Cover Letter
As a dynamic hybrid executive, I possess a unique skill set that seamlessly merges creative intelligence with expertise in content development, business & legal affairs, and the strategic marketing of intellectual property. This blend of skills has consistently delivered measurable results, driving success for former employers and clients across diverse industries.
With a foundation in intellectual property law, I have honed the ability to balance the dual demands of creative vision and business precision. This unique skill set allows me to thrive in environments where I can align innovative ideas with solid legal and business strategies, ensuring projects are impactful, protected, and optimized for growth.
I excel at managing diverse responsibilities, leveraging my professionalism and talent to communicate effectively with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and employees at all levels. Whether it’s negotiating complex agreements, crafting compelling content, or developing marketing strategies that resonate, I bring a collaborative approach that fosters trust and delivers results.
As I continue to build on my career, I am eager to partner with companies and clients who share my values of innovation, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence. Let’s connect and explore how my experience can help your organization achieve its goals.
Professional Summary
Business Acumen
As a skilled business professional with proven skills in marketing, partnership development, team leadership, and growth strategy, you are highlighting your ability to drive business results through innovative approaches and strategic execution.
- Marketing & Brand Awareness: I spearheaded advertising and marketing initiatives that developed strategies and significantly elevated brand positioning across talent, digital, and traditional media outlets. These initiatives left a lasting impression on the audience, a testament to their effectiveness and impact on brand awareness. Content Strategy: Acted as a Digital Content Strategist, overseeing content audits, inventories, and gap analysis for social media, websites, and other platforms.Partnership Development: I identified and cultivated new business opportunities and partnerships while maintaining strong client relationships. My focus on TV, advertising, and branded content was not just about making connections but about strategically fostering relationships that would drive business growth. Cross-functional leadership: Directed teams across various functions to assess market opportunities and lead growth strategies, ensuring scalability and investment potential.
- Revenue Stream Innovation: I spearheaded the development of intellectual property brands in the entertainment, sports, lifestyle, and spirits industries. This was not just about creating brands but about finding new global revenue streams on a large scale, demonstrating my ability to think big and drive significant business growth.P&L Accountability: Managed P&L for client intellectual properties, leveraging insights from past performance to optimize future opportunities.
Legal Expertise
Trained as an intellectual property lawyer, my legal skills demonstrate his ability to protect intellectual property, manage risk, ensure compliance, and ensure the client’s assets in any business environment require legal insight and oversight.
- Intellectual Property (IP) Management: Drafted contracts, filed for copyrights, trademarks, and patents, and developed strategies to monetize intellectual property across multiple revenue streams.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Identified legal, liability, and financial risks, providing mitigation plans to ensure legal compliance and smooth execution of business strategies.
- Contract Negotiation: Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for talent, brands, and partnerships, ensuring the protection and monetization of IP assets.
- Legal Audits: Conducted content audits for clients to identify opportunities for reuse, repurposing, or rebranding within legal frameworks.
Creative Vision
My creative leadership is evident in managing content development, marketing strategies, and innovative solutions that drive brand awareness and business growth.
- Creative Content Development: Developed innovative concepts and marketing strategies for intellectual properties in the entertainment, sports, and lifestyle sectors, ensuring alignment with brand goals.
- Commercial Strategy: Guided sales and creative teams in executing commercial strategies, ensuring the proper structure, talent, and processes supported them.
- Digital & Mobile Marketing: Developed integrated plans across multiple media channels, with a focus on digital and mobile marketing, while conducting a gap analysis to identify creative opportunities.
- Nonprofit & Community Outreach: Spearheaded growth strategies for nonprofits and community organizations, combining creative outreach with effective business processes.
Unique Selling Proposition:
As a dynamic leader who balances business strategy, legal expertise, and creative vision to drive results, I can wear many hats. Whether leading cross-functional teams, developing new revenue streams, managing intellectual property, or implementing effective marketing strategies, my skills are transferable across industries and critical for success in roles that require business acumen, legal knowledge, and creative insight. With this ability, I can approach challenges from multiple angles, ensuring both creative innovation and legal compliance while driving business growth.
Here is a list of my past employers and clients:
Independent Creative Artists, De Lucia Media Group, M International Talent Agency, PepsiCo, Urban Box Office, Intellectual Property Group, Grey Advertising, Avertt Freed & Ginsburg, Urban Icon Multimedia, Arista Records, BMG, Trackmastes-Sony Music Group, Condé Nast, Urban Box Office, Intellectual Property Group, White & Case, Proskaure Rose, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taff, Pail Hastings, Paul Weiss and Sullivan and Cromwell.
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