JOSEPH GENOVESE
Experience
Social Media Manager – Albany Legends April 12’ – present
Managing and coordinating social media campaigns for the Albany Legends of the Independent Basketball Association.
Volunteer – School on Wheels January 12’ – present
Tutoring and mentoring homeless children in the Skid Row section of Los Angeles, CA.
West Coast GM – Phase One Communications March 10’ – January 12’
In charge of daily operations, managing all artist projects on West Coast. Coordinated all social media campaigns for the company. Assisted the sales department and CEO to attain sponsorships thru my personal connections. Managed the intern program including hiring, scheduling, and evaluation of the interns. Produced commercials for company projects. Worked as a production assistant as well as an assistant director at HD Vision TV studio for various projects including: “Inside MMA”, “Money TV”, and a Paul Rodriguez show pilot.
Assistant Basketball Scout February 12’ – present
Part-time scout for the well renowned coach, John Coffino.
NBAFrontpage.com - Blogger December 11’ – present
Writing daily blogs for NBAFrontpage.com. Coordinating with owner of site on marketing and social media campaigns.
Vice President – Illseed Entertainment June 06’ – February 10’
In charge of daily operations, managing the recording studio and booking venues for artists. Secured accounts for artists through record labels in regards to studio bookings. Managing, consulting all in-house artists, as well as outside clients. Worked with CEO on all marketing via social media. Helped raise over 100k for various music projects.
Consultant – Rich Soil Entertainment July 06’ – July 09’
Consulted for NBA player Lamar Odom’s Music and Clothing company. Booked all studio time for music, coordinated social media campaigns for clothing line. Set up “Rich Soil Saturdays” parties in NYC and LA.
Youth Counselor – Vertical Reach Program January 04’ – January 05’
Worked with inner city kids in Yonkers, NY, main duties were counseling, overseeing each kids goal chart and running the sports program. A brother, a mentor, like me 80% of the kids were raised by single mothers.
Career Highlights
Worked with 2 time NBA Champion Lamar Odom on numerous business endeavors, including his Rich Soil Record label, clothing line, and Cathy’s Kids Charitable Foundation.
Headed the “Fire Isiah” campaign aimed at former New York Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas. Wrote and produced song which as of today has over 13k views on YouTube. This campaign received credits on national radio, websites, magazines, as well as the New York Post.
Worked as a personal assistant to senior partner of Ernst & Young, handled his daily schedule, coordinated business meetings, and drafted speeches.
Worked in studio sessions with legendary musicians such as: Notorious B.I.G, P-Diddy, Nas. Jermaine Dupri and Swizz Beats.
References
-William Arnone – Senior Partner – Ernst & Young
-John Coffino – Head Coach Albany Legends/NBA Scout
-Kristi Clifford – CEO – Asti Management
-Tommy Martinez – CEO – HD Vision Broadcast Center