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John Bryson 310.994.4077 [email protected] RELATED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Effectively deal with corporations, record companies, artist management, booking agencies and publicity firms. • Experienced in setting priorities and multitasking in pressure intense environments. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Reverse Entertainment – International Product Manager Los Angeles 2007 - Present • Daily lead for all aspects of sales, contract negotiations, production, correspondence with licensees, and financial management for international video product owned and licensed by Reverse Entertainment. • Represent Reverse Entertainment at film licensing markets such as MIPTV, MIPCOM and AFM. • Successfully negotiate and finalize international licensing agreements with broadcast and home video distributors. William Morris Agency – Digital Media Dept. Los Angeles 2006 - 2007 • Research, analyze and survey technology services and applications for strategizing business development. • Oversee tracking of digital media trends in broadband, mobile and video on demand. • Develop presentations outlining opportunities in digital media and new revenue streams for clients. William Morris Agency – Commercial/Endorsements Dept. Los Angeles 2004 - 2006 • Organize and coordinate mobile phone / online digital content initiative for William Morris clients in music, film, television • Secure corporate tour sponsorships for artists and associate them with brand endorsements. Partnerships included promotional work with Sprint Wireless, Pepsi, Subaru, Revlon, Johnston and Murphy • Meet contract deadlines by negotiating agreements and full length contracts in a timely manner. • Responsible for creating artist proposals, introductory letters, presentations and mailers to present to corporations and marketing firms that create relationships with artists. • Work closely with ad agencies, production companies and managers to ensure clear communication between the artist and corporation. DreamWorks Records – Publicity Coordinator / Jr. Publicist Los Angeles 2001 – 2004 • Pitch publications and writers for coverage on artists and schedule interviews; artists include Nelly Furtado, Papa Roach, Alien Ant Farm, Lifehouse, The Isley Brothers, The All-American Rejects, Floetry, AFI and Rufus Wainwright. • Oversee creation and distribution of trade announcements and obtain placement in trade publications. • Represent DreamWorks artists at television tapings, awards presentations and special events; managed appearance of duo Floetry at 2003 Lady Of Soul Awards, resulting in widespread coverage of act by print and television media. • Monitor and maintain publicity budget for artists and provide quarterly reports to Senior VP of Media Bryn Bridenthal. • Hire, train and manage department interns. • Negotiate with, and act as liaison for, photographers and vendors. • Coordinate heavy travel for artists and executives. Sony Music Entertainment – Assistant Los Angeles 2000 – 2001 • Assist executives in promotion, A&R, creative services, marketing, publicity, human resources, video, publishing and legal departments. • Assist in publicity campaigns for System Of A Down, Jessica Simpson and the Offspring, among many others. • Coordinate travel and other aspects of production for artists, video shoots, including international shoots. • Assist senior VP of A&R John Kalodner with management of release by Columbia Records artists Journey. • Adapt quickly to intensive multitasking and fast-paced environment, developing rapport with numerous key executives, to get the job at hand accomplished with a superior level of efficiency. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts In Philosophy (Emphasis in Music), Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, May 2000.