John McDevitt

About John McDevitt

My expertise lies in creating new opportunities that drive strong revenue growth. Over the course of my career, I have repeatedly built strategies to advance the business. Results have been significant: »» Led a team that created an entirely new method of commerce—the patented and Emmy-nominated HSN Shop by Remote—that has driven more than half a billion dollars in sales.»» Directed development of Video on Demand for HSN, which enabled shopping via an Emmy-nominated video interface.»» Oversaw creation of the industry’s first gaming platform—HSN Arcade—which achieved 1 million users and record-high customer engagement scores. »» Sole or co-inventor on 36 granted patents to date (with another 27 patents in process).I am energized by the opportunity to drive innovation and create new and incremental profitability. I bring vision, passion, and persistence, and I work tirelessly to instill these same values in my team. I look forward to new opportunities to build value in the technology, media, and retail space. Contact: m••••••••@gmail.com AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Executive Leadership, Organizational Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Product Innovation, Product Marketing, Deal Structuring & Negotiation, Data Analysis, Project Management

Experience

1. Qvc Group

   Present

Education

• Siena University

  BA, Economics

  1986 — 1991

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  MBA, Business Management

  1991 — 1993