Brett Leboff

• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
• Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
• Launched quality video and music content on a monthly basis that gained traction and profile for the acts involved
• Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
• Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
• Adjusted ads to better align with desired consumer audiences and improve conversion rates.
• Collaborated with design team to create visuals for various marketing campaigns.
• Conducted market research and analysis to identify consumer trends and preferences.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Video Production

• Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
• Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
• Oversaw and managed video production needs for diverse audiences on behalf of direct advertisers and programmatic buyers.
• Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content.
• Produced music videos broadcast on international cable and satellite networks and streaming music channels.
• Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
• Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
• Developed project budgets and managed production costs.

'Where Wellbeing Meets Art...(and where they depart)' Podcast

• Hosted, Recorded and Edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast on a regular Podcast
• Interviewed local and international celebrities to raise brand profile and build listener engagement.
• Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.

• Executive Producer for Sky Arts/Opera North Production entitled 'Resonance Connect'. My role was facilitating the negotiation process of the section of the project entitled 'Somewhere' by Nwando Ebizie
• Kept key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
• Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
• Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
• Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
• Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
• Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
• Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.

• 'Staying Sane In The Music Game' (Monumental Publishing) – wrote 248 page book, managed cover and logo design, editing, printing and subsequent distribution across all platforms and shops worldwide.
• Recorded audio version and managed release of Audio book to main outlets like Audible and others.
• Produce and host podcasts with top industry professionals entitled ‘Staying Sane In the Music Game'
• Appeared on many other podcasts (Liverpool Audio Network, The Greatest Music of All Time, Real Talk with Zuby)
• Workshop design and Lead for BIMM, Leeds College of Music, Devon Music Initiative (with Young Offenders)
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• Contributed to success of clients’ organisations by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, general practices, organisation, personal and personnel responsibility, personal development, business training programmes and management systems.
• Improved client sales by automating system e-commerce features for merchandise.
• Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and provided reporting and analysis to inform budgeting and planning.
• Broadened improvement initiatives, troubleshooting problems for corrective action.
• Negotiated essential contract terms
• Trained new music industry professionals in social media management and management
• Artist work includes: Animotion, Amy True, Afla Sackey & Afrik Bawantu, ARIWO, Arrival Soundsystem, ATA Records, Amplify Music, Bellatrix Records, Broken Brass Ensemble, Baghdaddies, Carrie Tree, CatzMuzik, Claire Northey, Cyrene, Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, Dakar Audio Club, Dizraeli, Dojo, Faeland, Feelgood Experiment, Fraser Anderson, Foodoo, FABRIK, Holly Holden (Y Su Banda), IAMU, Ian Britt, Isolde, Izo Fitzroy, Jess McAllister, The Jazz Defenders, Kala Chng, KOKOROKO, Malavita, Matti Roots, Oded Kafri, Oh My God! It's The Church, Rusangano Family, Simon McCorry, Simon Panrucker, Smash Hifi (Leeroy Thornhill ex-Prodigy 1990-2001), Snazzback, Solana, Solomon O.B, Super Full Moon, Time for T, Urban Folk Quartet, Urband Soul, Vessels, Yael Deckelbaum, Yumi & The Weather

• Successfully managed entire negotiation of 4 Album £250,000 Record Contract
• Developed contacts with individuals and organizations, applying effective strategies and techniques to promote client success.
• Negotiated with managers, promoters and rights holders regarding client contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  

• Oversaw preparation and management of Open Mic event, presented in 3 different languages
• Arranged Crowdfunding Campaign raising money to purchase sound and lighting equipment
• Headed up sound team, promotions and event team
• Lead sharing circles with Israelis, Palestinians who had never met.
• Took courses in Non-Violent Communication

• Developed contacts with individuals and organisations, applying effective strategies and techniques to promote client success.
• Negotiated essential contract terms such as International Licensing Deals with Major and Independent Labels.
• Built teams of booking agents, publicists and tour managers around the world, at its height amounting to around 80 personnel
• Managed business and financial affairs for clients such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets and directing marketing and advertising activities.
• Met with clients to discuss goals and develop strategies for career success in the music industry.
• Negotiated with managers, promoters and rights holders regarding client contractual rights and obligations.
• Managed book of 10 clients at any one time managing 3 staff directly in my office.
• Met with industry connections to discuss live, PR and Recorded opportunities and advocated for clients well-suited for specific work.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to all clients, handling constantly challenging situations.
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, accounts and documents to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings and work flow.
• Managed Tour Managers
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.

• Incorporated Monumental Productions (UK) Ltd based at The Dairy Studios and co managed the business with Music Producer Dean James Barratt (Shy FX, Nitin Sawhney, Craig David) for 3 years.
• Dean Produced records and I negotiated deals with Nitin Sawhney, Natty, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Ragga Twins, Atlantic Records, Sony Records and many, many others.
• Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
• Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing projects to foster increased productivity.
• Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to the music community

• Studied intensively at Drumtech, London (Now BIMM) to develop strong music performance skills.
• Practiced 30 hours per week plus 4 gigs week maintaining and improving technical skills.
• Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
• Promoted musical career by maintaining website
• Peripatetic Drum teacher at Bushey Meads School, Bushey, Hertfordshire and Quainton Hall School, Harrow, Middlesex as well as Private Lessons ages 7-18
• Performed for Theatre & Cabaret
• Played in Function Bands
• Performed Studio Sessions
• Toured and Recorded in Original Band Projects