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Scott Lemasters

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dynamic executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, large-scale business transformation, and leadership at KPMG LLP, recognized for orchestrating operational improvements and managing impactful projects. Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues while large leading teams and cultivating essential industry relationships, exemplified by the successful pressing of 400,000 records for Dolly Parton. Committed to excellence and quality, aiming to enhance organizational growth in the vinyl record industry.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Founding Partner, Owner, CEO, COO

The Vinyl Lab and the Vinyl Lounge
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2020 - 02.2025
  • Directed strategic planning, sales and marketing, operations and production, and client relations as Founding Partner, CEO, and COO of The Vinyl Lab.
  • As the Founding Partner and Venue Manager of The Vinyl Lounge, I managed distributors, sponsors, sound, talent, venue calendar, venue and show marketing, artist hospitality, and more.
  • Directed construction and layout implementation of a multi-purpose 14,000-square-foot area.
  • Coordinated with the City of Nashville/Metro and State of Tennessee ABC officials for successful business openings amid the pandemic.
  • Clients included CTK Enterprises, Butterfly Records (Dolly Parton), Sun Records, Thirty Tigers, Curb Records, New West Records, Oh Boy Records, Big Loud Records, Q-Prime, Dualtone Records, Elektra, Warner, Lightning Rod Records, Red Light Management, and more.
  • Some notable projects included Dolly Parton’s 'Rockstar,' 'Smoky Mountain DNA,' and 'Run Rose Run'; Duff McKagan; Sturgill Simpson; The Lumineers; Metric; Ben Folds; Old Crow Medicine Show; Jason Isbell; John Prine; Oingo Boingo; Billy Bob Thornton; and many more.
  • Acknowledged by the vinyl industry and Nashville's music scene for fostering connections with artists through accessible services, high-quality standards, and exceptional customer service.
  • Hosted Making Vinyl, 2022 within one year of launching operations.

Board of Directors

Vinyl Records Manufacturers Association (VRMA)
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Represented the VRMA, focused on vinyl record manufacturing.

Director

KPMG LLP
USA
08.2014 - 06.2021
  • Led enterprise-wide business transformational projects, driving operational improvements for broad industry portfolios, including the public sector, healthcare, insurance, and manufacturing.
  • Directed large and complex sales initiatives, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams in scoping, solutioning, and pricing, as well as sales strategy, project management, outside lobbyists, content management, contracting, negotiations, and more.
  • Directed extensive multi-million dollar business transformation projects with up to 200 team members across various continents.
  • Conducted business development, practice management and staff management.

Owner

The Wanted Saloon 2
Dickson, TN
08.2014 - 01.2018
  • Built out and participated in the operations of a music venue, bar, and restaurant from inception to sale.
  • Handled business strategies, finance, and accounting.

Director

Oracle Corporation and Various Oracle Partners
USA
07.2001 - 07.2014
  • Showcased Oracle technologies' value to customers using business value-driven selling approaches.
  • Collaborated with key clients on formulating business and technology strategies.
  • Delivered complex and large-scale Oracle-based transformational projects across diverse industries such as government, higher education, healthcare, and transportation.
  • Sold and/or delivered nearly $1 billion in ERP-related and consulting services throughout career.
  • Successfully led the business transformation of the State of Tennessee's business systems using Oracle-based ERP software and standardized business processes.
  • Guided several state governments and local municipalities through business transformation initiatives.

Full employment history from 1993 through 2014 is available upon request.

Education

MBA Courses Jun 2010 To Dec 2012 - Business Administration

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12-2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Finance

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
12.1997

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Leadership
  • People management
  • Financial Management
  • Problem solving
  • Communications
  • Construction buildouts
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Google Apps
  • Microsoft Office products, including Project
  • Adobe products, including Photoshop,
  • Oracle Cloud Business Applications
  • PeopleSoft Business Applications

Affiliations

  • Board Member, Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association.
  • Drummer for local Nashville-based rock band.

Accomplishments

  • Committment to excellence and leadership award for the business transformation of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, MI.

Timeline

Board of Directors

Vinyl Records Manufacturers Association (VRMA)
06.2022 - 01.2025

Founding Partner, Owner, CEO, COO

The Vinyl Lab and the Vinyl Lounge
01.2020 - 02.2025

Owner

The Wanted Saloon 2
08.2014 - 01.2018

Director

KPMG LLP
08.2014 - 06.2021

Director

Oracle Corporation and Various Oracle Partners
07.2001 - 07.2014

MBA Courses Jun 2010 To Dec 2012 - Business Administration

Auburn University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Finance

California State University, Sacramento
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