Andre Sumler
Town of Brookline
Allston,MA
4
years of professional experience
Accomplished music industry professional with 8+ years of expertise spanning elite artist relations, global brand ambassadorship, and administrative operations. Expert at delivering high-level support to VIP talent and executives, optimizing database integrity, and managing cross-functional launch strategies. A versatile leader with a proven history of managing multi-season operational logistics, directing seasonal staff teams, and resolving complex stakeholder conflicts under tight deadlines.
Work History
CAMP DIRECTOR (Operations & Personnel Manager)
3 Years 2 Months- Exercised full supervisory authority over seasonal personnel, trained and performance appraisals of staff members to optimize team morale.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for high-stakes guest and stakeholder relations, proactively resolving complex conflicts, handling emergencies, and preserving community trust.
- Directed daily facility operations, resource allocations, and safety compliance protocols for a high-volume regional program serving 500+ participants daily.
- Audited and managed critical administrative databases, optimizing digital tracking systems for compliance records, operational schedules, and program logistics.
- Facilitated daily team pre-shifts and communicated event-specific parameters to align staff with organizational standards and ensure zero operational gaps.
- 3+ Seasons
ASSISTANT ARTIST RELATIONS MANAGER (Brand Ambassador & VIP Logistics)
2 Years 8 Months- Served as a key global brand ambassador, directly representing corporate identity and core product lines to professional touring musicians, industry partners, and high-profile VIPs.
- Cultivated and managed long-term stakeholder relations with artists and management teams to secure and evaluate mutually beneficial corporate endorsement deals.
- Utilized Infor SyteLine ERP database infrastructure to maintain meticulous artist profiles, tracking global account histories, pipeline endorsements, and evolving equipment specifications.
- Managed end-to-end gear logistics, processing complex equipment orders and international shipping schedules to ensure seamless, deadline-driven support for high-profile touring artists.
- Spearheaded cross-functional workflows between Marketing, Sale Product Development, and artist teams to resolve technical equipment availability issues and align with brand strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Music (Education and Product)
High School Diploma
Skills
Management: Personnel Leadership | Staff Scheduling & Hours | Training | Cross-Functional Collaboration
Relations: VIP Stakeholder Management | Guest Relations | Global Brand Ambassadorship | Client Retention
Operations: Live Event & Gear Logistics | Inventory Asset Control | ERP Database Management | Budgeting & Compliance
Timeline
CAMP DIRECTOR (Operations & Personnel Manager)
Town of Brookline
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
ASSISTANT ARTIST RELATIONS MANAGER (Brand Ambassador & VIP Logistics)
Avedis Zildjian Company
08.2022 - 04.2025Read More
Milton Hershey School
High School Diploma
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Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Arts from Professional Music (Education and Product)
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