Jim Bratkowsky
EVP Production & Development
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Executive Vice President with a diverse background in computer science, physics, and cinema. Utilizing this unique expertise to deliver innovative storytelling across sensory platforms, creating an unmatched immersive experience for present and future media formats. Exceptionally organized with outstanding capabilities in brand management, budgeting, analytics, and communications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
EVP Production & Development
American Media Group
01.2016 - Current
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies
- Set sound employee health policies in place and worked with HR department to maintain healthy work environment for employees
- Developed import and distribution strategy and managed all related contracts and relationships to increase profit margin 20%
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research
Writer Producer
American Media Group
11.2009 - 01.2016
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
- Brainstormed with writing department to determine new topics and stories
Manager Compression Department
Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory
10.2006 - 10.2009
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
Education
Film/Cinema/Video Studies -
Computer Science/Particle Physics - undefined
Member of Neutrino Group
Skills
Strategic planning and execution
Process improvements
Capital spending
Outstanding management skills
Innovative
Performance Analysis
Teambuilding
Attention to Detail
Production documentation
Affiliations
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Member
Timeline
EVP Production & Development - American Media Group
01.2016 - Current
Writer Producer - American Media Group
11.2009 - 01.2016
Manager Compression Department - Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory
10.2006 - 10.2009
University of California, Irvine - Computer Science/Particle Physics,
University of Southern California - Film/Cinema/Video Studies,
Credits
Sync or Swim, Television Movie, Co-Writer Producer, Pre-Production, Family, Coming-of-Age, Roman World, Television Series, Co-Creator Executive Producer, Package Completing, Spring/2024, Drama, Alternate History, Sci-Fi, Ravens Way, Television Series, Co-Creator Producer, 6, Administrative Pre-Production, Drama, 50s Period, Paranormal, Presented in Black-and-White, Whitley Heights, Television Series, Co-Creator Executive Producer, Administrative Pre-Production, Drama, 20s Period, Thriller, Golden Age of Hollywood, The Beehives and the Perfect Formula, Television Movie, Co-Writer Executive Producer, Turnaround, Satire, Comedy, Young Aleister Crowley, Television Series, Co-Creator, Development Complete, Drama, 1900s Period, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Post-Production Producer, Alf, Island Son, Knots Landing, Midnight Caller, Perfect Strangers, Dallas, Falcon Crest, Valerie, Thundercats, Studio 5-B, She’s the Sheriff, Full House, Gumby Adventures, Hothouse, Aaron’s Way, Max Headroom, Our House, One Big Family, The Two Mrs. Grenvilles, Better days