RESUME
Education
Brown University, Providence Rhode Island
B.A. Organizational Behavior and Management
Varsity Football
Four Year Starter, Team Captain, All-Ivy League Selection, Honorable Mention All-American, All-Decade Team
Experience
Middlefield Group LLC. Farmington, CT
Asset/Project Manager (June ••••• present)
Responsible for oversight and management of over ••••• residential apartments. Successfully negotiated the purchase of ••••• unit portfolio for $••••• million and the subsequent agreement with educational institution to occupy the units upon completion of renovations. Manage ••••• employees and contractors.
Disney and ESPN Media Networks Inc. Bristol, Connecticut
Account Executive/Divisional Account Executive (May •••••June •••••)
Created and maintained relationships with client base of cable television operators. Developed and executed marketing and promotional opportunities to promote the existing carriage of the Disney and ESPN products and services. Created demand among consumers for products and services which at the time were not carried on client lineups. Successfully forged partnerships among Disney and ESPN asset groups (ESPN Radio, ESPNZone, programming and production departments) to further enhance the overall value that Disney and ESPN could offer to its affiliates. Served as the field sales lead on the New Products task force. Developed numerous financial models resulting in increased revenue that have become the cornerstone of ESPNs financial proposals to cable affiliates.
Strategic Marketing Manager (October •••••May •••••)
Responsible for oversight of the Northeast and Southeast sales divisions for all marketing initiatives. Developed and implemented strategic plans that drove distribution and media value for the Disney and ESPN Networks. Worked closely with sales force to identify target markets and match existing assets and opportunities to these markets. *Note* integration of ESPN with Disney and ABC Cable Networks group occurred on •••••/1/•••••
ESPN Inc. Bristol, Connecticut
Divisional Marketing Representative (November ••••• October •••••)
Responsible for field marketing initiatives in the Eastern Region. Worked closely with the sales force to develop comprehensive marketing and promotional strategies to create demand for ESPN 2, ESPNEWS, and ESPN Classic. Responsible for the planning and execution of consumer events including ESPN Classic Road Shows, programming stunt viewing parties and sporting event hospitalities. Served as the Affiliate Sales and Marketing liaison to ESPN Classic which entailed working closely with the programming, production, and consumer marketing departments to ensure that all affiliate needs were met during the planning and implementation of ESPN Classic initiatives.
Affiliate Financial Analyst (April ••••• November •••••)
Duties were to develop and track the 5 year financial plan based on constant input from Affiliate Sales and Marketing, Accounting, and industry publications. Produced monthly variance reports, quarterly forecasts, and ad-hoc analysis as needed. Worked extensively to upgrade the Affiliate revenue model in order to provide a consolidated, fully automated, and user-friendly product. Performed industry analysis and research.
Textron Inc Providence, Rhode Island
Finance Associate (July •••••April •••••)
Supported development and tracking of the 5 year financial plan as a team member in the Controllers Department. Helped create and streamline the corporate office budget process. Complied and summarized requests for capital expenditures and presented them to senior management with financial recommendations. Interfaced regularly with CFO and COO.
Activities/Interests
Urban Land Institute
Young Leader
Brown University Football Association
Member, Board of Directors
Wheeler Regional YMCA
Member, Board of Directors
Completed three Marathons
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KEYWORDS
Sales and Marketing