Jordan Powley Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Directly representing a diverse group of emerging and established artists, including The Warning, Saint Asonia, Pop Evil, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Warrant, Forest Blakk, and more.Indirectly included in the artist teams for top-line clients, including Sum 41, The Glorious Sons, Daniel Caesar, Charlotte Cardin, and more.Focused for two years on the maintenance of club touring across Canada, while booking developing artists into festivals, fairs, and exhibitions across the country.Responsible for the creation and development of the US Booking Department at The Feldman Agency- Started in 2018 and grew to $2mil in annual business by March 2020 inclusive of three agents and one junior agent.- Re-established the department in 2022 and had the first full tour coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic for the entire agency.- Currently operating with approximately $3mil in annual business at the end of 2023, with three agents and one junior agent operating in the market.Responsible for the re-establishment of the Quebec Booking Department at The Feldman Agency- Took control of the department in 2021 to develop the systems and relationships required to operate in the market.- Signed three artists that operate fully in the market in 2022.- Worked on the booking team for the largest artist coming out of Quebec (Charlotte Cardin) to assist with the build in the market.- Started in 2022 with $300k of business and have now grown the market to $3mil in annual business across PACs, Clubs, and Festivals.Currently working to build the Afro-centric roster at the Feldman Agency, with new signings including Stonebwoy (DefJam / Universal), Nonso Amadi (DefJam / Universal), and King Cruff (Tuff Gong / Universal).

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Represents a diverse group of emerging and established artists such as Tokyo Police Club, Born Ruffians, The Coathangers, Mix Master Mike, ROMES, Pkew Pkew Pkew• Procures live performance and revenue opportunities, facilitates the negotiation and execution of terms to the satisfaction of both clients and talent.• Consistently scouts, signs, and develops new talent that aligns closely with current agency objectives• Maintains excellent relationships with the key players in the music and entertainment industries• Meets and exceeds monthly revenue and retention-based KPIs• Troubleshoots and manages any issues that may arise over the course of talent engagement/activity.• Liaises with Digital Marketing team to promote talent availability and latest news via agency website, newsletters and social media accounts.

Toronto, Ontario

Managed a staff of 8 people while training entry-level employees.- Developed all training programs and department procedures for the company.- Developed all workback schedules, policies, and protocols for client projects.- Acted as the primary point of contact for all clients.Created a Talent Buying & Event Operations department, responsible for the execution of 5 major annual events, and the talent booking for over 500 annual engagements.- Represented 26 venues across Canada as the primary Talent Buyer, negotiating and contracting all performers for each venue, ranging from one to three nights per week.- Negotiated contracts and acted as the primary point of contact for annual engagements in the Motionball for Special Olympics charity gala & fundraiser events across Canada.- Acted as the project manager & lead talent buyer for the H&M Flagship store re-opening at Yonge & Dundas Square in Toronto over 3 days.Started the company in May 2013 and left in 2016 after developing the Merchandise & Talent Buying Departments to operate with $2-million worth of recurring annual projects.

Pickering, On

Toronto, Ontario

Develop & Design Sponsorship proposals issued to booking/managment for National toursNegotiated Music Sponsorships for Visa Canada (Visa Infinite).Procured Music Talent for events for Visa Canada, The CFL Player's association, Bell Canada, and Westjet.Maintain correspondence with major booking agencies/managment companies in North America.Develop client sponsorship proposals for artists.Provide input on creative endeavors in relation to sponsorshipsUpdate and maintain fluctuating inventory database.Research inventory details and update client services team accordingly.Perform market research for target markets in relation to upcoming initiatives.

Toronto, Ontario

Create on and off-menu cocktails upon request for clientele.Maintain inventory levels on a daily, weekly and bi-weekly basis.Manage a staff of bartenders and servers most nights of the week.Act as liason between entry-level employees and upper management.Maintain evolving ingredient aging program.Perform end of day cash outs.Open and close the bar on a regular basis as a keyholder.

Toronto, On

Bartended 4 nights a week, ensuring the highest quality service for clienteleAssisted in training and educating new staffMaintained inventory on a bi-weekly basis, and day to day ordering of fresh ingredients

Toronto, On

Performed flyering and word of mouth marketing in downtown TorontoSelected and delegated regions for a team of 4 people for flyeringPerformed word of mouth marketing and flyering at competing sporting eventsManaged and executed game day setup schedule with a team of 20 volunteersEnsured sponsorship banners and signage were set up for maximum exposureMaintained ticket sales and information request databases

Vancouver, Bc

Developed and maintained inventory system for the barDeveloped 4 week (8 hour) introduction to spirits and mixology program for membersTrained and managed restaurant staff

Port Hope, On

Promoted to Events Manager within 2 months, responsible for event bookings and acted as liaison between the bar and various booking agenciesEnsured budgeting and break-even objectives were met through promotions and ticketingMaximized local advertising utilizing local media (Star 93.3, Port Hope Evening Guide)Managed event day operations including security, bar staff, sound systems and ticketingCo-ordinated setup and tear down of all eventsActed as first point of contact for venue rental inquiries, and as liaison and coordinator for all outside clientele

Cobourg, On

Developed an 8 hour music festival hosting bands from across southern OntarioDeveloped a marketing plan for the event, including the uses of street promotions, media outlets, and band-to-fan exposureDeveloped event on a budget starting with $0, and increased to $15,000 through ticket sales and sponsorshipsDeveloped, negotiated and activated sponsorship packages for 7 local sponsorsOrganized flyering campaign and delegated regions to a team of 25 volunteersManaged promotions and ticketing teams, setting and evaluating goals for exposure and sales on a bi-weekly basisNegotiated artist contracts with 3 separate booking agenciesOversaw all creative processes for promotions, utilizing outsourced talent

Toronto, On

Maintained accounts payable/receivable & Artist recoupsCo-ordinated distribution of promotional packages and merchandise purchases Constructed and distributed press releases to a contact databaseMaintained and updated contact databaseWorked closely with the head of management, maintaining schedules and relationships, and coordinating artist promotional goods/materials

Cobourg, On

Trained and managed staff and volunteers for ticketing, security and promotionsOrganized and executed over 80 events.Maintained budgets and financing for events from $0 to $1000 (small scale)Negotiated artist payouts, equipment rentals and venue rentals

Post-Graduate Diploma, Sport And Event Marketing

Activities and Societies: Planned and executed a charity fundraiser event, Created mock marketing plans for class projects, Performed.

College Diploma, Music Industry Arts

Activities and Societies: Produced and recorded radio advertisements, Produced and recorded full-length songs, Produced and recorded.

College Diploma, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Created mock marketing plans for case studies, Created mock business plans for case studiesCourses Include.