A&R Manager & Engineer

• Jul 2023 - Present

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with creatives, representatives, and other industry professionals - Identify and sign remarkable talent and songs of substance to management and publishing deals using every resource available - Record, engineer, and master staff clients as well as external collaborators as assigned - Identify new songs, productions, and recordings for existing talent within the company - Participate in the contractual negotiations with producers, artists, and songwriters - Actively pursue and secure opportunities including placements, interviews, and brand deals - Develop sound and artistry of clients - book and attend strategic studio sessions; oversee recording process, providing creative input and direction - Reach out daily on recording sessions - liaise with representatives on recording sessions daily - Participate and guide all A&R Meetings, based on company needs and external requests - Develop overall brand of clients - Manage and maintain internal audio databases from writing, production, and recording sessions - Develop and maintain logs of both internal and external creative briefs - Manage daily calendars of individual client roster - Represent the label as needed at various industry functions, artist showcases, public performances, conferences, presentations or corporate meetings - Handle confidential matters appropriately and with discretion - Follow up on all invoices on a weekly basis - Integrate with other departments - Perform other job-related duties as assigned Show less

A&R Admin & Management

• May 2023 - Jun 2023

- Executive Assistant to Scott Yarmovsky, Founder and CEO - Day to Day Operations for Ojivolta, Blessed, Paul Phamous, Liza Owen, Jeremie Inhaber, Sean Myer, Aaron Zuckerman - Created and oversaw all incoming and outgoing invoices for SYL clients and SYL as a company. - Oversaw the processes of executing producer agreements and other deals. - Managed clients' works with publishers, PRO, neighboring rights, sound exchange & royalty portals. - Reviewed all statements from publishers, PRO, neighboring rights, sound exchange & royalty portals to ensure all revenue streams are being correctly paid out. - Maintained all calendars for executives and clients. - Arranged basic travel needs for executives and clients. - Oversaw all intern schedules and assignments. - Organized and managed internal organization revenue streams and client catalogues. Show less

A&R Coordinator / Lead Engineer / Producer (LVRN Radio)

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

- Served as creative and administrative assistant to Justice Baiden (Co-Founder and Head of A&R) and Amal Noor (Senior Director of A&R)- Worked with management, A&R, A&R Operations, Release Planning, Marketing, Finance, and outside vendors to ensure delivery of assets.- Managed master recordings, demos, credits, lyrics, agreements, invoices, W9s, 1099s and other related A&R administration documents- Hosted and launched LVRN Radio, on SiriusXM by Pandora dedicated to showcasing talent and music related public forums featuring executives and artists to address A&R, Marketing, Touring, Mental Health and more- Managed recording studio and LVRN Radio / Podcast operations from booking travel, studios, recording, mixing and mastering engineers.- Worked as a mixing / mastering engineer for LVRN / Interscope artists: Summer Walker, DVSN, North Ave Jax, Alex Vaughn, Eli Derby- Select Recording Engineering Credits: “No Love (Extended)” – Summer Walker ft. Cardi B & SZA, “Difference Is” – Lil Durk ft. Summer Walker- Select A&R Coordinator Credits: “Mirage” by Alex Vaughn, “LaZy, but I have goals” by North Ave Jax, “More Than Friends” by Eli Derby Show less

A&R Coordinator / Engineer

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

- Responsible for assisting Justice Baiden (A&R) and Tunde Balogun (President) in all aspects. - Coordinate sessions with producers and songwriters. - Work closely with all departments including marketing, publicity, sales, product management, finance and legal. - Assist and participate in coordination of record production. - Work with mixing and mastering engineers, studio managers, and artists throughout the process. - Research new artist, songwriter, and producer talent. - Provide all levels of support including but not limited to: expense reports, organization of agreements/publishing. Show less

A&R / Business Affairs

• Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

- Responsible for assisting Justice Baiden (A&R) and Tunde Balogun (President) in all aspects.- Coordinate sessions with producers and songwriters.- Work closely with all departments including marketing, publicity, sales, product management, finance and legal.- Assist and participate in coordination of record production. - Work with mixing and mastering engineers, studio managers, and artists throughout the process.- Research new artist, songwriter, and producer talent.- Provide all levels of support including but not limited to: expense reports, organization of agreements/publishing. Show less

Student Mentor - Music Production and Engineering

• Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

- Tutor, Mentor and assist students with coursework in their freshmen / sophomore years of the MPE program - Assist professors and faculty with grading and implementation of course concepts across the major

Talent Relations Assistant, Career Peer Advisor, Ambassador - Career Services & Digital Strategy

• Jun 2019 - Nov 2021

Assist the Career Services and Strategy team within the college in nurturing the growth of the world’s most inspired artists in music, theater, and dance so they may fully realize their creative and career potential.Mission of the team aims to -Inspire students to think broadly about their career aspirations-Educate students about the far-reaching value of their skills-Connect students to influencers and employers in creative industries-Create opportunity for meaningful goal planning, both personally and professionally-Motivate students to take an active, purposeful role in shaping their careersIn partnership with students and alumni, CC services facilitate lifelong career development through self-awareness, career exploration, decision-making, and the implementation of career choices.In partnership with faculty and college staff, CC services provide information, internship programs, and consultations to help staff and faculty better understand the career-related needs of students.In partnership with alumni, parents, and employers, CC services develop informational and experiential networks that involve these groups as resources in support of the career development of students.In partnership with employers, CC services will maintain existing relationships as well as develop new ones with a significant base of employers and talent buyers who have an ongoing interest in the employment potential and careers of Berklee students and alumni. Show less

General and Marketing Assistant - Global Strategy and Innovation

• Sep 2020 - May 2021

- Promote, and assist with development, advancement, and implementation of innovative new programs and the overall strategic direction for Berklee- Market relationships, partnerships, and future-oriented projects that fulfill the vision of Berklee to transform arts education and empower artists to better the world- Coordinate and contribute to the marketing of Berklee ICE, Open Music Initiative, Berklee NYC, Berklee Valencia and Berklee India Exchange

Student Ambassador - Admissions

• Jun 2019 - May 2021

The Admissions Student Ambassadors give a first-hand account of what it means to be a Berklee student. Student Ambassadors represent the college and share their Berklee experiences through formal presentations and casual conversations with prospective students and families during various college events such as the Audition and Interview (A&I) days on Berklee’s campus, welcome events, and open houses. Student Ambassadors may also be asked to travel domestically for the college as needed. In addition, Student Ambassadors are often asked to meet with members of the Board of Trustees, attend special events, and represent Berklee both on and off campus. Upon graduation, Student Ambassadors are encouraged to apply to the Alumni Ambassador program. Show less

CareerJam Student Leadership Core - Strategy and Innovation

• Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

Career Jam is Berklee’s largest annual event taking place across the entire campus and brings in speakers like Sylvia Rhone, Kimbra, etc. In this role I assist in the planning and execution of Career Jam including campus outreach, panel development while continuing to serve as an ambassador at the Career Center.

Student Experience Representative - External Affairs

• Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

Adjudicate and represent the college through interviews and press sessions. To develop, enhance and continue providing the Berklee student community with resources and opportunities that exemplify and support the mission and vision of the college for 2025.

Orientation Leader - New Student & Family Programs

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Berklee Orientation Leaders (OL) are a group of dynamic, diverse, and enthusiastic, upper-semester students committed to helping new students authentically and successfully transition to life at Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. OLs maintain a strong and consistent presence at the College and the Conservatory throughout Orientation week through staffing events, providing information to new students through emails and meetings, and engaging new student parents and families. Benefits of being an Orientation Leader include but are not limited to: - Positively impacting the lives of new students, parents, and families- Being a part of a supportive network of fellow OLs – having fun and doing fantastic work, individually and collectively- Leadership skills development such as facilitation and complex problem solving- Enhanced understanding of diversity, inclusion, and social justice education- Engagement opportunities with Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty, staff, and alumni- Collaboration opportunities with other campus student leaders - Paid position recognized through the Office of Student Employment Show less

A&R / Artist Services

• Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

- Review music submissions for brand partnerships including the NBA - Analyze internal data and external reports such as Indify to identify artists to sign - Surface artists to the wider A&R team for potential signing to priority deals - Bring artists onto the platform for distribution - Assist with the creation and distribution of a weekly internal artist report - Monitor social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) to identify potential artist leads - Assist in managing projects for the current A&R roster - Research and evaluate industry landscape and market trends to identify new and innovative exposure and revenue generating opportunities for UM artists. Show less

Career Classroom Series Participant

• Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

From October to December, WMG will host Q&A sessions with WMG employees from across the business. From creative to finance to distribution and beyond, participants in this program will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to our industry experts on their experience at WMG. Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from employees on their career journey, what led them to WMG, as well as participate in professional development workshops. Participants in this program must commit to attending all 9 sessions throughout the duration of the program, and must be current college juniors and seniors in order to be eligible. Show less

Brand Marketing Campus Ambassador

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

President (Berklee) / Student Advisor (Harvard)

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

• Navigated negotiations and composed agreements / mechanical licenses with the goal of safeguarding the artist from creative theft. • Processed copyright licenses for digital releases. • Determined songwriting credits and percentages splits depending on the role of each musician during the writing process & calculated copyright royalty rates. • Determined what publishing deals worked best for each client. • Resolved conflicts of interest between right-holders. • Enhanced artist awareness through social media platforms; collaborated with artists to develop strategies to affect their career in a positive direction. Show less

Audio and Film Production

• Feb 2020 - May 2020

The Audio & Film Production intern position assists with the maintenance and upkeep of the recording studio facility, client hospitality, and business administration. - Studio Management - Film Production - Assist with client sessions and studio set ups - Help Develop Studio Social Media and community Presence - Design and create sustainable systems responsible for studio flow and upkeep using systems Microsoft word, excel, google drive, and other platforms - Provide administrative support for Teen New Media programs, including record and database management - Represent the HipStory at city-wide meetings, conferences networking, artist relationship, and other professional opportunities Show less

Strategy, Innovation and External Affairs

• Sep 2018 - Jan 2020

- Building a diverse and inclusive organization - Increasing public engagement with Berklee College of Music, the community and our work and its impact - Growing organizational capacity to support operational goals and develop partnerships with PowerstationNYC - Building a diverse and inclusive organization - Increasing public engagement with Berklee College of Music, the community and our work and its impact - Growing organizational capacity to support operational goals and develop partnerships with PowerstationNYC

FOH Production Team

• Mar 2019 - May 2019

Assisting Production FOH with setup, execution and teardown for select acts for 2 days of the Festival. Assisting Production FOH with setup, execution and teardown for select acts for 2 days of the Festival.

Production Team Member

• Jan 2019 - May 2019

Berklee's campus in Valencia, in partnership with the City of Arts and Science in Valencia, presents Musaico Festival, its first-ever free and family-oriented music festival. An eclectic event showcasing our student's talent on two stages and offering an array of activities and food trucks. Ensemble performances during the day will feature a wide variety of styles with musicians from all over the world sharing their artistic visions with the audience. At night, the second part of the festival will start, converging technological devices that make a futuristic, risky, yet avant-garde performance. Berklee Valencia is unique in that its musicians represent over 40 countries. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see people from dozens of cultures take a single stage and perform music together. Musaico Festival is the result of Berklee’s mission to embrace and foster creativity, innovation, and excellence. This year, for the first time ever, Global Entertainment and Music Business graduate program's students will organize this festival as a contribution to the community. As young music professionals, these students believe it is their duty to host an event of this magnitude to present high-quality music for the Valencian people. Show less

Brand Ambassador

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

Artists of the label: Rich Brian Joji Higher Brothers Keith Ape NIKI August 08 Create and contribute to social media accounts for our clients, Advise clients on content marketing campaigns and product positioning logistics, Develop social media strategies based on continually evolving metrics and client feedback, Create and implement product marketing campaigns for clients, Measure the conversion rates and other metrics for ongoing campaigns and make adjustments as necessary, Represent the brand to the fullest potential. Show less

Lighting Designer

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

LD and lighting engineer for the TEDx CiutatVellaDeValencia series at the Ocenografic Valencia. Designed cues, patched fixtures and executed over 700 presets with GrandMA2 consoles, Wash, Pars and fog machines for performances by students at Berklee Valencia. LD and lighting engineer for the TEDx CiutatVellaDeValencia series at the Ocenografic Valencia. Designed cues, patched fixtures and executed over 700 presets with GrandMA2 consoles, Wash, Pars and fog machines for performances by students at Berklee Valencia.

Digital Marketing Consultant

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

-Advise as an interning consultant on the integration of marketing with branding with an emphasis on brand awareness and online social presence with artists such as Holly Palmer -Advise as an interning consultant on the integration of marketing with branding with an emphasis on brand awareness and online social presence with artists such as Holly Palmer

Revenue Management / Optimization Intern

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

- Analyse and Compare forecast reports for route sectors / ODs. - Develop and enhance forecasting models for revenue projections. - Identify, categorize and analyse growth trends per POS-OD for multiple sectors. - Analyse and Compare forecast reports for route sectors / ODs. - Develop and enhance forecasting models for revenue projections. - Identify, categorize and analyse growth trends per POS-OD for multiple sectors.

Tech Lead

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

- Coordinate and Organize all Audio Production and Event Production for the chapter. - Coordinate and Organize all Audio Production and Event Production for the chapter.