Elise N. Williams
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated music business professional with over 20 years of experience. Proven track record of successfully managing projects and representing artist. Expert in negotiations, marketing and communication. Passionate about fostering artistic talent while driving the success of clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Touring Assistant to Head of Urban Music
Creative Artist Agency
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted with the development and execution of national and international theater to arena-size performances and tours for a roster of 15+ A-List artists by placing holds and confirming dates with promoters while collaborating with tour managers, labels, and artist managers from inception to completion
- Assisted the Urban Festival territorial agent in pitching clients, gathering festival offers for all CAA urban clients, and coordinating announce & on-sale timelines while also maintaining ongoing tours
- Executed contracts, reviewed and negotiated redlines
- Collected deposits and payments for performances and guaranteed timely delivery of funds to business managers
- Provided admin support by answering heavy phones and emails, booking travel, coordinating meetings, and processing expense reports
- Assisted in signing two artists to join the CAA music roster as touring and worldwide clients
Director of Artist & Project Management
GrandCru Entertainment
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed 7 Grammy-nominated/winning songwriters and producers in all aspects of progressing their professional careers
- Worked directly with the CEO to strategically develop client pitch strategies, release rollouts and build the company's artist roster
- Updated the company's operational methods, oversaw high-profile projects, tracked signing leads, and compiled data to improve overall efficiency
- Established external business relationships to execute artist collaborations and advocated for clients that were well-suited for specific music sync work for TV/Film.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing and Communications
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CAAssociate of Arts - Music Theory
Marymount California University
Palos Verde, CASkills
- Project Coordination
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Negotiations
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
Certification
Music Business Foundation, Berklee College of Music, 08/2020
Professional Highlights
- DYME Industries : Director of Customer Experience, 2018 - 2019
- MeUndies : (Founding Employee) Customer Experience Manager & Retail Operations, 2013-2018
- Valufinders : Marketing Manager, 2009-2013
- Professional DJ : 2009-2020
- Hidden Beach Recordings : A&R Assistant, 2003-2006
Timeline
Touring Assistant to Head of Urban Music
Creative Artist Agency
12.2021 - Current
Director of Artist & Project Management
GrandCru Entertainment
10.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing and Communications
California Lutheran University
Associate of Arts - Music Theory
Marymount California University
Music Business Foundation, Berklee College of Music, 08/2020
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