Marcus Kagler
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Online Sales Manager with a proven track record at Amoeba Music Hollywood, excelling in e-commerce management and artist PR. Spearheaded online sales initiatives, boosting brand awareness through SEO and engaging content. Expert in music journalism, demonstrated by impactful artist interviews and editorial contributions. Skilled in leading teams and fostering relationships with international artist PR teams for content excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Sales Manager
Amoeba Music Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
04.2006 - 09.2021
- Manager of online sales for amoeba.com for physical product, such as vinyl and collectable merchandise. Overseeing a staff of ten.
- Editing and writing artist biographies and album reviews.
- Live show reviews for Amoeba Hollywood instore performances. Portions of my Paul McCartney instore performance review was chosen by the McCartney team for the back cover of the live "Amoeba Gig" album.
- Drafted reports on key performance indicators related to online sales initiatives.
- Maintained highest level of knowledge for technical and complex company products, applications and services by studying product materials and attending trainings.
- Online customer support regarding shipping, additional product descriptions & photographs for collectable merchandise
- Sales floor management for special events such as instore performances & signings.
Staff Writer/Music Journalist
Under The Radar Magazine
Los Angeles, CA
02.2002 - 12.2015
- Interviewing various musical artists including The Dandy Warhols, Interpol, Magnetic Fields, Muse, The Polyphonic Spree, RIDE, various editorials and the final interview with the late Elliott Smith.
- Writing accompanying articles, live show & album reviews according to company style guide and deadlines.
- Interview transcriptions.
- Content editing.
- Pitching new and upcoming local artists for interviews & reviews.
- Interacting with artist PR teams regarding content and interview guidelines.
General Manager
Rhino Records Westwood
Los Angeles, CA
09.2001 - 03.2006
- General Manager for the extension store of the Rhino Records label.
- Cashier management, customer service, stocking, scheduling, payroll, live event coordination, in-store marketing, opening & closing duties, shipping and receiving.
Education
High School Diploma -
Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln
Buenos Aires, Argentina06-1995
American Embassy School
New Delhi, India05-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Communications/English Literature
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASome College (No Degree) - Communications/English Literature
Marymount University
Arlington, VASkills
- music journalism
- artist PR
- physical media sales management
- Search engine optimization
- Brand awareness
- E-commerce management
Timeline
Online Sales Manager
Amoeba Music Hollywood
04.2006 - 09.2021
Staff Writer/Music Journalist
Under The Radar Magazine
02.2002 - 12.2015
General Manager
Rhino Records Westwood
09.2001 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln
American Embassy School
Some College (No Degree) - Communications/English Literature
University of Virginia
Some College (No Degree) - Communications/English Literature
Marymount University
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