Digital Services and Artist Management
2015 - 2020The HQ- Joined team in a newly created role to lead cross-functional and team projects. The HQ is an artist management company overseeing all the day-to-day and business aspects of a 7-time Grammy award winning global superstar country artist.
- Acted as project manager for a mobile app, fit52 and led the team through each phase from inception, design, development, QA testing, through launch. It became #18 on Apple Health and Fitness charts.
- Oversaw all website development for each of the high trafficked artist owned websites including official, fan club, philanthropy, landing pages, e-commerce and special one-off events websites.
- Acted as digital point of contact for artist-related content for social networks with a combined reach of over 29 million followers. Created and oversaw posts, campaigns, ads, requests, and content schedules to adhere to the artists' brand and voice.
- Organically increased Instagram by seven million and Twitter followers by five million to become the most followed country artist on Facebook and Instagram.
- Maintained sponsorships to adhere to contracts by creating content and delegating tasks to meet deadlines.
- Managed the customer-facing global digital marketing strategy for the biggest female all-genre album release debut in 2018. Album sold 265,654 units and debuted at #1 on both the Billboard and Top Country Album chart.
- Created best practices including analytic tracking on how to authentically engage, communicate, and grow artist fan club-increased membership by 325%.
- Led team to produce globally recognized social impact campaigns such as “The Champion Rapper” honoring local heroes each night of the tour.
- Oversaw launch and maintenance of official online store including roll out for new products, product pages, marketing campaigns, and e-blasts.
Senior Project Manager
2013 - 2015DigSin/DigMark- Managed DigMark team of six project managers, three developers, and five interns to lead company success, values, and profit. DigMark and DigSin was a digital marketing agency and independent record label bought out by Universal Music Group.
- Collaborated with companies' priority clients to create digital content strategies to increase ticket and merchandise sales to extend the overall online brand. Released #1 albums, singles, and increased revenue for the clients' online store.
- Worked with festivals across North America to increase ticket purchases and grow the online presence including Ottawa Blues Fest which was ranked by Billboard as one of the top ten most successful outdoor festivals in the world.
- Launched eCommerce store. Created and ran online marketing strategy to help increase revenue with artist merchandise sales.
Fan Club Coordinator and In Venue New Media
2012 - 2012Sugarland - “In Your Hands” Tour- Acted as fan liaison and traveled with the band on a 25-city North American arena tour to run the digital fan voting app in real-time to determine the nightly set list.
- Collaborated with artists to create unique set lists from online and real-time fan requests.
- Managed logistics for nightly meet and greets with nearly 100 guests, charity events, onstage contests, and a VIP section of over 300 people.
- Updated content for artists’ nightly blog and social media outreach to over 500,000 followers.
- Acted as the onsite contact for the fan club, radio winners, and artists’ guests.
Social Media Consultant
2012 - 2012The X Factor- Quadrupled The X Factor's social TV activity making it the 'Most Social Broadcast Show'.
- Broke the record for 'Most Social Season Finale Episode Of All Time' generating over 1.9 million comments on Twitter and Facebook.
- Conducted in-person management of all social media aspects at X Factor-related events, red carpets, rehearsals, and tapings.
- Directed judges, hosts, and contestants on social media best practices to increase fan interaction.
- Cultivated sponsorship and partnerships with Verizon and Pepsi.
Tour Manager and Digital Marketing
2011 - 2012Jim Brickman - JMB Tour- Acted as the point of contact for all artists on the “Jim Brickman Christmas Celebration Tour” and “Romanza Tour”.
- Brought talent to all radio and TV appearances and managed all logistics and relationships.
- Grew Facebook activity by 64% while managing the artist’s social media properties on and off tour.