ONErpm Music Distribution Senior A&R Specializing in Catalog Acquisition/ Distribution & Publishing Administration Deals.

Responsible for seeking, signing, and executing recording agreements between recording artists and Roc Nation Records. Work alongside Roc Nation legal team during the process of signing new artists or picking up options on deals, as well as label clearances and waivers. Meet with company presidents and marketing teams to discuss quarterly album and marketing budgets. Schedule quarterly/yearly album releases. Manage recording artists' budgets and studio schedules. Suggest collaboration ideas between our artists with key producers, songwriters, and other artists to develop and create quality sound recordings. Hire mixing engineers, approve their mixes and masters. Approve label album credits and artists' lyrics. Ensure song agreements are properly executed for every song composition before releasing music publicly. Assist project managers in shaping the way our artists' brands are conveyed via their visuals, photos, public appearances, online outreach, and logos before being presented to media and consumers.Artists' Singles/Albums Released/Signed:- Kalan.FrFr- Nicole Bus- Rapsody- Victory Boyd- Infinity Song- KenTheMan- Reuben Vincent- Reprise (A Roc Nation Album for Justice)- Big Bottle Wyanna- Shawn Smith- Journey G'z- Sleazus Bhrist- G. Perico- Ceraadi- Ocho Sneak- Angelica Villa

As the Co-Owner and Talent Manager, I am responsible for overseeing the day-to-day scheduling of talent on our roster. I have connected our writers and producers with recording artists to create high-quality sound recordings and compositions. Additionally, I have created opportunities within the TV/film industry for our compositions to be placed and heard. Using my relationships with A&Rs, I ensure that my roster of writers remains on the radar of their projects. I handle sending and receiving invoices, along with producer/song agreements with major labels and independent artists for song compositions. Furthermore, I ensure that split sheets and letters of direction are properly serviced to publishers, PROs, and Sound Exchange.

Execute recording agreements between recording artists and Rostrum Records; Find new talent for the label, Manage recording artists’ budgets & studio schedules; Suggest collaboration ideas between Rostrum’s artists, key producers, songwriters & other artists to develop and create quality sound recordings; Ensure song agreements (split sheets) are properly executed for every song composition before releasing music publically; Assist project managers in shaping the way our artists’ brands are conveyed via their visuals, photos, public appearances, online outreach, and logos, before being presented to media and consumers; Create outlets for various artists on our roster to gain early momentum and build their fan base; Coordinate club appearances for our artists to perform and display talent; Leverage my relationships and influence to ensure Rostrum’s company and artists our on the radar of other music industry professionals and artists in the creative community; Assist with mix-show and help start artists’ singles at Urban and Rhythmic radio and overseas.

Wrote daily editorial music reviews on albums, singles and conducted interviews with new & upcoming artists; Executed online and offline marketing campaigns for many hip-hop, r&b and pop artists; Established key relationships with music artists, managers and label partners, which kept them informed of updates made to the platform; Instructed major label artists and indie artists on how to properly engage their audience by using the site to its full potential; Searched for new and upcoming talent to bring into our platform, by looking at blogs, creditable music sites, showcases, meet & greets, recording studios, meeting with managers and attorneys; Maintained relationships with our joint venture partners; Scheduled and promoted exclusive content for audio and music videos premieres, original and branded content to be published on the platform; Managed staff and promotional budgets; Created curated playlist for some of the biggest superstars in music, Booked and coordinated over 150 artists branded integration fan shows.

Managed staff and organized the daily office flow; Created and executed unique marketing strategies and nontraditional campaigns; Met administrative tasks and project deadlines; Provided monthly administrative reports to all clients. Developed promotional campaigns, events, and budgets for clients such as: Violator Management, Interscope Records, Bad Boy Records, Virgin Records, Universal Records, Sony Music, Warner Bros Records, Lions Gate, Paramount Pictures, Nike, Vitamin Water, Calvin Klein and many more.

Created national awareness for WBR’s roster of artists through strategic marketing plans, cross promotions, branding opportunities, concerts, and events; Promoted priority artists’ music at radio stations across the country along with other promotional outlets such as: online music sites, clubs, and record pool djs; Developed promotional tours for urban artists to reach their target demographic.

Assisted in pushing priority artists records at urban and rhythmic radio stations in the Los Angeles area; Developed relationships with key retailers and lifestyle locations; Organized and coordinated events with key industry tastemakers in the Los Angeles area to gain exposure for various artists and their music; Arranged cross-promotions between night clubs and college events in the Los Angeles area with Interscope records.

Promotions: Lifestyle and Radio Promotions in the Los Angeles Area.