Ralph J. Mole'
Executive Producer, Television Producer, Tele...
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Producer | Production Executive | Director
TV/Digital/Online Content Development
Production & Packaging Action Sports And entertainment Projects |
Creative Development | Live Multi-Camera TV Direction | Strategic PLANNING | Pre-Post Production Supervision | P&L and Budget Oversight | Project Lifecycle Management
NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | TECHNICAL PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | CLIENT RELATIONS
ABOVE-THE-LINE CREATIVE TEAM & BROADCAST ON-AIR TALENT SELECTION
PROFILE
Multi-Emmy-Award-winning Director, Producer and Production Executive with 25+ combined years of experience directing creative, technical and operational aspects of live and recorded Sports & Entertainment projects for broadcast and online distribution. Respected innovator in the live broadcasting field, having created and implemented multiple “game-changing” multi-camera and recording techniques that have revolutionized the industry. Strategic, highly effective leader/mentor with proven new business development and client relationship management expertise, and exceptional communication, budget management and team building skills. Big-picture thinker with demonstrated ability to deliver compelling, critically acclaimed content that engages target audiences, improves ratings and drives revenue.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WINDFALL PRODUCTIONS | PRESIDENT/CEO, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
HAWORTH, NJ 1980 – Present
Created, owns and operates highly successful independent sports and entertainment production firm specializing in the concept-to-completion creation of compelling, high-quality “big event” content packages utilizing cutting-edge production techniques and state-of-the-art HDTV technology. Provides creative direction and technical consultation to executive leadership of major sports networks (ESPN, NBC, ABC, CBS, TBS, MSG, RUSH-TV, etc.), including production/post-production, project budget and logistics planning and analysis. Oversees $60,000- to $1.5 Million-project budgets, 25- to 250-member production staffs, and creates comprehensive logistical roadmaps, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget and to 100% client satisfaction. Significant achievements include:
• Designed and built proprietary state-of-the-art digital post-production facility with global TV connectivity, upgrading as needed to keep pace with ever-evolving post-production technology.
• Spearheaded all new business development efforts, prepared/presented all bids, structured deals and negotiated favorable contracts. Grew business by 600% between Year 1 and Year 10, 125% between Years 10 and 20, and by another 33% over the last 10 years despite an increasingly challenging economy.
• Established 14 long-term client relationships with major networks and sporting events, including ESPN (30 Years), ESPN X GAMES (17 Games), FIS WORLD CUP SKI RACING (15 Years) and ISU GRAND PRIX FIGURE & SPEED SKATING (15 Years).
• Innovated the TV packaging style for client-supplied programming, working directly with sports sanctioning bodies and sports marketing companies to ensure placement on network and cable TV.
• 1st director to utilize 2 Flycams to shoot Skier-X, Snowboard-X, Ultra-X competitions, revolutionizing Action Sports coverage. 2002-2005 Winter X Games, Buttermilk Mountain/Aspen, CO | ESPN
• 1st director to place onboard rider-mounted Flycam, bringing new level of excitement to BMX Downhill television coverage. 2002 Summer X Games, Camp Woodward, Woodward, PA | ESPN
CLIENT ROSTER
ESPN
ESPN 2
ESPNU
ESPN ORIGINAL ENTERTAINMENT
ESPN INTERNATIONAL
ESPN 360
NBC SPORTS
ABC SPORTS
SPEED CHANNEL
OUTDOOR LIFE
TURNER BROADCASTING
U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD ASSOCIATION
USA TRACK & FIELD
FCB TELECOM
OGILVY & MATHER
WORLD SPORTS & MARKETING
JUNIOR OLYMPICS
COX LIFESTYLE MARKETING
PLAY ALONG TOYS
WORLDWIDE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
NIKE WORLD MASTERS NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES
PEOPLE & PROPERTIES
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMPETITIVE EATING
KALEIDOSCOPE ENTERTAINMENT
LONG-TERM CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
ESPN | Producer/Director/Packager | 30 Years
FIS WORLD CUP SKI RACING | Live Director (ESPN) | 15 Years
ESPN X GAMES | Director | 17 Games (Summer, Winter & International Games)
ISU GRAND PRIX FIGURE & SPEED SKATING | Exec. Producer/Director (ESPN) | 15 Years
CHAMPIONSHIP WAKEBOARD & WATER SKI | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager, World Sports Marketing (ESPN) | 13 Years
INTERNATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 11 Years
BREEDERS’ CUP STEEPLECHASE AND PREVIEW | Producer/Director/Packager, SMTI (NBC) | 9 Years
TOUR DUPONT CYCLING CLASSIC | Producer/Director, Medalist Sports (ESPN) | 7 Years
GOLDEN LEAGUE IAAF TRACK & FIELD | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 7 Years
WSA SNOCROSS | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 7 Years
AVP PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 6 Years
US OLYMPIC FESTIVALS | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 6 Games
OLYMPICS | Network and World Feed Director (NBC, AOB, ISB) | 5 Games (Summer & Winter Games)
USATF TRACK & FIELD | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager, Live Broadcasts (ESPN) | 5 Years
AWARDS
2005 Emmy Award, Sports Special | ESPN Winter X Games | Director, X-Course Events
1992 Emmy Award, Sports Special | NBC Barcelona Olympic Games | Director, Volleyball
1990 NY International Film Festival Silver Award | USA U.S. Open Pro Figure Skating Championships | Director
1989 NY International Film Festival Bronze Award | ABC U.S. Open Tennis “Made In America” | Producer/Director
1988 Emmy Award, Sports Special | NBC Seoul Olympic Games | Director, Wrestling
1988 NY International Film Festival Gold Award | ABC U.S. Open Tennis “Grand” | Producer/Director
1986 NY International Film Festival Gold Award | ABC Forest Hills ”Tale of Two Champions” | Producer/Director
1986 NY International Film Festival Bronze Award | TBS Sears AAU “Junior Olympics” | Producer/Director
1985 NY International Film Festival Silver Award | ESPN CoreStates U.S. Pro Cycling Championships | Director
1985 VPA Monitor Award, Best Graphics Designer | ESPN Sunkist Invitational Track & Field | Graphics Designer
1984 Emmy Award, Live Sports | ABC Los Angeles Olympic Games | Director, Volleyball
1984 VPA Monitor Award, Best Director | ESPN Saturday Night at the Fights on ESPN | Director
1982 NY International Film Festival Silver Award | ESPN Jeno’s Pro Football Arm Wrestling Series | Producer
1981 Cable ACE Award | WCT Finals Tennis Championships | Producer/Director
1980 Cable ACE Award | Davis Cup Tennis Finals USA vs. ARGENTINA | Producer/Director
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Communications | Queens City College, City University of New York | Flushing, NY
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION CREDITS
1980 – 2010
SERIES
2006 – 2010 USATF ESPN & NBC TV PACKAGE
PACKAGER OF ALL NETWORK TELECASTS/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN, NBC Sports
1997 – 2005 WINTER X GAMES
DIRECTOR | Snowboard Slopestyle, Half Pipe, Boarder-X, Skier-X, Sno-X and Hill-X | ESPN
2000 – 2005 SUMMER X GAMES
DIRECTOR | FS Moto-X, Big Air & Step-Up, Skate & Bike Park, All Vert Events, Speed Climbing, Skateboard Big Air | ESPN
1989 – 2003 WORLD CUP WATER SKI & WAKEBOARDING
PACKAGER for World Sports & Marketing | ESPN, OLN, NBC & FOX Sports
1998 – 2005 WSA SNOCROSS WORLDWIDE TOUR
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER | ESPN2 (OLN 2003)
2000 – 2002 & 1994 – 1997 GOLDEN LEAGUE IAAF ATHLETICS
PACKAGER/PRODUCER | ESPN
1994 – 2003 INTERNATIONAL SPEED SKATING SERIES
PACKAGER/PRODUCER | ESPN
ISU GRAND RIX FIGURE SKATING
SHORT TURNAROUND PACKAGER | GP Tour, U.S. Nationals and World Figure Skating Championships | ESPN
1996 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 40 Hours of Pre-Olympic Coverage | ESPN
1991 NISSAN TRIPLE CROWN IMSA AUTO RACING
LIVE DIRECTOR for People & Properties | Miami, FL, New Orleans, LA & Mid-Ohio GP | NBC SPORTS
1987 – 1995 BREEDERS’ CUP STEEPLECHASE & PREVIEW
PACKAGER/LIVE DIRECTOR | SMTI & NBC Sports
1987 – 1998 IHRA CHAMPIONSHIP DRAG RACING
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN
1989 – 1996 TOUR DUPONT
LIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Medalist Sports, ESPN
1990 – 1995 AVP PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL
PACKAGER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Prime Network, NBC
1989 – 2003 FIS WORLD CUP SKI RACING
SERIES DIRECTOR | ESPN
1989, 1990, 1991 U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVALS
PACKAGER/COORD. PRODUCER | 100 Hours of Live Coverage | ESPN
1985, 1986, 1987 U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVALS
LIVE DIRECTOR | Track & Field, Volleyball, Swimming, Diving, Open & Closing Ceremonies | ESPN
1980 – 1988 SHOW JUMPING EQUESTRIAN GRAND PRIX
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN
1980 – 1988 TOP RANK BOXING
LIVE DIRECTOR | ESPN
1983 – 1987 NCAA COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES
LIVE DIRECTOR | ESPN
1980 – 1988 NCAA SWIM, DIVING, TRACK, VOLLEYBALL & GYMNASTICS
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN
1980 – 1988 NCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL & SOCCER
LIVE DIRECTOR | ESPN
SPECIALS
2010 SEC INDOOR & OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
SENIOR PRODUCER/LIVE DIRECTOR/PACKAGER | College Station, TX | 90:00 Special | ESPNU
2009-2010 NCAA TRACK & FIELD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
SENIOR PRODUCER/LIVE DIRECTOR/PACKAGER | College Station, TX | 90:00 Special | ESPNU
2009 RED BULL SNOWSCRAPERS
COORD. PRODUCER/LIVE DIRECTOR/PACKAGER | East River Park, NYC | 60:00 Live HD Special | MSG Network, NBC Sports
2008 RED BULL KEVIN ROBINSON WORLD RECORD BMX BIG AIR
COORD. PRODUCER/LIVE DIRECTOR/PACKAGER | Central Park, NYC | 60:00 Live HD Special | MSG Network
2007 X GAMES DUBAI – MOTO-X, SKATE & BMX VERT & STREET
DIRECTOR | Dubai | ESPN International
2007 X GAMES MEXICO – MOTO-X, SKATE & BMX VERT & STREET
DIRECTOR | Mexico | ESPN International
2007 METRO JAM BMX
DIRECTOR | HD Series | RUSH HD
2007 NEW YEAR NO LIMITS LIVE AT THE RIO IN LAS VEGAS
ABOVE-THE-LINE PACKAGER/ DIRECTOR | Live HD Special for EOE
2006 & 2007 KRYSTAL’S SQUARE OFF
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 Special | ESPN
2006 THE IMPOSSIBLE JUMP AT CAESARS PALACE
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 HD Special | ESPN
2006 JOHNSONVILLE BRAT DAYS
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 Special | ESPN
2006 & 2007 WSSA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS STACKING
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 Special | ESPN, WFP
2004 – 2010 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 Special | ESPN, WFP
2003 GARRY KASPAROV VS. X3D FRITZ
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN2, WFP
2003 ESPN MAN VS. THE MACHINE
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 16 Hours of Live Chess Coverage | ESPN
2003 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRACK & FIELD
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Paris, FRANCE | 13.5 Hours Track & Field Coverage | ESPN 2, ABC Sports
2001 NBC SPORTS DIVAS ON ICE
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 2-Hour Special Featuring Katarina Witt | NBC, Disson/Furst
1999 – 2001 BRYANT GUMBEL CELEBRITY GOLF SPECIALS
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Featuring musical performances by Keb Mo, Bruce Hornsby and Jeffry Osborne | ESPN, Kaleidoscope Entertainment
1999 & 2000 NBC STAR SKATES
PACKAGER/COORD. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 8 2-Hour Specials | NBC Sports, Disson/Furst
1999 ALERO BEACH VOLLEYBALL U.S. OLYMPIC SERIES
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 3 1-Hour Specials | ESPN, Kaleidoscope Entertainment
1999 – 2001 HP INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CHALLENGE
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 13-Stage Road Race through Idaho | Kaleidoscope Entertainment, Lifestyle Marketing | NBC 1999, ESPN 2000, CBS 2001
1998 NIKE WORLD MASTERS
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER | World Masters Games Committee | ESPN
1998 SKATERS TRIBUTE TO BROADWAY
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 2-Hour Special | ESPN, Disson/Furst
1997 – 2001 U.S. SKI TEAM WINTER FESTIVAL
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Grand Prix & World Cup Snowboarding, Alpine, Freestyle, Cross Country, Ski Jumping National Championships | USSA, ESPN
1998 – 2001 GOLDEN SPIKE TOUR – U.S. EVENTS INCLUDING NATIONAL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS & PENN RELAYS
PACKAGER/COORD. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | USA TRACK & FIELD, ESPN, ESPN2
1997 TRIBUTE TO CARLO FASSI
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 2-Hour Special with performance and biography inserts | ESPN
1995 TRACK & FIELD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Gothenburg, SWEDEN | ESPN
1995 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER for Organizers | New Haven, CT| ESPN
1993 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER for Organizers | Buffalo, NY | ESPN
1992 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FIGURE SKATING
WORLD FEED DIRECTOR | Oakland, CA | NBC
1990 U.S. OPEN PRO FIGURE SKAING CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIRECTOR for People & Properties | 2-Hour Special | USA Network
1998 PREVIEW – EMERALD ISLE CLASSIC
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR, People & Properties | Dublin, IRELAND | ABC NETWORK SYNDICATION
1988 COORS CLASSIC
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 12-Stage Cycling Road Race through Colorado, Nevada & California, 3 Shows | FCB Telecom, ESPN
1987 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
WORLD DIRECTOR | Indianapolis, IN | NBC
1987 CROSBY CLAMBAKE
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER | Bermuda Run, NC | 2-Hour Special | ESPN
1987 & 1989 SENIOR GAMES
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER, Senior Games Committee | ESPN
1987 & 1988 OFFICIAL FILM U.S. OPEN TENNIS
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR, People & Properties | USTA
1986 & 1987 JUNIOR OLYMPICS
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER for Jr. Olympic Committee | Turner Broadcast
1985, 1986, 1987 & 1989 SKATE AMERICA
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN
1986 FOREST HILLS A TALE OF TWO CHAMPIONS
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR for People & Properties | Tennis Documentary | Forest Hills, NY | ABC Syndication
1986 THE U.S. OPEN: GOLF’S PREMIER PRIZE
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR for People & Properties | Documentary Preview of 1985 U.S. Open | ABC Syndication
1985 – 1987 SUNKIST INVITATIONAL TRACK & FIELD
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | FCB Telecom, ESPN
TV/Digital/Online Content Development
Production & Packaging Action Sports And entertainment Projects |
Creative Development | Live Multi-Camera TV Direction | Strategic PLANNING | Pre-Post Production Supervision | P&L and Budget Oversight | Project Lifecycle Management
NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | TECHNICAL PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | CLIENT RELATIONS
ABOVE-THE-LINE CREATIVE TEAM & BROADCAST ON-AIR TALENT SELECTION
PROFILE
Multi-Emmy-Award-winning Director, Producer and Production Executive with 25+ combined years of experience directing creative, technical and operational aspects of live and recorded Sports & Entertainment projects for broadcast and online distribution. Respected innovator in the live broadcasting field, having created and implemented multiple “game-changing” multi-camera and recording techniques that have revolutionized the industry. Strategic, highly effective leader/mentor with proven new business development and client relationship management expertise, and exceptional communication, budget management and team building skills. Big-picture thinker with demonstrated ability to deliver compelling, critically acclaimed content that engages target audiences, improves ratings and drives revenue.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WINDFALL PRODUCTIONS | PRESIDENT/CEO, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
HAWORTH, NJ 1980 – Present
Created, owns and operates highly successful independent sports and entertainment production firm specializing in the concept-to-completion creation of compelling, high-quality “big event” content packages utilizing cutting-edge production techniques and state-of-the-art HDTV technology. Provides creative direction and technical consultation to executive leadership of major sports networks (ESPN, NBC, ABC, CBS, TBS, MSG, RUSH-TV, etc.), including production/post-production, project budget and logistics planning and analysis. Oversees $60,000- to $1.5 Million-project budgets, 25- to 250-member production staffs, and creates comprehensive logistical roadmaps, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget and to 100% client satisfaction. Significant achievements include:
• Designed and built proprietary state-of-the-art digital post-production facility with global TV connectivity, upgrading as needed to keep pace with ever-evolving post-production technology.
• Spearheaded all new business development efforts, prepared/presented all bids, structured deals and negotiated favorable contracts. Grew business by 600% between Year 1 and Year 10, 125% between Years 10 and 20, and by another 33% over the last 10 years despite an increasingly challenging economy.
• Established 14 long-term client relationships with major networks and sporting events, including ESPN (30 Years), ESPN X GAMES (17 Games), FIS WORLD CUP SKI RACING (15 Years) and ISU GRAND PRIX FIGURE & SPEED SKATING (15 Years).
• Innovated the TV packaging style for client-supplied programming, working directly with sports sanctioning bodies and sports marketing companies to ensure placement on network and cable TV.
• 1st director to utilize 2 Flycams to shoot Skier-X, Snowboard-X, Ultra-X competitions, revolutionizing Action Sports coverage. 2002-2005 Winter X Games, Buttermilk Mountain/Aspen, CO | ESPN
• 1st director to place onboard rider-mounted Flycam, bringing new level of excitement to BMX Downhill television coverage. 2002 Summer X Games, Camp Woodward, Woodward, PA | ESPN
CLIENT ROSTER
ESPN
ESPN 2
ESPNU
ESPN ORIGINAL ENTERTAINMENT
ESPN INTERNATIONAL
ESPN 360
NBC SPORTS
ABC SPORTS
SPEED CHANNEL
OUTDOOR LIFE
TURNER BROADCASTING
U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD ASSOCIATION
USA TRACK & FIELD
FCB TELECOM
OGILVY & MATHER
WORLD SPORTS & MARKETING
JUNIOR OLYMPICS
COX LIFESTYLE MARKETING
PLAY ALONG TOYS
WORLDWIDE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
NIKE WORLD MASTERS NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES
PEOPLE & PROPERTIES
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMPETITIVE EATING
KALEIDOSCOPE ENTERTAINMENT
LONG-TERM CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
ESPN | Producer/Director/Packager | 30 Years
FIS WORLD CUP SKI RACING | Live Director (ESPN) | 15 Years
ESPN X GAMES | Director | 17 Games (Summer, Winter & International Games)
ISU GRAND PRIX FIGURE & SPEED SKATING | Exec. Producer/Director (ESPN) | 15 Years
CHAMPIONSHIP WAKEBOARD & WATER SKI | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager, World Sports Marketing (ESPN) | 13 Years
INTERNATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 11 Years
BREEDERS’ CUP STEEPLECHASE AND PREVIEW | Producer/Director/Packager, SMTI (NBC) | 9 Years
TOUR DUPONT CYCLING CLASSIC | Producer/Director, Medalist Sports (ESPN) | 7 Years
GOLDEN LEAGUE IAAF TRACK & FIELD | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 7 Years
WSA SNOCROSS | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 7 Years
AVP PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 6 Years
US OLYMPIC FESTIVALS | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager (ESPN) | 6 Games
OLYMPICS | Network and World Feed Director (NBC, AOB, ISB) | 5 Games (Summer & Winter Games)
USATF TRACK & FIELD | Exec. Producer/Director/Packager, Live Broadcasts (ESPN) | 5 Years
AWARDS
2005 Emmy Award, Sports Special | ESPN Winter X Games | Director, X-Course Events
1992 Emmy Award, Sports Special | NBC Barcelona Olympic Games | Director, Volleyball
1990 NY International Film Festival Silver Award | USA U.S. Open Pro Figure Skating Championships | Director
1989 NY International Film Festival Bronze Award | ABC U.S. Open Tennis “Made In America” | Producer/Director
1988 Emmy Award, Sports Special | NBC Seoul Olympic Games | Director, Wrestling
1988 NY International Film Festival Gold Award | ABC U.S. Open Tennis “Grand” | Producer/Director
1986 NY International Film Festival Gold Award | ABC Forest Hills ”Tale of Two Champions” | Producer/Director
1986 NY International Film Festival Bronze Award | TBS Sears AAU “Junior Olympics” | Producer/Director
1985 NY International Film Festival Silver Award | ESPN CoreStates U.S. Pro Cycling Championships | Director
1985 VPA Monitor Award, Best Graphics Designer | ESPN Sunkist Invitational Track & Field | Graphics Designer
1984 Emmy Award, Live Sports | ABC Los Angeles Olympic Games | Director, Volleyball
1984 VPA Monitor Award, Best Director | ESPN Saturday Night at the Fights on ESPN | Director
1982 NY International Film Festival Silver Award | ESPN Jeno’s Pro Football Arm Wrestling Series | Producer
1981 Cable ACE Award | WCT Finals Tennis Championships | Producer/Director
1980 Cable ACE Award | Davis Cup Tennis Finals USA vs. ARGENTINA | Producer/Director
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Communications | Queens City College, City University of New York | Flushing, NY
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION CREDITS
1980 – 2010
SERIES
2006 – 2010 USATF ESPN & NBC TV PACKAGE
PACKAGER OF ALL NETWORK TELECASTS/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN, NBC Sports
1997 – 2005 WINTER X GAMES
DIRECTOR | Snowboard Slopestyle, Half Pipe, Boarder-X, Skier-X, Sno-X and Hill-X | ESPN
2000 – 2005 SUMMER X GAMES
DIRECTOR | FS Moto-X, Big Air & Step-Up, Skate & Bike Park, All Vert Events, Speed Climbing, Skateboard Big Air | ESPN
1989 – 2003 WORLD CUP WATER SKI & WAKEBOARDING
PACKAGER for World Sports & Marketing | ESPN, OLN, NBC & FOX Sports
1998 – 2005 WSA SNOCROSS WORLDWIDE TOUR
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER | ESPN2 (OLN 2003)
2000 – 2002 & 1994 – 1997 GOLDEN LEAGUE IAAF ATHLETICS
PACKAGER/PRODUCER | ESPN
1994 – 2003 INTERNATIONAL SPEED SKATING SERIES
PACKAGER/PRODUCER | ESPN
ISU GRAND RIX FIGURE SKATING
SHORT TURNAROUND PACKAGER | GP Tour, U.S. Nationals and World Figure Skating Championships | ESPN
1996 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 40 Hours of Pre-Olympic Coverage | ESPN
1991 NISSAN TRIPLE CROWN IMSA AUTO RACING
LIVE DIRECTOR for People & Properties | Miami, FL, New Orleans, LA & Mid-Ohio GP | NBC SPORTS
1987 – 1995 BREEDERS’ CUP STEEPLECHASE & PREVIEW
PACKAGER/LIVE DIRECTOR | SMTI & NBC Sports
1987 – 1998 IHRA CHAMPIONSHIP DRAG RACING
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN
1989 – 1996 TOUR DUPONT
LIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Medalist Sports, ESPN
1990 – 1995 AVP PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL
PACKAGER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Prime Network, NBC
1989 – 2003 FIS WORLD CUP SKI RACING
SERIES DIRECTOR | ESPN
1989, 1990, 1991 U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVALS
PACKAGER/COORD. PRODUCER | 100 Hours of Live Coverage | ESPN
1985, 1986, 1987 U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVALS
LIVE DIRECTOR | Track & Field, Volleyball, Swimming, Diving, Open & Closing Ceremonies | ESPN
1980 – 1988 SHOW JUMPING EQUESTRIAN GRAND PRIX
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN
1980 – 1988 TOP RANK BOXING
LIVE DIRECTOR | ESPN
1983 – 1987 NCAA COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES
LIVE DIRECTOR | ESPN
1980 – 1988 NCAA SWIM, DIVING, TRACK, VOLLEYBALL & GYMNASTICS
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN
1980 – 1988 NCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL & SOCCER
LIVE DIRECTOR | ESPN
SPECIALS
2010 SEC INDOOR & OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
SENIOR PRODUCER/LIVE DIRECTOR/PACKAGER | College Station, TX | 90:00 Special | ESPNU
2009-2010 NCAA TRACK & FIELD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
SENIOR PRODUCER/LIVE DIRECTOR/PACKAGER | College Station, TX | 90:00 Special | ESPNU
2009 RED BULL SNOWSCRAPERS
COORD. PRODUCER/LIVE DIRECTOR/PACKAGER | East River Park, NYC | 60:00 Live HD Special | MSG Network, NBC Sports
2008 RED BULL KEVIN ROBINSON WORLD RECORD BMX BIG AIR
COORD. PRODUCER/LIVE DIRECTOR/PACKAGER | Central Park, NYC | 60:00 Live HD Special | MSG Network
2007 X GAMES DUBAI – MOTO-X, SKATE & BMX VERT & STREET
DIRECTOR | Dubai | ESPN International
2007 X GAMES MEXICO – MOTO-X, SKATE & BMX VERT & STREET
DIRECTOR | Mexico | ESPN International
2007 METRO JAM BMX
DIRECTOR | HD Series | RUSH HD
2007 NEW YEAR NO LIMITS LIVE AT THE RIO IN LAS VEGAS
ABOVE-THE-LINE PACKAGER/ DIRECTOR | Live HD Special for EOE
2006 & 2007 KRYSTAL’S SQUARE OFF
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 Special | ESPN
2006 THE IMPOSSIBLE JUMP AT CAESARS PALACE
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 HD Special | ESPN
2006 JOHNSONVILLE BRAT DAYS
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 Special | ESPN
2006 & 2007 WSSA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS STACKING
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 Special | ESPN, WFP
2004 – 2010 NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 60:00 Special | ESPN, WFP
2003 GARRY KASPAROV VS. X3D FRITZ
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN2, WFP
2003 ESPN MAN VS. THE MACHINE
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 16 Hours of Live Chess Coverage | ESPN
2003 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRACK & FIELD
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Paris, FRANCE | 13.5 Hours Track & Field Coverage | ESPN 2, ABC Sports
2001 NBC SPORTS DIVAS ON ICE
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 2-Hour Special Featuring Katarina Witt | NBC, Disson/Furst
1999 – 2001 BRYANT GUMBEL CELEBRITY GOLF SPECIALS
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Featuring musical performances by Keb Mo, Bruce Hornsby and Jeffry Osborne | ESPN, Kaleidoscope Entertainment
1999 & 2000 NBC STAR SKATES
PACKAGER/COORD. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 8 2-Hour Specials | NBC Sports, Disson/Furst
1999 ALERO BEACH VOLLEYBALL U.S. OLYMPIC SERIES
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 3 1-Hour Specials | ESPN, Kaleidoscope Entertainment
1999 – 2001 HP INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CHALLENGE
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 13-Stage Road Race through Idaho | Kaleidoscope Entertainment, Lifestyle Marketing | NBC 1999, ESPN 2000, CBS 2001
1998 NIKE WORLD MASTERS
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER | World Masters Games Committee | ESPN
1998 SKATERS TRIBUTE TO BROADWAY
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 2-Hour Special | ESPN, Disson/Furst
1997 – 2001 U.S. SKI TEAM WINTER FESTIVAL
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Grand Prix & World Cup Snowboarding, Alpine, Freestyle, Cross Country, Ski Jumping National Championships | USSA, ESPN
1998 – 2001 GOLDEN SPIKE TOUR – U.S. EVENTS INCLUDING NATIONAL INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS & PENN RELAYS
PACKAGER/COORD. PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | USA TRACK & FIELD, ESPN, ESPN2
1997 TRIBUTE TO CARLO FASSI
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 2-Hour Special with performance and biography inserts | ESPN
1995 TRACK & FIELD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | Gothenburg, SWEDEN | ESPN
1995 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER for Organizers | New Haven, CT| ESPN
1993 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER for Organizers | Buffalo, NY | ESPN
1992 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FIGURE SKATING
WORLD FEED DIRECTOR | Oakland, CA | NBC
1990 U.S. OPEN PRO FIGURE SKAING CHAMPIONSHIPS
DIRECTOR for People & Properties | 2-Hour Special | USA Network
1998 PREVIEW – EMERALD ISLE CLASSIC
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR, People & Properties | Dublin, IRELAND | ABC NETWORK SYNDICATION
1988 COORS CLASSIC
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | 12-Stage Cycling Road Race through Colorado, Nevada & California, 3 Shows | FCB Telecom, ESPN
1987 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
WORLD DIRECTOR | Indianapolis, IN | NBC
1987 CROSBY CLAMBAKE
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER | Bermuda Run, NC | 2-Hour Special | ESPN
1987 & 1989 SENIOR GAMES
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER, Senior Games Committee | ESPN
1987 & 1988 OFFICIAL FILM U.S. OPEN TENNIS
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR, People & Properties | USTA
1986 & 1987 JUNIOR OLYMPICS
PACKAGER/EXEC. PRODUCER for Jr. Olympic Committee | Turner Broadcast
1985, 1986, 1987 & 1989 SKATE AMERICA
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | ESPN
1986 FOREST HILLS A TALE OF TWO CHAMPIONS
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR for People & Properties | Tennis Documentary | Forest Hills, NY | ABC Syndication
1986 THE U.S. OPEN: GOLF’S PREMIER PRIZE
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR for People & Properties | Documentary Preview of 1985 U.S. Open | ABC Syndication
1985 – 1987 SUNKIST INVITATIONAL TRACK & FIELD
PACKAGER/SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR | FCB Telecom, ESPN
Credits and Employment History
Industry Qualifications
Industry Awards
NATAS Sports Emmys
-Los Angeles Olympics ABC- Volleyball Director
-Seoul Olympics NBC- Wrestling Director
-Barcelona Olympics NBC- Volleyball Director
-Winter X Games 2005 - Director X-Course Events
Cable ACE Awards
-WCT Finals Tennis Championships
-Davis Cup Tennis Finals USA vs Argentina
New York International Film Festival
Gold
-Forest Hills "Tale of Two Champions "
-US Open Tennis "Grand" Silver
-Jeno's Pro Football Arm Wrestling Series (ESPN)
-Corestates US Pro Cycling Championships (ESPN)
-US Open Pro Figure Skating Championships (USA)
Bronze
-Sear AAU "Junior Olympics "(TBS)
-US Open Tennis "Made in America"
VPA Monitor Awards
Best Director
-Saturday Night at the Fights on ESPN
Best Graphics Designer
-Sunkist Invitational Track & Field
-Los Angeles Olympics ABC- Volleyball Director
-Seoul Olympics NBC- Wrestling Director
-Barcelona Olympics NBC- Volleyball Director
-Winter X Games 2005 - Director X-Course Events
Cable ACE Awards
-WCT Finals Tennis Championships
-Davis Cup Tennis Finals USA vs Argentina
New York International Film Festival
Gold
-Forest Hills "Tale of Two Champions "
-US Open Tennis "Grand" Silver
-Jeno's Pro Football Arm Wrestling Series (ESPN)
-Corestates US Pro Cycling Championships (ESPN)
-US Open Pro Figure Skating Championships (USA)
Bronze
-Sear AAU "Junior Olympics "(TBS)
-US Open Tennis "Made in America"
VPA Monitor Awards
Best Director
-Saturday Night at the Fights on ESPN
Best Graphics Designer
-Sunkist Invitational Track & Field
Education
Technical Equipment
Other Skills/Additional Information
Skilled using MAC OSX, MS Office, Filemaker, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
Electric & Acoustic Guitar Player - Blues & Jazz
Dobro/Slide Guitar Player - Bottleneck Country Blues
Electric & Acoustic Guitar Player - Blues & Jazz
Dobro/Slide Guitar Player - Bottleneck Country Blues
