James C. "Jimmy" Maynes Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Global

Senior level A&R Consultant for many award winning artists on various labels/management companies spanning all genre's of music. Production/studio/producers/mix and mastering engineer relationships. Heavily skilled in negotiations regarding all things related to album production.

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, Ny / Los Angeles, Ca

Currently, I provide management for recording artists and develop brand expansion strategies. I identify and execute opportunities to increase brand awareness and revenue through touring, recording, multi-media, film, and promotions, and I’m responsible for all business operations, including budgets, marketing, scheduling, security, hospitality, wardrobe, transportation, bookings, contract negotiations, and spokesmanship deals. In this role, I supervise a staff of 6 project managers, and coordinate teams as large as 80 for tours.Selected Accomplishments:• Acquired talent such as Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty by Nature, Kid-N-Play, Eric B & Rkim, All-4-One, Rob Base, Case, Blackstreet, and Biz Markee.• Developed and signed a major motion picture deal, 2 reality television shows (BET, WeTV), a cooking show (A&E), a makeup line, a clothing line, and a Red Bull co-branding deal for Salt-N-Pepa.• Obtained national fragrance line and eyewear line deals for Naughty by Nature.

New York, Ny / Los Angeles, Ca

This position involved directing all aspects of the touring operations for a national series of concerts featuring acts such as Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty by Nature, Kid-N-Play, Vanilla Ice, Biz Markee, TCL, Anita Baker, Boyz II Men, Coolio, Tone Loc, Nelly, En-Vogue, and others. I coordinated hundreds of dates in the US and was responsible for production, show management, security, fees, artist contracts, sound, lighting, and press relations.Selected Accomplishments:• Achieved more than $25M in ticket sales, exceeding all forecasts.

New York, Ny

Concurrent with other roles, I served as a key advisor to the CEO of Worldwide Entertainment, where I managed special events, including panel readings, talent booking, and sponsorships. I also arranged live recording sessions, negotiated venue fees, hired musicians and event staff, managed security and insurance, and creating all marketing and promotional plans.Selected Accomplishments:• Executive Producer for 3 Number One albums (Tasha Cobbs, Jonathan Nelson, William Murphy).• Secured vital sponsorships with Nokia, Mobile Roadie, and other companies, and obtained promotional support from James Cameron, Gene Simmons, and various industry executives.• Served as the Brand Ambassador for RJS Spirits’ southern region, arranging partnerships with high-level recording personalities to drive distribution growth.• Conceptualized and produced the highly successful Central Park Summer Gospel Series.

I planned, developed, negotiated, and managed projects for top record labels, including Atlantic Records, KWL Management, Epic Records, and EMI Christian. As part of my role, I obtained properties, negotiated with artists and producers, secured studio time, oversaw mix and production sessions, and coordinated performances.Selected Accomplishments:• Signed artists such as Chris Brown, Nelly, Case, Muisq Soul Child, and Sisqo to deals.• Played a major role in Trey Songz winning an American Music Award.

New York, Ny

During this time, I took on a special project to produce a live charity event for the United Nations. I booked all talent, arranged recording activities and studio time, negotiated agreements with involved record labels, and hired all talent, musicians, engineers, and sound and lighting crews. I also supervised more than 30 people.Selected Accomplishments:• Organized and produced the accompanying music video and music single (Better Tomorrow).• Raised more than $80,000 to help build homes in Africa for families with Ebola-positive members.

New York, Ny

In this position, I produced and provided talent management for a reality television series, Growing Up Riley, starting Teddy Riley, Al.B Sure, Montel Jordan, and Tre Songz. I was also responsible for talent booking and situation approval.Selected Accomplishments:• Produced and sold a full season to MTV Networks.

New York, Ny

For this large beverage company, I arranged and managed promotional and marketing projects. Selected Accomplishments:• Directed large-scale co-branding events, including concerts, record releases, brand launches, and community activities, with artists such as Eve, Trey Songz, Nicki Manaj, and Faith Evans.

Los Angeles, Ca

During this time, I led creative and business development for a world-class entertainment firm, where I produced all marketing campaigns, developed brand partnerships with companies and artists, and arranged placements on artist tours. I designed marketing strategies, including album development and rollouts, and was responsible for budgets, P&L, and ROI.Selected Accomplishments:• Arranged key partnerships, including Nicki Manaj and Nokia and Echo-4ward and Momentum Worldwide.

Atlanta, Ga

With this company, I supervised a national team of 7 account managers, developed brand strategies and campaigns, and coordinated all media buys, media scheduling, and public relations activities.Selected Accomplishments:• Established profitable relationships with Starwood Hotels, 12 Hotels, and Hyatt hotels.• Built the regional account list to more than 50 retail and private locations in Georgia alone.• Produced major special events, including the Playboy Mansion Annual Halloween Ball.

New York, Ny

In this role, I oversaw Urban A&R functions and led an award-winning A&R team across multiple genres. I administered a $5M budget, located, acquired, and signed new acts, and maintained a content catalog. In addition, I developed new revenue-generating strategies, and served as a liaison to artist management, legal teams, and finance teams regarding project releases, distribution, tour support, and product placement.Selected Accomplishments:• Co-Produced “I Have a Dream” segment for Harpo Productions and secured Mariah Carey as the talent advisor for the contest winner.• Produced Grammy, MTV, ASCAP, and BMI event performances for multiple artists.• Facilitated millions of dollars in revenue growth for Sony by developing relationships with EA Sports, Master Card, American Express, and Seagram’s to lease song rights.• Signed more than 9 acts, including Chris Brown, Nick Cannon, Raheem DeVaughn, and Joe.

New York, Ny

I designed and executed innovative programs and platforms, including Writers in the Round, Music Round-Up, Swap Meet, and others, to educate, acquire, and manage writers. I organized panel discussions, workshops, and seminars to expand brand visibility, and served as the manager of the East Coast recruiting program.Selected Accomplishments:• Grew corporate revenue 13% by signing more than 200 writers, producers, and artists.• Planned and managed a wide range of special events.