THOMAS WEBBER

Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.

Successfully transitioned uplink facility from on premise hardware infrastructure to AWS Cloud infrastructure

Transitioned HM Now SVOD service from sister company within Hallmark Cards to Hallmark Media

Successfully transitioned Media Asset Management system from on premise infrastructure to AWS Cloud infrastructure

Spent past 5 years moving all technology in the content delivery supply chain to AWS cloud and began transition to a Multi cloud environment

• Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for organization.
• Manage annual budget of 20M for department that manages content delivery supply chain
• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
• Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
• Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across organization.

• Successfully launched Orion traffic system and integrated it with SIMS, Dealmaker and Grip It!
• Worked directly with Programming, Ad Sales, and On-air Promotion to implement each system
• Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of each integration
• Increased profits by developing, initiating, and managing inventory in Orion traffic system
• Successfully moved play out facilities for both networks while also launching in HD
• Launched daily live broadcast for Martha Stewart show.

• Managed scheduling of all programs and promotions of daily schedule for both networks
• Supervised digital delivery of all commercial and promotional materials
• Responsible for all formats, schedules and show lists within traffic system
• Managed inventory and delivery for all added value
• Managed staff, maintaining high morale, low turnover and successful relationships with every department within company
• Operations lead for launch of Hallmark Movie Channel.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

• Worked directly with Traffic Coordinators and Agencies to effectively air commercial rotations
• Managed promotional and billboard spots
• Performed final review of schedules for inconsistencies regarding programming, promos and local breaks
• Acted as liaison between network and play out facility to ensure final delivery.
• Consistently met project deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of diverse systems.
• Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
• Scheduled and monitored programming to air content as planned.
• Evaluated third-party vendors for compatibility with organizational needs, contributing to informed purchasing decisions.
• Spearheaded process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased team productivity.

• Led a film crew of twenty people to Pamplona, Spain for six weeks
• Responsible for entire budget of five hundred thousand
• Supervised pre- and post- production, from the conception of the story, through the edited version of the film.

• Tracked daily grosses for both New Line Cinema and Fine Line films in domestic box office release
• Assisted with box office settlements with major theaters nationwide
• Produced research reports that assisted in determining release schedules for upcoming films.

• Assisted in hiring staff and crew for commercial productions
• Scouted locations throughout Southern California for each production shoot
• Successfully negotiated pre- and post- production costs/budgets
• Acted as liaison between production company and crew.