Over 25-years’ experience identifying, creating, producing and branding high-quality, franchise-oriented properties. Proven track record of unprecedented critical and commercial success, generating entertainment and merchandising revenue streams of more than a billion dollars. Launched one of Hollywood’s most iconic entertainment franchises when Under my creative and executive expertise, the twin-engine Olsen juggernaut exploded into a multi-billion dollar media and merchandising empire. In four years, I built the modern nexus of entertainment, celebrity and merchandising, establishing an enduring foundation for the Olsen brands and personas. Senior Producer at Hallmark Entertainment, produced, wrote and directed television movies, including the critically acclaimed "20,000 Leagues under the Sea," "The Trojan Horse," "Gulliver’s Travels (CBS). Developed and wrote live-action and animation pilots of Hallmark properties, in partnership with outside networks and studios such as FOX and PBS. Wrote and produced television and radio media for more than 30 political campaigns and initiatives. Awarded the American Association of Political Consultants “Pollie Award” (called the “Oscars of politics” by Esquire Magazine) for the TV commercial For Sean. (Joe Slade White & Company - William Sheffield Governor.) Produced numerous commercial campaigns – CHEVRON USA, McDonalds, Written more than 40 "Sesame Street" scripts for Children's Television Workshop. Ghost Writer for novel "Orie" - published 2017 Ghost Writer memoir "Welcome to the Last Day of the Rest of Your Life" - story of American Green Beret who lost his leg in Afghanistan, returned to active duty, severed tours in war zone with artificial limb. Ghost Writer text book "Not losing is Not Winning" critical of U.S. war strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of the first filmmakers to be recruited into the Peace Corps. Make movies and TV shows for Doctors without Borders, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, World Health Organization, and other NGOs.