Analyzed over 150 partner agreements to obtain proper rights and optimize content for the Video Unlimited service. Evaluated video distribution agreements to discover rights gaps in content licensing deals and identified high priority terms to operate the Video Unlimited service optimally with future technologies. Developed processes to record and analyze important deal terms in agreements with all SNEI content partners to streamline the negotiation process for the content acquisition team. Contributed to upcoming Brazil launch, including clearing music rights and researching international operating regulations. Evaluated research from regional territories to identify titles to generate maximum sales.

Co-founded and directed an artist management company under the Blue Note Entertainment umbrella, guiding the careers of several internationally known artists and led business development for new international locations and partnerships. Directed the careers of Grammy Award winners McCoy Tyner and Cassandra Wilson. Cultivated the careers of rising stars Jonathan Batiste, José James, and Francisco Mela. Generated average yearly revenues in excess of $1.5 million. Oversaw all aspects of clients’ careers, integrating all marketing, recording, touring, publishing, licensing, day-to-day, travel, and merchandising internationally for five clients. Analyzed data on streaming music and other new potential revenue streams to determine new business opportunities and growth strategies for clients. Led business development internationally, analyzing data to propose expansion into new markets. Negotiated and executed deals between the Blue Note and new partners in Argentina, China, Italy and Japan. Closed consulting deal with National Amusements to create a new music venue concept within Patriot Place. Consulted throughout opening, providing guidance on all operations, leading to a profitable and popular opening.

Directed launch of a 700-person capacity music venue and implemented vision for the venue, creating and executing the marketing plan, spearheading all private events, booking much of the talent, and delegating all other venue operations.Negotiated and directed all private and corporate events, generating over $750,000 in revenue the first year. Oversaw all marketing campaigns, performance contracts, talent relations, venue and ticketing operations. Secured sponsorship deals with product partners and other outside promoters to bolster revenue and broaden customer base. Launched affiliated concert promotion business on Governors Island, an historic island off the tip of Manhattan. Led production teams to coordinate logistics for all events, attracting attendance of over 250,000 from 2009-2011.

Was responsible for organizing press materials, maintaining a database of previous and upcoming releases, and compiling information concerning licensing deals.

Assistant to the owner at merchandise, licensing and video production company serving Eminem and D12. Duties included organizing and managing merchandizing for D12’s fall 2001 tour, administering copyright and trademark issues, and reconstructing and settling past tour merchandise finances for Eminem and D12.

Studio and publishing intern at Eminem’s studio and publisher, Eight Mile Style. Was responsible for organizing synchronization and mechanical licenses, creating a license and publishing database, and maintaining the studio and offices.