Innovative TV Producer and PR Manager, world-class experience in broadcast news reporting, media planning, agency relations and networking

initiatives in multin ational TV broadcasting and Public Relations environments. Proficient as a top team leader and an excellent business orientated individual in all segments of the broadcasting project process and Public Relations. Founded the company MB Media Services (www.mbmediaservices.com) PR Manager and exclusive producer for European TV networks covering all news fro m Florida. Established the company to be highly recognized in the industry as th e contact point for TV networks and production companies for their stories and p rojects. Entertainment Producer for Deportes Univision for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Ger many. Specially hired as Entertainment Producer for Univision Network Miami to deliver 18 informative and entertaining stories that were aired nationally. Univision h as the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers. Turned the trade show organizer Gima as the German branch of the world's 3rd lar gest exhibition organizer I.T.E. to be the largest trade show organizer in the G erman speaking market. Exclusively planned and executed the first-ever held healthcare tradeshow in Han oi, Vietnam on behalf of the trade show organizer I.T.E. (International Trade an d Exhibitions). Personally negotiated and maintained agreements with government officials, business associations and industry institutions. The healthcare trade show still continues to be number one healthcare show in Vietnam. Outstanding TV Producer, who earch, production processes, ns. Deploy well-honed skills ms to increase and establish always covers the story and effectively handles res shoots, writing, on-air delivery and live-productio in designing and rolling out high-profile PR progra a remarkable corporate image for the clients.

* Profitable development and execution of successful, high-impact TV segments an d story videos with a creative, visionary approach; ensure delivery of growth-or iented results and ratings increases for the largest German TV networks RTL and Pro7 Television. * Solid expertise in negotiating and executing complex deals, interviews and pro duction agreements with well-known celebrities and global decision-makers; fully familiar with P&L, budgeting and cost controls. * Multi-year experience in Public Relations in the biggest PR firm in Germany Lu tz Boehme PR, creative communications, account development, client interaction, promotions and special events planning in major regional broadcast and agency se ttings. * Extensive exposure to cross-cultural practices and international business prot ocols, particularly in the US, Asia Pacific and Europe, through frequent travel and long-term residency. Education & Personal Akademie fu Fuhrung und Kommunikation (AFK), Frankfurt, Germany M.A. Degree in Journalism and Communications Hamburg University, Hamburg, Germany B.A. Degree in Journalism/Public Relations Fluent in English and German, basic in French. German citizen and US resident wi th unrestricted work authorization for the US.

Career History MB Media Services Principal, 1998 - Present Miami, Florida Started this consulting firm to provide a wide range of TV production and PR ser vices, including executive producing, interviewing and spot reporting for Europe an TV network and Miami-based companies. TV Producing Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of story production, reportage, red carpet events and field o perations. Effectively handled research, production processes, video shoots, wri ting, on-air delivery and supervision of contract camera teams. Work closely wit h Hispanic-based Univision Network and several German TV networks: RTL Televisi on, ProSieben/SAT1 TV, VOX, ARD and ZDF. * Coordinated stories and reporting for news, human interest, sports and special events * Conducted exclusive interviews with A-list celebrities such as Lenny Kravitz, Bon Jovi, Tico Torres, Nicky Hilton, Shakira, Boris Becker and the Princess zu S chaumburg Lippe. * Exclusive coverage of the Columbine Shooting in Littleton (Pro7 Television); d eath of Anna Nicole Smith (RTL Television); Victoria Secret and Chanel fashion s hows in Miami (RTL, Pro7, ZDF); so far covered all Hurricanes in Florida for Ger man TV. * Produced a video for the Non-for-Profit Organization LotusHouse for their mark eting plans as well as for receiving grants. The video can be seen on youtube: h ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FmY1ERLSw8 * Organized the film production of one cooking show for Alfred Biolek - "alfredi ssimo" for ARD that reached 5 million and rated as the most watched cooking show in the network's history. * Created a film retrospect, "Ruckblick 2004" for Dieter Nuhr on ZDF that was re cognized as his most successful show in 2004. PR Responsibilities: Direct each component of building a better corporate image and message for a div erse client base. Deploy well-honed skills in designing and rolling out high-pro file PR programs in a timely manner. * Succeeded in growing brand awareness by 65% in Europe for Ema Savahl Couture's high-end apparel label through extensive celebrity participation at such events as the Oscars, Golden Globes and the Berlin Film Festival; established profitab le relationships with TV personalities and reporters. * Dramatically improved brand cognition for the Munchener Boulevard Mobel (MBM) line of outdoor furniture products and helped it gain brand-of-choice for archit ects, designers and internal decorators. * Aggressively promoted trade relations between US and German companies and entr epreneurs through networking and business forums for the German American Busines s Chamber of Florida; also increased membership from 40 to 100 companies during 4 years as Executive Director of GABC. I.T.E. - International Trade and Exhibitions GimA - Gesellschaft fuer internationale Messen und Ausstellungen mbH Co-Founder and Divisional Director, 1993 - 1998 London, UK and Hamburg, Germany Co-founded and grew Gima as the German branch of the world's 3rd largest exhibit ion organizer that was ranked as the biggest private tradeshow organization in G ermany. Personally negotiated and maintained agreements with government official s, business associations and industry institutions.

Die Werbeagentur FFF (Advertising Agency) Public Relations Consultant, 1991 - 1993 Hamburg, Germany Lutz Boehme Public Relations Junior Public Relations Consultant, 1989 - 1991 Hamburg, Germany ipr, idee public relations Public Relations Assistant, 1987 - 1989 Hamburg, Germany