DEREK SCOTT GRAVES

Cell +1-347-***-**** ad3rn9@r.postjobfree.com

FEATURED

Music and entertainment industry professional with over 20+ years of experience in public relations, marketing, promotions, venue management and live event operations Management experience and decision making of high-level operations of a wide variety of corporate and entertainment festivals and events

Knowledgeable in cultivating relationships with diverse professionals, businesses, as well as colleagues in order to secure financing, partnerships and sponsorships, as well as lead to return engagement and long term relationships

Able to collaborate and partner with vendors and external providers, as well as support overall staff in various departments, including front of house, sales, events, as well as lighting and technical teams Essential understanding of recruitment process, knowledgeable in identifying and interviewing candidates, as well as providing on the job training for new hires in various roles Notable events include Blackbook Magazine VIP Penthouse Party, JustCircuit Awards, Product Launch for KORG, Launch for Ministry of Sounds US Partnership with Ultra Records, DEVOTION Pride Benefit for LIFEbeat, as well as The Pill Awards (NYC)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Operations Management

Eight or more years of management leadership including the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff for Barry’s Bootcamp boutique fitness brand across various locations in NYC. Train, motivate and review policies with new team members

Solid understanding of comprehensive needs and daily responsibilities of high-volume businesses, and acting in a professional manner with a high-end clientele Ability to multitask in fast paced setting, while also remaining detail oriented and flexible to changing demands of business needs

Regularly provide high-level VIP guest relations experience to celebrity and high-net worth clientele, routinely offering customized services, amenities, and privacy settings Collaborated with clients to offer private and custom events for a wide variety of corporate, celebrity and charity organizations, working to create curated experiences for all clients Proficient in Basic Microsoft Word/Excel/ PowerPoint and typing skills Knowledge of employee operating platforms ZingFit, MarianaTek, JOLT, ScheduleFly, PayCom. Develop budgeting and accounting schedules based on studio volume needs Event Production

Organized, coordinated, and produced events for clients in order to generate media content and boost exposure Knowledgeable in coordination of full-scale logistics for events not limited to venue scouting, contract negotiations, vendor management, sponsorships, photographers, as well as press and media presence follow-up Ability to administer strategic direction and execute all size events, up to 10000 patrons Communicate effectively with box office to increase sales ticketing for large events on Saint At Large productions at Roseland and Pacha

(5000+ patrons)

Engage promoters and sub-promoters to supplement marketing campaigns to increase ticket sales including presales and at-door

Skilled in scheduling and supervising production crews, and providing support and on-site management Coordinated venue acquisition, talent wrangling, sponsorship and increased patron traffic on the Blackbook Magazine VIP Penthouse Party, Product Launch NYC Party for KORG, WMC Launch for Ministry of Sounds US Partnership with Ultra Records, and the DEVOTION NYC Pride Benefit for LIFEbeat. Provided public relations, promotional, and marketing support for 5 week run of off-Broadway musical Public Relations and Marketing

Highly experienced public relations and marketing professional with specific expertise in customizing branding experiences for clients, including elements of advertising, publicity, written communication and securing performance opportunities, as well as generating print content Ability to meet deadlines in a timely fashion for press and marketing campaigns

Experience working as Publicist for Grammy award-winning producer/remixer/label owner Peter Rauhofer, as well as artists on his label, Star 69 Records

Created and executed Who’s That Girl? campaign for music artist Chevonne, which included a New York specific publicity campaign that created a location specific presence. Executed a similar campaign, “Josie Takes Manhattan” for american singer Josie Cotton.

Employment History

04/21 - current Promotions & Events, Harrah’s Casino, New Orleans 06/19 - current Doorman & security, Bourbon Pub & Parade, New Orleans 01/05 - current President, Bezerk Productions 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit, Joshua Tree, CA 06/11 - 03/19 Management, Barry’s Bootcamp, New York City 09/07 - 01/22 Director of Publicity & Marketing, DSG Entertainment Group, NYC & NOLA 01/01 - 04/08 Director of Publicity, STAR69 Records, New York City Education

MA, Live Entertainment Management, University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, Coral Gables, Florida

(UOnline)

BS, Entertainment Business, State University of New York, Empire State College, Manhattan Professional Certificate in Music Industry Business, London School of Sound, London, UK Professional Certificate in Entertainment Media Management, New York University, Manhattan