Markus Sebring

About the Candidate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NBCUniversal, a Comcast Company, New York, NY                                                          2020 – Present

Global Television Distribution Sales Manager

Managed the end-to-end workflow of pitches, contract negotiations, budget forecasting, client relationship management, and development of sales strategies for the US market

Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of sales pitches, contract negotiations, budget forecasting, client relationship management, and sales strategies, resulting in over $30M in domestic sales
Created new sales reporting workflow and identified common buyer themes through data-driven-analysis leading to new process implementation
Played an integral role as the center of communication for the international and domestic sales teams creating new pathways for partnerships to drive enterprise initiatives
Jupiter Entertainment, a Comcast Company, New York, NY                                                  2018-2020

Development Associate

Supported the entire Development Team in day-to-day operations, project planning, presentations and research, and building analysis reports while creating equitable pathways for cross-functional communication between the teams

·         Coordinated communication chains leading to unparalleled business development deals and new relationships

·         Initiated a digital, streamlined approach to handling pipeline of 40+ original concepts on development slate

·         Created custom graphics, wrote creative copy, and led research projects for short and long form series leading to 12 original television series being sent to production

Union Bank, N.A., an M.U.F.G. Enterprise, Tempe, AZ                                                          2015-2017

Work Director/Project Manager

Managed the training and enhanced the production value of a team of diverse specialists handling hundreds of daily inquiries from retail and business divisions of the enterprise

·         Coached 12 diverse employees in under three months from junior to expert level in a wide variety of internal applications

·         Improved the legal review process of proprietary documents and court orders by implementing new digital infrastructure and reporting

·         Increased daily work efficiency by 60% through the development of new operating procedures resulting in an Enterprise-wide adoption of unique processes

RECOGNIZED FOR

·         Finding Simplicity in Complexity

·         Purpose-Led Coaching

·         Quick Turnaround Time

·         Emotional Intelligence

·         Leveraging Team Talent

·         Developing New Skills

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

·         MS Suite

·         Salesforce

·         UX Testing

·         Research

·         Written & Verbal Communication

·         Strategy & Implementation

·         Budgeting & Tracking

·         Comparative Analysis

·         Presentation Design

·         Idea Generation

EDUCATION
Cornish College of the Arts – Seattle, WA, 2012

·         B.F. A. Degree, Fine Arts and Directing, Magna Cum Laude

American Academy of Dramatic Arts – Los Angeles, CA, 2009

·         A.A. Degree, Acting for Film and Stage

Portland State University Extension – Oregon City, OR, 2007

·         A.A. Degree, Acting and Vocal Performance