1. S u s a n B. C l a r k
Larkspur, CA 94939
323.309.1669
harbingerofnews@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sbclark
CAREER SUMMARY
A proven, passionate Content Producer / Project Manager / Product Manager with a track record of successfully defining
and creating engaging interactive material and products while managing them throughout the entire project life cycle.
KEY STRENGTHS
Creative Technical Tenacious Dedicated
Strategic Analytical Organized Collaborative
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COWTOWN PRODUCTIONS || Larkspur, CA
Content Producer / Project Manager / Product Manager 11/2008 - Present
Oversee the vision, scope and budget of complex interactive projects while working with cross-functional teams from
marketing, biz dev, design and engineering.
Accomplishment/s
Created the first interactive video training tool for Taproot Foundation's Pro Bono Action Tank.
Facilitated a faster, more direct way of moving through the product design process for Threshold Interactive.
GROOVE 11 (Creative Agency) || San Rafael, CA
Producer / Project Manager/ Product Manager 05/2007 – 11/2008
Directed all phases of interactive, Web, print collateral, presentation graphics, events and video projects.
Developed creative content, including new website features & widgets, online communities and e-commerce opportunities
Responsible for projects' market research, competitive analysis, spec writing, creating UI wireframes, concept and beta
testing, launch and post-launch evaluation..
Managed adjunct cross-departmental team members while driving project planning (scope, schedule and budget).
Accomplishment/s
Project managed the most lauded Napa Valley Wine Auction in its history, raising approximately $10.4 million.
Developed and executed Groove's most successful marketing campaign to date, increasing new business conversions 15%.
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO / MSN and NBC.com || Burbank, CA
Senior Digital Producer & Video Editor / Product Manager
11/2001 – 05/2007
Managed content and functionality of the website, including site architecture/navigation, design, programming and
content.
Created and edited original show series for the web (“The John and Ross Show, “ etc.).
Managed complete re-design and re-launch of site in 2004.
Developed cross platform sponsorship opportunities across NBC, iTunes, Toyota, etc.
Accomplishment/s
Used social networking and user-generated content for the first time to distribute viral content offerings.
Developed successful online venue for filtering show content before it reached air.
By using viral videos, increased the on-air audience in the 18 – 34-year-old adult male demographic by 5%.
Grew the site from a 1-page guest listing to the number #1 site on NBC.com.
JAY LENO’S GARAGE / MSN and NBC.com || Burbank, CA
Co-Producer 10/2006 – 05/2007
Produced this Emmy nominated website (www.jaylenosgarage.com) which launched in October 2006 and features Jay
talking about his collection of rare and exotic automobiles and motorcycles.
Accomplishment/s
Within two months of its launch, the site became one of the top destinations for men on the Web according to Esquire.
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ACCESS HOLLYWOOD / MSN and NBC.com || Burbank, CA
Co-Managing Editor 11/2001 – 11/2002
Pitched and conceived story ideas, wrote and edited celebrity news and feature articles for the website of the popular
entertainment television magazine.
Accomplishment/s
Added interactive elements to the site (polling, etc.) whose results were fed back into each broadcast.
SPIDERDANCE, INC. (Interactive Television) || Venice, CA
Senior Producer 08/2000 – 10/2001
Spiderdance was a leading provider of digital entertainment and interactive television programming.
Developed and executed new iTV projects (NBC’s “Weakest Link, “ GSN’s “Inquizition”).
Managed all design and editorial decisions, as well as scheduling and budgeting.
Led production teams made up of designers, programmers and writers.
Accomplishment/s
Won 2 Bandie Awards for Best 2-Screen iTV implementation.
SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT || Culver City, CA
Senior Producer / Game Designer 09/1999 – 08/2000
Wrote game designs and managed all creative and editorial decisions.
Supervised team of programmers, designers and associate producers to maintain product integrity and business objectives.
Created ancillary portal of activities to drive monetization, engagement and customer satisfaction.
Accomplishment/s
Created one of the first multiplayer Web games around the popular "Dating Game" TV franchise.
CHECKOUT.COM || Beverly Hills, CA
Senior Program Producer & Editor-in-Chief, Music Division 01/1999 – 09/1999
CheckOut.com was an early competitor of Amazon and was backed by Michael Ovitz and Ron Burkle.
Developed the music division of this e-commerce start-up featuring content, community and commerce.
Wrote and edited music reviews and content – and acted as Creative Director over site's look and navigation.
Supervised a team of 12 writers, designers, and researchers.
Accomplishment/s
Designed 'P(L)AYoffs,' games interspersed throughout the shopping experience, that increased site retention.
GTE MAINSTREET || Santa Monica, CA
Senior Content Producer 03/1995 – 01/1999
MainStreet was one of the first iTV companies and it featured all original programming shot in its own virtual 3-D studio.
Created, wrote and produced 6 original iTV show series (Virtuality, Off the Wall, It’s Not About Sex, Popcorn & Trivia, etc.)
Wrote technical and navigational specs, designed graphics, and oversaw post production of each project.
Booked talent and negotiated contracts.
Accomplishment/s
Produced the most broad ranging iTV up to that time, running the gamut from kids' programming to e-commerce apps.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: MS Office Suite / MS Project / PhotoShop / Illustrator / Flash / Visio / InDesign
Video Editing, FX & Compression: Premiere / AVID Express / Final Cut Pro / After Effects / Discreet Media Cleaner
CMS: Drupal / Vignette / MODx Proficiency: HTML / XHTML / JavaScript / CSS / PHP
EDUCATION
FLORIDA-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY || Boca Raton, FL >>>> Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Minor in Journalism
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA
Member, WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA, EAST
Member, ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCE