Dedicated Management Professional with 15+ years of success in the music industry both in the US and UK, complemented by hands-on experience and training in artist management and entertainment media distribution. Blends a determined work ethic with exceptional skills in strategic planning, marketing, and administration to exceed artist goals. Offers a detail-orientation, solid communication, and creative insight to improve artist publicity and promotion. Citizenship: U.S. & France.
Managing a roster of multi Grammy Nominated and Winning talent including -
Delilah Montagu - Artist / Singer / Songwriter / Topliner / Producer
Credits include: Fred Again, Black Coffee, Tiesto, David Guetta, G Eazy, Bebe Rexha, Anyma, Dan Whitlam
Daddy Kev - Mastering Engineer
Credits Include: Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, Flying Lotus, Odezsa, Leon Bridges, Tokimonsta
Austen Jux-Chandler - Vocal Producer
Credits Include: Kali Uchis, Adele, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson,
Math Bishop - Mix Engineer
Credits Include: The Beaches, The Regrettes, Girl Scout,
Twin Atlantic, HOAX, Delilah Montagu
Pat DiCenso - Mix Engineer
Credits Include: Arkells, Echosmith, SHAED, Lights, James Blunt, Lake Street Drive, Zolita, ZZ Ward, Elle King
Roster Talent: Delilah Montagu, Daniel Lanois, Daddy Kev, Daktyl, Likeminds, Charlie Russell, Alice Ivy, Zeke Finn, Justin Gray
-Curated a roster of multiple Grammy winning songwriters and producers alongside the CEO of the company
-Established quarterly budgets projections for my division to present to the Financial Investors of the company
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the division, ensuring the growth and success of songwriters and producers.
- Company Wide presentation on Division Updates and bi annual Highlights
- Established and maintained strong relationships with artists, A&R teams, record labels, music publishers, and other key industry stakeholders.
- Oversaw contract negotiations and business deals related to songwriting and production agreements.
- Monitored revenue streams, royalties, and financial aspects related to songwriting and production to optimize earnings for talent.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance visibility and forge new business relationships.
Roster Talent: Echo Beach Management, Motion Management, Village Management, Different Drum Music
- Created a niche business in London servicing independent managers and their roster.
- Built a business of clients consisting of managers with internationally renown talent.
- Supported independent managers in all assistant and day-to- day duties to help manager their roster of clients.
- Worked with over 20 globally successful talent, including producers, engineers, artists, a vocal coach and songwriters.
- Worked across every aspect of running and managing various size management companies
Roster Talent: SG Lewis, Frances, Phairo
- Organized writing sessions for Producers and Songwriters with international pop acts such as Elton John, Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding, Chvches
- Advanced DJ shows internationally, working closely with promoters for club shows and festival dates
- Coordinated all logistics for international DJ shows, writing trips, and tours
- Managed multiple complex diaries
- Handled all royalty administration and song registration for the roster
- Arranged Visas globally (Australia, EU, USA)
- Key liaison for label, agent, publisher, lawyer, business manager and publicist to artist
Roster Talent: Jacknife Lee, Cam Blackwood, Lorna Blackwood, MyRiot, Ash Howes, Ben Jackson-Cook
- Organizing writing sessions for the roster
- Drafting heads of terms agreements
- Creating and maintaining internal administrative systems such as Royalties administration for the roster.
- Registering all music on PRO's, PPL and SoundExchange
- Managing an extremely complex schedule for internationally traveling A-List Vocal Coach
- Organizing trips, agendas and itineraries for the entire roster
- Arranging Visa's
- Assisting in the brokering of a multi-million dollar catalogue sale.
Roster Talent - Two Door Cinema Club, INHEAVEN, Anteros, Joe Fox
- Partnering with labels ie Parlophone and Epic to release singles for Two Door Cinema Club & INHEAVEN
- Coordinating press for the band including performances on Soccer AM and BBC Radio 1
- Working with label to organize video shoots and photo shoots
- Ensuring the team stays on track for EP and single releases, ensuring everyone meets deadlines, follows timeline, etc
- Organizing and producing photo shoots for press shots
- Managing all travel logistics for press campaigns, tours, festivals and one-off's
- Maintaining the dairy for all four acts
- Liaising with the booking agent to secure more live gigs and tours for the bands
- Coordinating tour merchandising, putting together pricing, artwork and best selling merch items for shows and tours
- Creatively strategizing marketing campaigns for tours, album cycles, and singles
- Actively networking to creative financial and promotional opportunities for all acts
- Creating and maintaining budgets for tours, one-offs, marketing campaigns and festivals
- Advancing shows, including assembling backing bands, sound engineers and crew
- Developing and implementing social media strategies
Talent Roster: Lion Babe, The Invisible Men, Kara Marni, Saltwives
- Managing Lion Babe and run day to day duties for developing artist Kara Marni and producer trio, The Invisible Men and producer duo, Saltwives
- Partnering with labels ie Polydor to help release Lion Babe's debut album, 'Begin.'
- Coordinating press for the band including performances on BBC Live Lounge, TFI, Allen Carr and Sunday Brunch
- Coordinating all magazine and commercial shoots, including a commercial for Boohoo
- Organizing and producing photo shoots for press shots
- Producing music videos including the single from Lion Babe's most recent album release and a single for Kara Marni
- Managing all travel logistics for press campaigns, tours, festivals and one-off's
- Maintaining the dairy for all four acts
- Liaising with the booking agent to secure more live gigs and tours for the bands
- Coordinating schedules and travel logistics for major writing sessions for several producers both nationally and internationally
- Working with Publishers and labels on setting up writing sessions for the producers and developing artist
- Creatively strategizing marketing campaigns for tours, album cycles, and singles
- Creating and maintaining budgets for tours, one-offs, marketing campaigns and festivals
Talent Roster: Rebelution, The Head and The Heart, Ms MR, Shpongle
- Oversaw the day-to-day management of key artists, including Rebelution, The Head and The Heart, MS MR, and Shpongle by driving successful tours, album sales, and artist careers
- Direct clients' business affairs while negotiating contracts, organizing finances, and capitalizing on opportunities to foster career growth and artist development
- Coordinate logistics for national and international travel, including arranging visas, flights, lodging accommodations, and transportation for the band and crew as well as tour managers and promoters for single events and extended tours
- Steer album release cycles through working closely with the record label, radio stations, and media and retail outlets regarding marketing, digital album placement, and physical distribution
- Interface between the New York City and Austin, Texas offices as the main point of contact for Artist Managers and various departments in order to organize meetings and streamline updates
- Enhance band publicity by liaising with radio stations as well as local, national, and international publications in all tour markets, resulting in positive interviews and on-air performances
- Preside over tour marketing plans, coordinating street teams in tour promotion by drawing on core fan bases, revamping digital email campaigns, and working with venue promoters to optimize marketing
- Integrate websites, social media pages, tour art, and splash pages to revitalize tour branding and promotional material
- Maintain all social media accounts, including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram as well as website and mobile application news feeds
- Provide fans with personal artist content and timely updates on album releases, tours, and band news via email blasts, merchandising, website build outs, social media applications, and press releases
Talent Roster: Rebelution, The Expendables, The Aggrolites, Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Sublime
- Recruited to support artist management for Rebelution, The Expendables, and The Aggrolites across marketing, administrative, and organizational functions
- Served in a multifaceted role as the Street Team director, Intern program manager, and artist travel coordinator while consistently striving to enhance band publicity
- Took charge of a range of administrative duties, including office inventory, calendar management, information management, and development meetings
- Directed strategic marketing, online social media marketing, and radio campaigning, employing multiple tactics to expand artist reach and increase music sales