PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Over 15 years' experience in the music, media and entertainment fields attacking new projects and initiatives, opening new promotional channels and revenue streams.
• Developed groundbreaking and profitable products and businesses for employers, partners and clients including MTV Networks, Universal Music Group, EMI Music, Rainbow Media, Warner Music, Sony Music, BMG, Rykodisc, and more.
• Specialty in New Media, with experience in digital music distribution, grass roots marketing, rich media marketing, ecommerce, and technical development.
• Broad list of music industry and technology contacts.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

2002-2003
VIRGIN RECORDS NORTH AMERICA - New Media Consultant

• Consulted new VP New Media in transition, implementing systems, promotions, site development, streaming media, content syndication, employee training, etc.

1999-2002
SUDDEN INDUSTRIES, NEW YORK, NY -- VP Business Development

• Developed and sold effective marketing technologies including SuddenPack™(rich media email syndication and tracking, Roll Your Own™(user-generated content and tracking), and Vmations™ (Flash Music Videos).
• Arranged content syndication for partners including MTV, Island DefJam, Universal Music, and others.
• Created, brokered, and developed technology for convergent TV-to-Web ecommerce promotions.
• Brokered bulk service agreements with MKTG Services, Getmusic, Universal Records, and Island/Def Jam.

1994-1999
RYKODISC USA -- Director of New Media

• Led label's groundbreaking Digital Distribution efforts, including distribution deals with Emusic and Liquid Audio. Arranged content promotions with media, technology, and retail partners.
• Built industry-leading online presence for label from the ground up.
• Returned label's direct mail operation to profitability, largely through online sales promotions and grass roots marketing.

1991-1994
RYKODISC USA -- Product Manager, Games

• Directed development and marketing of two editions of popular board game PLAY IT BY EAR from conception to store shelf. Generated new profit center for company.
• Planned and implemented marketing budget, including public relations, tradeshows, promotion, and advertising.
• Opened new distribution channel (toy retail). Oversaw and provided marketing support to multi-channel national sales force.
  Edited all game content, including selection, production, and licensing of material.

EDUCATION

BROWN UNIVERSITY, PROVIDENCE, RI
B.A. American Civilization with Popular Culture Concentration, 1986