Kate Hyman
Woodstock,NY
Summary
Award-winning music industry professional, entrepreneur, and business strategist with significant experience in all areas of music recording and publishing, artist development, A&R, label management, and consultation. Proven record of organizational, interpersonal, business, and communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Songwriting Mentor
Big Ears Music Consultancy
06.2023 - Current
- Work 1:1 with songwriters to develop their craft
- Through Songwriting Academy in London, lead workshops on songwriting
- Consult with writers on next steps: recording, licensing, and distribution of their works
A&R Executive
BMG Music Publishing
05.2013 - 04.2023
- Signed and developed songwriters and their catalogs
- Led opportunity development for BMG's existing catalog
- Catalog acquisition
- Helped launch a recording division
- Developed content in other media with BMG's corporate partner, including documentary films and books
- Significant signings include: Nathanial Rateliff, Valerie June, Patti Smith
- Managed special projects, including Angel Headed Hipster
Instructor
William Paterson University
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Adjunct instructor in Music & Entertainment Industries degree program
Vice President, A&R
V2 Records
04.1998 - 05.2008
- Hired by Richard Branson to start and staff NY office
- Led A&R department and coordinated a network of international offices and signings
- Executive producer and A&R for I Am Sam soundtrack
- Grammy nominations as executive producer for Toots and Friends
- Significant signings include Moby's award winning Play
- Started children's division, Little Monster Records
- Developed marketing strategies and partnerships
Education
Certificate of Accomplishment - Business Administration
Wharton School of Business
Philadelphia, United States12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Archaelogy
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.1983
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Marketing and Distribution
- Catalog Acquisition
- Artist Development
- Partner Relations
- Company Growth and Management
- A&R Management
- Music Supervision
Timeline
Songwriting Mentor
Big Ears Music Consultancy
06.2023 - Current
Instructor
William Paterson University
09.2018 - 05.2019
A&R Executive
BMG Music Publishing
05.2013 - 04.2023
Vice President, A&R
V2 Records
04.1998 - 05.2008
Certificate of Accomplishment - Business Administration
Wharton School of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Archaelogy
University of California, Berkeley
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