Ed Hauber

Freelance Photo & Media Professional (Owner/Operator) at Ed Hauber Real Estate Media Services

Full-service freelance photo and media professional offering photo, video, and drone/aerial media for residential & commercial real estate; Emmy-winning photographer, editor, and producer with FAA Part 107 UAS licensed drone operations.

Director of Sales & Business Development at Digital Nirvana, Inc.

Oversee domestic sales strategy for SaaS and services; secured landmark $4M+ ARR NBC News Group MetadataIQ contract, closed TMZ/tranceIQ deal (> $500K ARR), expanded Turner language services from $500K to $1M ARR; led post-sale success, developed webinars, marketing materials, and branding efforts.

Director of Sales at Volicon, Inc. (Acquired by Verizon Digital Media Services)

Led North American broadcast sales practice, grew revenues from <$500K in 2006 to >$10M by 2019; expanded US market share to 60%; served as Salesforce Admin, mentored junior staff, acted as brand spokesperson.

Senior Sales Manager: Latin America at Pinnacle Systems

Recreated the broadcast sales channel, grew revenues 15-25% YoY, revitalized sales via partner development, addressed international trade issues, planned and directed international trade shows and industry events.

Freelance Photo & Media Specialist at ED HAUBER REAL ESTATE MEDIA SERVICES

Full‑service freelance photo and media professional delivering residential and commercial real estate media, plus additional genres on request. Specializes in photo, video, and drone/aerial media (FAA Part 107 licensed). Emmy‑award winning photojournalist and producer.

Director of Sales & Business Development at DIGITAL NIRVANA, INC.

Directed domestic sales strategy for the SaaS and services portfolio, targeting new logos and expanding revenue. Negotiated and closed landmark deals, including NBC News Group MetadataIQ (~$4M+ ARR) and TMZ (TranceIQ, >$500K ARR). Expanded Turner language services from $500K to $1M ARR. Managed post‑sale accounts, client success, and customer lifetime value. Initiated webinar marketing, created press materials, brochures, web content, product videos, and led branding efforts.

Director of Sales at VOLICON, INC. (ACQUIRED BY VERIZON DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES)

Led the North American broadcast sales practice, growing revenues from under $500K in 2006 to over $10M by 2019, and achieving 60% US market share among network and station group accounts. Served as product evangelist and presenter at trade events, and hired/mentored three junior sales team members. Managed Salesforce KPI, pipeline, and reporting; spokesperson for Volicon by Verizon Digital Media Services (acquired March 2016).

Senior Sales Manager: Latin America at PINNACLE SYSTEMS, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

Recreated the broadcast sales channel, grew revenues 15–25% YoY, and improved market share. Revitalized sales by spearheading new partner development, optimizing order fulfillment operations, and resolving complex international trade issues. Partnered with key vendors to develop new product solutions and address emerging vertical market opportunities. Planned and directed international trade shows and industry events. This role covered 1998–2005, with continued emphasis on 2002–2005 responsibilities.

Freelance Photo & Media Professional at ED Hauber Real Estate Media Services

Full-service freelance photo and media professional focusing on residential and commercial real estate media; FAA Part 107 UAS licensed drone pilot; Emmy Award-winning photojournalist and producer.

Director of Sales & Business Development at Digital Nirvana, Inc.

Oversee domestic sales strategy for SaaS and services; closed landmark NBC News Group MetadataIQ agreement (>$4M ARR); closed TMZ for TranceIQ (>$500K ARR); expanded Turner language services contract; managed post-sale account management, customer success, and client retention; launched webinar marketing and developed public-facing materials.

Director of Sales at Volicon, Inc. (acquired by Verizon Digital Media Services)

Led North American broadcast sales; increased domestic sales revenues from < $500K to >$10M by 2019; grew US market share to 60%; exceeded YOY revenue targets 2012-2017; product evangelist and presenter; hired and mentored three junior sales team members; Salesforce administrator; spokesperson for Volicon brand.

Senior Sales Manager: Latin America at Pinnacle Systems

Recreated the broadcast sales channel; grew revenues 15-25% YoY; improved market share; revitalized sales through new partner development and optimized order fulfillment; partnered with key vendors to develop product solutions; planned and directed international trade shows and industry events.

Freelance Photo & Media Professional at Ed Hauber Real Estate Media Services

Full-service freelance photo and media professional delivering residential and commercial real estate photography, video, and drone/aerial media. FAA Part 107 UAS licensed drone pilot; Emmy Award–winning photojournalist and producer.

Director of Sales & Business Development at Digital Nirvana, Inc.

Oversee domestic sales strategy for the SaaS and services portfolio; originate and close new business, including landmark $4M+ ARR NBC News Group MetadataIQ deal; closed TMZ tier-one account ($500K+ ARR); expanded Turner Entertainment language services from $500K to $1M ARR; directed post-sale account management, customer success, and CLV; launched webinar marketing initiative; created public-facing materials and oversaw rebranding.

Director of Sales at Volicon, Inc. (Acquired by Verizon Digital Media Services)

Led North American broadcast sales; increased domestic revenues from under $500K in 2006 to over $10M by 2019; grew US market share to 60% of network and station group accounts; product evangelist and presenter; hired and mentored three junior sales team members; Salesforce administrator; spokesperson for Volicon brand (acquired by Verizon DMS in 2016).

Senior Sales Manager: Latin America at Pinnacle Systems

Recreated the broadcast sales channel; grew revenues 15-25% YoY and improved market share; revitalized sales through new partner development and optimized order fulfillment; collaborated with key vendors on new product solutions and addressed emerging vertical market opportunities; planned and directed international trade shows and industry events.

Owner / Principal at ED HAUBER REAL ESTATE MEDIA SERVICES

Full-service freelance photo and media professional specializing in residential and commercial real estate media; FAA Part 107 UAS licensed drone pilot; Emmy award-winning photojournalist and producer.

Director of Sales & Business Development at Digital Nirvana, Inc.

Oversaw domestic sales strategy for SaaS and services; secured landmark $4M+ ARR NBC News Group MetadataIQ contract; closed TMZ and Turner engagements; expanded Turner language services; led post-sale account management and customer success; launched first webinar marketing; created public-facing materials and branding.

Director of Sales at Volicon, Inc. (acquired by Verizon Digital Media Services)

Led North American broadcast sales, grew revenues from < $500K to > $10M; expanded US market share to 60% among network and station group accounts; achieved year-over-year growth; served as Salesforce administrator and brand spokesperson.