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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
11.2023 - 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
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • 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
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • 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
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • 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
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • 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
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • 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
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • 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
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • 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
08.2015 - 08.2015
  • 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
01.2016 - 01.2019

A levels - Law (A), Sociology (B), Film Studies (B)

Canterbury College
01.2014 - 01.2016

BTEC in Music production and performance - undefined

Preston College
01.2013 - 01.2014

GCSES - 6 including Maths and English

Ripley St Thomas COE Academy
01.2008 - 01.2013

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
11.2023 - Current

Artist Management Executive

Bigfoot Music Management
11.2022 - 11.2023

Artist Management Assistant

Bigfoot Music Management
11.2021 - 11.2022

Voluntary Food Bank Assistant

Bedford Food Bank
12.2020 - 10.2021

Research Assistant
03.2020 - 12.2020

Customer Service Partner (Sales)

John Lewis
10.2019 - 03.2020

Legal Advisor

Liverpool Law Clinic
09.2018 - 12.2018

Customer Assistant/Crew Member

McDonalds
06.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Law -

University of Liverpool
01.2016 - 01.2019

Digital Marketing Assistant (Work Experience)

DST
08.2015 - 08.2015

A levels - Law (A), Sociology (B), Film Studies (B)

Canterbury College
01.2014 - 01.2016

BTEC in Music production and performance - undefined

Preston College
01.2013 - 01.2014

GCSES - 6 including Maths and English

Ripley St Thomas COE Academy
01.2008 - 01.2013
JOSEPH JOSEPHIDOU