Manager Management

Eileen B. Fogarty

*** ***** **** ****, *******, NY 10901

917-***-**** ? abk5gj@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Music industry professional with a diverse background that blends

knowledge of music business management, music technology, and the

challenges faced by performers.

> Effective communicator and persuasive presenter.

> Extremely well organized with a dedication to detail and a

commitment to excellence.

> Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Quark, and Pro

Tools.

Experience

GC FUN, Suffern, NY 1992 to present

Business Manager

Manage all aspects of promotions, bookings, and finances for Eileen

Fogarty and the Very Best, a five-piece band that specializes in

traditional Irish music, voted one of the top bands in the Hudson

Valley by The Knot.com, a leading wedding website.

Coordinate live demonstrations and online downloads for prospective

clients. Prepare correspondence, presentations, and proposals. Negotiate

contracts with social and corporate clients. Organize tour engagements and

travel itineraries. Orchestrated tours in England, Ireland, Thailand, as

well numerous private events nationwide.

Control all business finances. Review vendor invoices and travel expenses.

Issue payments to band members, vendors, and suppliers. Prepare deposits

and reconcile bank statements. Secure and maintain liability insurance

coverage.

Create and execute multi-platform marketing plans. Leverage print media and

digital resources to generate visibility. Provided creative direction for

development of band website, compiled music, selected photographs, and

continually update online band calendar.

Partner with clients to develop event song lists. Plan set timing with

caterers and event hosts. Review run of event with clients. Communicate

event schedules and set lists to musicians. Direct assembly and breakdown

of equipment.

Serve as band leader, guitarist, vocalist, and mixing board operator.

Continually scout new talent. Research new songs and coordinate practice

sessions with band members. Manage equipment transport and maintenance.

HORSE & JOCKEY RECORDS, New York, NY 2009 to present

Business Manager

Directed post-production and marketing of Independent Music Award

winning artist Maura Fogarty's posthumous third album. Led efforts to

create album sleeve for most recent release and redesigned label's

website. Manage distribution of artist's three CDs on ITunes and

CDBaby.

Education

BERKLEE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Music Business Management (completed 22 credits)

Bachelor of Arts in Film Scoring - 1992

Academic Highlights

Taxation and the Music Business Data Management and Statistics

Computer Apps for the Music Industry Business Leadership and Ethics

Music Technology International Economics and Finance

Legal Aspects: The Music Industry Financial Accounting

Record Company Operations Business Management

References Available Upon Request

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