top of page

RESUME

A relationship driven, innovative, self-starter, with strong creative, business development, content creation, and strategic marketing skills in traditional and digital media.

 

 

 

 

 

Professional â€‹

info​​
 

Work​

experience​
 

Education

​

Founder                                                      AddYourVoice    2023-Present

​

Founded/developed concept for new short video platform to mobilize digital movements and communities within various sectors.  Initiated patent for cutting edge technology to create user/cloud produced video chains implementing dynamic sequencing. Designed UX, produced simulated video of end product and assembled founding team.  In development.

​

Producer/Consultant                                 Self Employed

2020-Present

​

Develop and consult on a variety of projects on new and traditional media serving as producer

​

Founder                                                       BB Giordano

2018-2020

​

Designed original one of a kind contemporary functional art furnishings. Exhibited in several high end galleries and art shows.

​

Senior Consultant                                      EIC/Premiere       2015-2018

​

Developed a wide array of business courses (Start up, Economics, Finance, CSR) geared at providing an overview to top tier college and MBA applicants. Taught and consulted with students to prepare and guide them through the application process, essay composition  and business career decisions.

 

 

Founder. CEO                                            Yackit                        2010 – March 2015 

                                                                                                        

Developed original platform of live interactive moderated online shows to complement broadcast series and supplement brand social marketing and engagement

 

  • Assembled quality management team with deep C level relationships.
  • Planned and executed capital raise of $1.2 million.
  • Designed, planned and directed programming team from wire frame though execution.
  • Soft launched on college campuses and developed strategic white label programs with major networks and brands including Showtime Networks, Deepak Chopra, Biggest Loser, Lionsgate, and several celebrities.
  • Launched and exhibited as one of 4 demos at the June 2011 NY Tech Meet up.
  • Expanded and integrated platform into FB and Twitter along with secondary asynchronous promotional platform.
  • Spearheaded market research and refocused company plan to rebrand and narrow target market and upgrade technology (Mobil) for new media alliance and re-launch.
  • Managed public relations, press releases and college campus campaign.

 

Founder, President                                Odyssey MP             2004 - 2010

 

Developed media projects from script to screen.

 

  • Wrote, directed and produced shorts, films and interactive projects for major brands.
  • Worked with clients to develop strategies and execute plans for media that enhanced the brand image, provided corporate information and drove sales where appropriate within budget and on schedule.
  • Productions included short form and interactive corporate presentations for Brown Harris Stevens, Arnell Group (Omnicom), and Abbott Labs.
  • Produced a lifestyle pilot, Trends.
  • Wrote, produced and directed six educational films on a variety of topics which were distributed by Insight Media to the college and university market. 
  • Directed and produced several documentaries including “Of Glass and Glaze” and “Restoration with Rhyme and Reason” broadcast on PBS.
  • Developed 3D animated series and interactive animation platform under consideration.

 

Founder, CEO                                           TaxiTV                      2000-2003                       

 

Created the first major in-taxi entertainment network

 

  • Developed and executed patent pending concept, name and innovative technology now implemented in New York and other major cities.
  • Won an exclusive contract with the NYC TLC.
  • Contracted with all major taxi medallion leasing and rental companies (12,000 vehicles).
  • Assembled a high-level management team.
  • Wrote and produced original NYC pop culture content (vignettes).
  • Designed program distribution system for short vignettes and ad rate card to accommodate 12 minute rides.
  • Aligned corporate sponsorships.
  • Conducted a market research study of NYC taxi passengers (used by the TLC).
Skills

Idea generatiom

Project initiation &  execution

Team management

Strategic planning

Consumer insight

Copyrighting/editing

Media relations

Public speaking

Voice over

Design.

​

​

Languages

Hebrew

Masters in Business Administration                                      

NYU Stern School of Business

Concentration: Marketing 

 

 

Bachelor of Arts

Yeshiva University

Concentration: Communications , Economics

Cum Laude

bottom of page