Sophia Chang Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Unlock Her Potential is a program that provides free mentorship to women of color in the US 18+. I founded the program because I have received tremendous mentorship and understand clearly how deeply it has impacted my career.

New York City Metropolitan Area

I am developing an adaptation of my memoir, THE BADDEST BITCH IN THE ROOM, with FX and Pamela Adlon as a scripted television series.

New York City Metropolitan Area

I was the first author signed to Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine's venture with Audible. My memoir, THE BADDEST BITCH IN THE ROOM, was released in September 2019. It got incredible reception and exceeded sales expectations. The memoir was then published in print on Catapult.

Culver City

Proposed strategic partnership with artistsRaised capital for private equity fund Introduced notion of social justice reform and impact investingCreated extensive family office & entertainment industry listsProposed strategy to approach NFL, Extreme sports athletes, video game leadersContacted every MA & FL licensee re. management company services

As General Manager for RAZOR SHARP RECORDS (RZA), CINEMATIC RECORD GROUP, PRO ERA RECORDS (JOEY BADA$$), as well as the SVP of A&R Administration & Operations for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, responsibilities included:• Manage all day-to-day operations• Create & implement strategies for business growth• Oversee team to ensure on time & on budget delivery of work• Work with C Suite to create budgets, P&Ls, forecasts & ensure year end financial targets• Work with Business Affairs to ensure authorized, on time, on budget delivery of albums• Hire, train staff & conduct performance reviews• Communicate with distribution partners, booking agents, casting agents, strategic partners• Create marketing plans, commission videos, arrange photo shoots, oversee artwork• Artist Relations & Development• Institute & lead weekly companywide & departmental meetings• Improve internal/external processes & communications for higher productivity & efficiency• Negotiate deals with producers, mixers, studios, musicians, etc.

As the Manager to OL’ DIRTY BASTARD (RIP), RZA, GZA, Q TIP, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, D’ANGELO, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, ORGANIZED NOIZE PRODUCTIONS, SHAOLIN MONK SHI YAN MING, responsibilities were to:• Guide career strategy, planning, & execution• Manage day to day operations• Monitor movements & communications of the entire team including record label, attorney, business manager, booking agent, literary agent, publicist, etc.• Book studio time, rent equipment, hire musicians• Book worldwide tours, advance shows, hire & supervise tour managers• Solicit, secure, negotiate deals for books, music licenses, production, scoring, features, speaking• Secure merchandise & sponsorship deals• Develop & write film treatments• Create marketing plans, commission videos, arrange photo shoots, oversee artwork• Facilitate interviews, write press releases, & other PR efforts

As Fashion Event Producer for VIVIENNE TAM, FORMICHETTI, UNIQLO, RACHEL ZOE, HSN, ASICS, responsibilities were to:• Create budget & ensure delivery on target• Solicit, secure, negotiate, corporate sponsorship & ensure onsite activation• Negotiated all vendor deals • Create responsibility charts, timelines, day of show schedules, & call sheets • Chair weekly team meetings & keep team closely aligned• Oversee all aspects of production: venue, staging, lighting, set, seating, audio, video, samples• Hire & supervise production, hair & makeup, catering, seating charts & lists • Collaborate with social media team to create content, microsite, & contests • Write press releases, inspiration, & designer’s responses for interviews

Handled client relationsCoordinated technical and creative staff involved with building two internal websitesResearched, hire, and oversee publicity team for the agency and for clientsWrote creative briefs and statements of workDesigned internal communication process to improve efficiencyOrganized and managed agency-wide corporate retreat Managed marketing and publicity strategy to launch a 98% biodegradable pen for client DBA

advised Warner Bros Records in the restructuring of their urban department. Produced events e.g., record release parties.

Talent scout and key contact for artist representatives for the music label.

Oversaw Alternative Music department planning events and marketing strategies, including publicity and promotions.

Assisted Graceland tour management, including reconciling financials for the tour, drafting all correspondence, and organizing all paperwork.