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Business Consultant
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Jan. 2024New York, Los Angeles, United StatesLed strategic partnerships for ticketing and the event site, Restless Nites, securing valuable sponsorships and helping to underwrite their DIY events. Generated $150K in viral campaign revenue within 48 hours through efficient execution, supporting licensed apparel promotions for cloud rapper phenom BLADEE. Enhanced licensing strategies for Pendleton Woolen Mills, aligning softlines distribution goals with market expansion efforts.
Executive Director, Content Development, Business Affairs
CreateMeExecutive Director, Content Development, Business Affairs
Dec. 2020 - Mar. 2022Los Angeles, California, United StatesImplemented compliance frameworks to ensure 100% on-time delivery of licensed softlines content and apparel collaborations. Co-invented a patented blockchain solution that decreased counterfeits by 99% and strengthened brand protection in softlines licensing for celebrities, athletes, and fine artists. Streamlined supply chain management processes to optimize production timelines, reduce costs, and ensure seamless coordination between manufacturers and their partners.
General Manager, Content Licensing & Syndication
BFAGeneral Manager, Content Licensing & Syndication
Feb. 2019 - Mar. 2020Greater Los Angeles AreaDeveloped BFA's licensing strategy with publishers and fashion houses, securing exclusive agreements that doubled revenue and managed event licensing for top fashion houses at The Met Gala and Fashion Week. Managed syndication workflows, doubling content revenue and improving fulfillment accuracy.
Head of Business and IP Development
PROVOKE VISION LLCHead of Business and IP Development
Nov. 2018 - Dec. 2023Los Angeles, California, United StatesDirected acquisition and syndication strategies for self-produced projects, Occult America. Launched NikeLand on Roblox, achieving over 1M user engagements within a week. Optimized global distribution workflows for commercial content.
Investing Partner, GM of Marketing & Product Strategy
Front General StoreInvesting Partner, GM of Marketing & Product Strategy
Nov. 2014 - Feb. 2018Dumbo, New York, New York, United StatesAdvised co-founders Hiro Yonekawa and Nishiyama Ikutaka on product procurement strategies, collaborated on branding and marketing to elevate the company image, and provided capital investment for the successful launch of Front General Store & Interwoven Inc.
Senior Director of Licensing, Paid Editorial Assignments & Business Development
Getty ImagesSenior Director of Licensing, Paid Editorial Assignments & Business Development
May. 2014 - Nov. 2018Greater Los Angeles AreaNegotiated enterprise licensing agreements with Viacom, transforming MTV and VH1 content while driving $100M+ in annual sales with 12% growth. Streamlined workflows, reduced processing time by 20%, and worked with clients like ABC, Netflix, and Disney and content partners like the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, USOPC, and GRAMMYs.
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