Carmelita Bouie
Manager, Business Analyst
Beverly Hills,CA
Summary
Highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded individual with well-developed skills in media & entertainment, international business strategy, research and finance who is committed to hard work and creative analysis, who is dedicated to driving complex projects through to completion and leveraging new business opportunities for maximum client and organizational returns.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Business Analyst
NBCUniversal
Universal City, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Manage global client and user requirements to ensure that system and business process changes are implemented in-line with global distribution objectives and timeframes by gathering and performing analysis, acceptance testing, and training for mission-critical applications supporting NBCUniversal’s global TV Distribution (TVD) business. Liaise and work with international tv distribution, domestic syndication, airlines, domestic digital distribution and SKY Media UK, as well as, with project managers, system analysts and the information technology group to ensure solid communication and asset management flow are maintained to support business functionality within the TVD business group, which include rights-licensing, sales order management materials and metadata distribution, legal contract assembly, accounting, and promotional marketing materials for theatrical, home entertainment and TV production distribution.
Lead Consultant, Research Analyst & Project Assist
Social Good Solutions - Consulting Firm
Los Angeles, CA
12.2015 - 08.2021
- Select Project Experience:
9-month project for Snapchat Foundation to implement anonymous pilot project on creative storytelling. Served as Lead Consultant to strategically source 8 creative executives for project Advisory Committee. Managed 10 organizations through non-traditional digital application process to creative media content submissions. Led AirTable consultant to build out three responsive custom web platforms for project, content submissions and scoring processes to guide Foundation for a $1.2M investing mix in 10 organizations. - 3-year project to implement a pilot project for private investor, JIB Fund, with a portfolio of 15 community-based organizations for $10M in seed-funding allocation and technical support to drive equity initiatives in underserved communities of color. Served as Project Consultant Assistant coordinating cross-functional stakeholders for meetings, assisted in research & data collection, created presentation decks, and note-taking for reports, survey creation, timeline management, and event management for funder convenings. Project now evolved to $100M funding from a mix of foundations, corporations & individual investors.
MBA Candidate
Cornell University, Johnson School Of Management
Ithaca, NY
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Completed 2-year MBA degree program and developed business, financial and analytical skills needed for career in business strategy. Capstone Global Business Project: Competitive analysis, benchmarking, and market expansion strategy to Asia & the U.S. for international online/hybrid degree program business model for Ba Ria Vung Tai University in Vietnam. Part of 5-person business consulting team collecting market research data in Japan, China, and Vietnam.
Product Marketing Manager
MediaMax Online
Burbank, CA
08.2009 - 10.2011
- Led marketing and product management for MediaMax Online’s three digital content distribution platforms: AdCouncil.tv, EPK.TV, PSAMedia.org. Implemented new digital distribution initiatives and product enhancements based on consumer drivers to increase video content downloads and optimize consumer usage experience. Compiled benchmarking and reporting analysis of content performance based on downloads for entertainment client content providers: Warner Bros., NBCUniversal Paramount, Sony, Disney, Overture Films and Summit Entertainment. Penetrated new market segments and developed business development opportunities for SaaS.
Marketing Manager, Theatrical Distribution
Maya Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Worked in tandem with VP of Marketing to execute marketing strategies for over 20 Spanish language or Latino-themed theatrical and home video titles. Managed all deliverables and contract fulfillment for distribution pipeline of acquired content to theaters, and licensed content to VOD and OTT providers (Direct TV, Netflix). Managed creative vendors for film processes (DCP, 35mm, EPKs prints) and marketing materials (sell sheets, one sheets, trailers).
Education
Masters in International Relations - Concentration: Global & Emerging Markets
Harvard University, School of Extension Studies
Cambridge, MA 09.2022 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Business & Management of Entertainment
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 12.2018 - 03.2020
MBA -
Cornell University, Johnson School of Management
Ithaca, NY 05.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature & Linguistics
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach 06.2006 - 06.2008
Graduate Certificate - Russian & Eastern European Studies
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach 06.2006 - 06.2008
Skills
Strategic Planning
Strong PowerPoint Presentation Builder
Strong Project Management Skills
Strong in Excel & Adobe Creative Suite
Selected to Participate in Universal Pictures High-Performer Programs: LEVEL UP Business Development & Innovation Pitch (6 mo), INVEST Finance for Entertainment Studio Management (3 mo)
Additional Information
Delegation member, Multi-cultural Leadership South Korea Visitation Program 2019
Alumni Member, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, España
Timeline
Masters in International Relations - Concentration: Global & Emerging Markets
Harvard University, School of Extension Studies
09.2022 - Current
Manager, Business Analyst
NBCUniversal
02.2022 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Business & Management of Entertainment
University of California, Los Angeles
12.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Consultant, Research Analyst & Project Assist
Social Good Solutions - Consulting Firm
12.2015 - 08.2021
MBA Candidate
Cornell University, Johnson School Of Management
05.2012 - 07.2014
MBA -
Cornell University, Johnson School of Management
05.2012 - 06.2014
Product Marketing Manager
MediaMax Online
08.2009 - 10.2011
Marketing Manager, Theatrical Distribution
Maya Entertainment
07.2008 - 08.2009
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature & Linguistics
California State University, Long Beach
06.2006 - 06.2008
Graduate Certificate - Russian & Eastern European Studies
California State University, Long Beach
06.2006 - 06.2008