Whitney Taber
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Resourceful Brand Partnerships and Music Business Development executive with 13 year background successful working in Music & Entertainment industry. Expertise in strategic planning, business development and market research. Known for superior communication skills, hard work and creativity. With demonstrated record of success in marketing management and campaign development. Successful at overseeing all stages of initiatives, building positive relationships and promoting products with innovative and forward-thinking approaches. Well-versed in tracking market trends and capitalizing on opportunities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Girls Make Beats
LOS ANGELES
01.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to build relationships with existing partners, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
- Built strong relationships through effective communication channels such as email newsletters or social media campaigns.
- Cultivated relationships with key decision makers to identify opportunities for new partnership initiatives.
Director of Client Relations & Sales
FabFactory Studios
LOS ANGELES
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively communicate with clients and resolve their problems.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Revitalized business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall profits.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
Vice President of Business Development
Record Plant Recording Studio
LOS ANGELES
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Facility management, bookings, contractor & vendor management, account management, staffing, training, AP/AR, business development, strategy, funding, procurement, partnerships, events
- Advised executive team on best practices when it comes to developing customer relationships.
- Hired talented, trainable team members and drove new business strategies to grow revenues.
- Liaised with high-value accounts, fostering personal relationship and top-of-mind awareness to capture emerging business opportunities early.
Live Radio & Podcast Show Host & Production
DASH Radio
LOS ANGELES
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Interviewed guests on-stage in a professional manner.
- Introduced performers, discussed topics and shared stories of interest to the audience.
- Developed creative ways to engage audiences through humor, music, dance or interactive games.
- Worked with advertisers to plan and implement successful advertising campaigns.
- Hosted events being broadcast over television or radio.
Store Manager & Customer Service Specialist
I. Am
LOS ANGELES
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Administrative and financial tasks, calendar management, contractor & vendor management, store management, marketing & promotion, training
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
Executive Assistant & Project Manager
A2 Music
LOS ANGELES
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Administrative and financial tasks, calendar management, bookings, AP/AR, executive assistant tasks, travel, project management
- Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management and updated calendars.
- Organized and managed the celebrity's travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and car services.
- Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
Executive Assistant & Project Manager
Gravite Creative
LOS ANGELES
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication flow.
- Created and maintained up-to-date records related to customer accounts or financial transactions.
- Attended meetings with label executives to discuss marketing plans for upcoming releases.
- Organized promotional events such as photo shoots, interviews, live performances.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA06-2007
Skills
- Contract Negotiations
- New Business Development
- Talent Management
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Partnership Development
- Corporate Communication
- Creative and Innovative
- Social Media Strategy
- Partnership Marketing
- Content Curation
- Relationship Building and Management
References
- Rose Mann-Cherney, TEC Hall of Fame, Record Plant President
- Jamil Davis, The Revels Group
- Scott Keeney (DJ Skee), DASH Radio
- Tiffany Miranda, Girls Make Beats
- Buffy Hubelbank-Gudwin, The Gudwin Music Group
- Sayoko Cox, I. AM + (Will.I.Am)
- Londell Wright, Combs Enterprises
- Darren Tieste, Intertalent Communications
Timeline
Director of Client Relations & Sales
FabFactory Studios
01.2022 - 01.2023
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Girls Make Beats
01.2017 - Current
Live Radio & Podcast Show Host & Production
DASH Radio
01.2015 - 01.2017
Store Manager & Customer Service Specialist
I. Am
01.2013 - 01.2015
Vice President of Business Development
Record Plant Recording Studio
01.2011 - 01.2020
Executive Assistant & Project Manager
A2 Music
01.2011 - 01.2013
Executive Assistant & Project Manager
Gravite Creative
01.2011 - 01.2013
Associate of Arts - Communications
Edmonds Community College
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