SUMMARY
Extensive experience in artist relations management, successfully securing artist endorsements from first contact to final contract negotiations; Artistic director, instrumental in the creation, management and completion of products from both prominent and up & coming recording artists; Extensive experience with on-line, digital distribution and marketing; Respected published author, editor and educator; Veteran entertainment industry director, successfully maintaining a long-standing, valued reputation.
EXPERIENCE
2007 –2008
Director of Content
NovaTunes, Inc.
Venice, California
Oversee all artistic content for NovaTunes.com, ranging from establishing new relationships with artists to creating and completing final artist’s products represented by NovaTunes.com
• Head writer and editor of company’s overall text including artist bios, artist product descriptions, company press, new releases and general company text
• Oversee the collection, organization and implementation of all artist materials, including artwork and visual media, for the completion of final artist products and artist web content
• Organize, produce and direct artist videos, including video concepts, editing decisions and interviews
• Establish and maintain relationships with photographers, cinematographers and outside vendors
• Manage new release schedules
• Assist in seeking and securing new artists for company roster
2006 – Present
Consultant/Advisor
Paiste America, Inc.
Brea, California
• Consultant, assisting with marketing, artist/public relations issues and product education.
2006 - Present
Media Escort
D2 Media Services
Los Angeles, California
• General assistance to publishers for touring author’s needs, including L.A. media appointments, personal appearances, advance briefing on all TV and radio appearances and retail outlets.
1988 - 2006
Artist Relations Director
Director of Music Education/Artist Events
Paiste America, Inc.
Brea, California
Managed all aspects of artist endorsements, including organizing all touring and recording product needs. Managed and maintained database for over 500 artists worldwide
• Organize and implement artist endorsement decisions
• Coordinate artist product needs worldwide
• Scout new talents and sign endorsement contracts; Negotiated and confirmed exclusive contracts with international musicians
• Organize details of artist seminars and autograph appearances; Prepare all necessary tour details and itineraries for artist performances in the United States, Europe and South America; Travel with artists abroad, conducting tour manager duties
• Conduct product seminars in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand
• Product and booth coordinator and manager of artist performances for music trade shows including the National Association of Music Merchants, Percussive Arts Society International Convention and the Frankfurt Music Fair, Frankfurt, Germany
• United States Paiste product expert, aiding in the concepts, designs and developments of new products, resulting in increased overall sales worldwide; Main liaison between key influential endorsing artists and the sound development team at company’s international headquarters
• Personal product consultant/advisor for top world-class artists including:
• Jim Keltner (Paul Simon; John Lennon; Roy Orbison)
• Tommy Lee (Motley Crue)
• Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
• Stewart Copeland (The Police)
• Steve Jordan (John Mayer; Eric Clapton)
• Sheila E. (Prince)
• Nigel Olsson (Elton John)
• Larry Mullen (U2)
• Tico Torres (Bon Jovi)
• Ron Tutt (Elvis Presley; Neil Diamond)
• Published author for music trades including Modern Drummer, Percussive Notes, Paiste newspaper; Assistant and co-producer for Paiste ad campaigns & literature; Target all major music trades including Modern Drummer, Drum!, Hit Parader, Revolver, Jazz Times and Musician Magazine
• Director of artist photo sessions; Coordinator & director for all Paiste photo shoots, organized locations, artist schedules, photographers, designers and stylists
• Assistant Editor for Paiste newspaper; Duties include: author of artist stories, artist biographies and updates
• Assistant Editor for the 1989-2006 Paiste full-line catalogs, author of copy; Directed product photo sessions, art direction and product set-up design
1987-1988
Customer Service/Internal Sales Representative
Paiste America, Inc.
Brea, California
• Telemarketing sales and customer service representative, supporting all external sales reps and dealer accounts; Product specialist, effectively handling all inquiries on over 1000 different models of instruments
1974 - Present
Drummer; Percussionist; Vocalist
• Touring and recording musician. Credits include the Eagles, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Jackson Browne, The Tubes, The Drifters, Venice, Jeff Bridges, Richard Street (The Temptations)
EDUCATION
S.U.N.Y. CRANE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Potsdam, New York
Bachelor of Music, 1985
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Syracuse, New York
Music Business Studies, 1977-1979
ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Syracuse, New York
Associates Degree Studies, 1975-1977
ACHIEVEMENTS
Certificate: "The Performer's Certificate in Percussion"
In recognition of superior performance-Crane Music Faculty
State University of New York, Crane School of Music
Potsdam, New York, 1985
