Music Publishing and Management A&R

• Oct 2022 - Present

Publishing and Records A&R

• Oct 2017 - Sep 2022

Head of A+R for publishing and Records for Unknown Music Publishing, started by BMI Songwriter of the Year and Interscope artist Ross Golan, as well as assistance and production on The Wrong Man, And The Writer Is... Podcast Production, Advocacy work with the MMA and Songwriter Rights, Executive Production on various artists including but not limited to: Jordan McGraw (Republic), New Hope Club (Hollywood), Sabrina Carpenter (Hollywood/Island), Kenzie Zeigler, and day-to-day for Ross's songwriting and calendar. Unknown Music Publishing consists of 13 writers and producers signed including: Luke Niccoli, Jared Scharff, Jackson Morgan, Katie Pearlman, Malia Civetz, Tiggs, Dan Henig, Rajiv Dhall, Cameron Montgomery, Sierra Deaton, Phil Simmonds, and Kenzie. Our writers are co-published partly with Warner/Chappell, Kobalt, and partners including Mega House Music, Modest! Management, Jaime Zeluck/Nonstop. As an artist, his concept album The Wrong Man was released on Interscope Records in July 2019 and opened as a musical open off-Broadway in October 2019, directed by Hamilton Music Director and Directors Alex Lacamoire and Thomas Kail. The musical follows the fictional story of Duran, the shows' protagonist in a journey of wrongfully incarceration and execution. The opening night of The Wrong Man off-broadway included guests like Carole King and Anna Wintour. The show has garnered critical acclaim and nominations including nine Drama Desk nominations. His podcast, And The Writer Is… with Ross Golan, has over 3 million downloads and has become the perennial songwriting podcast. Each episode is a conversation between Ross and a venerable songwriter, artist, and music executives, discussing their journey in the music industry. Guests including: Nick Jonas, Ryan Tedder, Jack Antonoff, Paul Anka, Gwen Stefani, Luke Combs, Benny Blanco, Charlie Puth, The Chainsmokers, and 100's more. We've hit over 100 episodes and over 4 million downloads of the podcast alone. Show less

Head of Digital

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

-Social Media Coordinator: Brought on as the social media coordinator for Philymack. Promoted to Head of Digital in August 2016. -Actively managed accounts for Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, DNCE, Bea Miller, and Chord Overstreet across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Musical.ly, Shazam, Spotify, YouTube and others.-Managed partner relationships with all social platforms and Roc Nation Digital and Branding departments, Republic Records, Island Records and Hollywood Records.-Managed and executed content calendars and digital strategy around social and marketing campaigns for album launches, single releases, video premieres, brand deals, and day-to-day content posting.Assisted in building and managing of artist websites and one sheets.-Executed digital advertising strategies around tours, ticketing and tour digital marketing including the Future Now Tour Instagram which accumulated 44k in 90 days. -Trained and certified in Spredfast Intelligence, Conversations, and Experience for analytics and reporting.-Assisted in development and creation of social media content through Adobe Suite programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom and Premiere. -Assisted on creative brand partnership deals and execution including The Honda Civic Tour, Guess, M&M’s, JBL, Altec Lansing, K-Swiss, and Creative Rec. Show less

Social Media Coordinator

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

Sync Licensing Assistant

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

- Sync Licensing Assistant: Assisted music coordinators on creative briefs for various networks including: MTV, CMT, and various advertisements and video games. - Actively A&R’d new acts to the roster including: negotiating contract deals with artists and management companies for exclusive and non-exclusive licensing and publishing rights. - Assisted in building of the website using metadata within the library for organization as well as maintained master sheets for administration use. - Organized writing sessions between artists on the roster as well as assisting in booking shows for artists within the roster. Show less

Advertising + Digital

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

- Developed the KKCreate intern program and partnered with schools around the Los Angeles area. - Assisted in development and creation of social media strategy alongside the design intern. Created the brand voice, created original content for platforms including: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr from the ground up. - Assisted on creative brand partnership deals and execution including H&M + Skylar Grey. - Executed 10+ Brand Briefs administratively for meetings as well as maintained rolodex of upcoming events, shows, and calendar for artists needs. - Photographed all artists on the roster live to be used for online content as well as in house media content. Show less

Account Manager/Marketing

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

Fahlo is a social media and fan engagement platform (Tech / Start-up), blending aspects of gamification and social media, rewarding fans with virtual currency for their engagement. A place to empower fans for their loyalty and engagement with content and fandom. -Account Management & Content Creation: Managed 8+ Brands & Artists on the platform including the likes of: Little Mix, Madison Beer, Rixton, Danielle Bradbery, Alli Simpson, Jake Bugg, GRL, and others. -Created marketing plans for single and album releases around artists on the platform as well as launch plans for the artists on the app. -Executed fan experiences: Organized events for fans and artists through strategic contests run on the platform for 40+ artists on the platform. -Product Marketing & Development: QA on Alpha and Beta product testing on app. A/B testing with fans on the platform. Assisted and lead focus groups and recruited beta users. -Grew social following of 150K+ users on Twitter, 18K+ Instagram, with assisting in digital marketing for the platform. -Assisted in the development of Brand Loyalty and Ambassador Program Show less

Account Manager

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

-Account Management & Content Creation: Managed 8+ Brands & Artists on the platform including the likes of: Little Mix, Madison Beer, Rixton, Danielle Bradbery, Alli Simpson, and others. -Created marketing plans for single and album releases around artists on the platform as well as launch plans for the artists on the app. -Executed fan experiences: Organized events for fans and artists through strategic contests run on the platform for 40+ artists on the platform. -Product Marketing & Development: QA on Alpha and Beta product testing on app. A/B testing with fans on the platform. Assisted and lead focus groups and recruited beta users. -Grew social following of 150K+ users on Twitter, 18K+ Instagram -Assisted in the development of Brand Loyalty and Ambassador Program Show less

Talent & Casting Intern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

-Assisted in casting process for series and shows. -Produced talent calendar of events for various clients -Assisted in gifting and production of Kid's Choice Awards -Helped cast and develop scripted series -Assisted in casting process for series and shows. -Produced talent calendar of events for various clients -Assisted in gifting and production of Kid's Choice Awards -Helped cast and develop scripted series

Buzznet Music Intern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

-Worked closely with Buzznet's Music Coordinator to learn the ins and outs of the website, promotions, reviews, and contests. -Photographed and attended many shows representing Buzznet including KROQ Weenie Roast, Andrew McMahon, Cartel, and more. -Wrote featured album reviews, show reviews, and produced original content on a daily basis. -Transitioned into the holiday editor for the site. -Worked closely with Buzznet's Music Coordinator to learn the ins and outs of the website, promotions, reviews, and contests. -Photographed and attended many shows representing Buzznet including KROQ Weenie Roast, Andrew McMahon, Cartel, and more. -Wrote featured album reviews, show reviews, and produced original content on a daily basis. -Transitioned into the holiday editor for the site.

VH1 Music Talent and Integration Intern

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

Interning for the VP of Music Talent and Integration of VH1 doing various tasks such as music placement, performance organization, talent searching, and integration deals. -Assisted in the production of VH1 Divas event. -Helped coordinate in house performances for various artists. -Helped organize Cue Sheets for head of music integration. -Assisted in signing two artists to the Viacom Library for licensing use. Interning for the VP of Music Talent and Integration of VH1 doing various tasks such as music placement, performance organization, talent searching, and integration deals. -Assisted in the production of VH1 Divas event. -Helped coordinate in house performances for various artists. -Helped organize Cue Sheets for head of music integration. -Assisted in signing two artists to the Viacom Library for licensing use.

Office and Events Intern

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

Worked closely with assistants and publicists doing administrative work as well as online research with our clientele. Work with our events teams and learned how to set up event client lists for various events. Worked closely with assistants and publicists doing administrative work as well as online research with our clientele. Work with our events teams and learned how to set up event client lists for various events.

Intern at Jimmy Kimmel

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

Interned for the audience production manager, promoting the show. Learned the ins and outs of audition and concert production as we got the audience for the show and concerts following the show. Interned for the audience production manager, promoting the show. Learned the ins and outs of audition and concert production as we got the audience for the show and concerts following the show.

New Media and College Radio Intern

• 2010 - 2011

Worked in the New Media department working artist development. Closely worked with the College Radio department as well as New Media. Learned how to use Filemaker, learning tastemakers and blogs, and work alongside the Radio Team learning how to develop campaigns to expose new artists. Learned how to make my personal blog into a professional website. Worked on tour campaigns and editing the website with current tour information. Worked in the New Media department working artist development. Closely worked with the College Radio department as well as New Media. Learned how to use Filemaker, learning tastemakers and blogs, and work alongside the Radio Team learning how to develop campaigns to expose new artists. Learned how to make my personal blog into a professional website. Worked on tour campaigns and editing the website with current tour information.