I am a music industry professional based in Toronto with over 20 years experience in the presentation of forward-thinking independent music. My expertise is in record label, marketing, artist management, creative direction, writing, and A&R.I joined Arts & Crafts in 2013, where as Senior Label and Marketing Manager I oversee album release campaigns from concept to fruition with a world class roster of artists. I am a writer who has produced biographies for artists including Kid Koala, Sarah Harmer, Gord Downie and more. As art director, I received the 2017 JUNO Award for Recording Package of the Year for Gord Downie's historic 'Secret Path.' I have directed creative for Downie since 2013, a collaboration that remains a guiding light in my life. I am president and co-founder of Boiled Records, a record label and artist management company with an eclectic roster since starting in 2016, like Brazilian artist Sessa, Philadelphia guitarist Flanafi, the enchanting Cots, and many more.I began my career with Ninja Tune Records in 2003 in Montreal, contributing to label & artist management for the London company’s North American operations. I returned to my hometown Toronto in 2010 to direct Scion Sessions, the independent-minded music sponsorship program Toyota's Scion automotive brand.I am a founding member of the board of directors for Wavelength Music, a non-profit independent live music series in Toronto since 2000; and of Literal Change, a charitable organization providing literacy education to young and disadvantaged readers.Specialties: Music Marketing, Brand Marketing, Marketing, Record Label, Music Industry, Art Direction, Writing, Artist Management, Artist Relations, Curation, Business Development, Synchronization Licensing, Publishing, Music Supervision, Event Production, Entertainment & Media, Accounts Management, Corporate Client Relations, Grant Writing, Copy Writing, Journalism, Networking.