Managed daily operations for client careers in relation to producing/writing and artist
management while generating top-line revenue
Producer/Writers: Ron Fair (Christina Aguilara, Mary J Blige), Prince Charlez (Rihanna
Needed Me, Mary J Blige Strength of a Woman, Zedd feat/Liam Payne Get Low),
and Damon Thomas (Chris Brown, Jordan Sparks, Jennifer Hudson, TDEs Formation)
Artists: Juliander (Sony Sweden), Prince Charlez (Republic Records), WAV3 POP
(Independent)
President, West Coast
Primary Wave Music
2011 - 2016
Greater Los Angeles Area
Increased office size from 2 employees to 40, comprised of music, licensing, and film/TV managers while broadening scope of service
Assisted publishing business through ownership of iconic catalogues such as Kurt Cobain, Chicago, Hall and Oates, Earth Wind and Fire
Brought in a strategic TV development business to further leverage IP assets creating shows with CeeLo, 50Cent, and other new talent
Provided talent management services for a 10+ producers, songwriters, and recording artists across all pertinent verticals
Notable talent: Trevor Jackson, Aimee Osbourne, Brian Kennedy, Ali Tamposi, and the Underdogs
CEO
Maffei Management / Pulse Recording
2004 - 2011
Founded business and grew it from scratch into a multimillion dollar business; managed 6 producers and songwriters
Merged business with new company (Pulse Recording) in 2008; named as a top indie publisher within the music business
Notable talent: Brian Kennedy (Rihanna Disturbia, Chris Brown Forever), Ali Tamposi (Kelly Clarkson Stronger, Dapo Torimiro (John Legend, Justin Beiber, Fantasia), and others
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Promotions
Capitol Records
2001 - 2004
Greater Los Angeles Area
Priority Records/Capitol Records & Geffen/Interscope Records
Managed a multitude of marketing and radio campaigns for new release projects across 3 companies
Liaised with artists and repertoire staff in developing records, singles, and remixes
Promoted dozens of records by major artists including Snoop Dog, Mary J. Blige, and Ice Cube
Vice President
Arista Records
1997 - 2001
Greater Los Angeles Area / New York
Worked under Clive Davis in promotion, marketing, and A&R capacities in order to direct upcoming and existing artist campaigns
Served as a liaison with two distributed labels, Bad Boy Records (P. Diddy) and LaFace Records (La Reid/Babyface)
Promoted artists such as Santana, Whitney Houston, Outkast, TLC, Toni Braxton, Notorious BIG, Puff Daddy, Faith Evans and Mase