BAM LLC, NY, LA, ATL
CEO 1998 – Present

• Managing and Partner to Super Producer Teddy Riley.
• Managing Derryck “Big Tank” Thornton, Sr. VP Sony ATV of Audio Visual Media.
• Management and Executive Producer for Multi-Platinum Artist and Actress Brandy 2019/2020 project.
• Management to Sean Garrett Multi-Platinum producer and songwriter.
• Applied business expertise for song placement and curated music for NBA 2K18.
• Negotiated a bidding war between Tommy Motolla/Sony/Clive Davis/J Records that led to closing the first 5MM 50/50 split deal with Clive Davis for Erick Sermon in 2001.
• Brokered Akon’s first deal, which sold 4MM records his first album.
• Successfully managed, mentored and facilitated deals for leading acts including: 50Cent, Jojo, Akon, Mindless Behavior, Rissi Palmer, Rodney Jerkins, Chucky Thompson, The Gotham Super Computer, Hyper Sports, RL and Next, and Artist Live Global Village.

ARTIST LIVE GLOBAL VILLAGE, NY/LA /ATL
General Manager 2010 – Present

• Provide song content to major and independent artists, film and TV projects.
• Co Managing 2018 Grammy Award Winning Female R&B Song of the Artist Joelle James.
• Major creative projects include: “Traffik” Lionsgate Movie Music Supervisor, “All Eyez on Me” Lionsgate Movie Music and Brand Strategy, “What Now?” Capitol records Executive Producer, “Perfect Match” Lionsgate Movie Music Producer and “Let Me Explain” Lionsgate Movie Music Supervisor.

DEF SQUAD RECORDS, NY
General Manager 1996 – 2002

• Executive producer and manager responsible for overseeing production, promotion, publicity, marketing and touring for EPMD Erick Sermon, Redman/Method Man, Keith Murray, Dave Hollister and Alfonzo Hunter.
• Leveraged relationships with tourist agencies to generate new opportunities for artists’ promotional events.
• Oversaw promotional events, and scheduled tour plans for artists associated with firm and finalized contracts.
• Collaborated with department heads to manage minute-by-minute details of approved promotional tours.
• Created an optimal environment for artists growth by understanding capabilities and encouraging participation in the advancement of talent/craft
by giving free access to studio rehearsal as needed

DAS COMMUNICATIONS, NY
Manger 1991 – 1996

• Managed and oversaw production, promotion, publicity marketing and touring for The Fugees, Nas, Brownstone, Biz Markie, Ini Kamosi, Akinele, The Jungle Brothers and Kool G Rap.
• Negotiated and closed record deals for The Fugees who went on to sell 20MM records to date and won two Grammys.
• Delivered producer Pete Rock for Nas “Illmatic” “The World is Yours” DJ Premier and “NY State of Mind” and Q Tip “One Love”.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with sponsors for international festivals and charity events.
• Conducted bi-weekly discussions with record labels to guide discuss artists long-term career goals.

HIT SQUAD PRODUCTIONS AND MANAGEMENT
General Manager/Manager 1992 – 1998

• Managed and oversaw production, publicity, marketing, promotion, and touring for EPMD, Redman, DAS EFX and K-Sol
• Conducted demographic research to identify the type of audience and taste before scheduling music events.
• Partook in monthly meetings to discuss budgets, event plans, and audience feedback to enhance shows,