I have an extensive and varied work background and because of this I have acquired a number of different skills and become proficient in many areas and with various programs and software. I worked for a record label located in Harlem where I started as an intern and eventually became the director of A&R (artist and recording). In that position I was responsible for managing existing talent, listening to and giving feedback on recording sessions and even involved with creating ideas for songs, music videos and album art. I was also responsible for locating new talent and improving their style, sound and marketability, setting up events and showcases for artists, meeting with radio personalities to help our artists get air play, and all aspects of recording and music production from start to finish.I also worked for a 501 C-3 Non-profit organization known as the Delancey Street Foundation. It was a residential treatment facility for adults with substance abuse problems and received no government funding at all whatsoever; it was run and maintained by donations and various business ventures. The facility had anywhere from 80-100 residents at any given time. The residents did not require any insurance to attend the treatment facility and brought absolutely nothing with them. I worked doing Accounts Payable for the facility and eventually ran the "Procurements and donations" branch.