Andre Barnes Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

The Elixir Media Group is a boutique, full service branding and entertainment company specializing in creative, high-impact Public Relations, and producing culturally impactful events. Clients and work have appeared in some of the most elite and most sought-out local, national, and global media placements across online, print, television, and radio.

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- Create and implement detailed marketing and promo plans (that include digital, grassroots, and PR strategies) for all shows and events. - Interface with and pitch content to major online, radio, television and print outlets, securing and coordinating show previews, reviews, and artist interviews on publications such as the New York Times, National Public.

Los Angeles, CA, US

- Build strong, working relationships with local promoters, venues, artist managers and publicists to create and sustain strategic co-branding partnerships. - Help drive sales and revenue by targeting and acquiring new local accounts and maintaining accounts already won - Facilitate multi-platform cross-promotions and marketing of event listings and.

Wrote music reviews and artist bios.

Philadelphia, PA, US

- Assist with invoicing and order input (data entry). - Maintain and update sales lists, databases, and other internal documents. - Conduct research to help prepare and update sales presentations and media kits.

Atlanta, GA, US

Manage and coordinate all web and social media activity for the annual statewide “Music Saved My Life” initiative.

SEE "PUBLICATIONS" SECTION FOR MORE INFO

Atlanta, GA, US

Responsible for marketing and logistical planning of an eight-region statewide initiative promoting healthy behaviors and advocating against tobacco use to approximately 13,000 young people through concerts and community outreach events that attracted 25 media appearances. - Write and edit event press releases and Radio PSAs.- Create and manage all "Music.

Washington, DC, US

- Build and edit web content for NPR Music (www.NPRmusic.com) - Pitch ideas for web features and on-air programming - Transcribe music interviews aired on All Things Considered and Weekend Edition and write complimentary web stories under tight deadlines. - Producer/Blogger/Copy Editor for Intern Edition (http://www.npr.org/internedition/fall10/)SEE.

- DJ/On-Air Talent and producer for local freeform music radio show- Review new music to be filed in station’s library

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

- Recruit, manage, lead, and motivate a team of fundraisers that raised $1.8 million in the 2010 fiscal year- Assist in meeting fundraising goals by organizing and analyzing fundraising metrics before and after calling shifts.- Schedule and conduct phone and in-person interviews.- Prepare detailed internal fundraising reports.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

- Contacted local businesses to recruit mascots for mascot event at UofM baseball game.- Compiled database of popular songs to be played at upcoming UofM football games.- Booked soccer clinics for youth soccer clubs around Michigan to promote UofM’s soccer program and raise awareness of the upcoming season.

Founded and maintained the viability of a chapter of an international grassroots, non-profit organization that uses hip-hop to empower, educate, and unite diverse communities. - Raised funds for annually planned events.- Lead and motivated a team of board members to deliver the mission of the organization.- Fostered positive, working relationships with.

Detroit, Michigan, US

Served as liaison between all operation divisions of one of the world's largest air transportation hubs. - Assist with establishment of an interfaith chapel by conducting research and analyzing legal documentation between airports and chaplaincies around the country.- Write media advisories, event announcements, and reply to complaint letters.- Report.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

Responsible for web development and information management at MGoBlue.com. SEE "PUBLICATIONS" SECTION FOR MORE INFO

New York, NY, US

- Edited and updated press release info on Ghostly website- Conducted research to compile music industry contact spreadsheets

Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Raised tens of thousands of dollars for the University of Michigan via cold calling of University alumni.

Ba, Communication Studies

Education record