Nick Yacovazzi
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Established Director of Projects with elite experience in high-profile content management, project strategy and workflow development. Capable in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Projects
800 Pound Gorilla Media
10.2023 - Current
- Chief author and architect of the company’s project management system through Monday.com
- Oversee and facilitate the life cycle of projects from contract signing to project release
- Coordinate all department workflows using agile and waterfall systems
- Act as primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders and executives
- Develop outbound business relationships with video streaming platforms and programming managers
- Notable comedians include Bill Burr, Nikki Glaser, Kevin Hart and Marc Maron
Project Manager
800 Pound Gorilla Media
Nashville, TN
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Oversaw music division signings, e-commerce, client relations and content distribution
- Planned, developed, and executed content release strategies in coordination with 800PGM’s shared services, curatorial tastemakers, and artist managers
- Managed and grew the division’s audio catalog to pitch for streamer playlisting, SiriusXM consideration, and sync licensing
Manager
Carverton
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Served as the main point of contact for day-to-day business dealings on behalf of the artist
- Exclusive project coordinator for album campaigns, content strategies and brand partnerships
- Interviewed and hired team members to assist with video production, performance booking, record production and branding content
Office Manager / Publicist
All Eyes Media
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Compiled and designed press clips for clients such as Jason Isbell, The Jerry Garcia Estate, and St. Paul & The Broken Bones
- Created press lists and solicited coverage for albums and tours for clients
- Formatted, prepared and scheduled press releases and media alerts
Artist Coach / Lead Service Agent
AGD Entertainment
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Planned and coordinated artist development campaigns for clients through the Zero To 60 By AGD Program
- Developed and executed album release campaigns focusing on daily operations, publicity, online marketing, image & branding and performance booking/touring
Education
B.B.A. - Music Business
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05-2015
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Waterfall Project Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Talent Relations
- Media Training
- Technology Onboarding & Training
- Workflow Development
- Crisis Management
Technology
- Monday.com
- Various AI suites
- Google & Facebook Advertising
- Shopify
- SoundExchange
- Spotify for Artists
- YouTube Studio
Leadership Experience
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Vice President - Belmont University
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Director of Projects
800 Pound Gorilla Media
10.2023 - Current
Project Manager
800 Pound Gorilla Media
07.2020 - 10.2023
Manager
Carverton
04.2018 - 05.2019
Office Manager / Publicist
All Eyes Media
03.2018 - 12.2018
Artist Coach / Lead Service Agent
AGD Entertainment
04.2016 - 03.2018
B.B.A. - Music Business
Belmont University