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CAREER PROFILE
EXECUTIVE MANAGER / VIDEO PRODUCER - ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Accomplished 29-year career marked by innovative leadership in management, production, and licensing within the entertainment sector, focusing on music and events. Demonstrates strong business acumen to drive operations, foster company growth, and manage expansion. Key expertise includes:
- TV, DVD & Streaming Productions
- Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
- Content Licensing & Acquisition
- Marketing & Advertising Campaigns
- Event Management
- Strategic Business Planning
- Concert Tour Management & Production
- Copyright Law & Business Affairs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Enliven Entertainment LLC. – New York, NY / Santa Monica, CA | 2001 – Present
PRESIDENT & SENIOR PRODUCER
Led negotiations for rights, broadcast partnerships, event management, and multi-camera production of music, comedy, and events for television, DVD, and streaming platforms. Developed concepts and managed licensing between rights holders, record labels, and distributors.
Notable Achievements:
- Produced televised concerts and DVD releases for renowned artists including Jeff Beck, Shawn Mendes, Cheap Trick, Def Leppard, Fall Out Boy, Katt Williams, Martin Lawrence, Heart, Elvis Costello, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, B-52s, ZZ Top, Lindsey Buckingham, Black Sabbath, Jason Aldean, Alan Jackson, Deep Purple, Stone Temple Pilots, among others.
- Established and negotiated strategic content partnerships with major record labels and distributors such as Warner Brothers, Sony Music, Universal Music, Island/Def Jam, Image Entertainment, Eagle Rock, Pioneer Entertainment, BMG, and broadcasters including HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, PBS, NBC, MTV, VH1, and CMT.
- Initiated archival collaborations with artist estates and archives to digitize and monetize content across television, CD, and DVD formats. Clients include John Denver Estate, Ronnie James Dio Estate, The Doobie Brothers, Farm Aid, Cheap Trick, Ralph Gleason Archives, and The Who.
MCY Music World, Inc. – New York, NY | 1999 – 2001
VICE PRESIDENT - MUSIC DIVISION (2000 – 2001)
DIRECTOR - CONTENT ACQUISITION & MARKETING (1999 – 2000)
Directed rights negotiations, content licensing, and marketing for this startup specializing in piracy-proof digital music downloads endorsed by artists and labels. Developed strategic alliances and managed website content and webcast production. Transitioned the company to an innovative Internet streaming Pay-Per-View model, producing exclusive webcasts and concert videos for diverse top-tier artists, expanding content distribution to television, home video, and DVD.
Key Accomplishments:
- Secured content agreements with SFX/Live Nation for music, theatrical, and sporting events.
- Negotiated sponsorship and webcast deals with Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, generating over $60 million in new investments.
- Produced the first television pay-per-view special, Ozzfest 2000, marking the company's entry into traditional media.
- Delivered concert video productions for internet, television, and DVD featuring artists such as Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Paul McCartney, and Sammy Hagar.
Paradigm Music Entertainment – New York, NY | 1996 – 1998
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Recruited to establish and lead a new division within an international record company. Managed a team of 10, set budgets, developed strategic growth plans, and directed sales, marketing, promotions, public relations, and new artist development. Negotiated licensing for unreleased masters and compilations, drafted recording and publishing contracts, and oversaw production including tape restoration, mixing, and mastering.
Significant Achievements:
- Generated over $2 million in sales during the first year of the startup record division.
- Secured an advance-per-release distribution agreement with Navarre Corporation.
- Launched the Archive Recordings division, instrumental in raising capital, acquiring SonicNet, and facilitating Paradigm’s acquisition by TCI/Liberty Media.
King Biscuit Flower Hour Records, Inc. – New York, NY | 1992 – 1996
PRESIDENT
Collaborated with German partner MMS to establish the New York office, managing all operations including staffing, budgeting, sales, marketing, production, promotions, and public relations. Acquired music and artists while negotiating record and publishing contracts.
Key Contributions:
- Obtained rights to the King Biscuit Flower Hour radio show archives, encompassing 20 years of live concerts from over 450 rock artists, pioneering their transfer to commercial CD releases.
- Navigated complex contractual rights between artists and labels, securing distribution agreements with BMG and leading the venture to commercial success despite initial challenges.
INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
- National Association of Recording Arts & Sciences
- National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Open to travel and relocation.
