Andrew (Drew) Pinas
A&R manager at BMG Benelux- Claim this Profile
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Nancy Poleon
Andrew is a valuable team player: he stays calm, gets things done and manages to make everyone smile!
Martin Avans
Working with Andrew can best be described as fulfilling. He overdelivers everytime and gets everyone on their toes because he doesn't take a chance on compromising his results. His involvement and input are always based on his love for performing arts. He goes out of his way to make sure that others shine and overperform. Andrew is always my / our first choice if he's available. Very trustworthy, talented and blessed with a exceptionally good sense of sounds. In short, highly recommendable!
Kevin 'Blaxtar' de Randamie
I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew for little over two years, in which he has been responsible for tourmanagement and sound. His proactive attitude and knowledgable insights have been a blessing for me as an artist and as a entrepreneur.
Nancy Poleon
Andrew is a valuable team player: he stays calm, gets things done and manages to make everyone smile!
Martin Avans
Working with Andrew can best be described as fulfilling. He overdelivers everytime and gets everyone on their toes because he doesn't take a chance on compromising his results. His involvement and input are always based on his love for performing arts. He goes out of his way to make sure that others shine and overperform. Andrew is always my / our first choice if he's available. Very trustworthy, talented and blessed with a exceptionally good sense of sounds. In short, highly recommendable!
Kevin 'Blaxtar' de Randamie
I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew for little over two years, in which he has been responsible for tourmanagement and sound. His proactive attitude and knowledgable insights have been a blessing for me as an artist and as a entrepreneur.
Nancy Poleon
Andrew is a valuable team player: he stays calm, gets things done and manages to make everyone smile!
Martin Avans
Working with Andrew can best be described as fulfilling. He overdelivers everytime and gets everyone on their toes because he doesn't take a chance on compromising his results. His involvement and input are always based on his love for performing arts. He goes out of his way to make sure that others shine and overperform. Andrew is always my / our first choice if he's available. Very trustworthy, talented and blessed with a exceptionally good sense of sounds. In short, highly recommendable!
Kevin 'Blaxtar' de Randamie
I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew for little over two years, in which he has been responsible for tourmanagement and sound. His proactive attitude and knowledgable insights have been a blessing for me as an artist and as a entrepreneur.
Nancy Poleon
Andrew is a valuable team player: he stays calm, gets things done and manages to make everyone smile!
Martin Avans
Working with Andrew can best be described as fulfilling. He overdelivers everytime and gets everyone on their toes because he doesn't take a chance on compromising his results. His involvement and input are always based on his love for performing arts. He goes out of his way to make sure that others shine and overperform. Andrew is always my / our first choice if he's available. Very trustworthy, talented and blessed with a exceptionally good sense of sounds. In short, highly recommendable!
Kevin 'Blaxtar' de Randamie
I have had the pleasure of working with Andrew for little over two years, in which he has been responsible for tourmanagement and sound. His proactive attitude and knowledgable insights have been a blessing for me as an artist and as a entrepreneur.
Experience
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BMG Benelux
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Netherlands
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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A&R manager
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Founding Director
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Jan 2021 - Present
What Box Branding is a coaching and consultancy company based in Amsterdam. I founded the company to help people within the creative industry define and develop their personal brand. A few of my services are: Personal Branding Coaching(one on one), Career Consultancy and Planning, Personal Branding Seminars/Workshops. What Box Branding is a coaching and consultancy company based in Amsterdam. I founded the company to help people within the creative industry define and develop their personal brand. A few of my services are: Personal Branding Coaching(one on one), Career Consultancy and Planning, Personal Branding Seminars/Workshops.
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KRUGANG
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Netherlands
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Musicians
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Founding Director
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Mar 2008 - Dec 2020
KRUGANG is an ‘Artist Development Agency’ based in Amsterdam. The company was founded with a mission to elevate artists by offering tailored made services to support their careers. We’ve provided various services to support our artists. A few of our services were: A&R, Label services, Personal branding, Management services and Tour Support. KRUGANG is an ‘Artist Development Agency’ based in Amsterdam. The company was founded with a mission to elevate artists by offering tailored made services to support their careers. We’ve provided various services to support our artists. A few of our services were: A&R, Label services, Personal branding, Management services and Tour Support.
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SPEC. | artist management
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Netherlands
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning & Development Manager
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
Responsible for growth and development of the company and employees. Tasks included; discovering and implenting new tools and applications to help improve workflow, implement new worflows, personal development sessions with employees, employee career planning.
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Sr. Artist Manager
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Feb 2019 - Sep 2020
Responsible for the day 2 day management of a select artists on our roster. Tasks included; contract negotiating, project planning and A&R, career strategy, advising on career decisions, publicity and promotion.
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Paradiso
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Netherlands
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Music
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100 - 200 Employee
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Audio Engineer
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Jan 2012 - Sep 2016
I was responsible for live event support. Tasks included; FOH and monitor mixing, stage management and artist handling. I was responsible for live event support. Tasks included; FOH and monitor mixing, stage management and artist handling.
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Hotel Arena Amsterdam
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Netherlands
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Engineer
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
I was responsible for regular maintenance of the equipment and stage. Also did event production and handling. (Audio, Lights, Video, Infra, Staff supervision) I was responsible for regular maintenance of the equipment and stage. Also did event production and handling. (Audio, Lights, Video, Infra, Staff supervision)
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Various (Finance) Functions
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2002 - 2011
From 2002-2011 I worked for several companies including; Adidas, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Hugo Boss and Monsterboard. (all fulltime)In this period I gained experience in business and finance. A few job titles included; Head of Admin, Jr. General Ledger Acct and Financial Assistant. From 2002-2011 I worked for several companies including; Adidas, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Hugo Boss and Monsterboard. (all fulltime)In this period I gained experience in business and finance. A few job titles included; Head of Admin, Jr. General Ledger Acct and Financial Assistant.
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