DEMETRICE DEE BAKER
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Artist Manager and Owner at Appalachian Publishing, dedicated to strategic marketing and effective contract negotiation for artist advancement. Executed college tours that resulted in heightened visibility and sales growth. Skilled in Pro Tools, with proven multitasking abilities and adaptability, fostering essential industry connections for creative achievements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist Manager/Road Manager, Owner
Appalachian Publishing
Atlanta, Ga
01.2006 - Current
- Managed the careers of six artists, helping to oversee their musical finances and creative decisions.
- Executed marketing strategies that increased artist visibility.
- Negotiated contracts with booking agents, venues, and promoters.
- Organized successful college town tours, including logistics, budgeting, and sales.
- Cultivated relationships with industry professionals, including producers, promoters, and media outlets.
- The company acts as the intermediary between the artist and the public.
- Attended events and performances in off-hours to support artists and build industry rapport.
Front Office Manager/ AGM
Wingate by Wyndham Hotel
Kennesaw, Georgia
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Trained and supervised front office staff on customer service standards.
- Managed front desk operations to ensure smooth guest check-in and check-out.
- Implemented hotel policies to enhance guest satisfaction and safety.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to maintain cleanliness and readiness of rooms.
- Coordinated room assignments and resolved guest issues promptly.
- Developed schedules for front office team to ensure adequate coverage.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, preparing reports or updating databases when needed.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Provided leadership to ensure that all Front Office team members are delivering excellent customer service.
Education
Advanced Professional Certificate - Songwriting/Production
Berklee College of Music Online
09.2023
Professional Certificate - Songwriting/Production
Berklee College of Music Online
06.2021
B.A. - Music Education
West Virginia State University
01.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Pro Tools
- FL Studio
- Melodyne 5
- Signal flow
- AI prompting
MIXING CREDITS:
- 2 Chainz
- TI
- DJ Scream
- Yo Gotti
- Money Mark Diggla
- Mr CJ
- Dru Peso
Accomplishments
Ascap Award, "First Hip-Hop Song to cross over to Pop", While managing Stuntman of D4L. Award Significance: The song was recognized for its massive success as a multi-platinum ringtone and its record-breaking status as the most downloaded song in music history at the time (according to the 2007 Guinness Book of the World Records)., "Laffy Taffy" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2006., The track was a defining hit of the "snap music" era and was released on D4L Records/Asylum Records, with the group founded by Shawty Lo.
Personal Information
Title: ARTIST MANAGER/ PRODUCER/ ENGINEER/ SONGWRITER/ OWNER
Contacts
404.387.9705, deebakermusic@gmail.com, Atlanta/Nashville, GA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Front Office Manager/ AGM
Wingate by Wyndham Hotel
04.2016 - 10.2017
Artist Manager/Road Manager, Owner
Appalachian Publishing
01.2006 - Current
Advanced Professional Certificate - Songwriting/Production
Berklee College of Music Online
Professional Certificate - Songwriting/Production
Berklee College of Music Online
B.A. - Music Education
West Virginia State University