Michael Grippo Email & Phone Number

Long Island, Ny

Developed a majority of the aspects for metal band Kissing Candice from "local band" to a nationally touring act (while also playing bass guitar). - Social Media: Created engaging posts across all platforms in order to broaden brand reach and awareness. Engaged with social media "influencers" to negotiate spreading of awareness. Responsible for the verification of pages across platforms.- Marketing: Created targeted advertisement sets for different regions around the world catering to individual interests relative to brand (Facebook, Instagram, Google Adwords, and more). Negotiated and signed contracts with a multitude of relevant brands for endorsements.- Merchandise: Responsible for developing relationships with manufacturers and the production of a large selection of merchandise including apparel and vinyl records.- Website: Built and maintained the brand website and Electronic Press Kit.- Graphic Design: Used programs such as Adobe Photoshop to create images and advertisements for both merchandising and advertisement purposes.- Contract Negotiation: Reviewed and negotiated contracts with multiple record labels, talent managers, and booking agents.- Sales: Responsible for the design, production, digital sale, and delivery of all merchandise while providing friendly and personalized customer support.- Streaming: Prepared and released music for streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. Responsible for pitching music to playlist curators for placement.Public Relations: Experience in contacting media outlets to arrange interviews and sending press releases.

Wheatley Heights, New York, United States

Support: Work directly with young adults with intellectual or developmental disability to assist them in achieving their full potential in a residential setting.Problem Solving: Developing creative solutions to help the people we support achieve their goals.Rehabilitation: Using teaching skills to integrate the people we support into the community by helping them learn the skills required to achieve their dreams.Teamwork: Working with a diverse group of like minded individuals, sharing ideas, and coming up with new ways to further the lives of the people we support.

Smithtown, New York, United States

Database Management: Helped the office transition from paper documents to a fully online database accessible on their office network.Organization: Responsible for the placement of documents in the correct areas on the server in neat and easily accessible locations by the doctors.Maintenance: Responsible for general upkeep and minor repairs in the office to maintain a sterile and functioning area for the doctors.