BACKGROUND
CREDITS
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
To 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 Web 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 Hour Magazine
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 talk 1 hour each – Creative Consultant
The Spot Strip talk 1 hour each – Creative Consultant
Entertainment News Strip ½ hour – 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
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/PropsMy Fair Lady – Sets/Lighting
Oklahoma! – Sets/Lighting
The Student Prince – Sets/Lighting
Fresno Celbrates 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
RESUME
MEDIA CONSULTANT
January 2020 - Present
Following the trends and requirements of new networks and channel, there is a
need for experienced top level executives with real knowledge and experience
in all aspects of the network business to make it through launch. With years
of C level executive experience, supported by a true understanding of physical
production, and all aspects of technical operations, I'm now consulting with
visionary start-up channels. Recent projects include Technical Advisor "The
Call to Unite" a 25 hour live streamed event broadcast worldwide. Current
projects include architecting Axon Studios OTT Channel launch slated for May
2022.
BEOND.TV
Chief Technology Officer
September 2018 - Present
Working as a co-founder and board member on the launch of the OTT channel
BEONDTV, In addition I acted as a Co-Executive Producer of the Syndicated
News and Information show "Carlos and Lisa" the signature program, hosted
by Carlos Amezcua and Lisa Remillard.
Axon Studios
OTT Architect
October 2021 - September 2023 (2 years)
Design and Implement workflow to launch a new OTT Channel named First
Responders Network. Areas of work included production (live and recorded),
channel operations, CMS integrations, media management and distribution.
Channel launched May 23rd, 2022.
UNX
Consulting COO
August 2019 - December 2019 (5 months)
Successfully launched UNXNOW is the home for UNX Obstacle Course
Competitions, the first of its kind action sport league and UNXNOW the OTT
channel that delivers the competitions via livestream and VOD. At UNXNOW
watch the daily episodes of UNX FAST FORWARD as they break down the
UNX Qualifiers and Majors.
UNXNOW will also be the streaming platform for the newly launched ultiFIT
Workout System’s training video series.
XE5 Media Group, LLC
President and COO
June 2011 - September 2018 (7 years 4 months)
Led by industry veterans, Howard Bolter and Mark Sonnenberg, XE5 Media
Group is a new entertainment company that specializes in building linear and
non-linear channels as well as the content that resides on those platforms.
Since forming XE5 media group in 2011 the company has delivered on its
promise to launch linear and non-linear channels and the programming that
resides on these channels. Since 2014 XE5 has been actively engaged
in creating and developing the OTT strategy for The Weinstein Company.
XE5 has acted as Consulting Head of Channel overseeing and facilitating
the launch of the linear network EbonyLife, launching in July of 2013. An
entertainment channel originating from Nigeria, Africa and covering all of Sub-
Saharan Africa. Provided design and planning to AT&T U-verse on the launch
of the set-top box non-linear app Country Deep channel as well as detailed
planning for future linear networks. XE5 provides production, post production,
operation strategy and engineering support for TAPP TV and the launch of its
suite of channels. Most recent clients include ETN Media, Inc the preeminent
provider of Skateboarding content via a subscription only app.
Along with the network launches, XE5 has produced concerts that have
appeared live on FaceBook and aired on multiple U-verse's platforms,
including broadband and mobile. XE5 also acts as a technical consultant to
Warner Horizon Television providing Post Production workflow design and
digital archiving services for a number of their productions.
Scrambled Eggs Productions
Producer
December 2009 - May 2011 (1 year 6 months)
Producer/Director: Jake Steinfeld: No Expectations - Live Special available on
Snag Films
Producer: And They're Off... - Released in theaters Oct 28th, 2011
Starring Sean Astin, Cheri Oteri, Martin Mull, Kevin Nealon
LATV Networks
President and COO
August 2006 - April 2009 (2 years 9 months)
As President and COO implement the business plan with direct oversight
of Affiliate Sales and Relations, Business Development, Business and
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Operations. Also oversight of the National Syndication Division including
Programming, Interactive and Marketing.
As a consultant developed the network launch strategy and business plan.
Successfully launch 24/7/365 Broadcast Network from green light to on-air in 3
½ months.
E! Networks
SVP of Network and Production Operations
October 2003 - May 2006 (2 years 8 months)
Oversee and manage all productions for E!, style and E! International, an
average of over 30 series in production at any given time
Implemented standard production practices for all internal productions, add
detail budgeting, showcost accounting, and flash reporting.
Redesigned the Network Operations plan for International distribution to
split 2 feeds to 6 distinct channels using file based transfer and play out.
Implemented Oct 2005.
Added network production departments to decrease show spending by
centralizing production management, music and photos.
In-House Production Group
President
December 2000 - September 2003 (2 years 10 months)
Producer “Philadelphia Freedom” Digital Feature Film pre-production July/
August 2003
Producer “The Liberty Dance of Henry Sparrow” a live stage play opened
June 26th, 2003
REELZ (MOVIEWATCH) – A Digital DBS and Cable Channel launched in
2006 – A uniquely localized general entertainment 24 hr network – Developed
localization and integrated production process and technologies for the
network along with the program plan
Executive in Charge of production for the pilot program “Dailies” the REELZ
Network flagship program
Brands Shopping Network – Programming, Production, Operations and
Engineering consultant – A new shopping channel planned for launch in
October of 2002
Launched LiveLight Creative– A next generation media management company
USA Broadcasting
SVP of Production, Ops and engineering
September 1996 - November 2000 (4 years 3 months)
Developed the concept and oversaw design and building of a state of the art
digital broadcast center and broadband delivery system (on-line as of 11/1/99)
Oversaw development and production of national programming including “Strip
Poker” on USA Network
Designed unique broadcasting space for innovative local TV format
Oversaw the development of 14 hours of original programming
Co-Creator of “City Desk” a ½ hour weekly series
In-House Production Group
President
March 1994 - September 1996 (2 years 7 months)
Launched CNET the first major TV/on-line company
Supervising Producer of Pilot Programs, “TV.com” for syndication and “CNET
Central” “The New Edge” series for USA.
Produced the first video and data CD-ROM for corporate training of Allstate
insurance employees
Produced “Kelsey Grammer Special” for NBC, “Behind Bars” “3 Blind Dates”
“Jim J and Ann” “Outdoor Survival” “Lifeguard” for Partner Stations Networks,
“The 1996 Presidential Gala with Barbara Streisand and The Eagles” for the
Democratic National Committee, TV.COM pilot for Syndication, “Bells of St
Mary’s Special” for Worldvision Syndication.
Kevin Wendle Entertainment
VP of Production
November 1992 - February 1994 (1 year 4 months)
Executive in Charge of Production – Special Report with Joan London, the first
major place based media project produced for weekly laser disc distribution
Produced multiple projects for syndication, home video and place based media
including; “Total Body Fitness” “Medical News Network Pilot” “Aunt Deb”
Chris Pye Entertainment
Vice President: Production
December 1988 - April 1991 (2 years 5 months)
Executive in Charge of Production – “Totally Hidden Video” “Haywire”
“America’s Cutest Kids” for FOX, “Bounty Hunters” for NBC, “Miracles and
other Mysteries” for ABC
Supervising Producer – “Confession of Crime” for Lifetime Network
Castle Rock Entertainment
Production Executive/Producer
March 1988 - September 1988 (7 months)
Producer (Pilot) – The Ed Begley Jr. Show” for CBS
Production Executive (Pilots) – “Seinfeld” “Home Room” “Partners in Life” “The
Ann Jillian Show” “The Julie Brown Show” “Beauty Parlor” “The “Howie Mandel
Pilot”
Fox Broadcasting
Executive in Charge of Production
January 1986 - March 1988 (2 years 3 months)
Executive in Charge of Production – “The Late Show with Ross Shafer” “What
do you think?” “Malibu Beach Party” “Marianne Williamson” “Outrageous”
FoxTape
Dir of Production
1982 - 1986 (4 years)
Responsible for studio operations including production crews, warehouse,
prop house, carpentry and scenic shop, union negotiations, and all building
operations
Golden West Videotape
Lighting Director/Stage Manager
July 1978 - October 1982 (4 years 4 months)
Lighting Director - Talk, Variety, News, and Sitcoms (over 100 eps)
Stage Manager – Talk, Variety, Game Shows, News, and Sitcoms (over 1000
shows)
Education
University of Southern California
MFA, Theatre · (1976 - 1978)
California State University, Fresno
BA, Theatre · (1972 - 1976