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United

• Spearheaded the development and launch of ARC, Roon's mobile app, reaching over 60k users within 6 months on both iOS and Android.
• Transformed customer demand for Carplay/Android Auto into integrations for both apps within three months, driving engagement such that Carplay/Android Auto are used in ⅓ of all sessions.
• Overhauled downloads in ARC, collaborating with a cross-functional team to design and release smart downloads and UX improvements on existing features, resulting in a 30% increase in engagement.

Berlin, Germany

• Led three agile teams, owning the roadmap, strategy, and development of internal tools which serve 1000+ users across the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Retooled existing contracts software, implementing OCR analysis to reduce search times by 10x.
• Rolled out a global CRM built on Microsoft Dynamics, creating custom reports on expiring deals which allowed A&R to minimize churn.
• Oversaw the redesign of BMG’s supply chain management software, responsible for delivering 1500+ physical and digital releases yearly.

New York, NY

• Created Amper’s first product, Score, an AI music tool for content creators.
• Proposed, designed, and executed development of Score's home page, reducing time to download by 50%.

New York, NY

• Conceived of “bands,” groups of instruments with a signature character andfeel. Assembled over 2000 bands, injecting personality into the experienceand becoming a user favorite feature.
• Overhauled sales process, worked alongside COO and sales team to reclassify existing pipeline, write support materials, and customize Salesforce. Won first 5 clients in the following quarter.

• Transformed musical taxonomy research into an algorithm developmentbacklog. Then, implementing this research, led the music AI team to developAmper's five best-selling algorithms.
• Researched competitive analysis of stock music industry.
• Developed musical taxonomy system to research genre and mood, analyzing over 2,000 songs.

Greater New York City Area

• Manage admissions for part-time, full-time, and online courses.
• Achieved 110% of sales targets in first full quarter as AP.
• Generated over $500,000 revenue in 2016, earning an 11% overall close rate.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Prepared sessions for lead engineer using Logic Pro X, organizing files, trimming silence, and adjusting relative gain.
• Managed artist relations and studio bookings for over 10+ sessions per week.
• Crafted social media strategy, creating instagram account and growing it to 1000+ followers in the first six months.

Bronxville, NY

• Instructed students aged 13-17 in music production and DJing using Ableton Live.
• Coached students in writing, mixing, and mastering original songs in a 5-day course.
• Taught game design courses in Python and Minecraft.

Greater New York City Area

• Authored weekly column for The Villager profiling electronic music in New York.
• Pioneered company’s first video journalism department, personally filming and editing 10 multimedia pieces.
• Spearheaded the creation of a Chelsea Now YouTube channel.

New York, New York

• Liaised with voice-over talent for TV networks such as MTV, Nickelodeon, and Fuse. Assisted in preparing mix sessions for main engineer, Roy Harter.
• Responsible for setup of microphones, cables, and amps.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Boxing Club, Red Feather Studios, Improv Comedy, Method Magazine

English