May 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 1 mo · Loreto, Marche, Italy · Hybrid

• Manage Creative and Business development for one of the largest independent production companies in Europe and our Vancouver animation studio, Bardel Entertainment.
• Mermaid Magic - Executive Producer of animated series that launched #1 in 55 territories on Netflix (2024)
• Sourced and negotiated writers deals for Winx Club reboot, Mermaid Magic, and Gormiti: The New Era
• Responsible for over $50m in animation service contracts for Bardel, including Angry Birds Blues, The Dragon Prince, Gen:LOCK, King of Meat, Monster High: Ghoul Squad, and Rainbow Unicorn Butterfly Kitty.

Jun 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area · Remote

• Directed business and creative development for Entertainment operations in North America, optioning two R.L. Stine books and developing an original series concepts.
• Reported directly to the CEO in Trivandrum, India, setting and executing the business strategy for the US, with emphasis on animated series develop and animation service work.

Apr 2008 – Aug 2012 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Agoura Hills, CA · On-site

• Sourced and signed innovative game partners for console (Evolve, South Park: The Stick of Truth) and social games (Margheritaville), negotiating transmedia deals and producing two movies based on THQ's portfolio (Red Faction: Origins, Company of Heroes).
• Supervised in-house game fiction department, collaborating with writers and game directors to develop characters and stories, including John Milius and Jimmy Buffett.
• Developed IP world-building bibles to ensure cohesive and engaging gaming experiences and publishing opportunities in comic books and novels (Homefront, Darksiders)

Jan 2007 – Nov 2007 · 10 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area · On-site

• Managed a team of 32 quality-control analysts for the launch of Netflix's flagship video streaming service.
• Oversaw the design and implementation of internal video-encoding test procedures.
• Successfully inspected over 20,000 video encodes for quality assurance at the launch of Watch Now

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs · Greater Los Angeles Area · On-site

• Conducted IP rights research and compiled updated development slates for 1500 individual and syndicated clients in the entertainment industry.
• Increased sales by 25% and reduced client churn by 50% through strategic client service management.
• Collaborated with every studio, network, and talent agency to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2003 · 2 yrs · Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea · On-site

• Developed lesson plans and outlines for ESL instruction to 150+ Korean students at YBM ECC.
• Managed scheduling and quarterly budgets, ensuring efficient operations at the language academy.
• Conducted private tutorials for senior executives at Samsung and LG, enhancing their English proficiency.

Jan 1998 – Jan 2001 · 3 yrs · Greater Los Angeles Area · On-site

• Managed television business strategy for Forest Whitaker, overseeing script development, creative relationships, and IP acquisition.
• Successfully sold two pilots to HBO, one pilot to Showtime, and three TV-movies to Sony Pictures Television (Black Jaq, Door to Door, Feast of All Saints)

Nov 1995 – Dec 1997 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Greater Los Angeles Area · On-site

• Managed animation, comedy, and drama series production for award-winning programming at HBO.
• Provided script notes, attended network table reads, and supervised casting and production.
• Jointly reported to SVP, Comedy and SVP, Animation, and managed creative development of both live action and animated series (Everybody Loves Raymond, Martin, Spawn, Spicy City).

Aug 1994 – Oct 1995 · 1 yr 2 mos · Universal City, CA · On-site

• Developed TV series scripts for director Sam Raimi and executive producer Robert Tapert.
• Contributed to the production of "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Xena: Warrior Princess".
• Coordinated production management of New Zealand crews for syndicated action adventure series.