VisualCV

Pioneering video search technology company and award-winning web site with world's largest searchable index of video on the internet.

Company and intellectual property is slated for acquisition in Q4 2008.

Founder & CEO

Catalyst, visionary leader and primary contributor responsible for the concept, development, launch and management of proprietary technology and business operations. Develop company strategy, create opportunities, develop action plan and delegate key initiatives to 20 employees and contractors worldwide. Develop the seeds of long term relationships and working partnerships with social media companies to expand usage of technology in industry. Identify and consult large media and cable and satellite companies that may benefit from video technology. Set vision for and lead development of innovative video product portfolio including ClipBlast Playbox^TM. Work with legal team to protect company assets and to execute acquisition. Communicate with investor community regarding progress of company.

Key Accomplishments

• Raised $3M in seed funding over a six-month period from personal network of angel investors due to superior technology concept that improves profitability potential for video on the internet.
• Increased value of product and improved credibility by developing business relationships and negotiating content and technology partnerships with major media and entertainment companies (Fox, ABC, CBS, Hulu etc.,) video platform, and social media companies (KickApps, YouTube, Metacafe, Daily Motion, etc.)
•  Led social media strategy and product development of Facebook and Twitter applications.
• Directed the development of highly complex crawling technology that automates the consolidation and indexing of over 10,000 professional video sources, yielding a continuously growing searchable universe video clips with a flux of 1M new videos a day.
• Co-authored multiple process patents, US and international, for web-based video search and distribution technology protecting core value proposition of business: seamless integration of distribution and monetization of video to third party internet properties (filed 2006, patents pending.)
• Drove innovation process for internet’s first universal video player technology - ClipBlast Playbox^TM – enabling multiple parties to earn revenue from premium-priced contextual advertisements.
• Secured a $300K six month pilot contract with a major cable and satellite company to deliver a custom search and discovery internet and set-top box technology solution, solidifying client’s position as most innovative in the industry.

Awards & Recognition

Received "Top Entertainment Website" and "Top Search Website" from the Interactive Media Awards, 2007

Internet Executive Consultant, Nationwide

Business Development Executive, Los Angeles, CA

Balance two distinct roles in IBM's burgeoning internet services segment, one focused on servicing clients with innovative customized internet strategies, the other focused on building the internal strategy, branding and marketing plan for the IBM Centers for Innovation. Lead internet strategy development for IBM's top global customers by consulting with C-Level executives and management to understand business models and objectives, then shaping internet strategy and tactics to meet goals. Develop internal IBM strategy for brand development to raise customer awareness and increase client list for the IBM Centers for Innovation $200M investment in digital media production studios.

Strategy Consulting Accomplishments

• Led business development and enterprise level internet services strategy for Hertz - new internet initiatives achieved $42M in sales within six months, escalating to $44M per month within five years of implementation.
• Standardized e-business technology across US operations for Toyota to improve sales and marketing efficiency, resulting in over $4M cost savings by utilizing the internet to create a paperless environment and enabling greater sharing of information across functions and regions globally.
• Directed breakthrough project to develop, design and implement the first live leader board on the internet for PGATour.com, which demonstrated the application of real-time transmission of events on the internet and proved consumer appeal of instant accessibility of information with a 25% increase in site traffic.
• Led five-month project with staff of 25 to provide e-commerce capability for CompUSA through an online retail alias including operating plan, design layout, security analysis, brand design and marketing strategy.
  
• Designed and executed one of the first live-streaming video productions on the internet for The Grammy Awards Ceremony in 1998, pioneering the integration between traditional and digital media.
• Facilitated deployment of web applications for major client, Wyle Communications, by strategically influencing top executives to invest $350K behind newly developed e-business solutions.

Key Business Development Results

• Directed the strategy for expansion of the IBM Interactive design studios from one to 14 locations worldwide based on generated customer demand and reputation for high quality and effective results.
• Led the establishment of the Santa Monica studio (50K square feet, $15M) including choice of location, hiring of employees, and design of innovation center environment.
• Established important supplier relationships with the creative and technical communities in the Los Angeles area, enabling company to secure top talent on demand.

Awards & Recognition

Received "Top IBM Leadership Award" 1998 & 1999

Bootstrap start-up that aggregates +700 catalogs for consumer convenience and marketing efficiencies on the internet.Acquired by Freeshop.com, a division of Fingerhut, in 1997

Founder & CEO

All-encompassing role responsible for all elements of company development, growth and operations. Develop database of catalogues with a searchable directory for consumer use. Build sales force to grow catalog pool with a pay-for-placement model. Build email lists with targeted demographics based on analytics of order patterns and preferences. Act as key collaborator between catalogs and retailers to grow B2B and B2C product awareness through the internet.

CAREER NOTE: Previous experience includes Television Director for Disney Channel, ABC TV, GGP, EMI America, Capitol Records.