About geoameer
- Negotiated TV rights deals with several international partners
- Produced & edited numerous hours of content spanning 25+ years
- Created & oversaw PGA TOUR Profile series
- Coordinated the distribution of 1000’s of hours of LIVE content annually
- Assisted Discovery Network/GOLFTV team with the launch of their OTT platform (providing content & distribution guidance)
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Industry EventsMediaNon-ProfitTelevision
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Sector Client RelationsOriginal Content
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Preferred Job Title Director Of MediaHead of Video Production
Summary
Growth-focused and innovative Production and Media leader with 20+ years’ accomplishment in International Broadcasting, Post Production, Marketing, Account Management, Client Service, and Sales to drive business solutions to maximize growth and revenue while reducing costs and guaranteeing a solid relationship base with customers to build successful partnerships.
Experience
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2020 - 2020
Sports Management Worldwide
Agent Advisor
Player Agent – Accepted into SMWW’s Agent Advisor program specializing in men’s & women’s professional golf & volleyball. Actively recruiting the next generation of world-class athletes to secure maximum global marketing/representation deals.
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2019 - 2020
Aberdeen Broadcast Services
Live Captioning Manager
Caption Management – Coordinated daily schedules & provided first-class customer service for more than 50 clients. Managed Live caption writers to ensure all programs had closed-captioning. Tested, reviewed and on-boarded new caption writers to maintain a healthy roster.
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2014 - 2019
PGA TOUR, Inc.
Senior Broadcast Manager, International Media
Project Management /Sponsor Activation – Coordinated and took the lead production role for all international based PGA TOUR events. Streamlined the contract process, organized on-site production needs for the Golf Channel and established best practices for future events, which was recognized by Golf Channel and TOUR personnel. Responsible for sponsor activation during telecasts and with International broadcast partners. International Client Services/Account Management – Enhanced company-wide communication and strategic partnerships with 35+ global broadcasters including AFN. Employed a client-driven focus to remain consistently accessible and responsive to all broadcaster inquiries. Analyzed and adopted best practice to improve broadcaster collaborations for TOUR content. Project Development – Coordinated & managed the enhancement of PLAYERS Broadcast Village with the placement of eight portable announce booths, resulting in an increase of overall on-site participation from International Broadcast partners and revenue. Coordinated distribution of PLAYERS Military Appreciation broadcast to AFN & DOD. Budget Management – Coordinated and managed LIVE TV and post-production budgets ($1M +); review line by line to identify efficiencies and cost savings. Developed production specs for RFPs from outside production companies for events in Malaysia, South Korea, China and Australia. Program Origination – Conceived PGA TOUR Profiles, a well-received short film series available as a PGA TOUR digital offering and among International Broadcasters. GolfTV – Assisted Discovery team with the launch of OTT platform; coordinated efforts with obtaining programming, footage & distribution of feeds. Provided superior customer service.
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2005 - 2014
PGA TOUR, Inc.
Manager, International TV
Negotiations/Sales – Cultivated & managed partnerships with select broadcasters contracted to air limited programming resulting in a $900K sales increase over seven years. Increased the amount of airings and global exposure for title sponsors. TV Production – Enhanced the one-hour PGA TOUR highlight program as part of the international television package. Brand Ambassador – Piloted brand messaging by teaming with key broadcast partners to ensure appropriate dissemination across various platforms. Revenue Creation – Coordinated and managed sales for ENG interviews at select TOUR events resulting in $300K revenue over six years.
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2001 - 2005
PGA TOUR Entertainment
Producer/Avid Editor
Project Management – Simultaneously managed the PGA TOUR Classic project and implemented procedures to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Slashed edit days from six to three and equipped the two-man team to produce four shows monthly.
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2000 - 2001
Sears, Roebuck & Company
National Advertising Producer
Responsibility – Interfaced with advertising agencies from concept to completion on all Sears’ commercial shoots. Managed agency and production budgets to ensure commercials were completed on time and under budget.
Education
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St. John\'s University
BS - Communications