John Schumm
Contributing Writer and Photographer at Grateful Web, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Grateful Web, Inc.
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United States
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer and Photographer
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Nov 2012 - Present
Review and photograph concerts and other live events across the greater Denver area and beyond. Interview musicians to assist in promoting new albums, upcoming events, and all around happenings.
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Touring Merchandise Manager
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Manage merchandise sales for touring bands such as Atmosphere. Duties include coordinating shipments, tracking inventory, advancing show details with local venue representatives, setting up day of show retail stands while managing cash and credit sales, staffing vendors, and reconciling with venues at the end of the show through spreadsheets to account for sales, taxes, venue percentages, and credit card fees.
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Firebrand Live
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United Kingdom
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Touring Merchandise Manager
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2018
Manage merchandise sales for touring bands such as Slightly Stoopid. Duties include coordinating shipments, tracking inventory, advancing show details with local venue representatives, setting up day of show retail stands while managing cash and credit sales, staffing vendors, and reconciling with venues at the end of the show through spreadsheets to account for sales, taxes, venue percentages, and credit card fees.
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Contributing Writer and Photographer
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Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
Document and photograph concerts and live events across Colorado for The Denver Post's online entertainment wing.
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Road Merchandise Manager
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Manage merchandise sales for touring bands such as Slightly Stoopid. Duties include coordinating shipments, tracking inventory, advancing show details with local venue representatives, setting up day of show retail stands while managing cash and credit sales, staffing vendors, and reconciling with venues at the end of the show through spreadsheets to account for sales, taxes, venue percentages, and credit card fees.
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Merchandise Manager
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
Touring Merchandise Sales for JJ Grey & Mofro. Duties include coordinating shipments, tracking inventory, advancing show details with local venue representatives, setting up day of show retail stands while managing cash and credit sales, staffing vendors, and reconciling with venues at the end of the show through spreadsheets to account for sales, taxes, venue percentages, and credit card fees. Manage inventory for the online web store, and assist in new product ideas in collaboration with artist management and retail partners.
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TRI Studios
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Musicians
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Contributing Blogger
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2015
Contribute articles revolving around the music industry to the TRI Studios' blog. TRI Studios was founded by Bob Weir of Grateful Dead fame as a state of the art venue and recording studio with a focus on webcasting live events.
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Tuff Gong Worldwide
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Road Merchandise Manager
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Touring Merchandise Sales for Ziggy Marley. Duties include coordinating shipments, tracking inventory, advancing show details with local venue representatives, setting up day of show retail stands while managing cash and credit sales, staffing vendors, and reconciling with venues at the end of the show through spreadsheets to account for sales, taxes, venue percentages, and credit card fees.
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Head of Merchandise
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
Oversee operations flow of the merchandise stand while managing a daily team of volunteers. Coordinate and manage settlements for participating bands and musicians.
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Box Office Sales Staff
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
Utilize FrontGate Ticketing system for ticket sales to Chautauqua Auditorium and Colorado Music Festival events. Duties include taking phone calls, cold calling to sell season ticket packages, face to face sales at the venue's box office, and general customer relations. Day of event duties include customer will call, and operating the park and venue's information kiosk.
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Marketing Intern
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
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Stage Manager
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2011
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Education
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University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature and Political Sciences -
The Wellington School