Sheridan Johns

Growing new lines of business and establishing collaborative business ventures and strategic partnerships for penetrating new markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Leading new product launches and managing international projects, teams, budgets and P&L.

Managing entire sales cycle from client prospecting and needs anaylsis to deal negotiation and customer hand-off to account management for delivery.

Designing, selling, marketing and managing partner programs and bespoke training programs for SMEs well as Fortune 500 clients (i.e. Omnicom, Microsoft, McDonald's).

RESULTS:
- launched 30+ new training programs
- doubled total number of programs delivered annually
- consistently increased annual program attendance between 30-50%

www.berlin-school.com (Boutique business school helping creative entrepreneurs compete and succeed.)

Developing and launching the Berlin School's inaugural executive training program: a certified global Executive MBA in Creative Leadership.

Co-designing program curriculum, leading product sales and marketing, driving international expansion and partnerships.

Managing international teams and operations in Europe (Berlin, London), Asia (Tokyo & Shanghai) and USA (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles).

Brand ambassador and representative at international trade fairs and conferences.

RESULTS:
- successful launch of company's flagship product/program (global EMBA)
- recruitment of 200+ Executive MBA program participants
- grew business from initial start-up to profitable business with annual revenue of ca. €2 million

www.berlin-school.com (Boutique business school helping creative entrepreneurs compete and succeed)

Identified and exploited international funding sources for financing entertainment properties. Evaluated potential business partners and advised on foreign expansion and product distribution strategies. Built client database and managed sales CRM system.

www.cineticmedia.com (Independent film and media company providing advisory services for the development of motion pictures.)

Developed and produced feature films ($US 3-5 million) for international theatrical distribution, including IMAX (Roving Mars). Identified, targeted, and negotiated contracts with key distributors (i.e. Disney Pictures). Coordinated international theatrical sales & DVD deliverables (Columbia Tri-Star Pictures). Helped secure corporate sponsorship for film projects (i.e. Morgan Stanley, Lockheed Martin)

http://whitemountainfilms.com (Independent film production company specialising in theatrical release documentaries such as "Pumping Iron" featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger.)

Monitored and assessed EU regulatory policy developments relevant to company activities with a particular focus on media policy and internal market regulation. Attended EU Commission meetings and entertainment industry conferences. Drafted policy briefings and position papers for members of regional office directors and executive board.

(www.bertelsmann.com) One of the world's largest mass media companies and also active in the service sector and education.