Director, Art & Media

• Jul 2022 - Present

Vocalist / Songwriter / Musician

• 2001 - Present

SAG-AFTRA, BMI, & Recording Academy Member. - songwriter, musician, vocalist, & band leader- handles live booking, performance, hiring, & contracts- music publisher and copyright owner - Carpe Delirium Publishing (BMI) - full process sound recording line producer - from writing to mastering- creative visual treatments and project execution for photo shoots and music videos- creation and maintenance of all artist web accounts - hostess of good times SAG-AFTRA, BMI, & Recording Academy Member. - songwriter, musician, vocalist, & band leader- handles live booking, performance, hiring, & contracts- music publisher and copyright owner - Carpe Delirium Publishing (BMI) - full process sound recording line producer - from writing to mastering- creative visual treatments and project execution for photo shoots and music videos- creation and maintenance of all artist web accounts - hostess of good times

President

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2022

- management of requests to arrange, adapt, sample, and license compositions- point person for orchestral performance matters- quarterly reporting directly to Frank Zappa's cowriters, their estates, and accountants - maintaining the song catalog list as new releases and titles come out- verification and preparation of writer / publisher credits text for new releases- advising on legal matters related to publishing and performance- successful, peaceful resolution of IP disputes via research, reports, and negotiation- day-to-day interfacing with industry-leading publishing companies and performance organizations worldwide- researching old contracts and preparing materials for new projects- managing foreign language book translations

Director / Project Manager

• Jan 2008 - Jul 2022

Director - Vault Archiving Projects- searching archive, pulling originals for scanning and delivery to album production team.- in-depth beta testing of physical and electronic archive library CM systems & relevant reporting / presentation of findings- initiating, creating, and / or overseeing vault intake and inventory processes- periodic on site management of vault archiving teams - prioritization of materials to be digitized and preserved- organizing information for insurance purposes- shopping for, maintaining accounts, and coordinating work with suitable film reel, audio master, and memorabilia storage facilities - organization and measurement of sizes and needs for palletizing, rack preparation, and storage / vault rooms- negotiations, outreach, and procurement of materials in other hands - issuing photographer agreements- organizing and managing large moving projectsEstate Matter Specialist:- curation and coordination of installations (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Museum, IAMLA, statues)- sorting through estate home & storage locations to find special items and transporting those items to their proper new locations (family's personal homes & storage units, office, vault, auction, donation, etc.)- set up of personal accounts with publishers and PROs for performers, songwriters, and artists- sensitivity with regards to life & death estate matters & personal family information- pursuit and successful claiming of property - experience with auctions and crowd funding- construction coordination and referrals- PR and estate crisis experience- working with business management to maintain passwords, domains, trademarks - ability to approach and successfully complete new projects with tough learning curves - management of day to day matters & widely varying requestsOther:- working with merchandise partners- proofreading and drafting documents- note taking and reminding- office management- event planning

Director's Assistant / Creative Consultant

• 2005 - 2006

- co-produced music video and commercial shoots- assisted in the creation of imaging ideas and tools for WB and Sire Records recording artists- assisted in management of the company’s day to day office business and finances- conducted research and meetings to bring new artists into our stable of talent- managed calendar and booked business travel- built basic web site - co-produced music video and commercial shoots- assisted in the creation of imaging ideas and tools for WB and Sire Records recording artists- assisted in management of the company’s day to day office business and finances- conducted research and meetings to bring new artists into our stable of talent- managed calendar and booked business travel- built basic web site

Lead Vocals / Songwriter / Office Manager for The Peak Show

• 1999 - Oct 2004

- songwriting & performance- booked shows & parties - coordinated TV & magazine shoot appearances- point person for TV / Film sync licensing- managed accounting- arranged business travel- shipped & received product orders- creative marketing - songwriting & performance- booked shows & parties - coordinated TV & magazine shoot appearances- point person for TV / Film sync licensing- managed accounting- arranged business travel- shipped & received product orders- creative marketing

Community Manager

• Jan 1999 - Oct 2001

- assisted in all aspects of web site creation, maintenance, and promotion - created the Mothership Affiliate Network of superior sci-fi fan sites for synergistic cross-promotion- moderated message boards- composed fun weekly newsletters of the company's activities & where web traffic was coming from- scanned, prepared, and uploaded artwork and text/ for iF (independent Film) Magazine- sound design for web site roll-overs and clicks - assisted in all aspects of web site creation, maintenance, and promotion - created the Mothership Affiliate Network of superior sci-fi fan sites for synergistic cross-promotion- moderated message boards- composed fun weekly newsletters of the company's activities & where web traffic was coming from- scanned, prepared, and uploaded artwork and text/ for iF (independent Film) Magazine- sound design for web site roll-overs and clicks

Administrative Assistant

• 1998 - 1999