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Brooklyn, NY

Founded an independent label handling all aspects of releases including A&R, publicity and social media. Successfully delivered all digital and physical assets on schedule leading to playlist and vinyl sales successes. Developed relationships with outside vendors for web design, social media banners and content and music videos helping to build the visual.

Asbury Park, NJ

Executed the daily operations of the music outlet and established it as an international tastemaker. Earned the Asbury Music Award for Top Website from 2013 to 2015, and became a part of the Hype Machine network. Notable press accreditations include Lollapalooza, Governors Ball and SXSW. Secured recent interviews with Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Other.

Brooklyn, NY

Founded an independent publicity and marketing firm with over 100 accounts secured all on a referral basis. Solely handled every campaign step from client acquisition to strategy to campaign and results reporting. Secured high tier results for singles, albums, tours and more across all genres and styles from rock to chamber orchestras. Served as in-house.

New York, NY

Worked 20 hours a week as support to Elizabeth Penta, manager of The Wood Brothers, Medeski Martin & Wood, Nels Cline and more. Was responsible for maintaining artist websites, social media pages, fan groups, calendars, and building email marketing newsletters. Processed and logged royalty statements and checks, coded bills and expenses, answered phones.

New York, NY

Contributed: Long/Short Features, Artist Interviews, Live Event CoverageCredentialed festivals include Bonnaroo (2013), Lollapalooza (2013), Firefly Music Festival (2013).

Brooklyn, NY

Positioned the band and their debut album “Religion” leading to international acclaim.Secured premiere media coverage leading to single “Money Can’t Buy” accrueing overtwo and half million streams on Spotify with other tracks in the hundreds of thousands.The attention led to slots at a Communion Club Night showcase and official SXSW performances which were.

New York, NY

Began my career in the music industry as a Junior Publicist working as a lead on ten campaigns at a time. Was quickly promoted to a senior role and was responsible for approving media pitch lists and press releases company-wide. Directly managed one junior and several interns. Represented the company at live events and industry conferences.

Primarily wrote live concert and festival reviews with the occasional news piece. Past credentialed work includes full coverage of Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, & Virgin Mobile Freefest.

New York, NY

Contributed content rich articles and lists working during the launch of the BuzzFeed Sports vertical. Built various BuzzFeed Sports social media platforms from the ground up. Served as the primary Sports Editor on weekends.

New York, NY

Served as full time Editor of content posted across AOL Video and Huffpost Video (now AOL On). Edited copy and SEO checked articles posted across AOL / The Huffington Post while also inserting relevant, ad campaign deliverable videos. Managed AOL Video & Huffpost Video social media platforms.

Read and wrote coverage for submitted screenplays and assistant managed the Williamsburg, Brooklyn office. Organized artist submissions, contracts, schedules, and films.