Experience

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Responsible for event managing day-to-day details for Ray Benson's Birthday Bash:- Manage auction for the fundraiser end-to-end, from procurement and curation of donated experiences to production of online auction elements to redemption of auction packages-Coordinate all vendors on-site including product donations-Supervise and negotiate music performance agreements with all participating artists-Coordinate in-person music performance -Manage volunteer initiatives for the in-person event-Develop sponsorship opportunities for day of event participation-Facilitate all post-event administrative duties including thank you notes, tax receipts, and SalesForce data entry Co-managed CEO’s Retirement Bash-Coordinated venue logistics including venue contract review-Procured party vendors including catering, decor, and on-site activation-Assisted in talent advancing for event-Created and managed Run-of-Show-Coordinated and supervised volunteers on-site-On-site for event set-up and managementResponsible for facilitating all Community-led Events-Coordinate with people within the community who wanted to host an event to benefit HAAM-Assist in supporting their event with volunteers and HAAM materials-Support marketing visibility for the event online and on social media



AMBR

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director of Business Affairs

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  -Responsible for legal operations across all projects: Managing music purchase/license agreements & composer agreements Organizing and submitting all union paperwork (SAG-AFTRA and AFofM) Negotiating 3rd party license agreements-Responsible for financial operations, including: Creating budgets and managing billing on all projects Administrating public performance royalties domestically and internationally-Onboard new employees, composers, and vendors-Company Liaison with outside legal counsel regarding all copyright issues

• Director Of Business Affairs

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2015

  -Lead the creation of the publishing and licensing arm of the company. Responsibilities included: development of database and web site interface, assisting with the purchasing and organization of content Facilitated copyright and publishing registrations-Developed the business operation process for employees, composers, talent, agencies, and vendors across NY and LA offices-Project managed company logo and website redesign (live from 2008 to 2019)



The Listen (www.thelisten.net)

• Publisher & Managing Editor

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2010

  • Provide creative and editorial direction for site design & content strategy• Coordinate third-party advertising sales partnerships• Manage working relationship with technology vendors • Provide creative and editorial direction for site design & content strategy• Coordinate third-party advertising sales partnerships• Manage working relationship with technology vendors



Pomegranate Arts

• Project Coordinator

  • May 2007 - Dec 2007

  • Work closely with Venue Presenters advancing performances• Responsible for all contracts, hotel, flights, and special guests for each performance• Oversee all contracts, payroll administration and rehearsal scheduling for artists• Facilitate all marketing requests • Work closely with Venue Presenters advancing performances• Responsible for all contracts, hotel, flights, and special guests for each performance• Oversee all contracts, payroll administration and rehearsal scheduling for artists• Facilitate all marketing requests



CBS/Worldwide Pants (The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson)

• Music Booker & Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Generate potential musical acts for show and work closely with publicists to book the acts• Scout 5-10 bands/month and review all latest albums for Music Dept.• Coordinate all performance-related details, including road shows (Miami, New Orleans) • Generate potential musical acts for show and work closely with publicists to book the acts• Scout 5-10 bands/month and review all latest albums for Music Dept.• Coordinate all performance-related details, including road shows (Miami, New Orleans)



CBS/Worldwide Pants (The Late Late Show w/ Craig Kilborn)

• Talent Coordinator

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2005

  • Responsible for the coordination of talent appearance details, including: - Facilitating all technical & equipment requests (bands/musical performances) - Managing production budget for musical performances - Compilation & distribution of press materials to production staff - Arranging transportation and clearances for guests - Managing all green room hospitality services.• Successfully cultivated and maintain active database of talent contacts• Distribute press releases to over 1,200 publicists, managers & agents

• Talent Assistant

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2003

  • Provided hospitality services to guests before, during, and after show• Coordinated with vendors to arrange complimentary gifts for guests• Managed transportation pick-ups and drop-offs for talent



LA Post Music

• Manger of Business Affairs

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2002

  • Administrated licensing of music: - Negotiated licensing fees - Assisted in drafting of contracts• Worked with ASCAP and BMI: - Tracked music licensing & usage - Monitored royalty distribution• Distributed promotional materials to prospective clients • Administrated licensing of music: - Negotiated licensing fees - Assisted in drafting of contracts• Worked with ASCAP and BMI: - Tracked music licensing & usage - Monitored royalty distribution• Distributed promotional materials to prospective clients



Wide Open Records / David Garza

• Public Relations Intern

  • Jan 2000 - Aug 2000

  • Coordinated activities during SXSW• Assisted in communications with record label representatives • Coordinated activities during SXSW• Assisted in communications with record label representatives



Atlantic Records

• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Artist Relations Intern

  • May 1999 - Aug 1999

  • Assisted Vice-Presidents of Artist Relations & Media Services: - Supported artists when they were in New York - Maintained and updated artists’ press materials • Assisted Vice-Presidents of Artist Relations & Media Services: - Supported artists when they were in New York - Maintained and updated artists’ press materials



Austin Music Liaison

• Marketing Intern

  • May 1998 - Sep 1998

  • Organized production of Public Service Announcements for school music program: - Managed the scheduling of venues - Coordinated talent (Willie Nelson, Shawn Colvin, Vallejo)• Helped with Austin Music Commission meetings • Organized production of Public Service Announcements for school music program: - Managed the scheduling of venues - Coordinated talent (Willie Nelson, Shawn Colvin, Vallejo)• Helped with Austin Music Commission meetings