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PROFILE

311 Eckford S treet Ap ar tment 1 L B rooklyn, N Y 11 2 2 2 TEL 3 47. 4 6 4 . 8 4 0 6 EMAIL rmj@ r yanjorg enson.com

Project manager focused on business and product development, branding, and growth in the technology, entertainment, digital media, and fashion industries. An accomplished negotiator, and consensus builder with strong communication skills. Proven record leading teams, launching new businesses, cultivating partnerships, recognizing emerging trends, and creatively solving problems in complex organizations.

EXPERIENCE

MICROSOFT, GROUPME Senior Manager, Entertainment

Developed industry relationships to secure sponsorships, and create branded offers to drive engagement Executed and delivered RFPs to fortify partnerships, and position Experiences as a premier marketing platform Worked with product, engineering, and design teams to prototype, build, and fine tune the Experiences UX Negotiated contractual agreements with sensitivity to ensure compelling offers while maintaining vendor retention Managed team of copy writers and sales specialists to ensure sales were presented clearly and effectively

NYC Mar 12 Sep 13

GILT GROUPE, GILT CITY Manager, Entertainment Group

NYC Mar 11 Mar 12

Established national partnerships to source entertainment offers across 12 US markets Analyzed operational reports to strategically implement department budgets, project sales, and determine profitability Created promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, RFPs, and contracts Worked alongside creative teams to ensure luxurious positioning of all sales

AUDIO NETWORK Manager, Music Licensing

NYC Feb 09 Mar 11

Grew US business profit tenfold in two years, surpassing projected growth by over 200%, meeting all quarterly goals Solidified content partnerships with major film studios, television networks, and production companies Worked closely with composers to broaden music catalogue, fulfilling diverse client demands Managed sales and creative teams with a specific focus on business development Negotiated terms for content licensing agreements within project budgets Developed relationships with producers, attended conferences, and organized events to grow business Facilitated relationships with design agencies to craft a recognizable company brand

NOISE/RACKET Music Supervisor & Consultant

NYC Jan 08 Feb 09

SONY MUSIC Epic Records, A&R | RCA Music Group, Video Production Coordinator

Coordinated and budgeted recording projects with artists, writers, producers, engineers, and studios Scouted new talent, structured artists recording contracts, and acted as a liaison between talent and label divisions Created and tracked budgets for recording projects, department operations, and A&R Scouts Solicited treatments from directors, received artists approval, and hired production companies for music videos Drafted and maintained budgets, documenting invoices, contracts, and acquiring film elements to create wrap books Secured locations, crews, and equipment for all productions Executed sales and planning analysis, pricing, markdown, and open-to-buy calculations for a $50M / year buying office Purchased, distributed, and merchandised goods for more than 25 vendors to 70 stores Focused on developing and leading an e-commerce team, growing online business 300% during 2005 Received the Outstanding Assistant Buyer Award for 2005

NYC Jan 06 Jan 08

ROBINSONS-MAY | MEIER & FRANK Associate Buyer

L.A. May 04 Jan 06

ACTIVITIES

USA TRIATHLON AND NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS MEMBER

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
SEPTEMBER 11TH RELIEF FUND

Raised charitable contributions for races, including Ironman Arizona, Boston Marathon, and NYC Marathon Participated in 20 mile walks through NYC to help raise over $6 million to fund research directed at preventing suicide Assisted in coordinating annual event that raised over $100K for the Widows and Childrens Fund

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EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Marshall School Of Business

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B.S. in Business Management with an Emphasis on Entrepreneurship Graduated with honors, Deans List, member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars

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