Business Development and Operations Manager with expertise in product and brand development, talent leadership, partner relationships through innovative engagement, communication, and efficiently executed projects. 20+ years of experience in project management, brand marketing, event promotion, and partnerships with small businesses, global media, and corporate brands.Business Development - Led partnerships, distribution, licensing agreements, and sales on five continents.Relationship Building - Negotiated licensing deals: music labels, Levis, Coca-Cola, T-Mobile, and other brands. Strategic Planning - Managed 142 album releases, 75+ artists, media, events, contracts, and royalty payments.Communication - Wrote book chapters, articles, and interviews: Billboard, Alternative Press, Punk Planet, et al.Presentations - Taught 50+ seminars, workshops, and courses at universities and local to international festivals.