I am a dynamic, solution-focused,and self driven professional with sturdy experience optimizing business performance through innovation management, marketing strategy development, increased client retention, and project management. Adept at leading complex marketing operations and generating customized solutions for diverse companies I have built and maintained lasting relationships, leveraging excellent communication skills to converse with clarity and diplomacy with individuals from diverse backgrounds and expertise. I am an out-of-the-box thinker committed to making continuous improvements in program management, content production, and digital media marketing.
Dressing Room Coordinator for Byron Allen’s inaugural Grio Awards
Maintain a top-tier hospitable and accommodating environment for artists and touring personnel in all backstage spaces
Making experience personal or customized to artists interests, various touchpoints for both the artist and crew, celebrations/milestones or appreciation
Work in tandem with venue team to identify under-utilized backstage areas that could be transformed into spaces of comfort
Responsible for all expenses through maintaining a cash rectification sheet and keeping a log of all receipts of expenses
Responsible for all expenses through maintaining a cash rectification sheet and keeping a log of all receipts of expenses
Assists touring crew with set-up/tear-down of dressing rooms offices; including moving of tables, lamps, chairs, etc.
Dressing Room Coordinator (Freelance)
BET Hip Hop Awards
Since September 2015
Advance and coordinate between tour production and catering staff to ensure rider requirements can be met at needed time on budget.
Assist local and tour production teams in meeting rider specifications by production and performance artist.
Set up the artist catering within green rooms,upkeep rooms as well as stock all back stage areas according to advanced hospitality rider at requested times.
Keep track of catering inventory for advances and billing purposes.
Consistently communicate between caterer and production staff for such changes as requests pertaining to rider, timing and or added tasks or special needs for the day.
Ability to be flexible and quickly interchange positions depending on staffing and needs of artist and/or production team.
Event Coordinator
PenGame
Since December 2015
Planning and organizing quarterly Songwriter Bootcamp and Masterclasses
Coordinating Gifting Suites for VIP Guest
Handling accommodations for music industry guest
Connect songwriters to music publishers
Coordinate monthly educational events for producers and songwriters
Coordinate Bi Annual “Pen Game” Songwriters Retreat
Coordinate Songwriter camps for major and independent labels
Creating strategic marketing tactics to reach songwriters across the country
Event Planning
Event Budgeting
Company Description
PenGame creates an intensive learning experience for upcoming songwriters that will teach them the tools needed to take their music to the next level.
Planning and organizing monthly Producers Competition; “I Beat Daily” The Official Producers Battle, and Behind The Beats.
Train and manage staff responsible for event coordination activities
Promote the event using flyers, cold calling, and social media as examples of ways to spark attention
Marketing and Promotions
Set up, maintence, and break down of show equipment.
Event Budgeting
Book venue and negotiate fees.
Executive Producer
Soul Sisters Podcast
January 2015
to August 2019
Maintained a high level of familiarity with production trends, presenters, and current events, responding to phone calls and promotional appearances.
Managed a wide range of weekly shows and coordinated guest meetings, including production crews and sub-anchoring and production duties.
Oversaw celebrity and expert guest’s live interviews in addition to researching, editing topics and current events.
Created and implemented an effective content calendar, coordinated live interviews promptly, ensuring proper standards and requirements.
Booking of guest
Company Description
Daughters of Soul Icons James Brown, Isaac Hayes, and Millie Jackson; Dr.Yamma Brown, Heather Hayes, and Keisha Jackson, host Soul Sisters on @dashradio Pure Soul Channel Tuesday @7PM.
A&R Executive Assistant
R.A.Y.D.A.R
April 2012
to September 2015
Atlanta
United States - Georgia
Executive Assistant to Ray Daniels, Senior VP or A&R at Epic Records
Liaise between supervisor, artist, primary contacts and primary clients.
Screen and prioritize incoming calls
Managing and prioritizing demo tape submissions
Arrange all travel for VP and clients
Calendar management
Showcase coordinating
Organize expense reports
Track and process invoices
Company Description
R.A.Y.D.A.R, LLC founded by Ray Daniels is home to hit songwriters Rock City, producers The Co Captains, and Epic Recording Artist Curtis Fields. Ray Daniels is also the Snr VP or A&R for Epic Records
Studio Manager
R.A.Y.D.A.R
September 2013
to 2015
Freelancer
Atlanta
United States - Georgia
Assist in booking studio sessions for every phase of the project (recording, mixing and mastering)
Confirm and coordinate personnel and equipment needs for each phase of recording
