Levenne Erby
Henderson,NV
Summary
Encouraging manager and problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-Profit Director
Something About Love Foundation
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote company's vision.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Supervision of subordinate staff.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Researching information from internal and external sources.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Supervision of subordinate staff.
- Providing Administrative/program support to professional staff and management.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Maintained positive team relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Reviewed book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy and consistency.
- Fact-checked books by carrying out research and confirming sources.
VP/General Manager of Operations
All That Is Entertainment
02.2011 - 05.2017
- Directly responsible for implementing direction given from CEO and President.
- Headed day-to-day operations.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Overseas each department including Promotions, New Media, Marketing, A&R, PR, Sales and Company Attorney.
- Responsible for budgets over $15 Million.
- Helped negotiated contracts with label and artists.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Responsible for accounts payable and receivable.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Manager of Operations
W.U. Music Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Directly reported to Owner of W.U. Music.
- Performing secretarial duties in support of Owner and VP.
- Worked with promotional regional staff to ensure weekly record knowledge and schedule.
- Responsible for reporting BDS results and all scheduling.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Reviewed and managed all incoming and outgoing invoicing.
- Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
Coordinator & Assistant to Senior VP of Promotions
Interscope Records, Universal Music Group
12.2002 - 12.2004
- Coordinate all schedules for all artist promotional events.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between record label and promotional staff.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for staff.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
Coordinator & Assistant to Senior VP of Promotions
Geffen Records
10.2001 - 11.2002
- Coordinate all schedules for all artist promotional events.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between record label and promotional staff.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for staff.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President
Dreamworks Record Label
08.2000 - 09.2001
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
Executive Assistant to VP of Urban Promotions
Priority Records
06.1998 - 07.2000
- Organized and coordinated conferences and weekly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Esthetican
NIMA National Institute of Medical Aesthetics
01.2024
High School Diploma -
Augusta High School
Augusta, Arkansas05.1986
Skills
- Fundraising expertise
- Partnership Building
- Resource development
- Volunteer Management
- Media Relations
- Business Development
- Operations Support
- Staff Management
- Public Speaking
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Business Administration
- Performance Management
Additional Information
US Army Veteran - 9 1/2 years of service
Supply Specialty
Primary Leadership Development Course Instructor
Timeline
Non-Profit Director
Something About Love Foundation
03.2017 - 02.2023
VP/General Manager of Operations
All That Is Entertainment
02.2011 - 05.2017
Manager of Operations
W.U. Music Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2011
Coordinator & Assistant to Senior VP of Promotions
Interscope Records, Universal Music Group
12.2002 - 12.2004
Coordinator & Assistant to Senior VP of Promotions
Geffen Records
10.2001 - 11.2002
Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President
Dreamworks Record Label
08.2000 - 09.2001
Executive Assistant to VP of Urban Promotions
Priority Records
06.1998 - 07.2000
Certificate - Advanced Esthetican
NIMA National Institute of Medical Aesthetics
High School Diploma -
Augusta High School
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