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Richard Talbot-Leake

Stockport,Cheshire

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in collaborative negotiation techniques and strategic stakeholder engagement, fostering strong relationships with industry professionals including lawyers, record companies, publishers, promoters, and advertising agencies. Adept at leveraging diverse team skills to achieve collective goals and developing impactful promotional strategies across printed and digital media, as well as radio and TV. Committed to driving success through innovative networking approaches and effective communication within dynamic industries.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Professional musician

Self-Employed
Manchester, Greater Manchester
04.2011 - Current
  • Established partnerships and negotiated with record labels, publishers, PR companies, and promoters.
  • Contributed to studio recordings that achieved critical acclaim.
  • Developed strong relationships with other artists as well as fans.
  • Handled business accounts and other administrative activities.
  • Wrote and promoted music, working closely with commissioning party.
  • Composed and produced new music using software.
  • Released new, original music and songs on Spotify and other digital platforms.
  • Built positive brand by giving interviews and making radio and tv appearances.
  • Tailored performances to align with venue specifications and optimise acoustic conditions.
  • Collaborated with technical teams to enhance sound quality during live concerts.
  • Demonstrated mastery of improvisation techniques to deliver captivating live shows.

Retailer

Self-employed
Manchester, Greater Manchester
06.1999 - 02.2011
  • Managed inventory to optimise stock control and minimise financial impact.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, successfully reducing shrinkage levels.
  • Executed comprehensive business strategy aligning organisational goals with market opportunities.
  • Forecasted sales figures to ensure inventory matched expected demand.
  • Coordinated in-store promotions, effectively attracting customers and boosting sales.
  • Conducted daily cash reconciliation, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.
  • Oversaw staffing and training, cultivating a customer-focused team environment.
  • Maintained detailed records of inventory and financial activities for operational excellence.

Education

Master of Arts - Popular Music Studies

University of Liverpool
Liverpool
09/2015 - 07/2017

Skills

Collaborative negotiation techniques
Networking with industry professionals including lawyers, record companies, publishers, promoters and advertising agencies
Strategic stakeholder engagement

Working effectively as a team utilising the diverse skills of all the partners

Developing promotional skills in printed and digital media as well as radio and TV


Timeline

Professional musician

Self-Employed
04.2011 - Current

Retailer

Self-employed
06.1999 - 02.2011

Master of Arts - Popular Music Studies

University of Liverpool
09/2015 - 07/2017

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