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PAUZ Presents - Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
As Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of PAUZ Presents, I lead the marketing strategy, brand development, and growth of a seven-figure live entertainment company producing culture-driven dance music experiences across North America and the United Kingdom. I oversee a portfolio of nearly 20 touring event brands, driving audience growth, strategic partnerships, and scalable marketing systems that support rapid expansion.
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BuildStrong Music Group - Principal
Founded and lead BuildStrong, an entertainment consulting practice specializing in artist management, business strategy, talent buying, live event production, and strategic partnerships. For more than two decades, I've advised artists, venues, promoters, festivals, and entertainment organizations, helping transform creative opportunities into sustainable business growth.
Contributed to launching careers of acts including Odesza, Macklemore, and Allen Stone.
Produce over 500 concerts per year and book artists to perform at major festivals including Bonnaroo, Bumbershoots, and Sasquatch
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• PAST PROJECTS •
Venue Pilot - Strategic Partnerships Consultant
Partnered with VenuePilot, an event management and ticketing platform built for independent venues, to support business growth and industry adoption within the live entertainment market.
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Catch One, El Cid, Don Quixote, The Virgil, Los Globos - Marketing Director
Led marketing strategy and operations for CHIVALRY's portfolio of premier Los Angeles music venues, overseeing the successful post-pandemic reopening and growth of Catch One, Los Globos, El Cid, Don Quixote, and The Virgil. Developed scalable marketing systems, led cross-functional teams, and drove audience growth across a diverse calendar of live entertainment.
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School Night - General Manager / Director, Brand Partnerships
Championed digital and traditional marketing for company brands. Established partnership opportunities and maintained existing partner relationships. Provided guidance regarding partnership development, implementation, and activation.
Director of brand partnerships for entire music series portfolio: School Night LA, School Night TO, Home School, Booked By School Night, School Night Presents, Maestro, Assembly, and Passport.
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With Love From LA - Co-Producer
With Love From LA is a monthly online series spotlighting some of our favorite independent LA creatives In Conversation and In Concert. Dreamed up by Mark de Clive-Lowe With Love From LA aims to spotlight musicians and visual artists who’s creations add color to the fabric of the LA arts scene. We’ll draw inspirations from their stories and draw excitement from their performances.
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MFG Creative Company - Producer / Sponsorships
MFG Creative Co. is an experiential & design boutique based in LA. My role at MFG includes overseeing all talent buying, contracting, and execution for our experiential activations. I also oversaw all partnerships and activations for the 143THX Festival we produced.
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Do206 - General Manager / Vice President
Manage brand development for entire DoStuff Media and Do206 events portfolio: BeatMatch, BeatClass, Feel Good Inc, Dinner & A DJ, Seattle On Ice, Hot Ramen Challenge, Planet Steam, and Protest Fest. Contributed to the 150% increase in revenue and traffic by securing partnerships with clients including Live Nation, Jack Daniels, Subaru, and Red Bull.
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Wild Buffalo House of Music - Talent Buyer / Marketing Manager
Held concurrent responsibilities for buying talent, developing strategic marketing plans, and managing venue production operations. Advanced show contracts with talent and prepared payouts and settlement documents. Key player in leading the company to win “Best Live Venue” for nine consecutive years.
After first year of hire, drove the venue to achieve highest profitability in twenty-year history.
Produced over 250 shows per year including Macklemore, Snoop Dogg, Odesza, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jefferson Airplane, T-Pain, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, and Tycho.
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Summer Meltdown Festival - Talent Buyer / Marketing Manager
Held concurrent responsibilities for buying talent and developing strategic marketing plans. With an modern feel to the talent and a creative approach to marketing the festival grew significantly both in attendance and gross sales. It was acquired by AEG in early 2015.