Tanyah Cotton
King George,VA
Summary
I am an accomplished recording artist and audio-video producer from the San Francisco Bay Area who has played with many renowned African and Caribbean musicians. Her knowledge of the music and history of the African Diaspora is unmatched, and she brings this expertise to her work as a Cultural Interpreter with SlamOne LLC. Tanya's workshops and performances at historical sites throughout Virginia are both entertaining and informative, and her passion for sharing the music of the Caribbean and Africa is contagious. She also has a proven track record of success in managing and leading projects for the Foundation for the Healing Arts.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultural Interpreter (ADÉ)
Slamone, LLC
King George, Virginia
04.2021 - Current
- Curriculum development of Music of the African Diaspora workshops for children and adults
- Facilitator of African cultural ceremonies, workshops and events at Stratford Hall Historical Preserve (Lee Plantation), and George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Producer of live concerts and events
Media Project Manager
FOUNDATION FOR THE HEALING ARTS
, Virginia
08.1990 - Current
- Project management for audio, video & internet content
- Producer of audio and video products
- E Commerce website management -sustainablewellth.org
- Trademark, copyright, intellectual property administration
- Support the marketing and public relations of events
Musician-Producer-Songwriter
Cotton Pickin Music
03.1972 - Current
- Capital Records songwriting contract for Brides of Funkenstien
- Recorded, performed, and toured with many African and Jamaican musicians
- Such as The Mighty Diamonds, Toots, and the Maytals, Eek a Mouse, Joe Higgs, Third World, The Wailers, Phonebill, and Hedzoleh Soundz
- Founding member of Nubii, produced by Patrice Rushen
- Musical Director, keys and vocals with Babatunde Olatunji (West Coast)
- Recorded, toured with 'Gaye Adegbalola and the Wild Rutz', an acapella blues group
- Nominated for Blues Music Award 2016
Internet Analyst/Remote
Appen
Kirkland, Washington
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Data collection and evaluation
- Provided simultaneous analytical duties for websites and online asset
Booking Agent
Tina Terry Agency
Charlotte, NC
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Booked musical groups throughout the Western US and Canada.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends in the entertainment industry for better targeting of potential clients.
- Meticulously tracked expenses related to bookings – including travel costs, accommodations – managing budgets effectively and reducing overall costs for clients.
- Advised clients on career development strategies based on market analysis and industry insights while keeping their best interests in mind.
- Managed contracts and agreements with venues, upholding the interests of clients while maintaining positive working relationships with industry stakeholders.
Client Services Manager
Catalyst Media, LLC
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Contract administration
- Copyrights and trademarks
- Project management of media production
- Event Production
- Project leader for government contracting
Web Administrator
GE Healthcare
01.2000 - 01.2002
- • Gatekeeper for intranet/extranet• Client liaison
- • Established "Best Practices" for e-Procurement tools
- • Developed paperless e-Procurement procedures, online trainings
- • Six Sigma Project Management training
Creative Services Manager
MindSeed Entertainment
Hayward, California
09.1985 - 05.1991
- Copyrights, and contract administration
- Project management of video/audio, video game music, and commercials
- Designed digital recording studio, installed hardware and software systems
- In-house BMI composer/producer and studio engineer
Education
Program Completed - Mastering, Mixing, Recoding And Producing
Mastering.com
Remote11.2024
Associate of Arts - Web Development
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA01.2009
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA03.2007
Skills
- BMI Composer, Producer
- Project Management
- Production
- Recoding
- Music Historian
- Cultural understanding
Timeline
Cultural Interpreter (ADÉ)
Slamone, LLC
04.2021 - Current
Internet Analyst/Remote
Appen
02.2018 - 04.2020
Booking Agent
Tina Terry Agency
11.2016 - 12.2018
Client Services Manager
Catalyst Media, LLC
09.2014 - 06.2016
Web Administrator
GE Healthcare
01.2000 - 01.2002
Media Project Manager
FOUNDATION FOR THE HEALING ARTS
08.1990 - Current
Creative Services Manager
MindSeed Entertainment
09.1985 - 05.1991
Musician-Producer-Songwriter
Cotton Pickin Music
03.1972 - Current
Program Completed - Mastering, Mixing, Recoding And Producing
Mastering.com
Associate of Arts - Web Development
Kaplan University
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
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