Robert Steven Williams Email & Phone Number

New York Metro Area

Provide strategic and turn-key project work in the areas of branding, business development, communication/marketing and social media to clients in entertainment, real estate, retail, and not-for-profits including arts, third-world development and education. Worked with such diverse clients as the United Nations, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, Activision, The Shopping Center Group, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Running Subway, 615 Music in Nashville, and Safe Water Network, a not-for-profit founded by Paul Newman.

Developed digital platform for CBGB including social media, internet radio with Clear Channel, and web site.Was executive producer of highly acclaimed comic book series. Also co-authored one of the eight stories. Nominated for a Harvey Award -- Best Anthology 2010.Licensed and oversaw development of CBGB into Guitar Hero VI. Launched game with a CBGB pop up on the Paramount Studio back lot featuring Soundgarden.Was a consultant, then became president in 2010 and steered company through a restructuring and Chapter 11 process.

Started out in London ended up in EMI's retail division HMV. Helped launch companies in France, Canada, USA, Japan, and Australia.As VP of Marketing challenged US record retailing status quo and redefined the playing field: $0-$100m in three years. Helped launch Lifebeat (music industry AIDS charity) off of Madonna’s Sex Book with a Confessional Booth promotion generating international headlines.As Business Development Manager based in London, was part of the team that launched Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US, France and Ireland. Responsibilities included business strategy, site selection, and marketing. Designed, sourced and introduced the world’s first in-store listening systems.Ended up on the board of directors of the HMV USA and Canada. Held both board level business development and marketing positions.

Wrote cases for George Lodge on business / government relations. Wrote a book for the American Management Association -- The World's Largest Market -- published 1990.

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Activities and Societies: Harbus Newspaper Reporter.Second Year Honors

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Activities and Societies: Team Captain, Business Games Intercollegiate Competition - Division Champ. President, Cultural Arts Board.

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Activities and Societies: Syracuse Concert Board

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