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KYLE  NIEZGODA

KYLE NIEZGODA

Sales Executive | Creative Director
Leander,TX

Summary

Results-driven Account Executive with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated track record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder | CEO | Producer

NORTHWOODS REVOLUTION
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - Current
  • Execute and maintain program management processes and disciplines in areas of: scheduling and quality management; communications management; human resource management; cost management; procurement management; risk management; change management.
  • Control budget for company to influence company’s financial profitability.
  • Manage and perform process for Statement of Work and Contract Execution to secure new and recurring business.
  • Oversee and collaborate with business partners regarding execution and implementation of any and all executive decisions including hiring, financial, and project management and planning.
  • Supervise coordination of travel, equipment, and cost arrangements associated with each production and delegate pre-production responsibilities to ensure quality and ethical standards of company.
  • Responsible for securing contracts and financial oversight of each production which include globally recognized brands, artists and products.
  • Develop marketing initiatives and creative direction for promotional material and high quality commercial series for companies ranging in size from small startups to top advertising agencies [such as FleishmanHillard, Endeavor, MWW, TMA, IMRE] and Fortune 500 companies [such as AT&T, Wells Fargo, Target, UPS, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, Tyson Foods, VISA].
  • Proven track record of business development in growing Northwoods Revolution from ~$50k annual revenue in its first year to over $750k annual revenue, wielding a portfolio of brands like Dolby, FIFA, Fitbit, Optimum Nutrition, Jack In The Box, Barefoot Wine, Cisco, Marriott, McGraw Hill, Samsung, NFL, and more.

Intellectual Property Specialist

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 10.2015
  • Conduct in depth legal research for over 100 different cases pertaining to intellectual property case and statutory law.
  • Perform extensive data and document management using some of the latest technology available in document management systems.
  • Prepare material for attorney review in preparation for depositions, due diligence investigations, document productions, hearings and trials.
  • Responsible for review, revision and finalization for a wide variety of documents including correspondence, memoranda and legal briefs. Including proofreading, reformatting, cite checking and analysis for inconsistencies.
  • Coordinate services provided by over 50 different vendors, reprographics team and couriers in preparation for document productions, court filings, depositions and trials.
  • Sustain up to date, working knowledge about clients and/or clients’ industry along with developments pertaining to patents in suit.

Contracts Analyst

HURON CONSULTING GROUP, VIA SYNERGY LEGAL
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Conduct in depth analysis of over 10,000 home appraisals, deeds of trust, title policies and loan applications.
  • Execute efficient review of particular documents at rate of 25+ per hour while maintaining accuracy rate of 98.5%.
  • Perform computerized e-discovery and research on company’s exclusive e-discovery format.
  • Sustain up to date, working knowledge about company that hired Huron Consulting for project.

Paralegal Intern

MALLON & JOHNSON SECURITIES LAW AND CONSULTING
Chicago, IL
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Register firms as broker-dealers with FINRA and states, along with their agents.
  • Conduct independent testing and analysis of firm’s AML procedures.
  • Responsible for preparation and support for Form ADV updates, filing of amendments, registration and notice-filing for advisers, quarterly compliance calls and SEC investment adviser examinations.
  • Assist in compliance with SEC orders and exemptions.
  • Manage cases for individual and institutional investors in securities litigation and arbitration claims for high profile cases such as victims of three Hebrew Boys $82M Ponzi scheme.
  • Coordinate multifaceted office functions encompassing court calendar management, retainment of court reporters, and scheduling of conference rooms for deposition proceedings.
  • Liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, law firms and government agencies.
  • Perform computerized and law library research to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials.

Sales Account Executive | Project Manager

JOSEPH D. FOREMAN COMPANY
Lake Barrington, IL
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Supervise and ensure B2B distribution of underground water, sewer and drainage supplies to contractors and municipalities.
  • Coordinate travel, equipment and cost arrangements with domestic and international accounts.
  • Organize and meet crucial deadlines with both independent contractors and municipalities.
  • Anticipate areas that will undergo both industrial and residential development and develop prices competitive within market.
  • Act as liaison between Spanish speaking customers to extend elevated level of customer service at all times.
  • Provide attentive account management to a variety of clients in globally present distribution network.
  • Orchestrate projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Foster relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.

Education

Master of Arts - Intellectual Property

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.2010

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, eager to collaborate with a team, and a naturally adept independent worker and self-starter
  • Confident in ability to identify potential clients and cultivate a strong, long lasting professional relationship, with a proven track record of client retention
  • Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English
  • Strongly skilled in critical thinking, problem solving, creative writing, decision-making, time-management, and active listening, especially thriving in a fast paced environment
  • Proficient with Adobe CS, CueDB, FilmFreeway, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, G-Suit, Outlook, Internet Research, Mac OS X, Concordance, iPortal, PACER/ECF, Westlaw, LEXIS/NEXIS, Text Map, DMS, QuickBooks

Accomplishments

Winner of thirteen Telly Awards. Director of 50+ national web campaigns and broadcast commercials for globally recognized brands such as Dolby, Fitbit, FIFA, Barefoot, Red Robin, Jack In The Box, NFL, Optimum Nutrition, McGraw-Hill, AT&T, Direct TV, UPS, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, Tyson Foods, VISA, Wells Fargo and more. Producer of 25+ music videos and live events, with a strong background in documentary filmmaking.

Affiliations

Soho House, American Model United Nations, Pre Law Society and Phi Sigma Zeta (Pre Professional Fraternity), Lambda Epsilon Chi (National Honors Society)

Recommendations

PARKER RAY

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Strategist at MWWPR

“I've had the pleasure of working with Kyle and his team across a few (diverse) projects over the past few years, and really appreciate his ability to balance speed and tight turns with an understanding of what our clients wanted to see (or didn't even know they wanted to see). He knows how to work within all levels of budget, and is a great creative collaborator, bringing ideas to the table and executing in a timely and professional manner. The New Year's Eve shoot in Times Square with temperature 20-below was definitely a highlight, and showcased his and his team's full spectrum of capabilities: calm and collected with arctic weather and in the middle of 2 million people, and turning around quality cuts within hours of the event.”


IAN SOTZING

Senior Staff AV Producer at Dolby Laboratories

“I worked with Kyle on an artist profile video for a DJ who partners with Dolby. The production was shot and edited in Chicago. Since I am based in the Bay Area, it was essential to find a local team that was able to handle all of the on-site logistics and understood the creative approach that we had established in past productions. Kyle quickly put together a team that was able to deliver on the creative brief. Everything went smoothly in terms of briefing, feedback and delivery, and the final video was a great addition to our series. I would recommend Kyle for docu/profiles videos. Hope to work with them again.”


LIZ AUSTIN

Chief Marketing Officer, Transformational Leader, Award-Winning Strategist at McGraw-Hill

“Kyle and the Northwoods team are the go-to video production resource for my team. In today's marketing environment, it's critical for brands to have a robust video strategy. Through our work with Northwoods, we've been able to re-invent and elevate our video strategy. As a result, we've seen amazing gains in engagement. I've been thrilled with every project that we've partnered on. Kyle and the team are responsive and flexible but best of all they are masterful creatives. Impeccable work and highly recommended!”


JEREMY GALANES

Digital Creative Director, Global at Glanbia Performance Nutrition

“We look to Northwoods Revolution as a valued partner to help scale our video production output. Over our 5+ year relationship, Northwoods has consistently created highly engaging cinematic experiences that stay true to our brand's voice – responsible for tens of millions of plays in our digital media.”

Timeline

Intellectual Property Specialist

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
01.2013 - 10.2015

Paralegal Intern

MALLON & JOHNSON SECURITIES LAW AND CONSULTING
04.2012 - 09.2012

Contracts Analyst

HURON CONSULTING GROUP, VIA SYNERGY LEGAL
01.2012 - 01.2013

Founder | CEO | Producer

NORTHWOODS REVOLUTION
01.2010 - Current

Sales Account Executive | Project Manager

JOSEPH D. FOREMAN COMPANY
01.2006 - 01.2011

Master of Arts - Intellectual Property

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Spanish

Northern Illinois University
KYLE NIEZGODASales Executive | Creative Director