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Douglas Thagard

Douglas Thagard

Media Manager - Post Production (IATSE Local 700 Editors Guild)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Development Manager - Roof System Components

  • Education

    • Culver Military Academy

      1994 - 1999
      HS Diploma Artillery

      Activities and Societies: Honor Council, Artillery Honor Guard Artillery Battalion CommanderHonor CouncilHonor GuardColor Guard

    • University of California, Riverside

      2003 - 2005
      Bachelor's degree Film and Theatrical Production

    • Chapman University

      2007 - 2009
      Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Film & Television Producing

      Activities and Societies: Produced several films including "Clemency"

    • Northern Arizona University

      1999 - 2001
      Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering

  • Experience

    • Fox (Film, TV and Sports)

      Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
      Media Manager - Post Production (IATSE Local 700 Editors Guild)

    • Sony Pictures Entertainment

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
      Story Development

    • Independent Film and Television Production Budget & Scheduler

      Mar 2009 - Jun 2010
      Line Producer

    • Fontana Paper Mills, Inc.

      Jun 2010 - May 2020
      Product Manager

      -Manage technical sales and product development pertaining to Urethane foam and bitumen underlayment-Key speak on technical panels in industry committee meetings and tradeshows -Assist the President, VP of Sales, and Engineers to facilitate product development, technical sales opportunities, service requirements, and product viability-Act as a liaison between production and VP of sales-Manage engineers and technicians to continuously develop new roofing products, improve production and product performance-Solutions and technical based selling that focuses on new technology integration and installation-Manage quality assurance and product testing via ASTM, ICC-ESR and UL codes and standards-Manage and resolve customer complaints and concerns as they arise-Develop and execute strategic project, sales and marketing campaigns.-Responsible for driving growth through specific sales and manufacturing channels -Initiate and cultivate business relationships with multiple levels of customers and suppliers ranging from manufacturers and distributor to end users-Manage and provide technical information and training to installers, distributors, and contactors-Identify and recommend new customers, markets, and opportunities for new products, services, and programs-Regularly monitor pricing in relation to petroleum and chemical markets and notify the sales department of all competitive intelligence learned in the field -Manage trade shows and industry association meetings for the purpose of maintaining customer contact, monitoring competitor activity and market trends, and promoting product sales through marketing-Manage channel conflict that may occur when multiple distributors share territories and end customers-Regularly monitor sales and transportation forecast information to support on-time delivery objectives-Provide direct channel to President in regards to all sales and marketing trends and competitor promotions Show less

    • Westlake Royal Building Products

      Jun 2020 - now
      Business Development Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications