Smallman Records & Artist Management

The Event

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Courtesy of Smallman Records & Artist Management

OUR ROLE

President/Founder, Smallman Records & Artist Management (1996 – 2009)

  • Founder of a renowned record label and artist management firm with over 100 international releases from over 30 artists.
  • Organized daily live tour bookings including administration and coordination, transportation, equipment management, human resources, payroll, international work visas, tax management and grant preparation.
  • Continuously created and implemented strategic, operational, marketing and sales initiatives, evaluated industry trends and made tactical decisions for profitable company growth.
  • Oversaw 10 management clients touring full-time, including performances in Europe, Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, South America, Russia, Canada and the United States.
  • Negotiated the first associated label deal in Canada with Page/EMI Music as well as licensing and distribution deals in over 20 countries including a North American marketing, production and distribution deal with Warner Music.
  • Featured panelist and speaker at international events. Nominated “Manager of the Year” at 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards. Recipient of The Manitoba Management Exchange Grant for young entrepreneurs.