I'm a driven, life-loving entrepreneurial professional with a strong track record of success across diverse industries and a true passion for inclusive storytelling. I love the challenge of leading high-profile brands, teams, and projects globally, blending strategic thinking with creative direction to deliver meaningful results.

Ami Manning

I'm a driven, life-loving entrepreneurial professional with a strong track record of success across diverse industries and a true passion for inclusive storytelling. I love the challenge of leading high-profile brands, teams, and projects globally, blending strategic thinking with creative direction to deliver meaningful results.

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I’m a driven, life-loving entrepreneurial professional with a strong track record of success across diverse industries and a true passion for inclusive storytelling. I love the challenge of leading high-profile brands, teams, and projects globally, blending strategic thinking with creative direction to deliver meaningful results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand Strategist & Education Consultant at Veg Out Organic Skin Care
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Oversaw development of beauty product formulations with CBD, marketing and brand strategies, primary and secondary sustainable packaging and testing, education; managed development of media creative and collateral for sales and marketing; content strategy for CBD legislation and legal alignment.
Founder & Executive Producer at Volition Entertainment
January 1, 2010 - Present
Founder and lead executive producer overseeing global brand strategy and creative direction; produced Netflix documentary 'Anna Nicole: You Don't Know Me' and represented diverse talents including writers, directors, actors and influencers; building multi-country brand and entertainment operations.
Founder, Talent Manager, Brand Consultant at Volition Entertainment
January 1, 2010 - Present
Global branding strategies for a diverse list of brands and clientele; represented and negotiated contracts for writers, directors, actors and influencers; led project development and distribution; served as executive producer on TV and film.
Talent Manager at Paris Hilton Entertainment
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Overseeing licenses and negotiating deals in over 50 countries for global brand management; overseeing global operations and brand strategy teams worldwide; building entertainment, PR, endorsements, licensing and projects strategies with a worldwide team; talent and production oversight for three seasons of Paris Hilton's My BFF (unscripted) across Dubai, London and Los Angeles.
Vice President at Paris Hilton Entertainment
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Talent management across global brands; oversaw licensing, endorsements, and cross-border deals in over 50 countries; guided brand strategy teams worldwide.
Director of Marketing at Polar Electro, Inc.
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
US Director of Marketing for Polar Electro, Inc. (Finland / Burbank, CA); initiated US market penetration (fitness, sports, lifestyle, medical and OEM markets) and built licensing program with Nike; oversaw IP development with athletes and global brand initiatives.
Director of Marketing at The STEP Co.
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Launched the STEP product via extensive trade show management; IP development with Nike and Reebok; licensing agreements with Nike and Reebok; international market penetration in 44 countries.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with Promotions Emphasis; Minor in Business Administration at GSU (Georgia State University)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
Sports Management with Promotions Emphasis; Minor in Business Administration at Georgia State University (GSU)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other