Derek Green
Sales at Comcast Digital Entertainment
- Location
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Industry
- Entertainment
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Derek Green's Overview
- Current
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- Sales Planner at Comcast Digital Entertainment
- Past
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- Executive Producers' Assistant / Development Coordinator at Super Delicious
- Agent in Training - Youth Theatrical at Abrams Artists Agency
- Story Assistant at New Regency Productions
- Marketing Intern / Publicity Coordinator at Warner Independent Pictures
- Story Intern at New Regency Productions
- Education
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- University of Colorado at Boulder
- University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- Connections
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330 connections
- Websites
Derek Green's Summary
Digital Media Sales and Marketing Solutions Professional, with a broad background in the entertainment industry. Strong written and oral communication skills with a passion for creative problem solving and high concept design. I'm a Double Degree, including a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.
Derek Green's Experience
Executive Producers' Assistant / Development Coordinator
Super Delicious
July 2010 – July 2011 (1 year 1 month)
• Multimedia content development and production, specializing in Reality Television
• Managed the development and launch of the company's new website and mobile site -- meeting marketing and SEO goals
• Creating and coordinating marketing and sales collateral for new project pitches
• Coordinating production and development deals between multiple departments, networks, and legal
• Supporting three Executive Producers and Development Director in all areas of TV production
• Researching and analyzing TV content trends, backing up with media data
• Managing busy office staff, Shipping logistics, Hiring production assistants and reception staff
• TV Credits Include: Cupcake Wars (Seasons 2 & 3 - Food Network), MANswers (Season 4 - Spike), That's Tough (G4), Halloween Wars (Food Network), Unt. Cupcake Show (Food Network), The Wedding Planner (Bravo), Stagers (HGTV)
Agent in Training - Youth Theatrical
Abrams Artists Agency
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry
2008 – 2010 (2 years)
• Agent Training Program at Abrams Artists Agency
• Created new talent and brand identities, managed marketing materials for TV/Motion Picture/New Media submissions
• Negotiated Guest Star and Co-star TV roles for clients
• Developed successful talent strategies and advertising campaigns for new and seasoned talent
• Pitched talent to casting directors and acquired appointments for high profile youth talent
• Coordinated and managed talent auditions and production schedules
• Managed agent priorities and deal negotiations for Motion Picture and TV Contract Roles
• Worked closely with casting directors, associates, managers and network staff to secure roles for talent
• Traveled nationally for scouting events to find and sign new clients
• Drafted deal memos and worked closely with business affairs to confirm payment schedules and residuals for clients are being met
• Fielding heavy phone calls, organizing complex scheduling, and managing a very large client list
Story Assistant
New Regency Productions
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry
April 2008 – June 2008 (3 months)
• Managed incoming script submissions to the story department.
• Coordinated script and coverage logging, filing, and production.
• General assistance for Creative Executives.
• Assisted the Story Editor with day-to-day departmental tasks and objectives.
Marketing Intern / Publicity Coordinator
Warner Independent Pictures
June 2007 – August 2007 (3 months)
• Coordinator at press junkets and premieres for: Introducing the Dwights and The 11th Hour.
• Generated and compiled field and press data for In the Valley of Elah (Dir. Paul Haggis) along with market research for a grassroots campaign.
• Created and managed social media sites for current projects to meet advertising goals and objectives
Story Intern
New Regency Productions
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry
June 2007 – August 2007 (3 months)
• Assisted the Story Department in creating and managing logging and filing systems for active projects, development properties, and the script vault.
• Transitioning the department from paper to electronic script library.
• Wrote coverage for motion picture screenplays.
• General administrative duties.
Derek Green's Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film Production and Critical Studies
2003 – 2007
Activities and Societies: Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business administration, Marketing
2003 – 2007
London School of Economics and Political Science
Game Theory, Strategic Management Certificate
2006 – 2006
Derek Green's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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Guitar, Singing, Songwriting, WAKA Kickball, Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, 4Square), Mobile Apps, Digital Photography, Filmmaking, Script Writing, Triathlon
- Groups and Associations:
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Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (Brotherhood Chair ’05, Social Chair ’06)
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- Honors and Awards:
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AWARDED CREATIVE WORK
THE CIRCUIT UNDERGROUND – Producer/Director/Writer (28 Minute Short, HD) – 2007 Goldfarb Award Winner for Best Senior Thesis Film (nominated by faculty and peers)
VIOLET FLOWER – Producer/Director/Writer (6 Minute Short, 16mm) – 2005 MTV’s Best Film on Campus – Nominated Finalist in National Collegiate Competition
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