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Patrick Jager
Content And Business Development Specialist
Summary
Accomplished and growth-focused content, marketing and media creative. Dedicated to rethinking the role story (in all forms) plays in business success. Deep experience producing innovative creative, marketing, branded and entertainment content, formulating profit generating strategies, directing business divisions, and handling overall internal/external communications for business success across corporate, non-profit and advocacy arenas. Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
CEO / Managing Director
CORE Innovation Group
Denver
09.2015 - Current
- Developed content, media, marketing and business/sales strategies, including distribution, channel voice, production and cadence, as well as content hierarchy and prioritization for extensive list of clients
- Developed and produced extensive entertainment (media) and infotainment (corporate/education/etc.) content for many clients.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Credits available upon request
SVP Branded Content & Creative Strategy
Bluprint, and NBC Universal Company
Denver
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Led and oversaw team of more than 50+ staff & freelance team members and administered distribution of annual budget worth circa $10M
- Produced more than 180 hours of educational/instructional content for talent training, new vertical launch, and new events.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Oversaw development of all creative/programming led marketing content
- Successfully improved content completion rate by 300%, achieved various industry awards, and dropped average viewer demographics by more than 15 years.
- Headed all phases of rebranding from TVOD to SVOD service, including talent and format development, front-of-paywall content development, branded-content sales and AVOD programming.
- Recognized for creating award-winning media entertainment-based content for NBC Universal properties including Today Show and networks: Bravo, NBC, Syfy, and E!.
- Launched ad-sales component for company resulting in business revenue of $1M through in first two deals - by collaborating with NBC Universal Ad Sales team/s for the development of branded content and ad sales division. Division was nascent prior to my leadership.
- Credits available upon request
SVP Development & Programming, Executive Producer
High Noon Entertainment
Denver
02.2007 - 09.2014
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Spearheaded complete management of staff and production for all new concepts and execution of projects, including administration of annual budget worth circa $20M, branded-content development through comprehensive research of general and Latin markets for both development and sales of international plans.
- Developed and produced numerous juggernaut series, such as HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” (now Magnolia Network)
- Created/launched series and pilots across more than 10 networks - producing hundreds of hours of award-winning content
- Led end-to-end management of award-winning series, specials, pilots, and presentations across many networks, such as HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Science Channel, Animal Planet, Travel Chanel, Reelz Channel, DIY, and Oxygen.Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Credits available upon request
Managing Director Special Projects
LA Convention 2000 - Democratic Nat’l Convention Host Committee
Los Angeles
02.2000 - 08.2000
- Production of all Host Committee-sponsored events leading up to and during the convention, including over $10m in delegate, VIP, volunteer and press events
Public Relations / Media / Development /Event Specialist
freelance
Los Angeles
06.1995 - 01.2007
- Planned large-scale events such as conventions, conferences, and luxury events
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.
- Developed planning strategies while creating and maintaining best practices for budgets, project plans, event timelines and presentations.
- Upheld best practices for budgeting, projects, timelines and presentations while developing detailed planning strategies.
- Supported array of entertainment, CPG and luxury clients in public relations and media
- Served as freelance producer, showrunner and executive in charge of production for numerous media clients
- Credits available upon request
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Trinity University
San Antonio, TXSkills
Marketing, Brand & Entertainment Content
Content Development
CommunicationNew Business DevelopmentSenior Management ReportingClient Service & SatisfactionTeam Leadership & MentoringLeadershipAdvertising & CampaignsProject Management
Content Development
Pre-Production
Story Research
Editorial content management
Brand Management
Strong graphic and visual sense
Digital video production process
Television and print journalism
Field production
Copyediting
Schedule Management
Marketing and advertising
Lead Generation
Social media
Broadcast media
Copywriting
Product knowledge
Creative writing
Sales expertise
Relationship building
Network Development / Operations
Client Relationships
Team Leadership & Development
G-Suite
Continuous Improvement
Social media marketing
PR strategy development
Excellent Communication
Teambuilding
Written Communication
Decision-Making
Interpersonal Communication
Product and service knowledge
Demonstrations
Persuasive communication
Time management
Sales and marketing
Lead prospecting
Interpersonal communication skills
Problem solving strength
Staff Training
Customer Relations
Expense reporting
Retention strategies
Marketing and sales
Sales and marketing understanding
Sales and marketing expertise
Public speaking
Goal identification
Strategic planning
Press releases
Donor development
Media contacts
Graphic design
Special events
Critical Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Managing public relations
Affiliations
Producers Guild of America
Interests
Home Design
Mental Health
LGBTQ representation
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
SVP Branded Content & Creative Strategy
Bluprint, and NBC Universal Company
08.2017 - 12.2019
CEO / Managing Director
CORE Innovation Group
09.2015 - Current
SVP Development & Programming, Executive Producer
High Noon Entertainment
02.2007 - 09.2014
Managing Director Special Projects
LA Convention 2000 - Democratic Nat’l Convention Host Committee
02.2000 - 08.2000
Public Relations / Media / Development /Event Specialist
freelance
06.1995 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Trinity University