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An ambitious professional with work experience in many business arenas. Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to changing situations, and the ability to think analytically.  Years of experience in customer service and sales attribute to an array of interpersonal skills. Seeking a company to contribute my knowledge and efforts to further grow their business and their brand. Enthusiastic about expanding my comprehension and skill set in the field of project management.

•    Executive producer for musical albums “The Illusive” (2012) and “Renaissance Baby” (2014), overseeing product development on all stages from musical production to post-release marketing and promotions
•	Drafted contracts and obtained licensing and ownership rights for all creative elements of “The Illusive” and “Renaissance Baby”
•    Lead event planner for “The Illusive” and “Renaissance Baby”  release parties,  in charge of bookings, sound, lighting, merchandise, promotions, and advertising. 
•	Produced and directed the music video “Paint Your Picture” (2012)
•	Produced the music videos “Afterparty” (2012), “Limelight” (February, 2013), and “Make It Happen” (2014)

•	Audited bill of ladings and incoming invoices for discrepancies in prices and catch weights. 
•	Entered verified invoice data and coded line item expenses to their appropriate accounts. 
•	Filtered through posted invoices ensuring the value of outgoing payments for each day was within our departments targeted range, and within the payment terms agreed upon with our vendors. 
•	Maintained phone and email correspondence with the accounts receivable departments of our vendors relaying variances in account or shipment status and promoting prompt and positive relations between our companies  
•	Provided daily reports to our CFO regarding balances on accounts and upcoming payment deadlines. 
•	Executed check runs and ensured our vendors were paid within the agreed upon terms.

Accounts Payable

•    Assisted with account processing, billing and collection, and due payments

Accounts Payable/Recievable

•	Demonstrated and taught leadership mentalities, management principles, and sales techniques  
•	Reviewed prior statistics, diagnosed shortfalls in performance, and the implemented 
strategies to improve on the individual, team, and office level. 	
•	Set and tracked progress toward team agendas and goals.
•	Designed drills and workshops to practice and enhance sales skill within the office.
•	Created and conducted morning meetings on topics varying from personal experiences, success stories in the business world, to lessons from great leaders and motivators.  
•	Interviewed applicants and/or trained entry-level recruits multiple days a week.
•	Conducted Business-to-Business sales every day representing Quill, a small business division of Staples, Inc. 
•	Planned and oversaw business trips.
•	Demonstrated my ability to train, build relationships, and motivate by assisting in the promotions of numerous team leaders within the office.

Team Leader

•	Assisted in jewelry order fulfillment
•	Oversaw order completion for Pandora’s distribution center in Toronto, Canada

Customer Service

•	Engaged in music production & performance, bookings, project management, financing, account management, promotions, public relations, social marketing, and merchandising.	
•	Organized an on-campus, grassroots campaign that helped Breaking Reign to win Towson University’s 2010 Battle of the Bands
•	Drafted contracts defining the ownership, organization, and operation of Breaking Reign
•	Drafted contracts for the acquisition of band artwork used for online marketing and merchandising
•	Acted as liaison between band members and musical venues in the booking of shows in the mid-atlantic region
•	Managed Breaking Reign’s financial accounts
•	Executive producer for the Breaking Reign EP (January, 2013)

Member/Manager

•    Customer Service
•    Created/Operated/Promoted a popular “Open Mic Night” on Towson University’s Campus during employment.

Server

•    Monitored the performance of operating systems and hardware
•    Installed software to protect against Internet borne viruses and spy-ware
•    Overlooked Internet usage to prevent potential systemic threats

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Joseph Aikins

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Breaking Reign

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William C. Smith & Co.

Towson University