Online Community Product Manager at British Sky Broadcasting
London, United Kingdom
Online Community Product Manager at British Sky Broadcasting
London, United Kingdom
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Security Issues and Recommendations for Online Social Networks
http://www.enisa.europa.eu/doc/pdf/deliverables/enisa_pp_social_networks.pdf
I'm currently responsible for British Sky Broadcasting's online community.
I Co-Founded InfieldParking.com a growing online community of NASCAR racing fans in commercial partnership with its most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. I was responsible for sale, product and account management, launch, social media marketing, generating revenue through advertising and partnering with advertisement companies such as ABC sports and major widget providers, registered user development and monetization, support of PR activities.
Rareface was the product of hard work and determination since 2004. Right from the start, I saw and believed in the exciting possibilities that social networking technology could bring to companies to promote their products and services, generate new revenue and raise awareness. I honed the concepts and skills until my social networking and social media capabilities became a reality.
I was in charge of setting up the social networks department at iConcertina iConcertina. Responsibilities included product development, business development strategy, sales and marketing.
I founded 2Bmates.com a social networking site for music lovers sponsored by iConcertina. Responsibilities included writing specifications, proto typing, leading the remote development team, QA, content management, registered user development, social media marketing and monetization.
Advisory board at ENISA: European Network and Information Security.
Advisory board at Webface Ventures Ltd. Portfolio includes: Rareface.com, Cogenz.com, iConcertina.com, GivingMatters.com, Mystanding.com
Business and product development, client services, contract negotiation, strategy, sales, budgeting, Social Media Software, Social Media Behaviour, Social Media Networks, Social Networking, Marketing, Interactive TV, Mobile Platforms, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Web2.0.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Entertainment industry)
September 2007 — Present (9 months)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
June 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 3 months)
Responsibilities:
-Evangelizing Social Networking Technology and Marketing
-Strategic Media Alliances, Partnerships, Mergers &
Acquisitions
-Brand Development
-Business Development Strategy
-Sales and Marketing Plan
-Talent Acquisition
-Retail Development
-All aspects of Social Networking product development, idea to launch
-Social Media Marketing
-Hiring New Staff
-All aspects of operation within Rareface
http://www.InfieldParking.com
http://www.PlayboyModelUK.com
http://www.tinpanfilms.com
http://www.mrpaparazzi.com
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
October 2006 — August 2007 (11 months)
Infield Parking™- Launched 12/04/06 in BETA. A company co-founded by popular race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. A social networking site for NASCAR race fans.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
March 2002 — May 2006 (4 years 3 months)
•In charge of setting up the social networks department. Responsibilities included product development, business development strategy, sales and social media marketing.
•Co-Founded 2Bmates.com a social networking site for music lovers sponsored by iConcertina. Responsibilities included writing specifications, proto typing, leading the remote development team, QA, content management, registered user development, social media and monetization.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
April 2002 — September 2004 (2 years 6 months)
Startup company benchmarking the effectiveness of communications. Sold to Factiva, Dow Jones Reuters, January 2005
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2000 — December 2002 (3 years)
• Web/iTV/Wireless Project Manager/Consultant/Developer for Cartoon Network Europe (UK, Holland, Spain, Italy, Poland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France and Belgium).
• Supported developing Web TV projects on Digital Platforms such as Liberate, Open (ITV Digital, Sky, NTL, Telewest).
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
September 2000 — December 2000 (4 months)
•Responsible for leading the development and production of multiple web projects such as Airwave and Free Movie Central.
•Responsible for estimating and monitoring internal and external resources.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
May 2000 — September 2000 (5 months)
MSc, Information Management, 1998 — 2000
BA, Computer Information Science (One Year Transfer), 1997 — 1998
BA, Computer Information Science, 1994 — 1998
New Social Networking (SN) Technologies, SN Marketing, SN Investing, Football, Second World War History, Languages, Different cultures
Infieldparking, Sky, Facebook, Social Media Club London, Mashable, Rareface, Myspace, Sky Television, Twitter, Linkedin, Salam :)