Casey Phillips
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Nicole Haldeman
Casey has served me a mentor for the past ten years. Even in L.A., even in the music industry, Casey has proved to me that you never have to give up an ounce of integrity to be successful. Besides all the lovely, flowery things, Casey has a business acumen that seems to be innate. Sure, he's educated and experienced, but how he knows what to do in even the most novel of circumstances...I can't answer that one. He's an amazing one-man-band but even better as a leader. I've seen him book an event, staff it, decorate the venue, sell it out, and run it the day-of; it was turned around in less than a week and it wasn't the first or last time. His capacity for creativity and problem-solving has galvanized me to pursue fulfilling work and I continue to rely on him for guidance and inspiration to this day.
Todd Christiansen
Casey displays a keen understanding of his trade and has been a key player in the overall success of my live music venues/night clubs over the years. He consistently thinks of new ways to improve operations, to enhance the customers experience inside the club and to maximize the bottom line. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to another club owner.
Nicole Haldeman
Casey has served me a mentor for the past ten years. Even in L.A., even in the music industry, Casey has proved to me that you never have to give up an ounce of integrity to be successful. Besides all the lovely, flowery things, Casey has a business acumen that seems to be innate. Sure, he's educated and experienced, but how he knows what to do in even the most novel of circumstances...I can't answer that one. He's an amazing one-man-band but even better as a leader. I've seen him book an event, staff it, decorate the venue, sell it out, and run it the day-of; it was turned around in less than a week and it wasn't the first or last time. His capacity for creativity and problem-solving has galvanized me to pursue fulfilling work and I continue to rely on him for guidance and inspiration to this day.
Todd Christiansen
Casey displays a keen understanding of his trade and has been a key player in the overall success of my live music venues/night clubs over the years. He consistently thinks of new ways to improve operations, to enhance the customers experience inside the club and to maximize the bottom line. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to another club owner.
Nicole Haldeman
Casey has served me a mentor for the past ten years. Even in L.A., even in the music industry, Casey has proved to me that you never have to give up an ounce of integrity to be successful. Besides all the lovely, flowery things, Casey has a business acumen that seems to be innate. Sure, he's educated and experienced, but how he knows what to do in even the most novel of circumstances...I can't answer that one. He's an amazing one-man-band but even better as a leader. I've seen him book an event, staff it, decorate the venue, sell it out, and run it the day-of; it was turned around in less than a week and it wasn't the first or last time. His capacity for creativity and problem-solving has galvanized me to pursue fulfilling work and I continue to rely on him for guidance and inspiration to this day.
Todd Christiansen
Casey displays a keen understanding of his trade and has been a key player in the overall success of my live music venues/night clubs over the years. He consistently thinks of new ways to improve operations, to enhance the customers experience inside the club and to maximize the bottom line. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to another club owner.
Nicole Haldeman
Casey has served me a mentor for the past ten years. Even in L.A., even in the music industry, Casey has proved to me that you never have to give up an ounce of integrity to be successful. Besides all the lovely, flowery things, Casey has a business acumen that seems to be innate. Sure, he's educated and experienced, but how he knows what to do in even the most novel of circumstances...I can't answer that one. He's an amazing one-man-band but even better as a leader. I've seen him book an event, staff it, decorate the venue, sell it out, and run it the day-of; it was turned around in less than a week and it wasn't the first or last time. His capacity for creativity and problem-solving has galvanized me to pursue fulfilling work and I continue to rely on him for guidance and inspiration to this day.
Todd Christiansen
Casey displays a keen understanding of his trade and has been a key player in the overall success of my live music venues/night clubs over the years. He consistently thinks of new ways to improve operations, to enhance the customers experience inside the club and to maximize the bottom line. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to another club owner.
Credentials
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Innovations Suite Researcher-Practitioner Fellows Academy
Michigan State University School of Criminal JusticeMar, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Force Agency
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Aug 2007 - Present
LEAVE A MARK, CONNECT WITH FORCEThe Force Agency is a brand strategy group for global brands, small businesses, art organizations, and live music venues. Founded in Los Angeles, CA with a focus in the entertainment industry The Force relocated operations to Louisiana in 2011 to be a part of the burgeoning cultural, and entrepreneurial industries. Additionally, the Force expanded the scope of their branding services to the real estate development, and city planning sectors as well as producing a large-scale public art.
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The Walls Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Sep 2011 - Present
The Walls Project is a community reactivation organization stimulating Louisiana’s creative economy. Since 2012, The Walls Project has generated over one million dollars in economic resurgence through programs engaging people of all ages to CREATE public and hands-on arts experiences, CULTIVATE creative and technology industry training programs, and REACTIVATE miles of city blocks through monumental collective volunteerism. The Walls Project is a community reactivation organization stimulating Louisiana’s creative economy. Since 2012, The Walls Project has generated over one million dollars in economic resurgence through programs engaging people of all ages to CREATE public and hands-on arts experiences, CULTIVATE creative and technology industry training programs, and REACTIVATE miles of city blocks through monumental collective volunteerism.
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Co-Manager and Development
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
Alyssa Carson - ever since she was a little girl, Alyssa Carson has had her heart set on the stars. At only 3 years old, she told her father, “Daddy, I want to be an astronaut, and be one of the people that go to Mars.” He had no idea that this seemingly offhand statement would actually become the birth of a meaningful lifelong endeavor. At just 17 years old, Alyssa's list of accomplishments include witnessing 3 Space Shuttle launches, attending Space Camp 7 times, Space Academy 3 times, Robotics Academy once, and multiple Sally Ride Camps. In 2012 and 2013, she furthered her education at Space Camp Turkey and Space Camp Canada, becoming the first person to attend all three NASA Space Camps in the world. Alyssa is also the first and only person so far to complete the NASA Passport program, visiting all 14 NASA Visitor's Centers stretching across 9 states. In January 2013, NASA invited her to be on the MER 10 panel in Washington DC to discuss future missions to Mars live on NASA TV. She was later selected as one of seven ambassadors representing Mars One, a mission to establish a human colony on Mars in 2025. More than anything, Alyssa is driven by an insatiable desire to live life to the fullest; to break through the ceiling of possibility and make a positive and lasting impact on the world. "Always follow your dream and don't let anyone take it from you." -- Alyssa Carson
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The Mint
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Oct 2008 - May 2018
Historic Los Angeles venue reknown for showcasing music legends from around the world. Over the past decades years this intimate venue has hosted greats such as Bruno Mars, Mick Jagger, Chaka Kahn, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Mazzy Star, Stevie Wonder, The Allman Bros., The Black Crowes, Natalie Cole, G.Love & Special Sauce, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, Mick Fleetwood, Keb Mo, Johnny Rivers, Charlie Sexton, Billy Preston, Joe Walsh, Ron Wood, The Wallflowers, and Olivia Newton-John.
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Central Social Aid and Pleasure Club
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Aug 2010 - Oct 2013
THE CENTRALSocial Aid & Pleasure Club"It takes longer to say the name of this Santa Monica nightclub than it does to feel comfortable once you've walked in the front door. Central Social Aid & Pleasure Club operates in the space that was formerly the longtime location of 14 Below, but it has a totally different atmosphere. The homey front bar doubles as a DJ lounge, with mirrors and red brick walls looking down on a big fireplace and a sporty grotto with a 42-inch flat-screen plasma TV. The adjoining music hall (capacity 150 people) features an admirably diverse array of indie-rock, electronic, singer-songwriter and hip-hop musicians. The Roots' Questlove stops by sometimes, and the club has hosted promising local indie rockers like Liz Pappademas & the Level. On top of that, CSAPC aims to be "the center point for progressive culture, social activist and globally conscious organizations to hold community meetings, benefits and rallies." Central opened in August 2010 in the spirit of New Orleans' social aid and pleasure clubs, while retaining the ambiance of a Westside neighborhood bar. Proudly declaring that "we don't judge, but we also don't have a blender," the bartenders have a full bar with premium whiskeys and pump draft beers ranging from Lagunitas IPA, Fat Tire and Mirror Pond Ale to blue-collar stalwarts like Schlitz and Pabst Blue Ribbon. There's a parking lot behind the club, as well as street parking. Ages 21 & over." - LA Weekly
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Tipitina's
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Music Booking & Brand Development
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May 2010 - Dec 2012
What began as a neighborhood juke joint, has become an institution. Established in 1977, by a group of young music fans (The Fabulous Fo'teen) to provide a place for Professor Longhair to perform in his final years. The venue, named for one of Longhair's most enigmatic recordings "Tipitina." In the past 25 years, Tipitina's has grown from a small, neighborhood bar into an international music icon. The venue has expanded into a two-story, 1,000 capacity music venue located at the famed corner of Napoleon and Tchoupitoulas. Tipitina's is now a non-profit Foundation which raises funds to supply the NOLA schools with instruments & resources to carry on the rich musical tradition the city is reknown for.
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The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Talent Buyer
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2011
Ocean Springs, MS : Lafayette, LA : Mobile, AL : Gulfport, MS : Destin, FL : Hattiesburg, MS : Austin, TXFounded in Ocean Springs, MS, eight years ago, the Shed has grown to 5 locations with 9 more franchises set to open in 2010. The concept is simply: great bbq, authentic delta blues, and lots of beer. Weekend shows are always free, and family friendly. Featured on Live! Rgis and Kelly, and "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" and has received accolades at the National BBQ Association Convention, Memphis in May World Championship, and named "Best of the Best Barbeque Restaurants in America" by the National BBQ News magazine 7 years straight.
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The Viper Room
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Talent Buyer & Brand Development
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Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
The Viper Room is a nightclub located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. It was openedin 1993 and was partly owned by actor Johnny Depp until 2004. The club became known for being a hangout of Hollywood elite, and became and remained a hangout for Hollywood’s most popular young actors and musicians.Regulars included Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Marie Presley, Jared Leto, Christina Applegate, Angelina Jolie, Rosario Dawson, Tobey Maguire, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The Viper Room was the infanous site where actor River Phoenix died of a drug overdose on Halloween morning in 1993.
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The MARKYR Agency
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United States
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Musicians
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Business Development
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Oct 2008 - Dec 2009
Based in Los Angeles, MarKyr Media is a Social Media consulting firm dedicated to providing organic Online Reputation Management, Community Development, and Social Media PR solutions for the tech, entertainment, and consumer product industries. The firm’s extensive experience in Social Media and core values of community, radical transparency, innovation, and education are what drives the firm's unique ability to deliver customized solutions that are authentic and results-driven. Based in Los Angeles, MarKyr Media is a Social Media consulting firm dedicated to providing organic Online Reputation Management, Community Development, and Social Media PR solutions for the tech, entertainment, and consumer product industries. The firm’s extensive experience in Social Media and core values of community, radical transparency, innovation, and education are what drives the firm's unique ability to deliver customized solutions that are authentic and results-driven.
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Wagatail Productions
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Media Production
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Talent Buyer & Digital Marketing
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
Wagatail has become a prominent talent buying, brand-marketing and event-promotion company by sticking to its roots, by only working with quality national artists, and creating a unique experience with every show. The mission from the start has been to our bands, fans, and production teams involved, a unique and full experience from the moment we confirm a show, until the last amp is loaded out the venue. The three things guaranteed from the start of the company, which will never change, is that when bands do a show with Wagatail: they leave the concert being treated with 100 percent top-service and professionalism; fans feel like they came to an experience and not just a concert; quality music and art is showcased at all times. Currently Wagatail books rooms in California, Louisiana, Alabama, and Georgia.
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PluggedIn Media
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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Music Consultant & Online Marketing Director
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2008
PluggedIn.com offers free to the user streaming videos, both broadcast quality and in HD. They have a cool new media player that supports high-definition full-screen video playback with no buffering, and DVD like controls, a multimedia search engine and fan-centric social networking applications. PluggedIn.com offers free to the user streaming videos, both broadcast quality and in HD. They have a cool new media player that supports high-definition full-screen video playback with no buffering, and DVD like controls, a multimedia search engine and fan-centric social networking applications.
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Infectious Publicity
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United States
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Musicians
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Co-founder
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2001 - 2007
Full service music company specializing in tour publicity, band management, talent buying, graphic design, and tour management. Clients included:VENUES (TwiRoPa / Howlin Wolf / Blue Nile / Hi-Ho Lounge)BAND MANAGEMENT (The Radiators / Morning 40 Federation / Macrosick / Ellipsis / Hazard County Girls)PUBLICITY ("The Earth Will Swallow You" / Bernie Worrell / Tipitina's 8th Floor Recordings & Foundation) Full service music company specializing in tour publicity, band management, talent buying, graphic design, and tour management. Clients included:VENUES (TwiRoPa / Howlin Wolf / Blue Nile / Hi-Ho Lounge)BAND MANAGEMENT (The Radiators / Morning 40 Federation / Macrosick / Ellipsis / Hazard County Girls)PUBLICITY ("The Earth Will Swallow You" / Bernie Worrell / Tipitina's 8th Floor Recordings & Foundation)
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TwiRoPa
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United States
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Musicians
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Talent Buyer
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2004 - 2005
Built in 1911, TwiRoPa Arts and Entertainment is located on the historic riverside Tchoupitoulas Corridor in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. In its lovingly restored condition, TwiRoPa was the premiere New Orleans venue for live music, multicultural entertainment, and special events. Venue was closed destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and unfortunately did not reopen. Built in 1911, TwiRoPa Arts and Entertainment is located on the historic riverside Tchoupitoulas Corridor in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. In its lovingly restored condition, TwiRoPa was the premiere New Orleans venue for live music, multicultural entertainment, and special events. Venue was closed destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and unfortunately did not reopen.
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Founder
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1998 - 2001
Club & Festival Bookings (Colorado and Louisiana). Clients included: The Tugboat Bar & Grill, Mahogany Ridge, Slopeside Summer Concert Series, Steamboat Brewfest, and the Bayou. Club & Festival Bookings (Colorado and Louisiana). Clients included: The Tugboat Bar & Grill, Mahogany Ridge, Slopeside Summer Concert Series, Steamboat Brewfest, and the Bayou.
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Education
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1993 - 1997
Loyola University New Orleans
Arts & Science, English-Writing (Major) & Marketing (Minor) & Art History (Minor) -
1989 - 1993
CHS
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