Accomplishment
revenue Growth
While at ION, I was most proud of the extraordinary revenue growth. incredibly the company experienced 40 straight quarter over quarter increases. It took a worldwide pandemic to finally break the streak. This quarter over quarter growth was record breaking in the broadcast industry.
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New Business Account Plan
I instituted a program that allowed for accountability to establish new business which is the life blood of any company. This discipline allowed for a quick overview of the problems and the strategy which created visibility for management and sales to react to.
Upfront Sale Story
I created this document for the ION Board so they can understand quickly the strategy and the results on a 10,000 foot level. It also promoted questions that pointed in an organized conversation.
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NBC/PAX Consulting Agreement
Before ION was rebranded in 2009, PAX Television existed as an immature new network. I was able to engage NBC in a program consulting arrangement. It was the first time NBC had ever agreed to such an arrangement. The letter below from NBC Legal memorializes that agreement.
Charitable Foundations I have worked with
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St Jude’s Hospital
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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4Ocean
4ocean is an ocean cleanup company dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis.We’re on a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis
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T2T Foundation
Since 9/11, we have been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families.