Mark A. Kramer

About Mark A. Kramer

CHANNEL ORIGINATION provider and CUSTOMER-RELATIONSHIP EXPERT adept at DRIVING PROFITABLE GROWTH*Specialties: Negotiating Television Network Service Agreements*Efficiently managed a seven-year,$70M production and post-production contract for SPEED Channel, negotiating several multi-million dollar addendums.*Transformed client relations by instilling trust in the organization and consistently delivering more than expected.*Diplomatically builds rapport through honesty, open-communications and calm reassurance.ENGAGING LEADER WITH AN INNATE ABILITY TO ATTRACT AND DEVELOP EXCEPTIONAL TALENT*Personable, approachable leader who recognizes/values team members and thrives on a relaxed atmosphere.*Unique capability to accurately assess competencies and build strong organizational structures where employees are engaged and productive. Removes barriers to streamline workflows, and solid execution of projects.*Consistent track record of delivering revenue in excess of budget and costs below plan. History of effectively budgeting, organizing/scheduling, prioritizing and managing multiple projects and competing demands.*Conscientious and detail-oriented.*Successfully promoted network television shows for ABC, NBC, CBS and HBO. Led unique advertising campaigns, major media events, award shows and entertainment venues. Facilitated press junkets, public relations activities, and celebrity interviews.*Coordinated national advertising campaigns with major print and broadcast media outlets.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, Media Operations & Technology Services

   INSP, LLC

   Nov 2011 — Present

   Serving a dual role for the Inspiration Networks: In addition to serving as the President of Media-Comm, also serve as the EVP of Media Operations and Technology Services for INSP. Oversee departments: Network Operations, Production, Post Production, Information Technology, Broadcast & Media Technology, Software Development, Facilities and Media Operations.

Education

• Appalachian State University

  BS, Communications, Broadcasting

  1984 — 1986

Skills

• Film
• Video Production
• Broadcast
• Hd Video
• Leadership
• Non-Linear Editing
• Video
• Management
• Post Production
• Profit Maximization
• Videography
• Video Editing
• New Media
• Operations Management
• Digital Media
• Marketing
• Contract Negotiation
• Broadcast Television
• Advertising
• Digital Video
• Commercials
• Television
• Producing