Experience

Sonic Guild Austin

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Seattle, WA Sonic Guild is a leading organization that builds community to support the creation and performance of new music by exceptional musicians. With a focus on providing resources, networking opportunities, and education to musicians of all genres and backgrounds, Sonic Guild is committed to advancing musician’s career opportunities within the music industry and empowering them to succeed. Founded in 2013, Sonic Guild (originally known as Black Fret) is a 501c3 public charity headquartered in… Show more Sonic Guild is a leading organization that builds community to support the creation and performance of new music by exceptional musicians. With a focus on providing resources, networking opportunities, and education to musicians of all genres and backgrounds, Sonic Guild is committed to advancing musician’s career opportunities within the music industry and empowering them to succeed. Founded in 2013, Sonic Guild (originally known as Black Fret) is a 501c3 public charity headquartered in Austin, TX whose mission is to build community that supports the creation and performance of new music by exceptional musicians. The organization is an innovative evolution of the age-old symphony patronage model that is instead focused on supporting popular local music. Together, Sonic Guild’s limited membership, sponsors and supporters have distributed over $3.5 million in grants and direct payments to musicians since 2013. In return for annual dues, members enjoy a broad range of private events in a multitude of venues. Grant recipients are selected annually through a yearlong process where members, advisors and prior grant recipients nominate, attend performances by and finally vote on their favorite artists. Show less



London Consulting

• Consultant

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Greater Seattle Area Executed marketing, PR campaigns and fundraising events for clients including Seattle Arena Group, Livible, Found Recordings, and SMASH (Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare).



The Recording Academy

• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Governor

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

  Greater Seattle Area Governor at Pacific Northwest Chapter of The Recording Academy. The organization behind the GRAMMY Awards.



Seattle Music Commission

• Board Member

  • Jun 2010 - Apr 2018

  Provide support, direction and advice to the city about the use of existing resources and priorities to ensure smart and meaningful investments to advance Seattle's music culture and business are made. The Music Commission will also be charged with engaging the private sector to recognize its role in making Seattle a great musical city and developing annual City of Music programs that support the goal of propelling Seattle's leadership role in music throughout the nation and the world.



Northwest Polite Society

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal, Director of Business Development

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

  Greater Seattle Area Northwest Polite Society is an experiential marketing agency that provides integrated promotion, activation and sponsorship acquisition services. NWPS specializes in creating locally relevant, credible connections that build long lasting relationships between brands, consumers and communities. Clients include T-Mobile, Warby Parker, Nordstrom, Patagonia, Warner Brothers, Seattle Theatre Group, Seattle Sounders, KEXP, EMP Museum, Seattle Pride, Capitol Hill Block Party and Summer Meltdown… Show more Northwest Polite Society is an experiential marketing agency that provides integrated promotion, activation and sponsorship acquisition services. NWPS specializes in creating locally relevant, credible connections that build long lasting relationships between brands, consumers and communities. Clients include T-Mobile, Warby Parker, Nordstrom, Patagonia, Warner Brothers, Seattle Theatre Group, Seattle Sounders, KEXP, EMP Museum, Seattle Pride, Capitol Hill Block Party and Summer Meltdown Festival. London sold stake in company September 2018. Show less



Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development - Music and Media

  • Aug 2010 - May 2014

  Greater Seattle Area Oversees numerous multifaceted high value deals with a wide variety of entertainment, music, travel, productivity and lifestyle partners. Manages Hewlett Packard’s worldwide music and media business development activities. In-the-trenches experience with all aspects of media content creation and monetization.



KEXP

• Advisory Board Member

  • 2007 - Nov 2012

  KEXP is a non-commercial public radio station and web site committed to using sound and ideas creatively to engage the intelligence, curiosity and imagination of its listeners. An eclectic blend of musical styles, supplemented by more than 30 hours of specialty music and public affairs programming make up the station’s “variety mix format”.



The Vera Project

• Board Member

  • 2008 - Sep 2011

  Vera is an all-ages volunteer fueled music and arts venue. By engaging participants at all levels of music production and community organizing, Vera strives to fulfill its mission to foster a participatory creative culture through popular music concerts, arts programs, experiential learning and volunteer opportunities for all ages, especially young people.Vera’s programs are always all ages, with a focus on young people ages 14 to 24.



The Recording Academy

• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2004 - Aug 2010

  Entrepreneurial leader with senior level management experience in marketing and business development within the creative sector. Enthusiastic team-builder with excellent communication, problem-solving, and management skills. Self-starter with demonstrated ability to create and implement business development strategies; set priorities; manage objectives; and establish and meet plans, budgets, and timelines. Expert at creating successful partnerships, influencing stakeholders, and inspiring… Show more Entrepreneurial leader with senior level management experience in marketing and business development within the creative sector. Enthusiastic team-builder with excellent communication, problem-solving, and management skills. Self-starter with demonstrated ability to create and implement business development strategies; set priorities; manage objectives; and establish and meet plans, budgets, and timelines. Expert at creating successful partnerships, influencing stakeholders, and inspiring staff. Goal-oriented, resourceful, flexible, and positive. Show less



Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Curator

  • Sep 1996 - Jan 2004

  Experience Music Project (EMP) is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music. By blending interpretative, interactive exhibitions with cutting-edge technology, EMP captures and reflects the essence of rock 'n' roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock's influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. Visitors can view rare artifacts and memorabilia and experience the creative process by listening to musicians tell their own… Show more Experience Music Project (EMP) is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music. By blending interpretative, interactive exhibitions with cutting-edge technology, EMP captures and reflects the essence of rock 'n' roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock's influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. Visitors can view rare artifacts and memorabilia and experience the creative process by listening to musicians tell their own stories. Show less



Alcohol Funnycar

• Singer/Songwriter

  • 1990 - 1996

  Alcohol Funnycar was formed in Seattle in 1990 by Ohio expatriate Ben London, a graduate of Antioch College who had moved West with future members of 7 Year Bitch and the Gits. Their 1993 debut EP, Burn, established a melodic pop-punk approach indebted to the early-'80s Minneapolis scene (Husker Du, Replacements, Soul Asylum, etc.); their first full-length album, Time to Make the Donuts, followed later in the year. Over the course of their career they toured extensively and went on to have… Show more Alcohol Funnycar was formed in Seattle in 1990 by Ohio expatriate Ben London, a graduate of Antioch College who had moved West with future members of 7 Year Bitch and the Gits. Their 1993 debut EP, Burn, established a melodic pop-punk approach indebted to the early-'80s Minneapolis scene (Husker Du, Replacements, Soul Asylum, etc.); their first full-length album, Time to Make the Donuts, followed later in the year. Over the course of their career they toured extensively and went on to have music released by Columbia Records and Volcano/BMG. They broke up in 1996. Show less