Objective: Fortify an organization’s commitment to excellence by fostering a creative passion for progressive ideas; offering expertise in over 10 years of proven sales, general and production management, marketing and building leaders

Experience: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, PRODUCTION MANAGER. BLACKBALL UNIVERSE RECORDINGS LLC, Los Angeles California (2005-2006)

1. Responsible for  the production of Blood Sugar’s press campaign and distribution of press materials to fashion, music and lifestyle magazines, producers and engineers in order to create and promote artist exposure and industry “buzz” 

2. I have become savvy at producing creative marketing plans for artist portfolio, jump-starting branding initiatives, and assisting with artist’s image.  I am responsible for managing and guiding the production of photographs, press and online contents to ensure continuity within artist genre and how the artist wants to be portrayed

3. Building strong relationships with up-and-coming music professionals, songwriters, artists, and tastemakers to secure future talent and gains for the production company

4. Manage recording sessions, therefore scheduling musicians, ensuring equipment functionality and securing accounts payable and receivables

5. Email correspondence, in/outbound calling, supply stocking, fax and computer maintenance when needed, errands and event preparation

6. Concept driven, I have earned the reputation as a creative strategist with the ability to transform ideas into operating realities while exercising leadership and communication skills to instill enthusiasm in others

7. Through hands on experience I have gained knowledge and expertise in every phase of music production, licensing, public relations and music brokering

8. I have been commended for 'outside-of-the-box' thinking, the ability to master complex software programs, and maximizing work-flow while paying attention to detail

MARKETING MAVEN, CONNECTOR AND ACCOUNT MANAGER.  GO’RILLA STREET PROMOTIONS, Los Angeles CA (2005-2003)

1. Create alternative marketing initiatives that deliver insight that is most valuable to brands and decision makers by supplying data from target market(s)

2. Build marketing plans from the ground up and/or creating alternative strategies to traditional programs that provide integrated, turn-key solutions for a new marketing landscape

3. Create and harness grassroots energy by seeking out influencers, and connecting them to become advocates that spread the word about the brand

4. Manage street team, media and print material to ensure alignment with core-objectives and overall strategy

5. Social scene scouting and plugging into the trendsetters, tastemakers, and influential groups

RETAIL STORE MANAGER, BUYER.  CIVILIAN AND URBAN EVOLUTION, Charlotte NC (2002-2003)

1. Purchase and Merchandise Inventory for one of Charlotte’s first urban couture boutiques

2. Develop and cultivate business relationships with designers and vendors

3. Maintain an accurate database for inventory control and performed necessary administrative work when required

4. Create retail store awareness through special event  promotions, and viral marketing

5. Managed accounts payable and receivables

6. Managed store operations, budget and logistics

7. Supervised an amazing staff of five

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER.  ONSTAR A DIVISION OF GENERAL MOTORS, Charlotte NC (2001-2003)

1. Supervise a team of 15 concierge personnel during the company’s first year operating and helped compile the script for customer service representatives, customer handling policy and procedure, call center operations and scheduling matrix

2. Identify ‘problem areas’ within the organization’s infrastructure and help implement organizational structure to monitor and access quality control.

3. Serve as the main escalation point for resolving client issues

4. Contribute to identifying and implementing operational strategies and department objectives.

5. Assist Senior Management in tracking and reporting call center metrics

6. As the ‘Voice of On Star’ I perform the voice over for the company’s training workshops being cited as having the ‘most amazing rapport building skills’ in the corporation

Education:B.S. degree in International Business, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2004.  I attend AGAPE Spiritual Center and am an frequent attendee to wealth-creating workshops, non-exclusive to “The Power of Now” and NLP.     

Computers: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Pro Tools LE, CAD, Quick Books, Pro Tools for both Mac and PC and can learn other programs rapidly.

Personal:  I’m dedicated to embodying leadership through self-initiative and positive energy.  I am a creative maverick, efficient and results-oriented, a problem solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills. With over 6 years management and ten years sales and client-relations experience, the ability to positively interact with a range of personalities, establish effective relationships at all levels of an organization and “to die for” rapport building skills, I believe myself to be an elite addition to any company’s workforce.  Excellent references are available upon request.