom Productions Details
8/15 – 8/16
4/06 – 7/15
Vice President, Production Finance
Staff Position — BET Productions Details
4/06 – 7/15
Developed a high-performing finance team with offices in NY, LA and Atlanta. Oversight of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, monthly close and variance analysis. Managed studio operations and post-production facilities. Partnered with Business and Legal Affairs on key talent, development and producer deals. Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives including multi-platform content strategy and enhanced greenlight process. Partnered with programming and research to maximize ROI on programming investments. Prepared and presented reports to senior management and operating leadership to drive critical business decisions. Partnered with creative and production teams to ensure vision is delivered while meeting budget and deliverable schedules. Tracked performance of content and reported to profit participants.
12/13 – 3/14
Vice President, Production Finance – The Message (Season 1)
BET — TV
12/13 – 3/14
3/10 – 6/10
VP, Production Finance – Celebration of Gospel 2011
BET — TV
3/10 – 6/10
3/09 – 6/09
VP, Production Finance – Rising Icons (Season 2)
BET — TV
3/09 – 6/09
3/09 – 6/09
VP, Production Finance – The BET Honors
BET — TV — Cossette Productions
3/09 – 6/09
3/09 – 6/09
VP, Production Finance – Rip the Runway
BET — Live/Special Event
3/09 – 6/09
1/09 – 4/09
VP, Production Finance – Rising Icons (Season 1)
BET — TV
1/09 – 4/09
Recos
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