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Education
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Certification
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Saiph Graves

Saiph Graves

New York

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at MPG Publishing Inc., driving a 350% increase in catalog income through strategic contract negotiations and cross-functional team leadership. Expert in international travel booking and conflict management, with a strong focus on achieving exceptional results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Catalog Manager

MPG Publishing Inc.
02.2017 - 12.2024

Achieved significant profit growth by utilizing music catalog in diverse worldwide markets through film and television.

Reviewed and composed contract agreements for licenses, negotiated terms with client, leading to 350% increase in catalog repertoire income.

Directed weekly activities of up to 8-member Publishing team, overseeing departmental consistency and leveraging proven talents for task allocation.

International Booking Agent

The Agency: London
05.2011 - 03.2019

Coordinated multiple city-country tours, maintaining adherence to set profit projections.

Enhanced corporate benchmarks for Artist fee prerequisites, established a regional overseas tour framework that reduced transportation expenses.

Expanded company’s client base to internationally renowned festivals including GLASTONBURY, ROSKILDE, and COACHELLA.

Executed multiple tours alongside legendary acts including Prince, GORILLAZ, and Mos Def.

Tour Manager

Pheelco Entertainment: LIVE NATION
11.2008 - 12.2015
  • Assisted artists in navigating international destinations during promotional tours.
  • Served as main contact for venues, press, staff, and local entities.
  • Coordinated logistics for travel by ground, rail, air, and sea as needed in response to cancellations or delays. Facilitated seamless entry by organizing necessary travel documentation.

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Broadcast Journalism

Langston University
Langston, OK
05.2000

Skills

    Cross Functional Team Leadership

    International Travel Booking

    Conflict Management

    Contract Assessment

    Turn-Around Strategies

Accomplishments

    •Chicago Young Authors Award 2001

Certification

•Purple-belt Certification by USA JIU-JITSU Federation

•European Union Educator’s License (Specialized in Music Theory)

•PADI Open Water Diver

LANGUAGES

French
Professional Working
Japanese
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Catalog Manager

MPG Publishing Inc.
02.2017 - 12.2024

International Booking Agent

The Agency: London
05.2011 - 03.2019

Tour Manager

Pheelco Entertainment: LIVE NATION
11.2008 - 12.2015

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Broadcast Journalism

Langston University
Saiph Graves