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Professional Experience United Media — a division
of E.W. Scripps (New York, NY) 1988 — 2011 SVP / General Manager — Syndication & Web (2002 — Present) • Outline financial and strategic direction
of business operations, directing all aspects
of syndication division including sales, editorial, web, customer service, administration and production • Identify, develop and launch unique, valuable IP created by artists,
writers and producers, including Dilbert and Big Nate • Negotiate client, talent, licensing and vendor agreements, working closely with in -
house and external legal
teams • Develop pricing strategies, competitor and market analysis, marketing and business plans for over 200 properties • Manage key talent relationships with IP including Charles Schulz / Peanuts, Scott Adams / Dilbert and Gemstar • Oversee and direct content for first and largest consumer - facing website in industry, comics.com, developing subscription and ad - based models and creating new features including e-commerce, widgets, RSS feeds and animations • Increase revenues, manage expenses, streamline workflows and create
team environment to increase productivity, consistently exceeding profitability goals within a declining market segment