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Merchandiser |
7/9/07 |
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Other Previous
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| Violet Nine - April 2007 |
Bleu |
The Everyday Visuals |
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I am interested in merchandising or an assistant position (personal, production or tour assistant). I have worked both on the corporate side of the music business (in radio for over eight years), as well as in the independent side - helping local bands for several years. I have handled advances, merchandising, promotions, street teams and photogrpahy.
My strengths range from managing all the details of major events to keeping projects on schedule and under budget. I thrive on process, projects and excellence and take great pride in hearing that clients are at ease when they learn that I am handling their promotional campaign. I am highly skilled at organization, promotions and event execution. I am very detail-oriented, hard working, enthusiastic and thorough. I would greatly appreciate the chance to get out on the road and work really hard for your band! |
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Objective: |
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Many years various music and concert industry experience - ready to transition to a full time tour position |
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I have worked both on the corporate side of the music business (in radio for over eight years), as well as in the independent side - helping local bands for several years. I have handled advances, merchandising, promotions, street teams and photogrpahy.
Through my time on tour last summer with Bleu and The Everyday Visuals and my 4+ years of helping Violet Nine is so many ways, I feel like I need to check this touring avenue out. When I think back to the last eight years I have worked in radio, the one thing that comes to mind that I enjoyed the most, was working onsite at the signature radio station concert events. I enjoy being the point person on site at shows. I enjoy being the liaison between the artist and the venue, or the artist and the fans, or the artists and the radio station, or whoever it is who needs access to the artist... I LOVE being that person! And when I picture myself in this role, I know I would be really good at it! |
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DEBRA S. SHAFRAN
deb@debshafran.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WBCN-FM (104.1 FM) Radio, NTR (Non-Traditional Revenue) Manager, Boston, MA Jan. 2006–July 2006
• Create, coordinate, manage and fulfill all NTR station programs (WBCN Rumble, Rock My Ride)
• Manage season long campaigns (Ski and Beach Patrol)
WJMN-FM (JAM’N 94.5 FM) Radio, Sales Promotion Coordinator, Boston, MA Nov. 1998–Dec. 2005
• Non-Traditional Revenue (NTR) Coordinator – execute national online promotions
• Monster Jam/ Summer Jam – sponsor coordination, event management and prize fulfillment
• Sales Promotion Liaison – coordinate sales-driven promotional activities
• Sales Assistant – support sales department with activities including client contacts
• Responsible for in-store, online and on-site details for sponsors’ activities at station events
• Trip Coordination – responsible for all logistics, chaperone for fly-a-way trips
• Production Assistance – voice-overs on several commercial spots
• Live Photographer @ signature station concert events (JAM’N 94.5 and KISS 108)
Violet Nine (National Recording Artist), Promotion, Marketing and Merchandising Coordinator Sept. 2003–present
• Street Team Coordinator – mobilize fan base to promote and market band
• Live Photography of over 200 shows; Road Manager for West Coast tour, 2004
• Online Viral Marketing Campaign Coordinator; Merchandise sales at live shows
DefyUnlearn.com, Online Music Magazine Sept. 2002 – Dec. 2003
• Obtained press credentials from bands, record labels and publicists to cover various concerts
• Wrote and edited CD and live concert reviews; photographed and interviewed bands
New England Sports Network (NESN), Special Projects Coordinator March 1998–Oct. 1998
• Assisted with promotions, PR, advertising, affiliate communications and events
• Wrote press releases; performed tasks assigned by Department VP and PR Manager
Harborlights Pavilion, Hospitality Hostess, Boston, MA June 1998-Sept. 1998
• Facilitated entrance to private area for corporate box holders/ sponsors June 1997-Aug. 1997
• Assisted management to support sponsors; provided information to patrons
Phantom Gourmet, Production Assistant, New England Cable News Feb 1998–May 1998
• Prepared Chyron graphics for live television broadcast
• Assisted with set design, prepared guests and screened live phone calls
Boston Duck Tours, Customer Service Representative, Boston, MA May 1997-Aug. 1997
American University, Bender Arena Facilities/ Special Events Staff Jan. 1996-April 1997
Susan Davis International, Assistant to Director of Special Projects, Washington, DC May 1996-Aug. 1996
Nicolazzo & Associates, Public Relations Firm, Account Coordinator, Boston, MA Summers 1994, 1995
American University, Media Relations Dept., Staff Assistant Sept. 1993-May 1994
WXKS-FM (KISS 108) Radio, Promotions Department Assistant, Boston, MA May 1992-Aug. 1992
EDUCATION
American University, Washington, DC – BA in Public Communication, magna cum laude December 1997
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Study abroad in London, England, James Madison University Aug. 1997-Dec. 1997
• Study abroad in Rome, Italy, The American University of Rome Aug, 1995-Dec. 1995
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BA Public Communications, magna cum laude, American University, Washington DC |
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Work History |
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I think ultimately, I am looking to road/ tour manage, but I am thinking that getting on the road in a merch position would be a good way for me to learn the ropes and see how I feel being out there - on the road.
I have done merch mostly at the club level (600 capacities), but have worked several college shows, which were much larger (a couple thousand capacities). Some of the bands I have done merch for are: Violet Nine, Bleu, The Everyday Visuals, Taxpayer, Hepburn, Will Dailey @ The Rivals and The Lincoln Conspiracy. |
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References: |
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Violet Nine
Bleu
The Everyday Visuals
Taxpayer
Hepburn
Will Dailey @ The Rivals
The Lincoln Conspiracy |
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