Experience

Kickstand Productions

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Talent Buyer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  I am a senior talent buyer for Chicago-based Kickstand Productions (est. 2003), overseeing Michigan operations and buying in 15+ venues across the state, while working on development across the company. I am a senior talent buyer for Chicago-based Kickstand Productions (est. 2003), overseeing Michigan operations and buying in 15+ venues across the state, while working on development across the company.



School Night

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Buyer

  • Jul 2022 - May 2023

  Remotely booked the premier weekly showcase series on Mondays at Bardot in Hollywood, and a monthly at Mercury Lounge in NYC and Electric Jane in Nashville. It was an honor to work alongside the team that includes Chris Douridas (KCRW), Matt Goldman (DICE), and Tom Windish (Wasserman). Past performers on School Night include Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Alt-J, Hozier, Dua Lipa, HAIM, Andra Day, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Michael Kiwanuka, Gary Clark Jr., BENEE, Yellow Days, Miguel, YUNGBLUD, The Head and The Heart, JP Saxe, ODESZA, Dermot Kennedy, SAINt JHN, Florence and The Machine, The Neighborhood + more. Show less



Audiotree

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Buyer

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2022

  Handled talent buying in 15+ venues across the state of Michigan and oversaw all operations, hiring, and production for the Audiotree Presents division of the company. Also did some buying and production for streaming concerts during the COVID-19 shutdown. Handled talent buying in 15+ venues across the state of Michigan and oversaw all operations, hiring, and production for the Audiotree Presents division of the company. Also did some buying and production for streaming concerts during the COVID-19 shutdown.



The Crofoot Presents

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Buyer

  • Dec 2015 - Jul 2019

  Merged Fusion Shows with The Crofoot Presents and continued in a talent buying role for the company, while continuing to run the Fusion Shows division, expanding into larger venues and festival events. Merged Fusion Shows with The Crofoot Presents and continued in a talent buying role for the company, while continuing to run the Fusion Shows division, expanding into larger venues and festival events.



Freelance

• Talent Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2019

  Managed the careers of touring musical artists, including Shortly, Flint Eastwood, Koji, American Opera. Managed the careers of touring musical artists, including Shortly, Flint Eastwood, Koji, American Opera.



Fusion Shows

• United States
• Entertainment

• Talent Buyer / Co-Founder

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2019

  Started and operated a concert promotion company, booking shows in clubs and theatres around the state of Michigan. Started and operated a concert promotion company, booking shows in clubs and theatres around the state of Michigan.



Detroit Institute of Music Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Course Instructor

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019



Howell Nature Center

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High Adventure Lead

  • Mar 2005 - Nov 2012