A strong combination of leadership, relationship management, technical and marketing skills
Business and Operations leader. Managed over $168MM in 9-11 relief funds. Ran $1.2M+ department of NYU SCPS.
Internet Industry leader. Started and ran WWWAC.org, one of the first web user groups (1994). Currently on the board of directors of NYNMA, the largest new media trade association in the U.S.
Proven sales evangelist. Represented Microsoft's Developer Relations in New York's Silicon Alley community for three years, doing market development, marketing and technical consulting for Internet Explorer, Commerce and Windows Media product teams. Worked remotely. Exceeded goals with limited resources.
Technologist who built one of the Web's first streaming media company infrastructures in 1996. Working with technology that is 12-24 months ahead of the curve for more than 8 years.
Strong project manager with follow up skills honed during 12 years of business and volunteer endeavors. Managed 2 customers for 300k in revenue over 6 months at Sorceron.
Ability to translate technical concepts and opportunities into plain English and can convey ideas in writing or via presentation. A regular speaker at trade shows and conferences with press training.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
New York University, New York, NY September 2003 - Present
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Senior Director of Business and Mangement Programs
Oversaw faculty and curriculum for programs in Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources and Project Management.
Responsible for new program development. Created successful new Certificate Programs in Coaching and Business Continuity.
Showed significant increase in revenue in all areas under my supervision, averaging over 100k per semester for several semesters in a row.
Promoted from Director to Senior Director in one year.
Twin Towers Fund, New York, NY December 2001 - August 2003
Director of Operations
Managed day-to-day activities of the third-largest 9-11 related not-for-profit.
Organized and set up the offices, furniture, computers, networks and systems when the charity was established as a stand-alone 501(c)3.
Managed systems and procedures for successfully collecting and distributing over $168 Million dollars to families of uniformed rescue workers killed or injured on September 11th, 2001 at the World Trade Center.
Manged our accountants and auditors. Public audit results were highly praised.
Managed databases for collection of family information. Worked with FDNY, NYPD, PAPD and EMS to ensure validity of data, and to maintain the privacy of the families.
Acted as a liason with families at events such as the NYSE Christmas Tree lighting, and NY Mets Tuesday Night events for the children.
Sorceron, Inc., New York, NY April 2000 - October, 2001
Business Development Director, Acting Marketing Head
Handled a wide range of management responsibilities as the firm grew.
Managed Product Marketing. Created current business plan, company positioning, and messaging. Developed and performed product demonstrations for customers and partners.
Led product development. Shaped business requirements for player, server and integrator software.
Developed strategy for vertical markets and customer targets. Created relationships with technology partners, customers, research universities, venture capitalists, and industry leaders.
Produced Web site. Gathered requirements, wrote and edited content.
Sold, closed and managed projects for a broadcast and a financial client worth $1MM. Calculated costs, time, resources, and managed client relationships. Helped raise capital. Brought in several VCs and participated in pitch sessions.
Microsoft Corp., New York, NY March 1997 - April 2000
Technical Evangelist, Developer Relations Group
Represented and evangelized for three product teams in the NY technology community.
Implemented Microsoft's Streaming Media technologies with top 20 websites in media and Internet content. Developed business and software requirements for these sites. Created Streaming Advertising initiative. Microsoft Developer Relations' representative to the NY New Media community.
Served as a technical consultant to top 20 New York Web sites. Helped partners beta test, adopt and provide feedback for products such as Internet Explorer 4.0, Internet Information Server, Commerce Server, and Windows Media Streaming Services. Developed market for MCSPs (development shops) in the New York area. Sold them on technology solutions for use in client engagements and used this as a leverage point to drive adoption by my target sites.
Lectured worldwide about streaming audio and video on the Internet at various trade shows, including Internet World and the National Association of Broadcasters convention.
Netcast Communications Corp., New York, NY February 1996 - March 1997
Director of Operations
Created the streaming infrastructure and service used by more than 10,000 beta testers.
Built hardware architecture for the Netcast Network, a 24/7 multimedia and audio entertainment service on the Internet. Integrated Broadcast Electronics radio systems and Windows NT computer technologies used in the Netcast network. Planned back office system for tracking users of the Netcast service and auditing the results. Administered company back office technology, email, file sharing, security and
networking.
Managed construction project with architect and general contractor.
J.P. Morgan, Morgan Guaranty Trust, New York, NY September 1992 - February 1996
Project Manager and Researcher - Associate
Proposed technology solutions for business units, and implemented early adopter trials.
Investigated all "New Media" products, including interactive and Internet applications. Reviewed advanced Desktop Video Conferencing products, Multimedia creation and video server technology.
Producer for E-clips, a kiosk-based interactive employee newsletter and databank. Researched stories, worked with outside producer in pre-production, attended video shoots, managed paper edits, oversaw off-line edits and worked on quality control and quality assurance.
Managed system of 30 Proprietary Desktop Video Conferencing workstations for traders, researchers and sales people at the SVP and Managing Director level. Had 99%+ uptime.
Supported and coordinated staff for more than 2,200 Macintosh computers, mail and file servers. Designed and programmed HyperCard-based application for personnel project used by more than 3,000 people worldwide.
Credit Lyonnais, New York, NY January 1991 - September 1992
Microcomputer Support Specialist - Assistant Secretary
Ernst & Young, New York, NY August 1990 - December 1990
Microcomputer Help Desk
BBDO/NY, New York, NY August 1988 - August 1990
Microcomputer Support and Assistant Media Planner
EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Tisch School of the Arts - Interactive Telecommunications (ITP)
Masters of Professional Studies in Interactive Telecommunications, January 1996, 4.0 GPA.
Finished work for NYU SCPS Certificate in Personal and Life Coaching, Fall 2004.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Bachelor of Science in I&LR, May 1988. Dean's List, Clem Miller Congressional Fellowship winner. Board of Directors member, WVBR.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND SKILLS
New York Software Industry Association (NYSIA.Org)
Member of the Board of Directors, 2004 and 2005.
New York New Media Association (NYNMA.Org)
Member of the Board of Directors. Chairman of the Programs Committee, 2001
Managed and directed the affairs of this 8000+ member trade organization, the largest in the new media field. Responsible for the content of the group's semi-monthly panels for audiences as large as 1000 people.
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Group Co-Founder and original Board Member. Ran virtually all meetings of the group from 1994-1998 including booking speakers, meeting locations, and events. Currently a Member of the Board of Advisors.
Working Today (WorkingToday.org)
Member of the Board of Advisors, New Media Health Fund Project.
Courtney Pulitzer Creations (www.cocktailswithcourtney.com)
Member of the Board of Advisors.
WBLI, Patchogue, NY
Overnight and Fill-in on-air personality, 2/89-11/89.