Owner, operator, and musician in the music and entertainment industry for over twenty years. Performed in clubs/concert venues with cover and original bands (drumming/singing) and became interested in the business side of the industry as well. Managed the rock band, Love And War through most of the 90s and currently manage the melodic hard rock act, the Apocalyptic Lovers (much of the work with this band can be viewed via the website www.apocalypticlovers.com). Worked with many A-list musicians over the years, as well as some of the best sound and audio professionals in the industry, such as legendary rock producer Michael Wagener. • Assist in all aspects of advancing the professional career of bands.• Book, promote, and produce album release parties and live showcases.• Collaborate with graphic designers to create album art and promotional materials• Arrange photo shoots.• Co-produced, created, and handled all logistics of multiple music videos. • Create and pitch budget proposals to financiers.• Delegate responsibilities and create schedules to ensure punctuality.• Manage artists’ schedules and appointments; coordinate travel and budgets.• Negotiate show dates and manage all payments related to bands.• Responsible for accounts payable, account receivable, and cost control.• Create and/or collaborate on band merchandising.• Handle the collection of tour and merchandising payments.• Negotiate with recording labels and manage contracts.• Book and manage campaigns and public appearances.• Produce music albums released worldwide via physical product and multiple digital download/streaming platforms. • Ensure that technical and hospitality requests of artists are met by each venue.• Collaborate with booking agents to negotiate artist fees with venues.

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• Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.• Recruited 100+ volunteers; implemented and managed web-based scheduling program.• Generated and reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.• Created and launched new online marketing strategies that resulted in 23% sales increase.• Developed promotions, polices regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.• Developed quarterly and annual sales department budgets.

Maintained season subscription base; stimulated new subscription sales via marketing promotions.• Managed staff of four box office employees and four house managers.• Implemented concierge service for major donors, board members, and groups.• Designed pricing system to accommodate different sized groups and increase revenue.• Increased existing group sales accounts from 6 to over 175 clients in less than three months.• Initiated the move from an outdated website to a contemporary site to increase traffic and sales.• Served as team lead on main fundraiser for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons, which were themost successful to date. Over $80,000 was raised in 2010, and over $180,000 was raised in 2011.

• Handled daily operations of Box Office of multi-theatre complex for $4.9 million theatre company.• Managed staff of four box office employees, five house managers, and 100+ volunteers.• Maintained season subscription base of 3,000 patrons as well as stimulated new subscription sales.• Increased existing group sales accounts from 50 to over 200 clients in less than four months.• Designed pricing system to accommodate different sized groups and increase revenue.• Implemented concierge service for VIPs and major donors.

• Managed daily operations of Guest Relations Department for a 164,000 sq. ft. museum with more than half a million guests annually.• Recruited, hired, and trained staff members for a department consisting of 40 employees.• Responsible for operations and aesthetics of the facility including exhibits, building maintenance, andsecurity.• Maintained high guest relations standards with VIPs, members, and the general public.

• Managed 3 different music retail stores over 10 years to increase profitability and productivity.• Generated over $3.5 million in annual sales, the fifth highest volume in the company.• Selected to launch stores and given the monumental task of re-staffing, implementing policies andprocedures and supervising renovation construction.• Hired and trained teams that worked together an average of 6 years without turnover or internal theft.• Stores were in the lowest company percentile regarding shrinkage.Note: Natioanl Record Mart also known as (depending on location) NRM Music, Oasis Music, Waves Music, Music X.