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EXPERIENCE

GOLDART CONSULTING INC., New York, NY 10011

1998 - Current Principal / Independent Contractor

The company assists small to mid size businesses in various Strategic Planning operations. Present clients are based in New York, South Carolina, Venezuela and Miami. Advise and develop tactical initiatives including M&A activities, creation of Sales documents and analysis, evaluation of pertinent Financing and Marketing decisions.

 
SFX ENTERTAINMENT, 650 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

1997 - 1998 Corporate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

As a direct report to CFO with dotted line responsibility to COO and above, managed and produced all facets of strategic financial analysis in the areas of mergers and acquisition, equity / debt financing enabling SFX to become the largest presenter of Live Entertainment in North America.

· Led all necessary analysis in the completion of $2.1 Billion Radio divestiture and $1 Billion of concert/entertainment acquisitions including Bill Graham Presents, PACE Entertainment, DelsenerSlater Enterprises, David Falk Management, et al.

· Coordinated several synergy/business development projects resulting from acquisitions including the expansion of current Ticketing, Event marketing, and Merchandise business operations

· Analyzed and developed integration strategies for all Sponsorship sales activities across new business lines: Concert promotion, Concert touring, Theatrical, and Motor sports

 
CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP., One Media Crossways, Woodbury, NY 11797

1994 - 1997 Manager of Strategic Planning, Corporate Sales and Marketing Department

As a direct report to the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, aided in the creation of overall Corporate strategy, developed pricing and package redesigns, implemented strategic initiatives to enhance revenue, customer retention, and long-term competitive position.

· Managed corporate initiative to grow significantly the Commercial / Professional business by restructuring the system offerings, ensuring dedicated resource allocation, developing support materials and collateral, and devising national promotional opportunities.

· Advanced launch and pricing strategies for Cablevision new product introductions including telephony service, video on demand service, Internet / On-Line Access.

· Developed and implemented company-wide strategy for residential bulk billing hat serves as the backbone for the company's competitive efforts vs. satellite video providers.

· Designed comprehensive customer loyalty program, which includes frequent viewer rewards and redemptions, sell-in incentives, and a co-branded credit card introduction.

 
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC., Three World Financial Center, New York, NY 10285

1988 - 1992 Assistant Vice President, Business Analysis

Managed the expansion of department initiatives to all worldwide product divisions. Acted as the liaison to product area Senior management to initiate and coordinate Product area involvement with new company-wide profitability reviews and expense reduction projects.

 
EDUCATION

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, LEONARD N. STERN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Masters of Business Administration, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT, May 1994

 
TULANE UNIVERSITY, A.B. FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Science in Management, MARKETING, May 1988, Deans' List 1986-88