Keith Reynolds
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record, excelling in strategic planning and team leadership, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation and inclusion. Founded Spoke Media, leveraging relationships to develop partnerships with key industry figures, expanding the audiobook industry into the untapped talent pool in Dallas, TX. Spearheaded a pivot to podcasts, creating, developing and producing award-winning and chart-topping shows and driving growth by developing and cultivating partnerships with the most prominent names in the entertainment industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & President
Spoke Media
06.2015 - 02.2024
- Founded Spoke Media as an audiobook production house, leveraging extensive experience and relationships in the audiobook industry and the large network of voiceover talent in Dallas, TX.
- Pivoted the business to podcasts when market analysis showed a growth opportunity in that industry and a shrinking profit margin in audiobook production.
- Built and grew a company that became known for best in class podcast creative and production, working with many of the largest companies in entertainment and winning multiple awards alongside praise from press.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Built and managed a strong, cohesive team by recruiting top talent, fostering a supportive work environment, setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, collaboration, innovation, problem-solving capabilities, and employee engagement.
- Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles..
- Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
- Enhanced company performance by creating and implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations, ensuring alignment across all departments and optimizing resources, processes and overall cost structure.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Bolstered company reputation and trust by maintaining high ethical standards and transparency in all dealings.
- Solidified company's competitive position, conducting comprehensive market analysis and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Developed strong partnerships with key industry players, contributing to an increased market presence.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives as well as excellent client service and relationship management.
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding offerings and identifying new market opportunities, particularly in the area of branded podcasts.
- Secured funding to fuel expansion, presenting compelling business cases to investors.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
Audiobook Director and Engineer
Audible
10.2007 - 05.2015
- Recorded and directed hundreds of audiobook titles.
- Specialized in working with talent on the far ends of the spectrum, working with high profile talent on notable titles and coaching up new talent on their first recordings.
- Directed 4 Audie Award winners.
- Delivered exceptional service, communicating clearly with management on progress, project needs, talent requirements, and potential setbacks.
Skills
- Strategic visioning, planning and execution
- Employee, team and organizational leadership, management & development
- Creativity and innovation
- Content creative, development and production
- Project management
- Crisis management
Awards
7 Signal Awards // 4 Audio Publishers Association Audie Awards // 2 Podcast Academy Ambie Awards // 2 Webby Awards // W3 Award // NY Festival Radio Award // iHeartRadio Podcast Award // Society of Professional Journalists, John C. Ensslin Award for Podcast Excellence // IndieWire Podcast of The Year // Society for Features Journalism Award
Timeline
Founder & President
Spoke Media
06.2015 - 02.2024
Audiobook Director and Engineer
Audible
10.2007 - 05.2015
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