SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY Web Site
B.S. in Business, Management and Economics
Concentration: International Marketing
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY Web Site
M.B.A
Currently Enrolled
Marketing & Promotion Experience:
Freelance Talent Scout
For various people and organizations. You never know what we might be looking for at any given time so keep those demos and concert listings coming!
Producer (Freelance)
Annual Williamsburg Live Songwriter Competition
Jezebel Music Web Site
Brooklyn, NY
July 2007-Present
Promotions Assistant
March Mania Volunteer Planning Committee
Arlington County Chapter of the Red Cross Web Site
Arlington, VA
December 2007-Present
Marketing/Planning Committee Chairperson
MetroMusicScene.com's
Annual Six Points Music Festival Web Site
Arlington, VA
January 2004-August 2007
Manage, develop and initiate the selection process & booking of popular local D.C. area music venues & musical talent to perform during the festival as well as coordinating & promoting the performer material submission process, festival volunteer recruitment, and delegating various tasks to members of the festival planning committee, as needed.
Initiate and oversee the continuous development and distribution of print ads, press releases, on-air radio spots, sponsorships, merchandise, etc. for promotional purposes and serve as the festivals public representative during press interviews, official festival functions, etc.
Responsible for the organization and coordination of logistics, including sound, communication with the venue managers, bands and solo performers, performance lineups, individual show promotion, etc. for various performances throughout the duration of the festival.
Board Member/Volunteer
Washington Area Music Association Web Site
January 2004 - Present
Attend monthly meetings. Assist with various functions including contributing newsletter articles & items of interest, providing needed support for the annual WAMMIES award ceremony and other administrative support functions
Contributing Writer/Group Moderator
MetroMusicScene.com Web Site
Arlington, VA
September 2004-Present
Assist in the daily maintenance of the MetroMusicScene.com and Six Points Music Festival blogs by contributing, editing, and publishing local music news and other items of interest.
Moderate and promote monthly networking happy hours at Iota Club and Café (as needed) and monitor daily postings to MetroMusicScene.coms Yahoo Group.
keep missing eachother... i don't have anything booked right now, but i'm looking to play in DC april 28 or 29. i haven't succeeded in booking something yet. hope to see you soon! jeremy
ummm that's simply not true. I talked to the government and they put you their "Special" list which means you are not allowed to talk to anyone until further notice. You could even get killed for myspacing. I'd look out if i were you Melissa. In the meantime i'll go 7 it up all around town.
