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New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

- Edit and mix audio to client specifications; manipulate and enhance recorded audio and add sound effects to recordings to include vocal tracking, mixing, editing, tuning, and production; utilize DAW’s, FLStudio20 (Fruit loops), ProTools, Logic, and Ableton- Collaborate with clients, determine the requirements and specifications of recordings or performances- Provide solutions to creative needs for sound design and overall mix; extract layers of audio and combine them during work sessions- Diagnose and troubleshoot sound equipment; coordinate with video editors, synchronize video with audio tracks- Analyze, log, track, and report relevant trending artists; discover meaningful and timely new talent, develop a creative vision for individual artists, find HITS- Research multiple outlets including Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, social media, podcasts, and blogs to discover where new artists emerge, monitor all channels, identify talents and trends- Identify new artists that stand out as unique and individual; artists targeted based on research, analytics, and market data

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Support Breaker Nation talent sourcing and acquisition strategies, discover new and emerging musical talent- Execute online and offline talent acquisition activations spanning auditions, casting calls, and promotions- Foster relationships, build a network with the A&R community, fans, and promoters- Review demo and audition submissions, cover shows, and provide weekly reports of talent acquisition pipeline- Attend local shows and industry showcases to evaluate potential signings, rate and review hundreds of song submissions- Initiate independent research, gather information on potential artists and songs that fit with the Breaker Nation platform- Conduct meetings and calls with artists, discuss projects, releases, and partnerships with Breaker Nation; provide day to day artist representation and guidance- Create and publish content and customer responses across all social media platforms, live chats, and marketing emails

New York, New York, United States

- Researched, interpreted, analyzed, and reported on the independent distribution business model, competition, and overall landscape for the entirety of Madonna’s musical tours - Maintained awareness and understanding of period-specific musical, cultural, technological and production trends that kept Madonna, her songs, and their production values relevant- Utilized third-party research tools to aggregate and analyze traditional, social, and digital media data- Researched and interpreted the sponsorship, media, and marketing measurement space, remained current in best practices and tools- Leveraged data visualization skills and tools to analyze, package and communicate data reports around playlists, sponsorships, and logistics- Created presentations; effectively reported research and data insights

Albany, New York Area

- Planned, organized, and led all events and activities for living and learning community member organization; managed and appropriated annual budget - Directed members in event efforts, designated committees, and assignments, developed meeting schedules and deadlines, collaborated with committee members regularly- Orchestrated and delivered social events and competitions; determined themes, hired vendors, managed logistics and provided live event coordination- Collaborated and ideated event promotions, contributed original content, produced and published marketing materials including t-shirts and promotional items

Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Music And Business Management

Activities and Societies: Music Business Club (2018-2019)

Informatics