Experience

Symphonic Distribution

• United States
• Musicians
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Partnership Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  New York, New York, United States

• Chief Client Officer

  • Apr 2018 - Mar 2022

  New York, NY Joined as the first music executive hired following Symphonic's Series A round of funding. Recruited key C-Level industry executives, built a global A&R and client development team, and guided the company through one of the most competitive periods in the history of music distribution, with brand and services optimization and key client signings, netting a 40% YOY increase in revenue and a 9x valuation growth.



Love, Velma, LLC

• Owner & Creative Director

  • May 2021 - Present

  Ellenville, NY Love, Velma is a private social club and cannabis lounge focused on live jazz and the performing arts, located in The Catskills, 90 mins north of New York City.



D'Addario & Company, Inc.

• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Unit Manager, Percussion

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  Greater New York City Area Led major strategic overhaul for multimillion dollar division, with full P&L responsibility, at historic 336 year old family-owned firm, the largest musical instruments accessories company worldwide. Oversaw 3-brand suite of consumer products including 60 year old Evans Drumheads and Promark Drumsticks, in addition to Puresound percussion accessories. Brought 11 new product launches to market in 19 months across multiple customer segments vs. only 12 in prior 5 years. Grew division market… Show more Led major strategic overhaul for multimillion dollar division, with full P&L responsibility, at historic 336 year old family-owned firm, the largest musical instruments accessories company worldwide. Oversaw 3-brand suite of consumer products including 60 year old Evans Drumheads and Promark Drumsticks, in addition to Puresound percussion accessories. Brought 11 new product launches to market in 19 months across multiple customer segments vs. only 12 in prior 5 years. Grew division market share 3% in just 18 months in flat market. Show less



The Orchard

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Vice President, Client Services

  • Feb 2006 - May 2014

  New York, NY Joined company in early stages of turnaround as 28th employee. Served as general manager of multiple business units. Key innovator responsible for spearheading groundbreaking product launches, client signings, operational evolution, and hires that contributed to firm’s rise to market leader in independent music distribution. Staff grew to 175 employees over tenure. Firm ranked by Deloitte in 2008 as New York Region’s fastest growing company, with over 8,500% growth, and America’s 33rd fastest.



Virgin Music Group

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Distributed Labels Manager

  • Apr 2001 - Jan 2006

  New York, NY Client relationship and marketing lead for 50 of world’s most prominent independent labels including Astralwerks, Blue Note, Stones Throw (Madlib), Warp (Boards of Canada), Def Jux (El-P, Aesop Rock, R2D2), Ninja Tune, Arts & Crafts (Broken Social Scene), Fueled by Ramen (Fallout Boy). Monitored label financial standing and oversaw marketing campaigns, inventory, and manufacturing. • Received company’s award for breakout client service, 2005. • Led distribution campaigns responsible… Show more Client relationship and marketing lead for 50 of world’s most prominent independent labels including Astralwerks, Blue Note, Stones Throw (Madlib), Warp (Boards of Canada), Def Jux (El-P, Aesop Rock, R2D2), Ninja Tune, Arts & Crafts (Broken Social Scene), Fueled by Ramen (Fallout Boy). Monitored label financial standing and oversaw marketing campaigns, inventory, and manufacturing. • Received company’s award for breakout client service, 2005. • Led distribution campaigns responsible for emerging artists including Fallout Boy, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Broken Social Scene, Stars, Madlib, MF Doom, Matthew Dear, RJD2, Aesop Rock, El-P, Boards of Canada, and Franz Ferdinand. Show less



Artist Workshop, Inc

• Founder & President

  • Oct 1998 - Feb 2001

  Lawrence, KS Product development architect of first-of-its-kind social/commerce website for musicians and visual artists. Sold company to private investors. • Acquired funding, built and managed team of 10, and established client and customer relationships.



V&R Distribution

• Vice President, Label Relations & Artist Development

  • Feb 1997 - Jun 2000

  Lawrence, KS Employee #3 at regional distributor of audio products with direct accounts with multiple large national chains, including Best Buy, Musicland, and Transworld. • Signed and nurtured relationships with regional independent record labels and artists.



Mercy Records

• Label Manager

  • Feb 1995 - Jan 1997

  Lawrence, KS Led marketing, promotion, and distribution for independent record label and recording studio with international suppliers and wholesalers. • Organized tours for artists. Represented company at industry conferences and sought out new business.