RamsayCV

James Ramsay
Les Consultants Sabatini

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ramsay@sabatini.tv

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Since 2000	Founder / Managing Director	LES CONSULTANTS SABATINI Founder/Director of this Berlin-based media consultancy, providing programming and operational strategies for international digital media. Recent activities include...
2009- 2010	Head of Product Management / Head of Post Production	VISIBLEVISION GmbH Developed and managed the product strategies and production workflow for this Berlin start-up, specialized in high volume, low-cost HD image videos for businesses.
2008	Expert Review	HOME ENTERTAINMENT TRENDS IN EUROPE Report by Peacefulfish consultants for the EU “SMART” programme on the role of SMEs and European audiovisual works in the context of the fast changing and converging home entertainment sector (PayTV, Home Video, VOD, video games, internet, etc)
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2007	Launch Director/ Senior Project Manager	BUGEYE MUSIC Creation and global distribution of the Bugeye Music television service on the Joost platform, including brand development, programming, operations, and interactive services. Personally oversaw all operational aspects of product launch, including channel branding, creative identity, programming policy, business systems and workflow, budget, interdepartmental relationships (business, creative, operational). Contributed to business plan and legal processes. Delivered new video service on time, on budget with limited staff and resources.
2006	Launch Director/ Senior Project Manager	MTV OVERDRIVE Worldwide roll-out of MTV Overdrive, broadband streaming portal for MTV Networks International Digital Media division. Devised and implemented project plan to create local and customized versions of MTV US's streaming video platform in multiple territories, to achieve a global economy of scale. Defined international product requirements to US tech team, set business requirements for regional launches, and co-ordinated launches in 7 countries. Central point of contact for all product issues: Legal, commercial, financial, marketing, programming & production, design and technical.	UK Germany Italy Netherlands Brazil France
2005- 2006	Senior Project Manager	MTV FRANCE Launched of 3 new channels for the French market: MTV Pulse, MTV Idol and Nickelodeon France. Defined and implemented operational strategies required to deliver the new services with tight deadlines and limited budget, including business restructuring.
2004- 2005	Launch Director / Acting Managing Director	MTV NORDIC Launch Director/Acting MD for the launch of MTV Denmark. Brand development for localised MTV channels in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Established Copenhagen office. Oversaw all operational aspects of launch.
2004	Content Strategy Consultant	JAMBA! Europe’s leading mobile content provider. Advised on use of airtime, scheduling strategies, development and implementation of research and analysis tools.
	Content Strategy Consultant	THE DEPOT Programming Consultant for this UK brand consultancy, helping clients with user interface development for online gaming and video services into British pubs and restaurants.
2001- 2002	Vice-President, Programming & Content	CHANNEL HEALTH TELEVISION (UK) Channel Health was the UK's first digital health and lifestyle channel. Responsible for all strategic and operational issues for Programming, Acquisition, Production and Commissions, Creative Direction, On-Air Promotion, and Interactive Services (including enhanced television and websites). Also national and international Channel Carriage Agreements and Broadcast Operations.	UK
2000	Editorial Director, Broadband / Broadcast	CANALWEB Europe's first (and largest) WebTV brand. Responsible for defining and implementing all television and broadband projects for CanalWeb, both in terms of business and content. Also, strategic consulting for the CanalWeb group on international, broadband, tv and editorial issues.	France Deutschland
1997- 1999	Vice-President / Networks Launch Director	UNIVERSAL STUDIOS NETWORKS Co-ordinated Universal's global rollout of two major new, localised brands: 13th Street Studio Universal Launched 5 new television channels in 2 years. Directed pre-launch activities for all new Networks projects - brand positioning, editorial, commercial and administrative strategies. Defined the Networks' cultural blueprints by coaching regional Managing Directors and their teams in the development of local brand models. A pivotal role during the Studio's ambitious entry into the international networks market, maximizing strict budgets within stricter deadlines. On-the-ground in UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, New York and Miami (Latin America, Brazil). Reported directly to President, USN.	Worldwide Italia Deutschland Latin America/Brasil Deutschland
1998- 1999	Acting Vice-President, Networks Operations	Oversaw all television management systems, operational infrastructure, IT and broadcast engineering projects. Design and implementation of Networks scheduling system; new media technology strategies.	*France* España Latin America/Brasil
1996	Manager, Network Presentation	MTV NETWORKS EUROPE (MTV & VH-1) Oversaw Programming, On-Air Promotion and Ad Sales architecture for 4 MTVNE channels and 6 advertising windows, serving over 30 countries. Established and headed Presentation Dept. during MTV Europe's innovative pan-European regional expansion program. Authored MTV's first production and programming "bible."	MTV Europe MTV Italy MTV Germany MTV Middle East *MTV South Africa*
1995- 1996	Music Programming Consultant	Music programming strategies for the launch of VH-1 Germany (Hamburg). Trained local Programme Director and scheduling team. Produced the launches of MTV and VH-1 Middle East for The Showtime Networks (Gulf DTH).
1990- 1996	Music Video Acquisition & Scheduling	Five years video acquisition, playlist committee and program scheduling for pan-European and regional MTV Europe channels; acquisition and scheduling strategies for the launches of VH-1 UK and MTV Italy.	VH-1 UK VH1 Germany VH-1 Middle East VH-1 South Africa

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		Dual UK and Canadian nationality Bilingual English and French. Business German. Rudimentary Italian, Spanish. Trent University, Canada. Philosophy / Cultural Studies (1982-85)