Tim Tahir Resume
Tim Tahir Resume

Nugg/NuggMD - Marina del Rey, CA
February 2017 to February 2019

? Produced a series of in-depth, high-quality video reviews of products from cannabis brands: 1964, Alpine Vapor, Altai, Awakened Topicals, Caligold, Cannavis, Chuuuch, Coast, Dulze, Ganja Gold, Heavy Hitters, Himalaya, Honey Vape, Humboldt Apothecary, Kush Queen, Little Brittons, Loki Lotion, Lowell Farms, Milo Confections, Papa & Barkley, Paradise Candy, Royal Concentrates, and THC Design.
? Wrote cannabis product reviews, brand spotlights, cannabis 101s, MMJ patient guides, law guides, and cultural pieces that resonated with current readers, drove traffic, attracted new subscribers and generated user-content.
? Assembled and trained a team of writers to consistently produce these informative, engaging and entertaining cannabis-related articles.
? Successfully established detailed Nugg brand blog guidelines for writers to follow when composing all articles.
? Proofread, edited and optimized all articles and embedded video posts before publishing.
? Updated past 300 articles with fresh images, cleaner design, and new anchor text to retain blog and brand continuity.
? Spearheaded the rewriting and redesigning of articles when necessary to add topic specificity, reflect brand tone, clarify CTA, improve readability, and increase SEO.

Freelance Producer
Alternative Futures - Hollywood, CA
November 2014 to 2016

? Found, met and networked with industry contacts to acquire equity, talent, and monetizable resources.
? Created detailed slate pitch decks and individual project packets for possible co-production partners.
? Designed marketing materials (artwork, posters, one sheets) for potential projects.
? Read, edited and rewrote scripts in development based on team feedback.

Manager of Acquisitions
Shoreline Entertainment - Century City, CA
July 2011 to February 2012

? Oversaw acquisition of an eclectic array of dramas, documentaries, family, foreign and horror movies that were sold/distributed internationally.
? Negotiated and amended contractual terms of sales agency agreements with producers/lawyers to finalize deals.
? Created investment and marketing plans for post-production acquisitions requiring finishing funds.
? Calculated international pre-sales estimates based on genre sales data, current market trends and distributor relationships.
? Provided development notes and cast lists for pre-production acquisitions to make the most entertaining and marketable movie possible.

Acquisitions Associate & Assistant to CEO
Shoreline Entertainment - Century City, CA
July 2008 to July 2011

? Acquired sales rights to The Maid (La Nana), Sundance 2009 World Cinema Grand Jury Prize winner and Golden Globe nominee, prior to its premiere by courting the filmmakers in the post-production process, setting expectations, and negotiating contractual terms and fees; sold to distributors worldwide.
? Acquired film sales rights to Undertow (Contracorriente), Sundance 2010 World Cinema Audience Award winner, due to The Maid�s global sales and the filmmaker�s positive experience; also sold worldwide.
? Supervised production of 3D animated horror movie The Living Corpse to make a profitable pic: created an LLC, controlled expenses, revised schedule to keep film on budget and on time, resolved expenditure related conflicts, wired funds to director, reconciled monthly statements, and prepared tax returns.
? Assisted in producing indie films High Life (2009), starring Timothy Olyphant and Joe Anderson, and Master Harold and the Boys (2010), starring Ving Rhames and Freddy Highmore, from development to completion: script notes, cast selections, shooting locations, editing notes and distribution strategies.
? Covered scripts for potential development and acquisition.
? Drafted, updated, and sent sales agency agreements to filmmakers.
? Contacted directors and producers to request screeners/screenings and evaluate their salability.
? Controlled a movie database and tracked over 1,000 titles in all stages of production.
? Recruited, trained, and managed a team of interns each semester to find and watch marketable movies to acquire and sell.
? Assisted director and producers in selecting cast and shooting locations of films