Adam C. Reach Email & Phone Number

Hillsborough, Nc, Us

United States

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Il

- Drafted and set up processes (internal, including beta testing) websites in Project Management system (TeamWork)- Drafted, set up and updated quality control processes (internal) and external (for freelancers, designers, developers)- Project managed an average of 45-55 clients on a monthly basis including time budgeting (internal) and accounting (external/project based)- Managed design of websites from ground up to launched site, redesign of existing website, and/or addition(s) to existing website- Managed migration of site data from one platform to WordPress- Coordinated photography locally for clients within budget- Managed logo creation or updating of existing logo for client- Managed new projects/project ideation in Upwork for written content (English and/or Spanish), data collection/combination, interactive element development- Managed independent freelancer development and design work (overseas and United States)- Managed link building projects from concept to completion for guest posting, university scholarships, university clubs, local non-profits, client interactive assets, and legal directories- Managed creation of client blog and practice area, faq, interactive elements (maps, chatbots, forms) content from theory and topic origination to completion of online presence, including research of topic, crafting of content, editing of content according to legal restrictions of state of practice, internal page-linking- Consulted with clients on weekly/bi-weekly basis, created and coordinated agenda with client

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Worked with labels to release records according to a production schedule- Coordinated 55,000 releases from over 30 labels to retail sales and distribution outlets globally- Created annual production timelines and deadlines for all exclusive labels- Generated production and distribution profit split model for select physical retail titles- Researched, developed and edited content for social media and blog posts- Researched and distributed weekly press and tour update for over 90 releases and 100 touring artists- Processed weekly retail and distribution sales updates for all new releases- Implemented all retail and distribution co-op programs, listening stations, and in-store live performances- Handled all pricing set up for all exclusive labels- Organized sales co-ops for labels for in-store promotion including advertising and listening stations

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Maintained stock levels for 80,000-100,000 titles for 25-35 record labels within a distribution organization, including titles on Merge, Drag City, Thrill Jockey, Kill Rock Stars from artists such as Elliott Smith, Arcade Fire, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Decemberists, Shellac, TV On The Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Spoon, Will Oldham/Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Iron & Wine, Pinback, Calexico, Blonde Redhead, The Jesus Lizard, Deerhoof, Silver Jews, and Glen Hansard, among others.- Managed production schedules on physical printing, manufacturing, and shipping of LPs and CDs- Created and maintained monthly production schedule for all new releases on LP/CD/MP3 (approximate quantity of 120-160 annually)- Synthesized all art and music from concept to finished product including managing workflows for art directors, graphic design/layout professionals, artists, bands, management, printers and manufacturers- Supervised production assistant and interns- Handled all pre-press, printing and manufacturing for posters, sales one-sheets/packets, stickers, buttons, badges, and various pop display items - Maintained supply levels for shipping, refurbishing, mailing, archival and general office - Directed international LP/CD/MP3 production with various international printers manufacturers, and shipping companies- Acquired all quotes and issued all purchase orders- Created and maintained master recordings archive of over 8000 audio and video recordings- Familiar with all manufacturing components in the process for making LPs and CDs (LP/CD/MP3 mastering, lacquer cutting, LP processing, CD processing, all LP and CD print output and design, digital audio ISRC creation and maintenance)- Versed in a variety of printing styles and formats (silk screening, letterpress, offset printing, digital file creation, film work)