Skills

• advertising
• concerts
• digital media
• DJ
• entertainment
• entrepreneurship
• guerrilla marketing
• leadership
• management
• marketing
• music
• music industry
• music licensing
• new media
• non-profits
• nonprofits
• public speaking
• publicity
• record labels
• recording
• research
• social media marketing
• social networking

Education

New York University

2011-2013 Music Business, Master of Arts (MA)

The Music Business Graduate Program is a specialized graduate degree that addresses the music industry as a unique business operating within corporate & entrepreneurial structures. The skills that will be developed will serve the student well in a fast-paced industry that needs thoroughly trained personnel who can apply business & administration theory to problems that have a strong aesthetic & artistic dimension.

Coursework includes classes such as:
Principles & Practice in the Music Industry, Law & the Music Industry, Environment of the Music Industry,
Artist Mgmt. & Mgmt. Science in the Music Industry, Concert Mgmt, Emerging Models & Markets for Music, Graduate Seminar in A&R, Promotions & Publicity in the Music Industry, Ethics of the Entertainment Industry,
Entrepreneurship for the Music Industry, Strategic Marketing in the Music Industry, Global Music Mgmt, & courses from the NYU Stern school of business, such as Organizational Leadership & Financial Accounting + Reporting.

City University of New York-Baruch College

2007-2011 Management of Musical Enterprises, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The curriculum includes credits from both the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences and the Zicklin School of Business. It is a blend of music and business courses, such as music theory (advanced harmony I & II), music history (antiquity, romantic, 20th Century, baroque, & classical periods), entertainment law, marketing, management, commercial music in media (intellectual property, publishing and licensing), electronic music (music technology), arts administration, etc. Students are required to write a thesis paper, as a capstone research project (MSC 4900: Music & Society). The minor in communication studies digs deep into the fields of conflict resolution, executive oration skills, diversity & leadership, as well as speech composition and delivery.

~Demitri Kesoglides

Monsignor McClancy Memorial H.S.

2003-2007 Advanced Regents Diploma

96.0 GPA (Top 5%)

New York University

2011-2013 Music Business, Master of Arts (MA)

The Music Business Graduate Program is a specialized graduate degree that addresses the music industry as a unique business operating within corporate & entrepreneurial structures. The skills that will be developed will serve the student well in a fast-paced industry that needs thoroughly trained personnel who can apply business & administration theory to problems that have a strong aesthetic & artistic dimension.

Coursework includes classes such as:
Principles & Practice in the Music Industry, Law & the Music Industry, Environment of the Music Industry,
Artist Mgmt. & Mgmt. Science in the Music Industry, Concert Mgmt, Emerging Models & Markets for Music, Graduate Seminar in A&R, Promotions & Publicity in the Music Industry, Ethics of the Entertainment Industry,
Entrepreneurship for the Music Industry, Strategic Marketing in the Music Industry, Global Music Mgmt, & courses from the NYU Stern school of business, such as Organizational Leadership & Financial Accounting + Reporting.

City University of New York-Baruch College

2007-2011 Management of Musical Enterprises, Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The curriculum includes credits from both the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences and the Zicklin School of Business. It is a blend of music and business courses, such as music theory (advanced harmony I & II), music history (antiquity, romantic, 20th Century, baroque, & classical periods), entertainment law, marketing, management, commercial music in media (intellectual property, publishing and licensing), electronic music (music technology), arts administration, etc. Students are required to write a thesis paper, as a capstone research project (MSC 4900: Music & Society). The minor in communication studies digs deep into the fields of conflict resolution, executive oration skills, diversity & leadership, as well as speech composition and delivery.

~Demitri Kesoglides

Monsignor McClancy Memorial H.S.

2003-2007 Advanced Regents Diploma

96.0 GPA (Top 5%)

Experience

CLASH! tour

2013 Owner/Partner/Executive A&R

http://www.CLASHtour.com (formerly Swarming Sounds & Raging Rounds/SSRR)

• Responsible for talent scouting and booking electronic dance music artists at venues throughout the New York City Area

• Prepare a budget for each event and draft basic contracts for venues and performing artists (while working with a lawyer to ensure validity)

• Provide hospitality to artists; mind logistics such as door charge, bar guarantee, guest lists, equipment and sound setup/maintenance

SANiTY

2009 DJ/Producer

http://www.DJSANiTY.com

Universal Music Group

2012-2012 A&R Intern

Specifically for Mercury Records/Island Def Jam

• Talent scouted for unsigned local, regional & international artists performing throughout New York City

• Requested information and media from artist representatives for purposes of review by the label

• Contributed to the artist development/consultation for newly signed/up-and-coming artists, as well as grassroots marketing for said artists

• Industry Research/New Music Research; monitored charts including iTunes, Youtube, Mediabase and Soundscan to scout unsigned artists

• Performed general administrative jobs, such as receptionist duties including answering/routing incoming calls and greeting visitors

Kinetic Management

2012-2012 Artist Management Intern

• Worked on tour logistics, preparation, execution, and follow up for acts Nitin Sawhney & Yemen Blues on their respective tours

• Identified opportunities – both creative/artistic and business related – for these international artists to expand their presence in North America

• Reviewed performance contracts and helped with the strategic development of marketing programs for album releases

• Liaised with booking agents, publicists, immigration attorneys, and other players in the music industry to ensure artist success

Sony Music Entertainment

2012-2012 Business & Legal Affairs Intern

(Operations & Sampling Administration)

• Liaised with the Business Affairs, Law, and Royalty departments both within and outside Sony for outstanding master use license payments

• Identified whether or not a sample was used (direct vs. interpolation) and how much of the sample was used in order to establish license rates

• Researched sales data from Soundscan, Internet sites, and company databases to estimate outstanding fees owed to Sony

• Used Tunesat and various other databases to research and identify unlicensed uses of Sony artists’ master recordings on television

NYC 9/11 Memorial Field

2006-2011 Entertainment Coordinator & Personal Assistant to Executive Director

• Ascertained all necessary permits; worked out logistics for each event

• Communicated with organizations that solicited donations as well as artists and performers

• Supervised various committees responsible for carrying out each event throughout the calendar year; worked with various media outlets

• Created the position of entertainment coordinator, selected appropriate entertainment for each event

NY Music Industry Association

2010-2011 President

(Was an active member of the club for over a year before 11/10, and then became president)

• Transformed the club from one that focused primarily on musicians to a shifted focus on business students looking to get involved in music

• Acted as an official spokesperson and as a liaison between the Baruch student body, faculty, and outside industry related contacts

• Designated duties and tasks to other members of the executive board as needed, led and oversaw the association’s education initiatives, programming, and future goals; presided over all meetings and conducted elections for board members

• Worked with the Treasurer on all budgets and financial transactions on behalf of the organization adhering to the CUNY bylaws

EMI Music Publishing

2010-2010 Copyright & Sync Licensing Intern

• Researched exact publishing deals for various songs, and recorded them into company databases

• Helped with the process of licensing musical compositions to sync in film, TV, and other forms of media

• Maintained steady communication with interested licensee parties, helped to ensure deals came into fruition and were followed through

• Drafted price quotes for license requests, sent out approvals, confirmations, and/or invoices

Baruch Welcome Center

2009-2010 Information Desk Associate

• Communicated personally with current and prospective students; about their concerns, questions, and inquiries.

• Helped organize campus tours throughout the college.

• Fielded calls from a variety of faculty, students, and guardians, provided a slew of information about anything pertaining to the college.

Atlantic Records

2009-2009 Digital Media Intern

• Blogged and updated social networking websites, fan forums, and message boards for recording artists

• Developed promotional strategies to market singles, music videos, and artists as a whole through use of digital media

• Researched over 500 companies that were eligible for concert branding; developed prize packages for sponsored contests

• Edited live video footage of performing artists for their fan sites

Warner Music Group

2009-2009 New Media Intern

CLASH! tour

2013 Owner/Partner/Executive A&R

http://www.CLASHtour.com (formerly Swarming Sounds & Raging Rounds/SSRR)

• Responsible for talent scouting and booking electronic dance music artists at venues throughout the New York City Area

• Prepare a budget for each event and draft basic contracts for venues and performing artists (while working with a lawyer to ensure validity)

• Provide hospitality to artists; mind logistics such as door charge, bar guarantee, guest lists, equipment and sound setup/maintenance

SANiTY

2009 DJ/Producer

http://www.DJSANiTY.com

Universal Music Group

2012-2012 A&R Intern

Specifically for Mercury Records/Island Def Jam

• Talent scouted for unsigned local, regional & international artists performing throughout New York City

• Requested information and media from artist representatives for purposes of review by the label

• Contributed to the artist development/consultation for newly signed/up-and-coming artists, as well as grassroots marketing for said artists

• Industry Research/New Music Research; monitored charts including iTunes, Youtube, Mediabase and Soundscan to scout unsigned artists

• Performed general administrative jobs, such as receptionist duties including answering/routing incoming calls and greeting visitors

Kinetic Management

2012-2012 Artist Management Intern

• Worked on tour logistics, preparation, execution, and follow up for acts Nitin Sawhney & Yemen Blues on their respective tours

• Identified opportunities – both creative/artistic and business related – for these international artists to expand their presence in North America

• Reviewed performance contracts and helped with the strategic development of marketing programs for album releases

• Liaised with booking agents, publicists, immigration attorneys, and other players in the music industry to ensure artist success

Sony Music Entertainment

2012-2012 Business & Legal Affairs Intern

(Operations & Sampling Administration)

• Liaised with the Business Affairs, Law, and Royalty departments both within and outside Sony for outstanding master use license payments

• Identified whether or not a sample was used (direct vs. interpolation) and how much of the sample was used in order to establish license rates

• Researched sales data from Soundscan, Internet sites, and company databases to estimate outstanding fees owed to Sony

• Used Tunesat and various other databases to research and identify unlicensed uses of Sony artists’ master recordings on television

NYC 9/11 Memorial Field

2006-2011 Entertainment Coordinator & Personal Assistant to Executive Director

• Ascertained all necessary permits; worked out logistics for each event

• Communicated with organizations that solicited donations as well as artists and performers

• Supervised various committees responsible for carrying out each event throughout the calendar year; worked with various media outlets

• Created the position of entertainment coordinator, selected appropriate entertainment for each event

NY Music Industry Association

2010-2011 President

(Was an active member of the club for over a year before 11/10, and then became president)

• Transformed the club from one that focused primarily on musicians to a shifted focus on business students looking to get involved in music

• Acted as an official spokesperson and as a liaison between the Baruch student body, faculty, and outside industry related contacts

• Designated duties and tasks to other members of the executive board as needed, led and oversaw the association’s education initiatives, programming, and future goals; presided over all meetings and conducted elections for board members

• Worked with the Treasurer on all budgets and financial transactions on behalf of the organization adhering to the CUNY bylaws

EMI Music Publishing

2010-2010 Copyright & Sync Licensing Intern

• Researched exact publishing deals for various songs, and recorded them into company databases

• Helped with the process of licensing musical compositions to sync in film, TV, and other forms of media

• Maintained steady communication with interested licensee parties, helped to ensure deals came into fruition and were followed through

• Drafted price quotes for license requests, sent out approvals, confirmations, and/or invoices

Baruch Welcome Center

2009-2010 Information Desk Associate

• Communicated personally with current and prospective students; about their concerns, questions, and inquiries.

• Helped organize campus tours throughout the college.

• Fielded calls from a variety of faculty, students, and guardians, provided a slew of information about anything pertaining to the college.

Atlantic Records

2009-2009 Digital Media Intern

• Blogged and updated social networking websites, fan forums, and message boards for recording artists

• Developed promotional strategies to market singles, music videos, and artists as a whole through use of digital media

• Researched over 500 companies that were eligible for concert branding; developed prize packages for sponsored contests

• Edited live video footage of performing artists for their fan sites

Warner Music Group

2009-2009 New Media Intern