Durrell Bishop Scott

**** *. *** **, ******, Oklahoma 73034 443-***-**** ad1nax@r.postjobfree.com Education

GENERAL STUDIES 1999 COPPIN STATE COLLEGE

· Computer Skills: Pro Tools, Microsoft Office Suite

· License: Class A CDL

Skills & Abilities

ENTREPRENEUR

· CEO & Co-Founder of NewFaze Entertainment (2004): partnered with Grammy Award winner Chris O’Ryan to manage, produce, and write music for multiplatinum artists such as Mario, Jaheim, & Mya.

· CEO of On Road Movers Inc (2018): a nationwide logistics trucking company with $750,000 in revenue.

· CEO of Happy Tree Dispensary (2020): promotes the self healing products of hemp & cannabis to clients. ENTERTAINMENT

· Written and produced records with industry titans Soulshock & Karlin (Bruno Mars), Carl & Ivan (Jill Scott), and DJ Camper (John Legend).

· Negotiated multimillion dollar music and tv deals with Bad Boy Records, Netflix, TV One, & BET for NewFaze Entertainment artists.

COMMUNITY

· Contributed, via artist procurement, to major festivals such as the African America Festival (2016), The New York Harlem Parade (2018), DAP Festival (2019), & the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival (2021).

· Decreases life threatening addictions to opiates, street drugs, & alcoholism amongst Happy Tree Dispensary clientele.

· Directed & collaborated with groups to spread the “I Ain’t No Punk” Syndrome Campaign (2017-2019). The campaign educated young men about true manhood & lifesaving conflict resolution techniques. Experience

CEO NEWFAZE ENTERTAINMENT 2003-2009

· Secured lucrative recording contracts with Def Jam & Universal Records for NewFaze artists.

· Partnered with media companies such as Tyler Perry Films to license songs for movie soundtracks.

· Developed career advancement “action plans” for internal & external clients.

· Acquired new business opportunities via the creation of superior marketing campaigns.

· Ensured quarterly profitability by controlling the company’s budget & fund allocations. TOUR MANAGEMENT FREELANCE 2009-PRESENT

· Serve as the principal Tour Manager for globally recognized artists like Musiq Soulchild & Estelle.

· Liaison between transportation departments, promoters, & booking agents to ensure tour logistics were functioning with the highest efficiency.

· Troubleshoot unforeseen issues and emergencies quickly & discretely to avoid show delays or cancellations.