EXPERIENCE

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Credits

Media Consultant

January 2020 – Present

Following the trends and requirements of new networks and channels, there is a need for experienced top-level executives with real knowledge across the network business to make it through launch. With years of C-level experience—supported by deep understanding of physical production and technical operations—I now consult with visionary start-up channels. Recent projects include Technical Advisor for The Call to Unite, a 25-hour live streamed event broadcast worldwide. Current projects include architecting Axon Studios’ OTT channel launch (May 2022).

Experience

BEOND.TV
Chief Technology Officer
September 2018 – Present

Co-founder and board member for the launch of the BEONDTV OTT channel. Co-Executive Producer of the syndicated news & information show Carlos and Lisa, hosted by Carlos Amezcua and Lisa Remillard.

Axon Studios
OTT Architect
October 2021 – September 2023 (2 years)

Designed and implemented workflow to launch the First Responders Network OTT channel covering production (live & recorded), channel operations, CMS integrations, media management, and distribution. Channel launched May 23, 2022.

UNX
Consulting COO
August 2019 – December 2019 (5 months)

Launched UNXNOW—home for UNX Obstacle Course competitions—delivering events via livestream and VOD, plus daily UNX Fast Forward episodes. Platform also powers the ultiFIT Workout System training series.

XE5 Media Group, LLC
President & COO
June 2011 – September 2018 (7 years 4 months)

Built linear and non-linear channels and the content pipelines behind them. OTT strategy for The Weinstein Company; Consulting Head of Channel for EbonyLife (launched July 2013 across sub-Saharan Africa); design/planning for AT&T U-verse’s Country Deep app; production/ops/engineering for TAPP TV; clients included ETN Media. Produced concerts for Facebook Live and U-verse platforms. Technical consultant to Warner Horizon Television on post workflows and digital archiving.

Scrambled Eggs Productions
Producer
December 2009 – May 2011 (1 year 6 months)

Producer/Director for Jake Steinfeld: No Expectations (Snag Films). Producer for And They’re Off… (theatrical release Oct 28, 2011) starring Sean Astin, Cheri Oteri, Martin Mull, and Kevin Nealon.

LATV Networks
President & COO
August 2006 – April 2009 (2 years 9 months)

Led Affiliate Sales, Business Development, Legal, Engineering, Finance, HR, IT, Production, Operations, and National Syndication (Programming, Interactive, Marketing). Developed the network launch strategy and business plan; launched 24/7/365 broadcast network from green light to on-air in 3½ months.

E! Networks
SVP, Network & Production Operations
October 2003 – May 2006 (2 years 8 months)

Oversaw 30+ series in production; implemented production standards, budgeting, and reporting. Redesigned international distribution from 2 feeds to 6 channels via file-based transfer (Oct 2005). Centralized production management, music, and photo departments to reduce costs.

In-House Production Group
President
December 2000 – September 2003 (2 years 10 months)

Produced digital feature and stage productions; led launch planning for REELZ (Moviewatch) digital DBS/cable channel; Exec in Charge of pilot Dailies. Consulted for Brands Shopping Network. Launched LiveLight Creative (media management).

USA Broadcasting
SVP, Production, Operations & Engineering
September 1996 – November 2000 (4 years 3 months)

Built a state-of-the-art digital broadcast center and broadband delivery (online 11/1/99). Oversaw national programming (Strip Poker), designed innovative local TV space, and developed 14 hours of original programming; Co-created weekly series City Desk.

In-House Production Group
President
March 1994 – September 1996 (2 years 7 months)

Launched CNET TV/online; produced pilots (TV.com, CNET Central, The New Edge) and multiple specials across major networks; built corporate training media (Allstate) and numerous syndication projects.

Kevin Wendle Entertainment
VP of Production
November 1992 – February 1994 (1 year 4 months)

Exec in Charge for place-based weekly laser-disc media; produced projects for syndication, home video, and place-based media (Total Body Fitness, Medical News Network, Aunt Deb).

Chris Pye Entertainment
Vice President, Production
December 1988 – April 1991 (2 years 5 months)

Exec in Charge for FOX/NBC/ABC series (Totally Hidden Video, Haywire, Bounty Hunters, Miracles and Other Mysteries); Supervising Producer for Lifetime’s Confession of Crime.

Castle Rock Entertainment
Production Executive / Producer
March 1988 – September 1988 (7 months)

Producer (pilot) The Ed Begley Jr. Show for CBS; Production Executive for pilots including Seinfeld, Home Room, Partners in Life, The Ann Jillian Show, The Julie Brown Show, Beauty Parlor, and The Howie Mandel Pilot.

Fox Broadcasting
Executive in Charge of Production
January 1986 – March 1988 (2 years 3 months)

Exec in Charge for The Late Show with Ross Shafer, What Do You Think?, Malibu Beach Party, Marianne Williamson, and Outrageous.

FoxTape
Director of Production
1982 – 1986 (4 years)

Led studio operations: production crews, warehouse, props, scenic shop, union negotiations, and facility ops.

Golden West Videotape
Lighting Director / Stage Manager
July 1978 – October 1982 (4 years 4 months)

Lighting Director for talk, variety, news, and sitcoms (100+ eps). Stage Manager for talk, variety, game shows, news, and sitcoms (1000+ shows).

Education

University of Southern California — MFA, Theatre (1976–1978)
California State University, Fresno — BA, Theatre (1972–1976)

Sitcoms

  • WKRP in Cincinnati – Lighting Crew/Stagehand
  • Waverly Wounders – Stagehand
  • Carter Country – Lighting Crew
  • What’s Happening – Lightboard Op/Lighting Crew
  • Ladies Man – Lighting Director
  • A New Kind of Family – Stage Manager
  • Wayland Flowers and Madam – Boom Op
  • 3’s Company / 3’s a Crowd – Studio Production Manager
  • Gimme a Break – Studio Production Manager
  • Small Wonder – Studio Production Manager
  • Too Close for Comfort – Studio Production Manager
  • Ed Begley Jr Pilot – Producer
  • Seinfeld Pilot – Production Supervisor
  • Julie Brown Pilot – Production Supervisor
  • Homeroom Pilot – Production Supervisor
  • Howie Mandel Pilot – Production Supervisor
  • Partners in Life – Production Supervisor
  • Ann Jillian Show – Production Supervisor
  • Beauty Parlor – Production Supervisor
  • Ojo’s in d’House – Creative Consultant

Variety

  • Dinah – Stage Manager / Follow Spot Op
  • Mike Douglas Talk Show – Lighting Director
  • Mike Douglas Entertainment Hour – Lighting Director
  • Soupy Sales – Lightboard Op
  • Pink Lady and Jeff – Lightboard Op / 3rd Stage Manager
  • Solid Gold – Lightboard Op / Follow Spot
  • Shanana – Lighting Crew
  • Jack Webb Police Dog Pilot – Gaffer
  • Richard Simmons Prime Time Hour – Lighting Director
  • Thicke of the Night – Studio Production Manager
  • Dance Fever – Studio Production Manager
  • Soul Train – Studio Production Manager
  • Star Search – Studio Production Manager
  • Peoples Court – Studio Production Manager
  • The Late Show (Various hosts / Ross Shafer) – Exec in Charge of Prod
  • The Ruby Wax Pilot – Director / Exec in Charge of Prod
  • Malibu Beach Party – Exec in Charge of Prod
  • Outrageous – Exec in Charge of Prod
  • Totally Hidden Video – Supervising Producer / Exec in Charge of Prod
  • Haywire – Supervising Producer / Exec in Charge of Prod
  • Barcode – Network Executive

Talk

  • Hour Magazine – Stage Manager
  • Soap World – Lighting Director
  • Peoples Court – Lighting Crew
  • Jerry Lewis Talk Show Pilot – Associate Producer
  • Brad Garrett Talk Show Pilot – Lighting Director
  • Pat Mitchell / Amad Rashad Pilot – Associate Producer
  • Charles Ogletree – Exec in Charge of Prod
  • Not for Men Only – Producer
  • CNET Central – Exec in Charge
  • Jim J and Tammy Faye – Production Supervisor
  • Dailies – Exec in Charge for Reelz
  • The Isaac Mizrahi Talk Show – Network Executive
  • Chelsea Handler – Network Executive
  • Sarah Palin Show – Production Exec
  • New Life with Steve Arterburn – Production Exec
  • Herman Cain Show – Production Exec
  • Joan Lunden Show – Production Exec
  • Moments with Mo (Daily strip 1 hour) – Creative Consultant
  • The Spot (Daily strip 1 hour) – Creative Consultant
  • Entertainment News (½ hour strip) – Creative Consultant
  • Carlos and Lisa – Co-Executive Producer

Specials

  • The Rose Parade – Lighting Director / Stagehand
  • Johnson and Johnson Cutest Baby Special – Supervising Producer
  • Sheena Easton – Studio Executive
  • An Affectionate Look at Fatherhood – Producer
  • Gym Class Heroes – Producer
  • Blink 182 – Producer
  • KISS – Producer
  • Zack Brown Band – Producer
  • Critics Choice Awards – Network Executive
  • Academy Awards Red Carpet – Network Executive
  • Face Melters Live – Exec Producer

Game Shows

  • Make Me Laugh – Clock Op
  • Face the Music – Stagehand
  • Sports Challenge – Stagehand
  • Liars Club – Lighting Crew
  • Dating Game – Stagehand
  • Newly Wed Game – Stagehand
  • Jeopardy – Studio Executive
  • Every Second Counts – Studio Executive
  • Hollywood Squares – Studio Executive
  • 4 Wheels Live – Exec Producer

Reality

  • Miracles and Other Mysteries – Exec in Charge
  • Confessions of Crime – Supervising Producer
  • Bounty Hunter Pilot – Producer
  • When All Else Fails: Elite Forces – Exec in Charge
  • Triathlon Training Video – Producer
  • Blockbuster Video (In-store Pilot) – Exec in Charge
  • Three Blind Dates – Production Supervisor
  • Outdoor Survival – Exec in Charge
  • Beach Patrol Pilot – Exec in Charge
  • Behind Bars – Production Supervisor
  • E! News – Network Executive
  • True Hollywood Story – Network Executive
  • The Gastineau Girls – Network Executive
  • Dr 90210 – Network Executive
  • FOS – Network Executive
  • When Every Second Matters – Co-creator

News / Public Affairs

  • KTLA News – Lighting Director
  • Pacesetters – Lighting Director
  • Church in the Home – Stage Manager
  • Popeye – Stage Manager
  • Special Report TV with Joan Lunden – Exec in Charge
  • News at 10 – Network Executive
  • City Desk – Co-creator

Soap Opera

  • Rituals – Studio Executive

Sports

  • Angles Baseball – Stage Manager / Stagehand
  • UCLA Basketball – Stagehand
  • USC Football – Stagehand
  • Miami Heat – Network Executive
  • SLS Competitions – Network Operations
  • Copenhagen Open (36 hrs Live) – Exec Producer
  • UNX Ninja Competitions – Executive Producer
  • NPSFL Football – Executive in Charge of Production

Sketch Comedy

  • Almost Live – Exec Producer
  • Aunt Deb (Pilot) – Exec in Charge

Live Event

  • Clinton’s Presidential Gala – Producer
  • Staples Center Opening Gala – Producer

Children’s Programming

  • Live from the Studio – Network Executive

Lifestyle

  • Dress for Less – Network Executive
  • How Do I Look – Network Executive
  • American Latino – Network Executive
  • Latination – Network Executive

Films

  • And They’re Off – Producer
  • Jake Steinfeld Live – Producer / Director

Theatre

  • Finian’s Rainbow – Backstage Intern
  • How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – Backstage Intern
  • The Most Happy Fella – Backstage Intern
  • Carnival – Sets / Props
  • The Desert Song – Sets / Props
  • Brigadoon – Sets / Props
  • My Fair Lady – Sets / Lighting
  • Oklahoma! – Sets / Lighting
  • The Student Prince – Sets / Lighting
  • Fresno Celebrates the Bicentennial – Stage Manager / Lighting Designer
  • The Last of the Red Hot Lovers – Set / Lighting Desiger
  • Damn Yankees – Set / Lighting Designer
  • The Last of the Marx Brothers Writers – Lighting Design
  • The Second Greatest Entertainer in the World – Lighting Design
  • Paranoia in the Polo Lounge – Lighting Design
  • The People Yes! – Lighting Design
  • Company – Lighting Design
  • Lead Rings on the Merry Go Round – Lighting Design
  • The Liberty Dance of Henry Sparrow – Lighting Design / Producer
  • Much Ado About Nothing – Lighting Design
  • La Cenerentola – Stage Manager
  • Two Ply White a Black and a Brown – Director
  • Sweet Bird of Youth – Sound Design
  • Hotel Universe – Lighting Design
  • Caucasian Chalk Circle – Stage manager
  • Hot l Baltimore – Stage Manager
  • All’s Well That Ends Well – Lighting Designer