Eric Bradley
Playa Vista,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in the music retail industry. I have extensive knowledge and a deep passion for vintage guitars. I am a results-driven individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, known for working effectively with both humor and diplomacy. My background includes extensive hands-on experience as a professional musician, having toured globally, which further enriches my expertise in the music field. My unique life and work experiences make me a valuable addition to any team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist Relations Manager
Guitar Center Hollywood
09.2018 - Current
- Cultivate and manage relationships with artists, their representatives, and flagship store of largest retail music chain in U.S.
- Oversee extensive memorabilia collection owned by Guitar Center
- Advise vintage guitar collectors on their collections; sales, trades, market values, etc
- Provide concierge services for high-end private clientele
- Coordinate in-store events as liaison between marketing, artists, and store staff
- Foster artist-brand connections with Guitar Center's regular clientele
- Network with international touring acts and emerging artists across genres
- Resolve crisis situations in recording and touring environments
Vintage Acquisitions
Guitar Center
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Managed high-volume, time-sensitive operations for 300+ stores, overseeing walk-in sales and inventory control
- Evaluated, purchased and brought to. market vintage instruments daily, including electric and acoustic guitars, basses, amplifiers, etc
- Conducted market research across online and retail outlets to assess current instrument values
- Maintained expert knowledge in the vintage musical instrument market
- Highest sell-through consistency of team members, resulting in growth of key areas- margin, gross sales and time frame allotment
Assistant Tour Manager/ Journey
Nomota, Inc
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Personal assistant to Deen Castronovo, supporting him on US/Canadian, European, and Japan/Australia tours
- Organized daily schedules including appearances, meals, soundchecks, and performances
- Assisted band members, tour manager, accountant, and wardrobe technician with tour logistics such as chartering planes and buses, booking high-end hotels, and managing personal matters for Deen
Vintage and Platinum Accounts Manager
Guitar Center Hollywood
03.2002 - 05.2012
- Team leader specializing in expert retail sales, purchasing, and customer service
- Vintage guitar specialist handling high-value acquisitions and sales
- Consistently recognized as a top performer in sales and leadership roles
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Music/Business
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01-1993
Skills
- Vintage Guitar Authentication and Appraisal
- Vintage and Used Sales on-line and retail outlets
- Client Management
- Partnership Development
- Brand Development
- Crisis Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Artist Relations Manager
Guitar Center Hollywood
09.2018 - Current
Vintage Acquisitions
Guitar Center
07.2015 - 08.2018
Assistant Tour Manager/ Journey
Nomota, Inc
05.2012 - 12.2014
Vintage and Platinum Accounts Manager
Guitar Center Hollywood
03.2002 - 05.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Music/Business
DePaul University
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