Experience

MAX.Live

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Music & Senior Director, Artist Relations

  • May 2021 - Present

  Current and/or past artist partnerships: COUNTRY: Alan Jackson, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Rascal Flatts, Cody Johnson, Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owen, Chris Lane, Riley Green, Scotty McCreery, Chris Young, Dustin Lynch, Cole Swindell, Lauren Alaina, Morgan Wade, Maddie & Tae, Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, Granger Smith, Clint Black, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Clay Walker, Eli Young Band, Matt Stell, Raelynn, Runaway June, Breland, Tenille Townes, Randy Rogers, Danielle Bradberry… Show more Current and/or past artist partnerships: COUNTRY: Alan Jackson, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Rascal Flatts, Cody Johnson, Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owen, Chris Lane, Riley Green, Scotty McCreery, Chris Young, Dustin Lynch, Cole Swindell, Lauren Alaina, Morgan Wade, Maddie & Tae, Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, Granger Smith, Clint Black, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Clay Walker, Eli Young Band, Matt Stell, Raelynn, Runaway June, Breland, Tenille Townes, Randy Rogers, Danielle Bradberry, Willie Jones, Hailey Whitters, Corey Kent, Greylan James, Mike Ryan, Tyler Rich, Casey Donahew, Flatland Cavalry, Curtis Grimes, Kalie Shorr, Wade Bowen, High Valley, Carter Winter, Pat Green, Caitlin Smith, POP/ROCK: Rod Stewart, AJR, Evanescence, Rick Springfield, Gavin DeGraw, Richard Marx, A R I Z O N A, Trampled By Turtles, Bryce Vine, Dawes, Michelle Branch, Mat Kearney, Hayley, Kiyoko, State Champs, Jake Miller, Weathers, Delta Saint, Nick Fradiani, Ally Brooke, Zhavia, The Revivalists, The Unlikely Candidates, Vita and The Woolf, VERITE, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Plain White T's, Jade Bird, Everclear, Melissa Etheridge, Marc E. Bassy, The Ghost of Paul Revere, Kap Slap, Debbie Gibson, Thuy, Kingfish, Trombone Shorty HIP HOP/R&B: Jon Batiste, Denzel Curry, Anthony Hamilton, Lecrae, Futuristic, Ivy Sole, Leela James, Fat Tony, Travis Greene, Urban Mystic, Teedra Moses, Anthony David, Syleena Johnson, Mega Ran, The New Respects, Koryn Hawthorne, Southern Avenue, The Main Squeeze, Jade Novah, KEM, Bizzle, Goapele, Queen Naija, Gallant, Evvie McKinney, Kandace Springs, Musiq Soulchild Lalah Hathaway, Eric Benet, Melanie Fiona, Raheem DeVaughn LATIN/REGIONAL MEXICAN: Feid, Mau Y Ricky, Tommy Torres, Eslabon Armado, Chiquis, Majo Aguilar, Los Del Limit, Los Parras, Chesca, Ed Maverick, Lenin Ramirez, Pitizion, La Energía Norteña, La Fiera de Ojinaga, Kany García, Gaby Moreno, Jon Secada, Ulices Chaidez, Montéz de Durango, Vicente Garcia, La Maquinaria Norteña

• Director, Artist Relations

  • Jun 2018 - May 2021

  Current and/or past brand clients: Ford, Dr Pepper, McDonald's, Pepsi, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Honda, Acura, Coors Light, Cricket Wireless, Recovery Unplugged, Snapple, Canon, US Cellular, Jack Daniels, Toyota, Squirt, Xfinity, Lexus, Aerogarden, Lincoln, Wrangler, AARP, US Marines, No Cow, California Tobacco Control, Gildan, Rocket Mortgage, Advance Auto Parts, Cooper Tires, Avocados From Mexico, Accounting Plus, Schwarzkopf, Elavon etc.



Fanpage.com

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Self-employed

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Zotz's Post-Exit, Music Industry "Walkabout"

  • Feb 2016 - May 2018

  As I exited my second start-up in 2016, I was fortunate to be able to take the time to pursue multiple passion projects and experience unique temporary roles in the music industry before consciously and confidently establishing my next major career move within music. Manager/Tour Manager- Sammy Adams - Responsible for all major music releases during this time frame including the single “Where You Are” that hit 5 million streams. Oversaw major social media accounts with 1 million +… Show more As I exited my second start-up in 2016, I was fortunate to be able to take the time to pursue multiple passion projects and experience unique temporary roles in the music industry before consciously and confidently establishing my next major career move within music. Manager/Tour Manager- Sammy Adams - Responsible for all major music releases during this time frame including the single “Where You Are” that hit 5 million streams. Oversaw major social media accounts with 1 million + following; engaging fans and acquiring new listeners. Successfully produced and ran 3x national tours including placing the artist on Vans Warped Tour Summer 2017. Created and facilitated a college tour model that generated significant ticket revenues based on Sorority group sales and exclusive meet & greets on major universities across the US. Secured brand partnership deals and placements with Tinder, Intel, Gap, and others. Advanced & Tour Managed over 60+ shows. Festival Producer- Briggs Fest - Worked with local beverage start-up Briggs Original to create and produce a music festival on the Lawn on D in the Boston Seaport. Acted as Talent Buyer, building out a one day festival bill that included national acts such as Waka Flocka, B.o.B, Sammy Adams, Hotel Garuda, Carter Reeves, Pham, etc.Successfully marketed the event through local radio, billboards, flyering and a massive social media campaign. College Marketing Consultant- Revolt Media & TV - Advised Revolt TV on the college market, regarding getting it’s brand on campuses in key regions to increase viewership and brand awareness. Consulted brand on strategy, logistics and promotion pertaining to activating on college campuses. Paired Revolt TV with Lil Wayne at Old Dominion University and West Virginia University for a campus and concert activation, reaching over 5,000 students Tour Manager/Management Consultant- mike. (FKA Mike Stud) Tour Manager/Management Consultant- Jazz Cartier Artist Relations Consultant- Melody VR Show less As I exited my second start-up in 2016, I was fortunate to be able to take the time to pursue multiple passion projects and experience unique temporary roles in the music industry before consciously and confidently establishing my next major career move within music. Manager/Tour Manager- Sammy Adams - Responsible for all major music releases during this time frame including the single “Where You Are” that hit 5 million streams. Oversaw major social media accounts with 1 million +… Show more As I exited my second start-up in 2016, I was fortunate to be able to take the time to pursue multiple passion projects and experience unique temporary roles in the music industry before consciously and confidently establishing my next major career move within music. Manager/Tour Manager- Sammy Adams - Responsible for all major music releases during this time frame including the single “Where You Are” that hit 5 million streams. Oversaw major social media accounts with 1 million + following; engaging fans and acquiring new listeners. Successfully produced and ran 3x national tours including placing the artist on Vans Warped Tour Summer 2017. Created and facilitated a college tour model that generated significant ticket revenues based on Sorority group sales and exclusive meet & greets on major universities across the US. Secured brand partnership deals and placements with Tinder, Intel, Gap, and others. Advanced & Tour Managed over 60+ shows. Festival Producer- Briggs Fest - Worked with local beverage start-up Briggs Original to create and produce a music festival on the Lawn on D in the Boston Seaport. Acted as Talent Buyer, building out a one day festival bill that included national acts such as Waka Flocka, B.o.B, Sammy Adams, Hotel Garuda, Carter Reeves, Pham, etc.Successfully marketed the event through local radio, billboards, flyering and a massive social media campaign. College Marketing Consultant- Revolt Media & TV - Advised Revolt TV on the college market, regarding getting it’s brand on campuses in key regions to increase viewership and brand awareness. Consulted brand on strategy, logistics and promotion pertaining to activating on college campuses. Paired Revolt TV with Lil Wayne at Old Dominion University and West Virginia University for a campus and concert activation, reaching over 5,000 students Tour Manager/Management Consultant- mike. (FKA Mike Stud) Tour Manager/Management Consultant- Jazz Cartier Artist Relations Consultant- Melody VR Show less



Verge Campus Media (Acquired by AroundCampus Group)

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, President & Tour Producer

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

  - Created the largest national lifestyle college music tour called The Verge Campus Tour that occurred bi-annually on college campuses across the United States starting in 2013. - Acted as both Talent Buyer & Tour Producer, booking talent including: Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Krewella, Logic, Chance The Rapper, Rae Sremmurd as well as numerous other supporting national talent. - Successfully sold and activated over $2 Million in sponsorships with the likes of major brands including… Show more - Created the largest national lifestyle college music tour called The Verge Campus Tour that occurred bi-annually on college campuses across the United States starting in 2013. - Acted as both Talent Buyer & Tour Producer, booking talent including: Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Krewella, Logic, Chance The Rapper, Rae Sremmurd as well as numerous other supporting national talent. - Successfully sold and activated over $2 Million in sponsorships with the likes of major brands including Spotify, Reebok, Mazda, Contiki, Creative Recreation, Neff Headwear among others. - Created a lifestyle college publication called Verge Campus, which aggregated localized content from a growing number of campuses. Within a year, created chapters on 30 campuses with over 250 college writers. www.VergeCampus.com. - Through acquisition and our college tours, grew an email list to over 1.5 million people and successfully sold major advertising opportunities with brands such as Tillys, OnePiece, G-Form and more. - Acquired largest college music website Good Music All Day and transformed a successful blog into a nationally recognized music publication, www.GoodMusicAllDay.com - Fostered a strategic partnership with Vice Media, particularly in respect to college athletics, strengthening their on campus voice for BCS Football while giving Verge Campus more national visibility. - Created a content partnership with Universal Music Group in which Verge Campus and Good Music All Day would gain exclusive access to releases and contests from UMG artists. Show less - Created the largest national lifestyle college music tour called The Verge Campus Tour that occurred bi-annually on college campuses across the United States starting in 2013. - Acted as both Talent Buyer & Tour Producer, booking talent including: Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Krewella, Logic, Chance The Rapper, Rae Sremmurd as well as numerous other supporting national talent. - Successfully sold and activated over $2 Million in sponsorships with the likes of major brands including… Show more - Created the largest national lifestyle college music tour called The Verge Campus Tour that occurred bi-annually on college campuses across the United States starting in 2013. - Acted as both Talent Buyer & Tour Producer, booking talent including: Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Krewella, Logic, Chance The Rapper, Rae Sremmurd as well as numerous other supporting national talent. - Successfully sold and activated over $2 Million in sponsorships with the likes of major brands including Spotify, Reebok, Mazda, Contiki, Creative Recreation, Neff Headwear among others. - Created a lifestyle college publication called Verge Campus, which aggregated localized content from a growing number of campuses. Within a year, created chapters on 30 campuses with over 250 college writers. www.VergeCampus.com. - Through acquisition and our college tours, grew an email list to over 1.5 million people and successfully sold major advertising opportunities with brands such as Tillys, OnePiece, G-Form and more. - Acquired largest college music website Good Music All Day and transformed a successful blog into a nationally recognized music publication, www.GoodMusicAllDay.com - Fostered a strategic partnership with Vice Media, particularly in respect to college athletics, strengthening their on campus voice for BCS Football while giving Verge Campus more national visibility. - Created a content partnership with Universal Music Group in which Verge Campus and Good Music All Day would gain exclusive access to releases and contests from UMG artists. Show less



EMUZE

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Co-Founder & President

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

  - Developed and launched entertainment discovery site/app EMUZE which pulled entertainer’s public API’s from major social media networks and aggregated them in a live stream format to be easily digested by both fans and industry alike. - Secured board of directors including Publisher of Hollywood Reporter & Billboard and Founder of Karmaloop.com - After extensive beta testing, particularly in the college market, EMUZE was repurposed as a backend plug-in for Wordpress, providing entertainment… Show more - Developed and launched entertainment discovery site/app EMUZE which pulled entertainer’s public API’s from major social media networks and aggregated them in a live stream format to be easily digested by both fans and industry alike. - Secured board of directors including Publisher of Hollywood Reporter & Billboard and Founder of Karmaloop.com - After extensive beta testing, particularly in the college market, EMUZE was repurposed as a backend plug-in for Wordpress, providing entertainment publications a proper context card on the entertainers they wrote about. Show less - Developed and launched entertainment discovery site/app EMUZE which pulled entertainer’s public API’s from major social media networks and aggregated them in a live stream format to be easily digested by both fans and industry alike. - Secured board of directors including Publisher of Hollywood Reporter & Billboard and Founder of Karmaloop.com - After extensive beta testing, particularly in the college market, EMUZE was repurposed as a backend plug-in for Wordpress, providing entertainment… Show more - Developed and launched entertainment discovery site/app EMUZE which pulled entertainer’s public API’s from major social media networks and aggregated them in a live stream format to be easily digested by both fans and industry alike. - Secured board of directors including Publisher of Hollywood Reporter & Billboard and Founder of Karmaloop.com - After extensive beta testing, particularly in the college market, EMUZE was repurposed as a backend plug-in for Wordpress, providing entertainment publications a proper context card on the entertainers they wrote about. Show less



Karmaloop

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Rep Program

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

  - Oversaw the Karmaloop Rep Program (Rep Team), which is comprised of 135,000+ street reps around the world. - Increased the overall profitability of Karmaloop Rep Program significantly garnering an additional $1.5 million in revenue. - Established a voice for the program on social media and increased engagement with reps around the globe. - Successfully removed hundreds of domains owned by reps bearing the Karmaloop trademark name and effectively driving more traffic to… Show more - Oversaw the Karmaloop Rep Program (Rep Team), which is comprised of 135,000+ street reps around the world. - Increased the overall profitability of Karmaloop Rep Program significantly garnering an additional $1.5 million in revenue. - Established a voice for the program on social media and increased engagement with reps around the globe. - Successfully removed hundreds of domains owned by reps bearing the Karmaloop trademark name and effectively driving more traffic to Karmaloop.com. - Helped create and expand the Karmaloop “Freakathon” a livestream sales drive featuring wild entertainers and performers - Worked to diversify media content on Karmaloop TV as well as integrate new ideas and formats for the future. Show less - Oversaw the Karmaloop Rep Program (Rep Team), which is comprised of 135,000+ street reps around the world. - Increased the overall profitability of Karmaloop Rep Program significantly garnering an additional $1.5 million in revenue. - Established a voice for the program on social media and increased engagement with reps around the globe. - Successfully removed hundreds of domains owned by reps bearing the Karmaloop trademark name and effectively driving more traffic to… Show more - Oversaw the Karmaloop Rep Program (Rep Team), which is comprised of 135,000+ street reps around the world. - Increased the overall profitability of Karmaloop Rep Program significantly garnering an additional $1.5 million in revenue. - Established a voice for the program on social media and increased engagement with reps around the globe. - Successfully removed hundreds of domains owned by reps bearing the Karmaloop trademark name and effectively driving more traffic to Karmaloop.com. - Helped create and expand the Karmaloop “Freakathon” a livestream sales drive featuring wild entertainers and performers - Worked to diversify media content on Karmaloop TV as well as integrate new ideas and formats for the future. Show less



5 & A Dime

• Boston, MA

• Manager & Tour Manager

  • Dec 2010 - May 2013

  - Took a 19 year old college DJ and created a nationally touring EDM act in less than 3 years. - Secured and contracted a North American booking agent (NUE Agency) for 2 years of solid booking of 100+ shows in over 35 states and at 50+ colleges. - Placed him on stages with artists such as Nelly, T-Pain, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Krewella, Super Mash Bros, Hoodie Allen, Timeflies and many more! - Successfully secured a spot on the Verge Campus Tour with Steve Aoki &… Show more - Took a 19 year old college DJ and created a nationally touring EDM act in less than 3 years. - Secured and contracted a North American booking agent (NUE Agency) for 2 years of solid booking of 100+ shows in over 35 states and at 50+ colleges. - Placed him on stages with artists such as Nelly, T-Pain, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Krewella, Super Mash Bros, Hoodie Allen, Timeflies and many more! - Successfully secured a spot on the Verge Campus Tour with Steve Aoki & Kendrick Lamar hitting 27 colleges across the country. - Placed as a headliner on The Barstool Back to Stool Tour as well as guest appearances on the Barstool Blackout Tour. - Grew Facebook fan base to over 27,000 likes - Created and grew Twitter to over 4,000 followers - Managed and built a Soundcloud account with nearly 2 million listens on it - Accumulated a loyal email subscription base of over 2,000 fans - Successfully released 4 full albums, accumulating over 200,000 Mediafire downloads - Built and managed a YouTube channel with a subscriber base of 5,000 and nearly 2 million views - Created and branded a following of loyal fans called “#BASSMOB” that grew into a movement surrounding the act both online and at shows - Successfully landed 27 singles on Hype Machine with 3 of them reaching #1 on Most Popular. - Built a relationship with Turntable.fm that resulted in a custom avatar being created as well as countless official releases pushed by the site. - Facilitated interviews with the likes of NPR, Karmaloop TV, Australian radio and more! - Got featured in major blogs and publications such as USA Today, BroBible, Ear Milk, ThisSongIsSick.com, GoodMusicAllDay.com, FreshNewTracks.com, and many many more! - Directed and created 3 highly successful music videos that introduced the #BASSMOB characters to the 5 & A Dime brand and live show. - Helped build and create a $50K custom light show that escalated both hype and booking prices, securing the transition from "DJ" to "EDM act" Show less - Took a 19 year old college DJ and created a nationally touring EDM act in less than 3 years. - Secured and contracted a North American booking agent (NUE Agency) for 2 years of solid booking of 100+ shows in over 35 states and at 50+ colleges. - Placed him on stages with artists such as Nelly, T-Pain, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Krewella, Super Mash Bros, Hoodie Allen, Timeflies and many more! - Successfully secured a spot on the Verge Campus Tour with Steve Aoki &… Show more - Took a 19 year old college DJ and created a nationally touring EDM act in less than 3 years. - Secured and contracted a North American booking agent (NUE Agency) for 2 years of solid booking of 100+ shows in over 35 states and at 50+ colleges. - Placed him on stages with artists such as Nelly, T-Pain, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Krewella, Super Mash Bros, Hoodie Allen, Timeflies and many more! - Successfully secured a spot on the Verge Campus Tour with Steve Aoki & Kendrick Lamar hitting 27 colleges across the country. - Placed as a headliner on The Barstool Back to Stool Tour as well as guest appearances on the Barstool Blackout Tour. - Grew Facebook fan base to over 27,000 likes - Created and grew Twitter to over 4,000 followers - Managed and built a Soundcloud account with nearly 2 million listens on it - Accumulated a loyal email subscription base of over 2,000 fans - Successfully released 4 full albums, accumulating over 200,000 Mediafire downloads - Built and managed a YouTube channel with a subscriber base of 5,000 and nearly 2 million views - Created and branded a following of loyal fans called “#BASSMOB” that grew into a movement surrounding the act both online and at shows - Successfully landed 27 singles on Hype Machine with 3 of them reaching #1 on Most Popular. - Built a relationship with Turntable.fm that resulted in a custom avatar being created as well as countless official releases pushed by the site. - Facilitated interviews with the likes of NPR, Karmaloop TV, Australian radio and more! - Got featured in major blogs and publications such as USA Today, BroBible, Ear Milk, ThisSongIsSick.com, GoodMusicAllDay.com, FreshNewTracks.com, and many many more! - Directed and created 3 highly successful music videos that introduced the #BASSMOB characters to the 5 & A Dime brand and live show. - Helped build and create a $50K custom light show that escalated both hype and booking prices, securing the transition from "DJ" to "EDM act" Show less



CRUNK!!! Energy Drink

• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Collegiate Marketing

  • Jun 2008 - May 2011

  • While a full-time student at Brandeis University- Managed and oversaw 50+ college representatives who promoted the product on individual campuses throughout the country • Facilitated the promotion of Lil Jon in association with the product at targeted events around the country • Put together an effective promotional team for the Northeast region; hired sample and promotion girls and facilitated them throughout region • Created brand awareness through the sponsorship and promotion of… Show more • While a full-time student at Brandeis University- Managed and oversaw 50+ college representatives who promoted the product on individual campuses throughout the country • Facilitated the promotion of Lil Jon in association with the product at targeted events around the country • Put together an effective promotional team for the Northeast region; hired sample and promotion girls and facilitated them throughout region • Created brand awareness through the sponsorship and promotion of campus events and concerts • Supervised and executed a national photo shoot for the company that resulted in a change in the website and overall look of company • Designed and Created a new line of promotional merchandise (i.e. shirts, hats, bandanas) to be used throughout the country • Spoke on behalf of the brand to various distribution companies on the college market and viral marketing • Oversaw the Facebook and Myspace accounts for the company, gaining key skills in viral marketing Show less • While a full-time student at Brandeis University- Managed and oversaw 50+ college representatives who promoted the product on individual campuses throughout the country • Facilitated the promotion of Lil Jon in association with the product at targeted events around the country • Put together an effective promotional team for the Northeast region; hired sample and promotion girls and facilitated them throughout region • Created brand awareness through the sponsorship and promotion of… Show more • While a full-time student at Brandeis University- Managed and oversaw 50+ college representatives who promoted the product on individual campuses throughout the country • Facilitated the promotion of Lil Jon in association with the product at targeted events around the country • Put together an effective promotional team for the Northeast region; hired sample and promotion girls and facilitated them throughout region • Created brand awareness through the sponsorship and promotion of campus events and concerts • Supervised and executed a national photo shoot for the company that resulted in a change in the website and overall look of company • Designed and Created a new line of promotional merchandise (i.e. shirts, hats, bandanas) to be used throughout the country • Spoke on behalf of the brand to various distribution companies on the college market and viral marketing • Oversaw the Facebook and Myspace accounts for the company, gaining key skills in viral marketing Show less



Zambrero

• Restaurants
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  - Built awareness and a marketing strategy for Zambrero Fresh Mex Grill in NSW and throughout Australia as well as the Emagine Foundation, a charity that brings technology to third world countries. - Planned and executed the Sydney Launch party for the Emagine Foundation utilizing key sponsors from Tabasco and Plan B Wines as well celebrity chef Chris Cranswick-Smith. - Created and implemented two new menu items to be used across all 15 Australian stores. - Built awareness and a marketing strategy for Zambrero Fresh Mex Grill in NSW and throughout Australia as well as the Emagine Foundation, a charity that brings technology to third world countries. - Planned and executed the Sydney Launch party for the Emagine Foundation utilizing key sponsors from Tabasco and Plan B Wines as well celebrity chef Chris Cranswick-Smith. - Created and implemented two new menu items to be used across all 15 Australian stores.