Good Gaming Inc (GMER)

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David M. Sterling, new GMER COO, LinkedIN info...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmsterling21

This guy is no slouch. Why would he take this job with GMER if he didn't think he could make bank from it?


David M. Sterling MBA, CCMP, CCP

Content Strategy and Business Development Leader
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States500+ connections

Good Gaming, Inc.
University of Southern Indiana

About
Versatile, collaborative, impact-driven content strategy and business development executive with over 25 years of verifiable success in developing and expanding innovative products, including live and on-demand streaming, cross-platform gaming (mobile, console, PC, streaming), VR, political talks, non-profit outreach, alternative lifestyle genres. Good planner with an innate sense of urgency and passion for artful production and detailed coordination, capable of merging broad ideas into a crystal-clear vision. Expertise in collaborating with internal cross-functional teams and external third-party providers, developing innovative live-streaming and SVOD concepts, and creating digital media assets. Known for having strong business acumen with proven ability to oversee multimillion-dollar budgets, analyze audience data to measure impact, and provide recommendations for future productions accurately. Insanely metrics-focused and data-driven to coach and guide teams to achieve a high-performing status and self-management.

Experience

Good Gaming, Inc. Graphic
Chief Operating Officer
Good Gaming, Inc.
Jan 2022 - Present 2 months

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Collaborate with the board of directors and executive committee in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, business development/partnerships and hiring needs.

Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning

Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and…


Chicago4Real Entertainment LLC. Graphic
Managing Director - Content Strategy, Acquisition, & Development
Chicago4Real Entertainment LLC.
May 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 8 months

Chicago, Illinois, United States

? Created and manage a fully integrated content development studio producing live-streaming and on-demand original programming in the sports, comedy, music, political talk, video gaming, scripted entertainment, non-profit outreach, and alternative lifestyle genres. Oversees content operations to successfully launch vidcast and podcast network producing 40-50 hours of live and on-demand programming currently available on iOS, Android and Twitch platforms.
? Lead a team of 20+ human-centered…


LOOT Interactive LLC. Graphic
Managing Director
LOOT Interactive LLC.
Apr 2015 - May 2019
4 years 2 months

Culver City, California

? Define and lead the content strategy for the in-market streaming services in line with the company's short and long-term business goals. Oversee the local content budget, directing that investment to improve monthly subscriber and audience growth across all streaming platforms. Leverage data and analytics to drive customer acquisition, retention, audience growth.
? Created and managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-platform D2C live and on-demand streaming application development…


Sony Pictures Entertainment
16 years 6 months

SVP - Business Development & Operations - New Media Solutions
Jan 2012 - Apr 2015
3 years 4 months

Culver City

? Drove the business development vision and strategy for the company's product that pushed forward growth, retention, and revenue generation. Facilitated large-scale digital adoption initiatives within the studio. Created frameworks to enable the right kinds of exploration, exchanges, feedback, focus, and creativity across the operations. Led a diverse team of 150+ employees. Held full P&L responsibility and achieved YoY growth of over 30%.
? Created and facilitated the day-to-day…


Director/Executive Director/VP - Business Development - Digital Studios Division
Nov 1998 - Jan 2012
13 years 3 months

Culver City

? Successfully introduced new media verticals such as virtual world/social network initiatives and interactive gaming.
? Established new post-production verticals (Graphic Design, Editorial, Duplication, Replication, and Sound Post-Production) associated with major motion picture studio lines of services.
? Initiated new package media, authoring products/services (for 3D, BD, Kiosk DVD, VOD, Mobile) for first and third-party home entertainment clients.
? Built and managed strategic…