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MANAGER/TALENT SCOUT
Summary

Forward-thinking Talent Manager with proven expertise in planning and coordinating talent acquisition and development strategies. Expert in Spanish speaking candidates and methods for zeroing in on top-quality applicants. Skilled partnership developer and program manager. Creative and outgoing attitude managing all details of complex, international tours. Offers extensive network of professionals with connections globally. Business-savvy and quick thinker with strong negotiation skills. Committed Booking Agent with reputation for tenacious contract negotiation and client representation. Possessing keen eye for talent and mind for career strategy. Offering well established talent network and 10 years of industry experience. Persuasive Agent with proven track record of representing dynamic talent. Excellent negotiation and communication skills to build contacts and secure bookings.

Skills
  • Brand development
  • Contract assessment
  • Career advising
  • Calendar management
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Talent scouting
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Lead generation
  • Recruiting
  • Problem resolution
  • Schedule creation
  • Operational improvement
  • Administrative support
Experience
Manager/Talent Scout
Lehigh Acres, FLOpen Flamez Music Group LLC/Oct 2015 to Current
  • Managed book of clients with new projects, account records and client details.
  • Established career goals and success strategies with clients.
  • Negotiated contract terms to maintain favorable working conditions and compensation for clients.
  • Kept paper and digital records of bookings, reservations and client needs.
  • Created campaigns to develop and market clients' brands.
  • Handled all management tasks involved with client schedules.
  • Organized files and records for clients, maximizing security on all information.
  • Managed portfolio of 1 to 15 performers in the music industry.
  • Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements.
  • Resolved issues between talent and directors to maintain strong, professional relationships.
  • Used strong negotiation skills to obtain top-notch bookings.
  • Booked clients on various media platforms to maximize exposure opportunities and gain notice.
  • Identified leads on new clients by collaborating with talent scouts and contacting about potential representation.
Artist Assistant
Fountain Hills, AZUrban Stone Music Group LLC/Jul 2014 to Oct 2015
  • Managed portfolio of 2 performers in the music industry.
  • Managed relationships with industry unions, maintaining positive communication and collaboration.
  • Built and maintained strong connections with venues.
  • Handled all management tasks involved with client schedules.
  • Discussed opportunities with industry connections and advocated for clients best suited for openings.
  • Identified leads on new clients by collaborating with talent scouts and contacting about potential representation.
  • Booked clients on various media platforms to maximize exposure opportunities and gain notice.
  • Established career goals and success strategies with clients.
  • Managed book of clients with new projects, account records and client details.
  • Kept paper and digital records of bookings, reservations and client needs.
Vice President
Camden, NJLost City Records/May 2009 to Jan 2014
  • Assessed each artist individual strengths and delivered mentoring to improve upon weak skill levels.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Trained, managed and motivated artist to promote professional skill development.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Limited financial discrepancies, reviewing and approving billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Hired and mentored core start-up team, working to outline initial company policies and procedures.
  • Boosted profit opportunities, conducting cost, schedule, contract performance, variance and risk analysis procedures for corrective action.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Elevated resource allocation, accurately controlling expenses.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Assessed team proficiencies, identifying and targeting areas for improvement.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): Business And FinanceLatin American Economic Development AssociationCamden NJ
  • Completed coursework in business, finance and insurance.
  • Completed continuing education in entrepreneurship development.
  • Completed professional development in business, finance and insurance.
Some College (No Degree): Law Enforcement AdministrationCamden County CollegeBlackwood, NJ
  • Completed professional development in law enforcement and administration.
High School DiplomaTriton Regional High SchoolMay 1989Runnemede, NJ
Accomplishments

Successfully represented various artist with global fan and media exposure by obtaining gigs in the U.S. and overseas in China, Dominican Republic and more. Successfully had a latin music artist perform on the Fox TV show The Four On Fox Battle For Stardom where artist made his 1st Television debut on Season 2 Episode 4 in 2019. Successfully obtained gigs for latin salsa band at Seaworld Orlando FL. Seafood Festival. Successfully obtained paid gigs in Miami FL. Successfully had artist win talent competitions hosted by Telemundo. Promoted artist through media in the U.S. and abroad including televised performances for Spanish and English audiences.

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
  • openflamezmusic@gmail.com
  • linkedin.com/in/jose-m-martinez-26913ab8
  • @openflamezunc
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Open Flamez Music Group LLC
  • Urban Stone Music Group LLC
  • Lost City Records

School Attended

  • Latin American Economic Development Association
  • Camden County College
  • Triton Regional High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Manager/Talent Scout
  • Artist Assistant
  • Vice President

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) : Business And Finance
    Some College (No Degree) : Law Enforcement Administration
    High School Diploma

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