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AMY BIRNBAUM

New York,NY

Summary

Multifaceted and driven Personal / Executive Assistant with 12+ years of experience working in the Entertainment Industry working alongside Emmy and Grammy award winning actors and artists, and private, high net worth individuals. I have a strong track record of success in fast paced work environments while exercising the utmost discretion. I am deft in de-escalating conflicts. I am extremely reliable, organized, patient and communicative. While juggling multiple assignments, I remain calm under pressure in prioritizing and completing timely tasks with utmost care, precision and attention to detail.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director, A&R, Artist Relations

Round Hill Music
New York, NY
05.2012 - Current


• Artist liaison to Round Hill Music’s publishing division which includes a diversified roster of artists and legacy estates including Rob Thomas, Trombone Shorty, Neal Francis, John Kander, Eddie Holland, the Gil Scott-Heron estate
• Artist contract negotiation
• Sample license negotiation and pitching
• Coordinate and execute all marketing and press efforts across all digital platforms
• Maintain company website and all social media platforms

• Daily facilitation of co-writes and active pitching with successful releases
• Manage and grow high level contacts at all times (ie entertainment lawyers, record labels, publishers, managers, performing rights organizations, etc)
• Devise promotional events, sponsorships and partnerships with similar-minded music and non-music brands
• Produce company events and concerts (SXSW, CMJ, MONDO) - hire talent, event logistics, sponsors, site inspections, source managing vendors, catering, transportation and supporting technology
• Created partnership with Lively McCabe, an entertainment production company who specialize in packaging iconic intellectual property, creative concepts and teams and distribution to produce new stories for theater, television, film, and book publishing

Dir. of Music Marketing, Assistant Tour Manager

FELA!
12.2011 - 08.2012
  • Coordinated human resources and other logistical details for the company of artists, musicians and technicians associated with the Broadway and National touring production of FELA!
  • Ensured that employment contracts were properly drafted, executed, and adhered to
  • Administered artists' compensation and benefits; processed worker compensation claims
  • Organized opening night events in each city and all social events pertaining to the production
  • Booked and procured backline for FELA! band gigs in each city
  • Handled coordination of celebrities attending FELA! (Prince, Jay-Z, Will Smith, Kanye West, Quincy Jones)
  • Music and Marketing Outreach for FELA! including student outreach
  • Set up cross-promotional opportunities at specific lifestyle accounts such as clothing and music stores, restaurants, and bars on social media networks
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day

Creative Assistant

Jujamcyn Theaters
04.2008 - 12.2010
  • Responsible for maintaining all office duties catering to the needs of its President Jordan Roth
  • Worked effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environment to complete CEO's tasks
  • Managed highly sensitive, confidential information with the highest level of discretion
  • Acted as liaison between producer, cast, crew, press, and the public for Broadway shows
  • Served as part of production company development team, attended readings, read, and evaluated scripts for possibility of future projects
  • Organized long distance travel and local transportation arrangements
  • Tracked and recorded production expenses
  • Tracked communications strategies, advertising campaigns and marketing approaches to measure successes and failures
  • Coordinated dates and ticket sales for tickets to Broadway shows
  • DJ'd opening night events for Broadway shows including Spring Awakening, American Idiot, HAIR.

Production Assistant and Personal Assistant

Billy Crudup, Jeremy Piven, Edie Falco
New York, NY
02.2005 - 03.2008
  • Assisted actors during the run of their respective Broadway shows and rehearsal periods and beyond
  • Knew each actor on a professional and personal level and made sure that their daily needs were well taken care of
  • First point of contact in dealing with correspondence and phone calls with agents, managers, publicists, etc
  • Coordinated complex travel, transport, and accommodation
  • Organized personal and professional calendars
  • Managed actors' or artists' paperwork, payment and expenses
  • Performed various clerical tasks and organized office areas to promote productivity
  • Screened telephone calls and inquiries and directed as appropriate
  • Organized work projects around client's house
  • Managed household inventory and maintenance schedules
  • Accompanied clients to appointments
  • Supported families during periods of disruption providing client help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
  • Ran errands to help with daily tasks, enabling employer to focus on more pressing duties

Band Manager

JujamcynDaptone Records
New York, NY
02.2005 - 12.2011
  • Booked transportation, accommodation and adjacent services
  • Anticipated and met client demands to run efficient and profitable tours
  • Represented client and supervised events with decisive leadership and quality execution
  • Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely
  • Planned, developed and disseminated thorough tour itineraries and developed contingency plans for potential difficulties

Volunteer Work

Self Employed Services
New York, NY
01.2015 - Current
  • RIAA's Grammy Education Coalition - Board Member
  • Trombone Shorty Academy - Music Mentor
  • Indiana University's Department of African American Studies - Music Mentor
  • AIMP - Young Professionals Committee Member
  • NYAK - Music Mentor for Malawi's Women in Music program
  • Round Hill Music - DEI Task Force

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Communication Skills
  • Publicity and Promotion
  • Media and Public Relations
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word ,Excel and Social Media
  • Personable, articulate and professional in presentation
  • High energy, self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks-organized and meticulous
  • Superior time management skills
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills

Timeline

Volunteer Work

Self Employed Services
01.2015 - Current

Sr. Director, A&R, Artist Relations

Round Hill Music
05.2012 - Current

Dir. of Music Marketing, Assistant Tour Manager

FELA!
12.2011 - 08.2012

Creative Assistant

Jujamcyn Theaters
04.2008 - 12.2010

Production Assistant and Personal Assistant

Billy Crudup, Jeremy Piven, Edie Falco
02.2005 - 03.2008

Band Manager

JujamcynDaptone Records
02.2005 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Indiana University
AMY BIRNBAUM