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Abigail Wate Ayala

Abigail Wate Ayala

Nashville,TN

Summary

Music industry professional with over seven years of experience in artist management, publishing, and creative development. Currently serving as Creative Director at Ace High Music, building relationships with A&Rs, publishers, producers, and managers to support songwriters and drive strategic collaborations. Responsibilities include pitching songs, booking co-writes, managing writer calendars, and scouting new talent. Previous experience includes managing and supporting day-to-day operations for major-label artists Zach Bryan and Bella Poarch, serving as a liaison between artist teams in Nashville, Los Angeles, and New York. Background also includes creative roles at Cornman Music working with writers like Brett James, Will Bundy and Lydia Vaughan. Known for strong organization, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Passionate about artist empowerment and enabling creators to focus on their craft.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Ace High Music
07.2022 - Current
  • Building & maintaining relationships with label A&Rs, managers, publishers, & producers in Nashville.
  • Provide organizational and administrative support to senior team members on major marketing campaigns, key initiatives, and routine daily tasks as required.
  • Pitching writers’ songs for cuts on artists projects.
  • Booking sessions for writers, as well as, overseeing the management of writer’s calendars.
  • Ensure that writers are aware of time/date/location of co-writes, and is clearly entered in writers’ calendars.
  • Booking and coordinating all Ace High meetings.
  • Taking detailed notes throughout all Ace High meetings.
  • Actively seeking new talent to either sign or connect with the current Ace High Roster.
  • Attending shows & online research.
  • Building relationships with booking agents, managers, lawyers, & PROs.
  • Actively seeking new opportunities for writers to be working with artists who are writing for their projects.
  • Staying in communication with A&R, managers, & producers to know who what artists are actively writing for their next project.
  • Overseeing and executing all daily office operations and administrative tasks.

Manager - Day to Day

Bring A Shovel Management
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Report directly to Manager and Columbia Music's Head of TikTok Marketing, Danny Kang.
  • Work directly with two major label artists signed to Warner Brothers Records. Zach Bryan (Country Singer/Songwriter) and Bella Poarch (Pop).
  • Serve as a liaison for TikTok content creators through the viral marketing department.
  • Communicate between top level management and artists to ensure everything is moving in the right direction.
  • Maintain and foster relationships with artists. Making sure their voices are being heard.
  • Lead multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to ensure the artists and teams stay on track.
  • Bridging LA/NYC with Nashville. Served as the Nashville liaison and first point of contact for out of town artists with questions/help about the country music community.
  • Create stability and multi-task in fast paced situations.

Creative Director

Cornman Music
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Developed and cultivated relationships with new and existing artists, songwriters and business professionals throughout the music industry.
  • Booked writing calendars of writers including Kip Moore, Brett James, Will Bundy, Drew Green, Lydia Vaughan and Josh Miller.
  • Pitched songs to artists, managers and labels.
  • Studied and understood strengths of songwriters throughout Nashville to book correct co-writes.
  • Organized and executed all office duties and tasks.
  • Directly oversaw interns and mentored them through their career search.

Studio Manager

Legends Studio
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Sold studio time to potential clients.
  • Coordinated with artists, producers and labels to schedule studio sessions.
  • Represented Legends Studio as an ambassador throughout the Nashville community.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to promote studio to potential clients.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2019

Skills

  • Thrives in Fast Pasted Environments
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Relationship Builder
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Coordinator of Networking Events
  • Multi-Tasker

Internships

  • Sandbox Entertainment/Management
  • Seagayle Music Publishing
  • Cornman Music Publishing
  • Huskins Harris Business Management
  • The Shotgun Seat Media Outlet
  • Webster Public Relations

Timeline

Creative Director

Ace High Music
07.2022 - Current

Manager - Day to Day

Bring A Shovel Management
01.2021 - 07.2022

Creative Director

Cornman Music
02.2019 - 06.2021

Studio Manager

Legends Studio
04.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Middle Tennessee State University

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