Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Businessventures
References
Certification
Timeline
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Bobby Smith, Jr.

Bobby Smith, Jr.

President/CEO
Los Angeles,CA 90046

Summary

Versatile business leader bringing 32 years of experience as accomplished President/CEO. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Film and Television.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRESIDENT/CEO

BOBBY SMITH, JR. PRODUCTIONS
03.2021 - Current
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
  • Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Managed and oversaw the shopping rights to 64 New York Times Bestsellers.

President/CEO - RLSJ Corporation/DBA Ashore Entertainment

RLSJ Corporation/DBA Ashore Entertainment
01.2012 - 03.2021
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
  • Managed and oversaw the shopping rights to 64 New York Times Bestsellers.

President/CEO - RLSJ Corporation/DBA BSJ Productions

RLSJ Corporation/DBA BSJ Productions
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
  • Managed and oversaw 30 pieces of intellectual property per year.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.1990

Skills

  • Leadership Team Building
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Employee Relations
  • Crisis Management
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Training
  • Project Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Business Development

Accomplishments

    Christopher Award Recipient - 1993

    Humanitas Prize Nominee - 1993

    Black Reel Award Nomination - 2006

Businessventures

  • Established a first look deal with The Cartel Management Company, 2021
  • Launched joint venture with New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Jackson, 2021
  • Joel and Victoria Osteen, Positioned Joel and Victoria Osteen with William Morris Endeavor for overall multi-media entertainment/educational branding venture, 2013
  • Paula White, Positioned Paula White with William Morris Endeavor for overall multi-media entertainment branding venture, 2013
  • Double Dragon Publishing, Positioned Double Dragon Publishing with Amber Entertainment (Court Five) for overall multi-media entertainment branding venture, 2011
  • Reshonda Tate-Billingsley, Positioned ReShonda Tate Billingsley's collection of novels with Flava Unit to create television movie pipeline with built-in branding, 2011

References

Available upon request

Certification

Writers Guild of America Member

Producers Guild of America Member

Timeline

PRESIDENT/CEO

BOBBY SMITH, JR. PRODUCTIONS
03.2021 - Current

President/CEO - RLSJ Corporation/DBA Ashore Entertainment

RLSJ Corporation/DBA Ashore Entertainment
01.2012 - 03.2021

President/CEO - RLSJ Corporation/DBA BSJ Productions

RLSJ Corporation/DBA BSJ Productions
01.2008 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies

Vassar College

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