Experience

Inkwell Entertainment

• New York, New York, United States

• CEO + Founder

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Inkwell currently Manages Swaggy Sie (Multimedia Personality, Journalist, and SiriusXM Host) and Julian King (EMMY Nominated R&B Singer from The Voice and Billboard x Samsung NXT 2.0 2023 Runner-Up); Business Partner to DJ Whoo Kid (SiriusXM Host and DJ). Creates and executes marketing strategies to increase engagement, performance opportunities, media, and brand partnerships to increase artist awareness. Inkwell also specializes in sync licensing. Previous clients include Naughty By Nature (co-managed with Primary Wave), Syleena Johnson (co-managed), Kurtis Blow, JAX (Atlantic Records), Viv and the Revival (Republic Records) • Has worked on brand partnerships with Kellogg’s, McDonalds, Timberland, SiriusXM, JOKES UP, Jardín Premium Cannabis, and The NY Liberty; Developed and maintains artist, partner, and curator relationships; Live Nation, Distro Nation, Soundcloud, and Gala Music • Creates, implements, and oversees releases and marketing rollout plans; Manages all aspects of the artist’s meetings, studio time, tour schedule, radio shows, television appearances, and public appearances • Guides and protects the artist from emotional harm, which may inhibit their productivity • Seeks to add value to the artist by ensuring they can focus purely on recording and touring • Handles record company negotiations and appoints a solicitor to take over legal matters • Executive Production and development of 4 Television Shows and securing brand partnerships/ sponsors; DIAGEO, Avion, Anonymous 5 Star Luxury Hotel • Built sync licensing partnerships with companies and placed tracks with Netflix, CBS, NBC, ESPN, Viacom, and Paramount Pictures; Participated in the selection of music for events and other occasions; Recommended appropriate songs or musical selections based on client requests • Strong knowledge of reading and redlining contracts and negotiating deals Show less



ULTRA LITERARY

• New York, New York, United States

• FREELANCE WRITER

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  From television, streaming, reality series, and film projects to book writing, ghostwriting books, bios, business content, and beyond. • Co-writing the book GOD IS A DJ with DJ Whoo Kid • Wrote and created two streaming and TV Series with Chase Visions (SONY PICTURES) • Series THREE SUNS is currently in development with Ten Ten Global Media • Created a new reality series for Waka Flocka Flame + DJ Whoo Kid • Artist bios and music blog pieces for major label artists • Created promotional materials for; Lil Wayne, NBA All-Star Weekend, Dream Doll, Naughty By Nature, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC), French Montana, Goodie Mob, Ashanti, George Foreman, Ice T, Miles Electric Band, and Casanova; wrote the script for a promotional video for OMB Peezy (300 Entertainment) Show less



Kevin Anderson & Associates

• New York, United States

• GHOSTWRITER

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Tempest X is a ghostwriter for Kevin Anderson and Associates. Tempest X is a ghostwriter for Kevin Anderson and Associates.



VNATION!

• New York, New York, United States

• A&R, VP OF MARKETING

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2019

  Oversaw the music marketing department finding and nurturing musical talent, holistically planning artists' careers, and supervising recording projects; Contributed to the release schedule, established strategic collaborations (co-writes, sessions, features, remixes, and collaborations), and constructively critiqued music • Maintained brand partnerships with Twitch, SONY, and Equity Distribution (a Roc Nation company) • Managed, procured, and facilitated incoming and procured remix opportunities • Oversaw online marketing spends and artist content creation • Monitored playlists, streaming platforms, and charts and followed industry news to discover new signings and collaborative ideas • Created, maintained, and maximized relationships with artists, publishers, and labels • Developed artists with only 1000 streams to have singles with 1M+ streams; Ability to executive produce and utilize creative marketing for successful results Show less



BYCOASTAL MARKETING

• New York, New York, United States

• VP OF OPERATIONS, PUBLICIST

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Provided support for CEO; helped to develop the careers of independent artists building their profiles and enabling them to be signed to major labels; facilitated press for artists and brands • Worked with brands from SPRAYGROUND, Atlantic Records, Roc Nation, and Empire • Managed all aspects of the artist’s meetings, scheduled interviews, and public appearances • Wrote press releases and pitched to blogs and magazines • Promoted the artist through digital marketing platforms; Created special events and showcases • Traveled with clients to do press tours, radio tours, and red-carpet appearances Show less