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Barbara Nelson

BALLWIN,MO

Summary

Talented professional with several years of experience and successful career in planning, developing, and executing corporate events leading to growth and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Vice President/Studio Relations

Swank Motion Pictures
Saint Louis , MO
11.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in developing strategic partnerships with Hollywood and Independent Studios within the industry.
  • Identified potential risks and developed contingency plans accordingly.
  • Lead the company’s strategic vision for our Studio and distribution partners, which include Warner Bros, NBCUniversal, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, MGM, A24, Lionsgate and more. Responsible for building, growing and maintaining the studio partnerships and relationships which bring copyright licensing to all non-commercial, out-of-home exhibitions. Oversight of internal sales teams and emerging markets.Lead the company’s strategic vision for our Studio and distribution partners, which include Warner Bros, NBCUniversal, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, MGM, A24, Lionsgate and more. Responsible for building, growing and maintaining the studio partnerships and relationships which bring co
  • copyright licensing to all non-commercial, out-of-home exhibitions.

General Manager

Swank France SARL
Paris, France
06.2016 - Current
  • Headquartered in the U.S., our France Distribution and Sales office provides non-theater distribution to many venues and institutions of Hollywood and French content. As the General Manager I oversee all operations
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
  • Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.

Vice President of Studio Relations & Sales

Swank Motion Pictures
Saint Louis, MO
04.2011 - 10.2018
  • Oversight of all Studio Partnerships in Hollywood & New York
  • Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
  • Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.

National Sales Manager

Swank Motion Pictures
St Louis, MO
08.1996 - 03.2011
  • Oversight of the Education market to provide movie programs to Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
  • Films Inc. Represented several Major Hollywood studios. We distributed videocassette, 35mm and 16mm film to the colleges
  • Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
  • Generated leads through cold calling, networking, referrals.

Vice President of Sales

Films, Incorporated
Chicago, Illinois
04.1991 - 08.1996
  • Built strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
  • Generated leads through cold calling, networking, referrals.
  • Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
  • Contacted current and potential clients to promote products and services.
  • Enhanced product knowledge through continuous learning and professional development activities.
  • Reviewed and analyzed sales performance against plans to determine effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
01-1986

Skills

  • Strategic goals
  • Product Management
  • Staff Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Public Speaking

Affiliations

  • Avid golfer, group fitness and yoga
  • cyclist
  • travel, reading

Accomplishments

  • Chicago Marathon Finisher, 1994
  • multiple half marathon finishes
  • Ride for a Reason, St. Jades Children's participant and top fundraiser, 2018, 2019, 2020
  • Pedal The Cause Participant (50 Miles) , 2019, 2020

Certification

  • Executive Leadership Negotiation, Wharton Executive Education, 2015
  • Strategic Thinking for th Competitive Advantage, Wharton Executive Education, October, 2023

Timeline

Senior Vice President/Studio Relations

Swank Motion Pictures
11.2018 - Current

General Manager

Swank France SARL
06.2016 - Current

Vice President of Studio Relations & Sales

Swank Motion Pictures
04.2011 - 10.2018

National Sales Manager

Swank Motion Pictures
08.1996 - 03.2011

Vice President of Sales

Films, Incorporated
04.1991 - 08.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Loyola University of Chicago

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