Abe Claiborne Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Welcome to Co-Stellar, where creativity and financial growth intertwine. Uncover the revolutionary path that empowers creative entrepreneurs and arts organizations through customized financial solutions designed to foster creativity and success.Reimagining Artistic InvestmentAt Co-Stellar, we transcend traditional funding mechanisms, offering guaranteed financing tailored for the creative community. Where the arts have been underfunded and overlooked, we illuminate opportunities and pave the way for sustainability and growthOur Solution A Co-Stellar RevolutionWe are not just a lending institution; we are partners in creation. Our unique loan products, equipped with fair rates and flexible terms, are crafted for those who’ve been left behind by traditional banks. With Co-Stellar, unlock doors to opportunities and ascend to new heights of artistic expression and financial prosperity.ServicesTailored Financial ProductsFrom music and visual arts to arts organizations, we offer bespoke revenue-based loan products, amplifying artistic endeavors while ensuring financial viability. Co-Stellar elevates creative journeys with specialized support and exclusive opportunities, cultivating an ecosystem where art and finance coexist and flourish.

Greater Seattle Area

In my role as Founder at 2 Doors Management, I spearheaded artist and label relationship management, curated music playlists for businesses, and negotiated major label music licensing for commercial use. I also led festival and concert activations, created creative video content, and acquired new clients through presentations and consultive sales.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

Built new live music venues' music programming and talent booking department from the ground up. By using demographic data and music knowledge, we sold out the 1st 5 shows with making profit on tickets for 30 shows the 1st month.

Greater Seattle Area

As an executive in a technology startup environment, oversaw all the artist relations, curation, content production, licensing and business management for digital live music application.• Assessed partners for content distribution deals• Oversee content generation to ensure quality.• Manage all music related operations of the company.Key Accomplishments• Structured revolutionary music licensing contracts with major recording and publishing companies.• Negotiated all term with venues and any relevant sponsors. • Executed agreements and events for over 300 artists and labels in a 8 month period.• Built and managed a team of 4 direct reports. www.getlive.ly

Bellevue, Wa

A client-facing senior management position responsible for music strategy development activities for major potential clients. Responsible for daily management all entertainment industry relations, music programming and new business opportunities. Develop strategic content, partnerships and promotional vehicles to align the marketing goals of our retail clients with entertainment properties. Direct the ideation, acquisition, aggregation, programming and licensing of audio/video content for all available distribution platforms including but not limited to: IPTV, DVD, and digital. Evaluate, monitor and advise on all international licensing efforts with PRO’s, mechanical rights agencies and content owners.

Washington D.C. Metro Area/ Seattle, Wa

Consultant | Co-OwnerBuilt business operations for start-up recording label. Hired all studios, musicians, and other contracts to produce releases Guide marketing strategy and execution of product releases. Manage product road map and all creative briefs. Execute digital, grassroots, and channel launch plans to increase sales and positioning with major retailers and media outlets. Define branding, segmentation, assortment, positioning, pricing, partnerships and public relations strategies. Contract, traffic and approve media and PR agencies. Managed logistic and booked for 3 international live concerts tours  Manage the day to day issues with company including managers, artists, agents and contractors. Built core business infrastructure for new label; manufacturing, workflow, and billing processes Designed web pages, eCommerce store and social media assets for releases and businesses.HR (Human Rights) of Bad BrainsA Smile From The Trenches

Developed and implemented marketing programs for Seattle Center events and programs; handled media contact, collateral distribution and online marketing. Facilitated, negotiated and activated media sponsorships and corporate partnerships. Drafted marketing plans, managed event workback schedules, drove vendor bidding process, and managed press releases.• Launched marketing programs for public cultural events, driving attendance to 50K+ in three months• Promoted online marketing campaigns using social networking and SEO tactics

Greater Los Angeles Area

Director of Retail and Lifestyle Marketing | Artist Development (2005 – 2007)Drove design, execution and analysis of go-to-market retail, grassroots, digital, and consumer marketing plans of over 100 assigned music and video releases per year. Including Gwen Stefani, Jack Johnson, Ashlee Simpson, 50 Cent, Eminem and U2. Managed the P/L of marketing and personnel budget. Translated market and consumer data into actionable plans and presented findings and insights to senior stakeholders. Created effective online and in-store merchandising plans, built partner relationships with 3rd party partners. Built presentations, developed marketing collateral and managed events at conventions and tradeshows. Mentored, managed and trained field marketing team of 70.

Developed and executed marketing campaigns targeting college-aged consumers. Directed national staff of 60 guerrilla marketing representatives delivering music and video products to outlets; served as expert on youth culture related topics. Supported eight UMG divisions, operating department as an internal marketing company. Collaborated with corporate accounts and partners, developing creative marketing campaigns. Managed web design, content licensing and visual merchandising projects. • Grew department from 15 to 60, to become a key component of companies’ daily business practices• Lead College Anti-Piracy Task Force in conjunction with Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), resulting in adjustments to file sharing policies at all major college and universities• Wrote training manual for all new hires within the department

Executed marketing and sales strategy in six-state Mid-Atlantic territory. Managed artists’ retail, press, tours and events. Created marketing materials, managed collateral vendors and advertising agencies. Delivered music content to regional outlets. Surveyed and analyzed market conditions to maximize sales. Managed 100+ accounts with over $5M in combined annual billing.• Managed sales accounts with non-music retailers’ including Urban Outfitters, Downtown Locker Room and Karibu Books• Exceeded sales goals for 13 consecutive quarters

Design, Product Design, Painting

Certified Professional, In Bound Marketing

Proficiency in Inbound Marketing principals and best practices. These principles include: blogging, social media, lead conversion, lead.

Professional Certificate, Copyright Law