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Andy Wetson

Retford,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Highly motivated and creative, intelligent, honest and passionate about my work, I know how to get the job done, in whichever area of work I undertake. Nearly three decades working in the music industry and before that years working in media positions I have an excellent understanding of marketing, design, sales and promotion.


I pride myself on having a good work ethic and am always dedicated to any employment. I give one-hundred percent, in whatever task/role I undertake.


I have a particular interest in interacting with people and I feel my interpersonal skills are strong. I am articulate, expressive, and communicative.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
13904
13904
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Label Manager/Content curator/compiler

CD Pool Limited
London
08.2005 - 06.2025

I am the sole compiler of eight monthly DJ-only compilations/zips containing new and upfront release/promos of the biggest commercial and club tracks for CD Pool, the largest DJ pool in Europe.

Manager of operations

Top Dog Music Management
Retford, Nottinghamshire
11.2021 - Current

My own management company set up to represent the internationally respected commercial remix and production team 7th Heaven. Our clients include major labels and their various divisions as well as a large number of independent labels and artists.


7hproductions.com

Sales/Marketing Manager/Retail Manager

Almighty Records Limited
London
05.1998 - 08.2005

Starting as a sales manager for this independent north London-based dance label I took on the role as design and marketing manager and artwork co-ordinator for all the label's releases and all promotional material relating to them.


From 1999 I took on the role as representative and manager of Almighty's massively successful remix team.


I took over the running of, and stock control for, Almighty Records' profitable mail order business and their various retail outlets.

Designer/Artworker/Advert creator

Chronos Publishing Limited
London
07.1995 - 05.1998

Designer/Artworker/Journalist

Stonewall Press Limited
London
02.1992 - 06.1995

Graphic Designer/Artworker/Typesetter

John E Walker Design Associates Limited
Ruislip
01.1992 - 02.1993

Working as the sole designer and artwork creator (Mac orientated) at this small but busy brand developing design agency based in Ruislip, where clients included Rolls-Royce, Guniness and other top name brands.

Graphic Designer/Artworker

Dewynters Limited
London
05.1990 - 12.1991

Graphic Designer/Artworker

Butler Cornfield Dedman Limited
London
07.1989 - 04.1990

Invited for interview following my final year college exhibition, my first full-time job was working as a junior designer for this small design agency with an impressive client list.

Education

HND Typograhic Design - Typographic Design

London College Of Printing
London
09.1987 - 06.1989

OND Graphic Design - Graphic Design

Doncster College Of Art
Doncaster
09.1985 - 07.1987

O-Level [Grade B] - English Literature

Elizabethan High School
East Retford, Nottinghamshire

O-Level [Grade B] - English Language

Elizabethan High School
East Retford, Nottinghamshire

CSE [Grade 2] - Maths

Elizabethan High School
East Retford, Nottinghamshire

CSE [Grade 2] - Geography

Elizabethan High School
East Retford, Nottinghamshire

CSE [Grade 2] - French

Elizabethan High School
East Retford, Nottinghamshire

CSE [Grade 2] - Biology

Elizabethan High School
East Retford, Nottinghamshire

CSE [Grade 1] - Art

Elizabethan High School
East Retford, Nottinghamshire

Skills

    Marketing

    Design and branding

    Computer skills

    Attention to detail

    Project management

    Team building

    Sales experience

    Communication

    Writing

    Problem-solving

    Collaboration and teamwork

    Independence

    Organisation and adaptability




Languages

English
Native
French
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Music Production and Remix Management
  • DJing/Club Promoting
  • Gym, Classes and Swimming
  • Walking and outdoor activities such as park runs
  • Cooking
  • Collecting (and sometimes trading) pop memorabilia

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Gym (and classes)
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Walking
  • Cooking
  • Dining out
  • DJing

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 05/09/69
  • Nationality: British

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager of operations

Top Dog Music Management
11.2021 - Current

Label Manager/Content curator/compiler

CD Pool Limited
08.2005 - 06.2025

Sales/Marketing Manager/Retail Manager

Almighty Records Limited
05.1998 - 08.2005

Designer/Artworker/Advert creator

Chronos Publishing Limited
07.1995 - 05.1998

Designer/Artworker/Journalist

Stonewall Press Limited
02.1992 - 06.1995

Graphic Designer/Artworker/Typesetter

John E Walker Design Associates Limited
01.1992 - 02.1993

Graphic Designer/Artworker

Dewynters Limited
05.1990 - 12.1991

Graphic Designer/Artworker

Butler Cornfield Dedman Limited
07.1989 - 04.1990

HND Typograhic Design - Typographic Design

London College Of Printing
09.1987 - 06.1989

OND Graphic Design - Graphic Design

Doncster College Of Art
09.1985 - 07.1987

O-Level [Grade B] - English Literature

Elizabethan High School

O-Level [Grade B] - English Language

Elizabethan High School

CSE [Grade 2] - Maths

Elizabethan High School

CSE [Grade 2] - Geography

Elizabethan High School

CSE [Grade 2] - French

Elizabethan High School

CSE [Grade 2] - Biology

Elizabethan High School

CSE [Grade 1] - Art

Elizabethan High School
Andy Wetson