ALLAN L. COLE

****-* *********** ***** . *********, CA . 90305 . 323-***-**** .

abkda1@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To join an executive leadership team at an emerging or mature creative,

entertainment or music organization.

CAREER SUMMARY

. Proven music executive at major and independent major record labels

. Brand strategist, music and talent promoter with coast-to-coast

industry network

. Hospitality management experience

. U.S. Department of Defense - United States Army Veteran

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Results-Oriented Interpersonal Video

Production

Comprehensive Music Knowledge Exceptional Negotiator

Executive Coaching

Influential Communicator Forward-Thinking Strategist

Multi-Cultural Awareness

Respected Professional and Leader Impactful Networking

Self-Motivated

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WIN/WIN Global, a Major Independent Record Label, Los Angeles, CA (August

2008 - Present)

Position: General Manager

. Managed day-to-day operations, including $2MM operating budget, studio

management, artist development artists relationships, personnel and

remote productions, developed and implemented artist national

promotional tours.

. Developed and executed strategic plan to successfully elevate the

start-up label and its artists

o Top 50 Billboard Airplay Chart - X2's "Win/Win Bounce" within six

weeks

o #1 Independent Single "Win/Win Bounce" on the industry media-

base for over three consecutive weeks

. Consulted and coached CEO/owner on industry protocol, business

strategies and successful promotion tactics

. Developed and managed strategic initiatives, including artist

portfolio, multi-media plan, label branding and album concepts, hiring

and directing publicity firm

. Recruited, groomed and managed artists

. Recruited groomed additional executives

. Produced music video, "High-Hater"

J Records, a Division of Sony/BMG, Chicago, IL (November 2000 - May 2007)

Position: Midwest Director, Urban Promotion

. Responsible for making the music-buying public aware of the label's

urban recording artists

. Successfully introduced and executed marketing plans within 10

Midwestern states and 5 Southeastern states that resulted in the

company's first-ever billion-dollar benchmark, reaching 100 million

units worldwide

. Directed multiple marketplace promotions, delivering increased media

visibility for label's recording stars, simultaneously cross-branding

genres

. Developed a CD release plan for urban artists at various retail

centers, which yielded a return 12 out of 20 releases debut at number

one on Billboard's sales chart and 16 out of 20 appearing in the Top 5

. Developed and executed airplay promotion initiatives that led to US

sales of over 90 million CDs

. Branding efforts resulted in tours and television-generated revenue

. Organized music give-a-ways, appearances and promotions that resulted

in publicity at no cost

. Established corporate relationships that enhanced negotiation

abilities

. Negotiated cost-effective music and video airplay promotions with

lifestyle retailers, increasing corporate presence and adding value to

retail experience

. Worked with various non-profit, faith-based and civic organizations

as a representative of the company, providing give-a-ways at youth-

oriented events

. Developed ExIT, an executives-in-training mentoring program for high

school students

. Artists on roster included:

Alicia Keyes Luther Vandross Mario

Fantasia Jamie Foxx Angie Stone

Busta Rhymes Tyrese Monica

Sony Music Entertainment, Atlanta, GA (January 1991 - August 1994)

Position: Promotion Manager

. Responsible for making the music-buying public aware of the label's

urban, R&B and jazz artists

. Became the first regional office in the company to generate $1 billion

in revenue

. Directed multiple marketplace promotions, delivering increased media

visibility for label's recording stars, simultaneously cross-branding

genres

. Artists on roster included:

Mariah Carey Grover Washington, Jr. LL Cool

J

Wynton Marsalis Jermaine Dupri Branford Marsalis

Ruben Studdard Regina Bell Nancy Wilson

Kirk Whalum

o ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Marketing Consultant (1991 - Present)

. Assist clients in the entertainment business with their individual

marketing and branding efforts

. Services provided include performing publicist duties

. Clients include DJ Spindella (Salt 'N Peppa), Floyd Taylor, Supa

Blanco

Hyatt Hotel, Chicago, IL (July 2000 - November 2000)

Position: Business Travel Sales Manager

Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL (February 1999 - July 2000)

Position: Corporate Conference Center Sales Manager

EDUCATION

Shaw University, Raleigh, NC

. Major: Criminal Justice

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Board of Governors -

Member (2000-2007)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

#1 Sales Debuts - Mariah Carey (4), Alicia Keyes (2), LL Cool J (2), Kriss

Kross (1), Luther Vandross (2), Monica (1)

Top 5 Sales Debuts - Monica (1), Jamie Foxx (1), Ruben Studdard (2),

Fantasia (2), Mario (2), Busta Rhymes (1)

#1 Airplay Singles include hits by Alicia Keyes, Luther Vandross, Jamie

Foxx, Monica and Busta Rhymes

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Chicago: Grammy in the Schools, The Napoleon Harris Foundation, Bud

Biliken Parade, Coats for Kids

Milwaukee: Journey House, National Black Achievers, Jam for Peace

Kansas City: Samuel Rogers Health Center

INTERESTS

Golf, Sports, Motivational Speaking

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