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PROFILE
Music Industry professional offering versatile management skills and a
background in marketing and operations. Strong planner and problem solver
who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds
expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
without compromising quality.
EDUCATION
Howard University – Washington, D.C.
1991-1996
Public Relations/Communications
Los Angeles Recording School — Los Angeles, CA
2006-2007
Relevant Courses:
— Music Production
— Entertainment Business
— Digital Recording
— Audio Postproduction for Film & Sound
KEY SKILLS
Management
Skills:
VIP Client Services
Staff Management
Event Coordination
Executive Support
Talent Recruitment
Community Outreach
Social Media Management
Public Relations
Music
Programs:
Logic & ProTools
Solid State Logic &
Neve Consoles
EXPERIENCE
The Boom Boom Room Recording
Studio Burbank, CA
Operations Director,
2007 - Present
Responsible for the operation of a high profile, multi-platinum, Grammy producing recording
studio. This includes being a client liaison, staff manager, and technical support coordinator.
• Member of the Will Smith Family Alliance (Will Smith, Studio Owner)
• Responsible for direct correspondence to Overbrook Entertainment
• Director of Session Management
• Director of BBR Internship Program
• Social Media Management
• Community Outreach Coordinator
2. Fleur Couture Operations Director
Los Angeles, CA 2003 – 2007
Member of a team that created a private, celebrity based event/gift/floral design studio.
Daily tasks included organizing installations, recruiting and managing staff, and ensuring
client retention.
• Contributed to the ground-up development of a high profile design studio.
• Organized operational systems and developed a support staff with a sales team
• Produced a business plan and marketing strategies that supported the short and long
term goals of the company.
• Client acquisition coordinator
McDonald’s/Welburn Management PR/Marketing Director
Washington, D.C. 2001 – 2003
Coordinated the marketing and advertising strategies for more than 30 McDonald’s
restaurants. Established a liaison between owner and national headquarters and managed
the public relations for all stores.
• Organized store openings and coordinated signage and marketing materials
• Issued related press releases and managed publicity
• Developed community outreach programs and sponsorship opportunities
• Coordinated annual company conferences and employee events
The Washington Post Advertising Executive
Washington, D.C. 1996 – 2001
Responsible for the sale, development and publishing of display advertising in a top rated
national newspaper. Noted as a spirited team leader and official company mascot at
sponsored events.
• Used sales techniques and small business resources to plan and create display
advertising
• Gave top rated client care and sales team support
• Acted as team leader for automotive department of prestigious advertising sales team
• Official company mascot at sporting events and promotional opportunities