Sony Music EntertainmentASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - ARTIST DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING / MARKETING MANAGER / COORDINATOR
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2011Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesRecruited to assist one of largest music/entertainment companies in the world maintain their dominance in recording industry. Built strong career of promotion and achievement to leading teams in developing and executing critical branding/marketing initiatives for multiple globally recognized brands, including Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, and Johnny Cash. Fostered close working relationships with hundreds of up and coming artists for Arista, RCA, Columbia, Epic, and Monument Records. Served as liaison between artists, management teams, 3rd party marketing agencies and internal departments within Sony worldwide divisions to negotiate creation and execution of global multiplatform marketing campaigns, sponsorships, product management, and ecommerce strategies. ** Instrumental in leading marketing initiatives for Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, and many other globally recognized, multi-million dollar brands. ** Interfaced directly with creative team in designing B2B/B2C marketing materials to maintain brand cohesiveness. ** Drove process to develop, streamline and administer each projects budget and P&L. ** Managed and tracked all project goals/timelines, keeping stakeholders on track to meet release/shipping dates. ** Assisted in developing and executing orientation presentation/program for company-wide internship program.