Clayton Craddock Email & Phone Number

United States

4287 Katona Ave, Suitę 309 Bronx, Ny 10470

• Established Broadway Drumming 101 (https://broadwaydrumming101.com), a pioneering digital mentorship platform dedicated to empowering aspiring and professional musicians with specialized resources for excelling in musical theater.• Rapidly attracted hundreds of subscribers since inception, underlining the platform's impact and recognition in the musician community.• Conduct numerous in-depth interviews with prominent Broadway and Off-Broadway drummers and percussionists, delivering exclusive, real-world insights to subscribers through engaging podcasts and YouTube videos.• Develop and maintain a thriving YouTube channel featuring educational videos, tutorials, and interviews, expanding access to valuable drumming knowledge while significantly increasing viewer engagement and online community interaction.• Author a wide range of expert columns and articles offering actionable advice, insider perspectives, and career strategies for aspiring professional musicians, solidifying the platform as an authoritative resource in the industry.• Manage a detailed and strategic content and editorial calendar, ensuring consistent and impactful social marketing efforts across all platforms.• Spearheading the creation of an immersive Online Course, slated for release in early 2025, designed to equip musicians with theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, tailored to multiple skill levels in Broadway drumming.• Design and oversee a successful online merchandise store, combining creative entrepreneurship with market insights to enhance brand visibility and engagement.• Foster and grow an engaged social media community on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, amplifying brand awareness and driving interaction with dynamic, relevant content.• Implement advanced AI-based editing tools to optimize the content creation, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality educational material to a global audience.

New York, United States

* • Accomplished professional drummer with extensive experience performing in top Broadway and Broadway-bound productions, including The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar And Grill, Avenue Q, Spongebob Squarepants, Cats, Motown, Evita, The Color Purple, Footloose, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, as well as Off-Broadway hits like Tick, Tick… BOOM! and Altar Boyz.• Record and tour with diverse local, national, and international artists, with notable performances across South Africa, Switzerland, and England. Past collaborations include legendary acts such as The Delfonics, The Stylistics, Denice Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.• Featured on prominent television programs such as The Colbert Report, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The View, The CBS Early Show, Smash, Luke Cage, The Today Show, and live performances at The Tony Awards (2010 and 2019) and HBO’s production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.• Selected by producers to serve as in-house contractor for Memphis The Musical, overseeing payroll, contracting musicians, and facilitating communication between theater management and the musicians’ union while simultaneously performing as the show’s drummer.• Mentor and inspire aspiring drummers through personalized instruction for students of all ages and skill levels, ranging from beginners to advanced, nurturing their growth and passion for music.

New York, United States

• Advised high-potential clients on personalized financial strategies, selling insurance and investment products. Earned Series 6 and 63 licenses to expand service offerings.• Engaged with community organizations to enhance the bank's brand and foster new business opportunities.• Conducted financial reviews to identify cross-selling opportunities for retirement planning, wealth management, and risk protection.• Consulted clients on investment diversification, driving significant growth in investment product sales.• Managed client relationships with personalized service, ensuring satisfaction and long-term loyalty.

New York, United States

• Acquired, retained, and expanded customer relationships by identifying needs, recommending solutions, completing sales, and building a referral network.• Assisted clients with retirement planning, college fund accumulation, asset protection using life and disability insurance, and wealth accumulation through investment products.• Proactively contacted and met with clients to review financial goals, ensuring continued engagement and satisfaction.• Delivered personalized financial advice to help clients navigate complex investment options and insurance solutions.• Built strong referral networks through excellent customer service and ongoing relationship management.• Collaborated with internal teams to provide comprehensive financial services tailored to each client’s unique needs, enhancing client retention and satisfaction.