PROFILE
A self starter and quick learner. Versatile skill set. A marketing and promotional executive with over 20 years experience in entertainment.
EXPERIENCE
CEO, Klockwork Orange, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 2002- Present
Music manager and Consultant. Counseled, advised artist on all matters related to their musical career. Secured recording contracts with Capitol/Universal, GhettoVision/Def Jam and Casablanca/Universal Records for various artist. Also served as booking agent for Common, De La Soul, Omarion and Kid Capri, etc for international clients.
VP of Rap Marketing & Promotions, Warner Bros. Records, New York, NY 2000-2003
Oversaw project budgets for Urban Marketing & Promotions Department. Managed staff of ten internal
employees. Created and implemented marketing and promotions campaigns. Created/directed 24 city
national street team. Devised and executed national radio plan for artists (mix-show airplay)
Organized mix-tape/record pool/meet and greets. Setup promotional tours for artists. Oversaw
college promo team (ten cities). Created promotional items for artists
Sr. Director of Rap Marketing & Promotion, Columbia Records, New York, NY 1995-2000
Oversaw 20 city street teams. Created and implemented Marketing/Promotion Campaign and Plans
Secured national mixshow radio airplay. Secured mix-tape placement and club play. Oversaw college
department. Setup promotional tours/meet and greets. Worked in conjunction with retail department
and senior staff. Artists included: The Fugees, Lauryn Hill, Destiny’s Child, Nas, Wyclef Jean,
Mariah Carey, Cypress Hill, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Maxwell, 50 Cent, Jermaine Dupri, Kid Capri,
Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, John Forte, Sporty Thievz, Blaque, Xscape
Director of Mix Show, TVT Records, New York, NY 1994-1996
Secured mix-show radio airplay (nationally). Secured mixtape, record pool and club play
Setup promotional tours/meet and greets. Created Promotional items
*Artists includes: Bounty Killer, Royal Flush, Mic Geranimo, Mood, Cash Money Clique (Ja Rule)
1989-1990
MUSIC PRODUCTION CREDITS
FUNKMASTER FLEX (60 Minutes of Funk, Volume IV:The Mixtape) “BAD”-featuring SHYNE/Loud Records
G. DEP (Child of the Ghetto) “Everyday” featuring FAITH EVANS Bad Boy Records
NAUGHTY BY NATURE (I-Icons) “Rock & Roll”-featuring REDMAN & METHOD MAN, “Rah Rah” featuring Rottin Razkals-TVT Records
EDUCATION
Announcer Training Studios
New York, NY
Associate in Broadcasting Radio- Telephone Operators Permit & FCC License
SKILLS
*Strong work ethic
*Entrepreneurial spirit
*Collaborative team player
*Global Mindset
References available Upon Request