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Scott Backer

Winter Park,FL

Summary

Accomplished music business executive with a proven track record in developing and maintaining strong relationships with artists, management, and radio professionals. With over 25 years of industry experience, I have successfully promoted numerous acts, including Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Sum 41, Big Sean, Ludacris, Ja Rule, and Alessia Cara. Additionally, I have collaborated closely with renowned artists such as Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, LL Cool J, Elvis Costello, and Melissa Etheridge. Leveraging my extensive network and expertise, I am well-positioned to make immediate contributions to any team.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Back Baddy Entertainement LLC
11.2019 - Current

Collaborated with clients such as Universal Music, Warner Music, and Sony Music to achieve targeted promotions and obtain maximum airplay

Southeast Regional Promotion Manager

Island Def Jam Music Group
05.2005 - 11.2019

As the Southeast Regional Promotion Manager, I was responsible for securing, tracking and maintaining radio airplay across the Southeast. My territory included Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Other job duties included routing and executing artist promo tours, creating and providing radio promotions and facilitating artist interviews and meet and greets.

Northeast Regional Promotion Manager

Island Def Jam Music Group
01.2005 - 05.2005

As the Northeast Regional Promotion Manager, I was responsible for securing, tracking and maintaining radio airplay across New England and Upstate New York. Other job duties included routing and executing artist promo tours, creating and providing radio promotions and facilitating artist interviews and meet and greets.

Midwest Regional Promotion Manager

Island Def Jam Music Group
01.2001 - 12.2004

As the Midwest Regional Promotion Manager, I was responsible for securing, tracking and maintaining radio airplay across the Midwest. My territory included Minnesota, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. Other job duties included routing and executing artist promo tours, creating and providing radio promotions and facilitating artist interviews and meet and greets

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • Promotion
  • Problem resolution
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client service
  • Project management
  • Operations management

Timeline

Owner

Back Baddy Entertainement LLC
11.2019 - Current

Southeast Regional Promotion Manager

Island Def Jam Music Group
05.2005 - 11.2019

Northeast Regional Promotion Manager

Island Def Jam Music Group
01.2005 - 05.2005

Midwest Regional Promotion Manager

Island Def Jam Music Group
01.2001 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Florida Atlantic University
Scott Backer