JOSEPH JOSEPHIDOU
Summary
A self-motivated, and ambitious music industry professional who has a real passion for developing artists and contributing to the electronic music scene. Aspires to work within a challenging and stimulating environment. Someone who is both organised and creative; someone who can work independently or collaboratively to a high standard, meeting deadlines and dealing with pressurised situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Projects/ A&R Manager
Bigfoot Music Management
London
2023.11 - Current
- Working with core management roster to source collaborations, remixes and develop original records
- Overseeing demo submissions for key client labels such as Drumcode and Truesoul
- Completing essential label admin such as PRS, Neighbouring rights and more
- Responsible for monitoring Sarah Story's DJ promo email and selecting records for either release or to be played on Radio 1's Future Dance
- Participated in rights holder negotiation and songwriting percentages
- Developing creative concepts alongside artists from the beginning of the process to the end
Artist Management Executive
Bigfoot Music Management
London
2022.11 - 2023.11
- Responsible for updating client touring trackers in order to monitor revenue
- Tasked with editing tour, studio and behind the scenes content for use across socials
- Liaising with promoters and booking agents on act billings and artwork
- Ran and maintained Meta Business Suite for clients in order to maximise visibility and ticket sales a head of shows
Artist Management Assistant
Bigfoot Music Management
London
2021.11 - 2022.11
- Managed client tour diaries and tracked show earnings
- Tasked with making key notes during meetings and relaying to senior management team
- Coordinated social media post and dark ads both internally and for external parties
- Organising artist dropbox to ensure a seamless and practical system
- Working with booking agents as logistical support by booking flights, arranging transfers and hotel rooms
Voluntary Food Bank Assistant
Bedford Food Bank
2020.12 - 2021.10
- Having to communicate with a large variety of people from different backgrounds
- Remaining composed in pressurised and heated situations with clients
- Using initiative to problem solve on a case by case basis
- Developing interpersonal skills in a team environment in order to provide an efficient and safe service during the Covid-19 restrictions
Research Assistant
2020.03 - 2020.12
- Provide creative assistance for clients in the form of video editing and content creation
- Assist in project research by reviewing secondary materials, drafting findings and transcribing interview data
- Maintain electronic calendars to ensure deadlines are met
- Provide administrative support including emailing, updating social media, researching and advising on IT solution and preparing reports
- Engage in own professional development by completing online 'Futurelearn' courses
- Prioritise tasks in accordance to its importance/deadline
Customer Service Partner (Sales)
John Lewis
Ashford
2019.10 - 2020.03
- Advised customers on products of high value
- Maintained up to date knowledge of latest products
- Contributed to a safe and efficient customer friendly environment
- Actively solved customer problems through the partnership CRM systems
- Worked as part of a team to reach financial targets
- Dealt with customer complaints in a friendly and professional manner
- Was a positive ambassador for the partnership
- Engaged with online payment systems
Legal Advisor
Liverpool Law Clinic
Liverpool
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Shadowed barrister as they engaged with clients
- Attended briefing meetings regarding new clients to record minutes and notes on key legal issues
- Engaged with confidential files containing client data
- Conducted research on client's legal status and prepared relevant questions
- Drafted letters of advice and other correspondence for clients
- Used in-house case management system (AdvicePRO) as part of process
- Engaged in administrative task such as filing client records, logging meetings, writing reports, updating databases and archiving completed paperwork
Customer Assistant/Crew Member
McDonalds
Canterbury
2017.06 - 2017.09
- Worked as part of a team to contribute to a more efficient customer experience including preparing food, stocktaking, serving customers, cleaning
- Applied problem-solving techniques and initiative to support management team
- Worked under pressure and remained professional
- Complied with operational procedures and Health and Safety standards
Digital Marketing Assistant (Work Experience)
DST
London
2015.08 - 2015.08
- Completed admin tasks such as producing and maintaining Excel documents
- Researched client data
- Contributed to team meetings including taking minutes
- Shadowed client interviews
Education
Bachelor of Law -
University of Liverpool
2016.01 - 2019.01
A levels - Law (A), Sociology (B), Film Studies (B)
Canterbury College
2014.01 - 2016.01
BTEC in Music production and performance - undefined
Preston College
2013.01 - 2014.01
GCSES - 6 including Maths and English
Ripley St Thomas COE Academy
2008.01 - 2013.01
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Logic Pro X
- Create and edit audio content
- Create and edit visual content
- Digital marketing
- Invoicing
- Contract management
- Strategic research
- Crisis handling
- Administrative procedures
Timeline
Projects/ A&R Manager
Bigfoot Music Management
2023.11 - Current
Artist Management Executive
Bigfoot Music Management
2022.11 - 2023.11
Artist Management Assistant
Bigfoot Music Management
2021.11 - 2022.11
Voluntary Food Bank Assistant
Bedford Food Bank
2020.12 - 2021.10
Research Assistant
2020.03 - 2020.12
Customer Service Partner (Sales)
John Lewis
2019.10 - 2020.03
Legal Advisor
Liverpool Law Clinic
2018.09 - 2018.12
Customer Assistant/Crew Member
McDonalds
2017.06 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Law -
University of Liverpool
2016.01 - 2019.01
Digital Marketing Assistant (Work Experience)
DST
2015.08 - 2015.08
A levels - Law (A), Sociology (B), Film Studies (B)
Canterbury College
2014.01 - 2016.01
BTEC in Music production and performance - undefined
Preston College
2013.01 - 2014.01
GCSES - 6 including Maths and English
Ripley St Thomas COE Academy
2008.01 - 2013.01