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PAUL EYRES

Summary

Ambitious and adaptable goal-oriented professional with over 30 years experience in acquiring and maximizing sales in feature film and television content across all formats. Diligent in the creation of and retaining accounts through attentive support, service and strong long term relationships. Strong track record of creating, expanding network connections and solid relationships worldwide with both sales companies, distribution companies and their executives. Experience in servicing and maintaining major corporate accounts as well as smaller, independent providers of content. International business experience across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, acquiring and selling a variety of content to deliver strong financial results. Have worked in international film sales, produced/developed content, acquired content and sold feature film content worldwide.


Most recently worked in personal banking for a top 10 bank and extremely motivated and versatile in career skillset.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Ambassador

Capital One
05.2022 - Current
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Strengthened customer relationships through attentive service and prompt resolution of inquiries.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge in the banking market.
  • Educated customers on features and benefits of banking products and services.
  • Opened, closed, and updated accounts for customers.
  • Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and exceptional service.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment, fostering teamwork among colleagues to enhance productivity levels.
  • Identified fraudulent activities by diligently monitoring transactions and reporting suspicious activity to management.
  • Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.

Owner

Eyres Media
02.2017 - 04.2022
  • Sourced content both in development stages and completed content for international sales companies to distribute
  • Sourced content for international distributors across all rights
  • Produced feature film content for international sales and distribution
  • Acquired properties to develop into feature film content
  • Raised capital from several sources from private investment, tax structures, tax subsidies to develop and finance feature film content
  • Advised in the investment and structure of feature film content from development through to the sale of content
  • Negotiated commercial deals to distribute product with major global television companies.

Head of Sales/Acquisitions, Joint Owner

Transition Digital Media
02.2010 - 10.2016
  • Acquisitions/Sales Executive for publisher of home entertainment products for
  • DVD and digital platforms
  • Sold and acquired film titles into UK market, distribution directly into grocery chains, independent retailers and online platforms, via our partnership with

Joint C.O.O, MMG Corporate
11.2008 - 12.2009
  • Work on overall commercial focus of company in both its post-production and visual effects properties to increase sales and turnover
  • Tracked costs and expenses to compare with original budget and identify business efficiencies
  • Developed and delivered successful reorganization of a client's business by improving performance, optimizing hiring practices and management systems
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales teams to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate strategies and solutions
  • Executed proactive lead generation strategy and conducted data analysis to identify important sales opportunities in under penetrated market sectors.

Mortgage Loan Officer

American Home Montages
07.2006 - 06.2008
  • Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues
  • Reviewed loan files and updated to match current standards
  • Explained different types of loans pertaining to client situations
  • Oversaw scheduling of timely loan closing to satisfy home builder and borrower needs
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans
  • Developed prospects for new loans by conducting cold calls to realtors weekly.

Head of Acquisitions

Prism Leisure Corporation, Plc
06.2001 - 05.2006
  • Responsible for building acquisitions and sales strategy of all film and television products
  • Acquired over 1,000 titles and sold/distributed over 15 million units of product over five year period
  • Started the division from scratch to grow the business and became the largest independent provider of DVD content in the United Kingdom with an annual turnover of $120m
  • Responsible for commercial development of relationships and sales of content within UK and Italy, via EMI Italy
  • Implemented acquisition of competitors and negotiated terms of buyouts and integration into company
  • Maintained customer relationships to increase sales
  • Collaborated with staff and different divisions to exceed team goals
  • Developed key partnerships with the largest industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities
  • Boosted revenue opportunities by initiating strategic sales strategies based on industry trends.

Acquisition and Development Director

Artist View Entertainment, Inc
01.1998 - 12.2000
  • Acquisitions and Development Responsibilities include day-to-day acquisitions and production development of film titles within company
  • Also, responsible for film risk-assessment and green-lighting over 30 film productions between $1 - 10 million in range for several private financial institutions and banks
  • Sourced and acquired product for worldwide sales
  • Liaised with product investors and banks in sales and distribution strategies
  • Attended film conferences worldwide to acquire new products and drive company sales
  • Maintained customer relationships to increase sales.

VP of Production

Inter Light Pictures, Inc
02.1996 - 11.1997
  • Conferred on daily basis with bank loan officers for several LA based banks, such as LHO and Imperial/Co-America on bank financed films for film recoupment
  • Created new sales and royalty tracking system for company
  • Handled post-production supervision of all titles created by company
  • Expanded company's distribution base with several high-end foreign majors
  • Involved heavily in finance and sales of several high profile studio movies
  • Developed the in-house production of the company's slate of titles and risk assessed all projects brought into the company for finance.

Sales and Distribution Executive

EGM Film International
08.1988 - 12.1995
  • Responsibilities included daily operations of company, its sales and servicing of international library
  • Arranged finance for company's movies through private investment, bank finance and pre-sales
  • Also handled all distribution contracts and video markets for company
  • Performed monthly sales forecasting and competitive analysis to determine product performance levels and need for new product development
  • Performed ongoing operational process analysis, communicating project status and identifying and resolving operational constraints and issues.

Education

Degree - Business And Finance

London City And Guilds
06.1988

St. Martins Comprehensive

Skills

  • Sales expertise
  • Development expertise
  • Produced feature film content
  • Staff Management
  • Territory Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Adaptability
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Branch Ambassador

Capital One
05.2022 - Current

Owner

Eyres Media
02.2017 - 04.2022

Head of Sales/Acquisitions, Joint Owner

Transition Digital Media
02.2010 - 10.2016

Joint C.O.O, MMG Corporate
11.2008 - 12.2009

Mortgage Loan Officer

American Home Montages
07.2006 - 06.2008

Head of Acquisitions

Prism Leisure Corporation, Plc
06.2001 - 05.2006

Acquisition and Development Director

Artist View Entertainment, Inc
01.1998 - 12.2000

VP of Production

Inter Light Pictures, Inc
02.1996 - 11.1997

Sales and Distribution Executive

EGM Film International
08.1988 - 12.1995

Degree - Business And Finance

London City And Guilds

St. Martins Comprehensive

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