Island Def Jam

Industry: Record label

Description

The Island Def Jam Music Group was an American record label group formed in 1998 by combining the operations of 14+ record labels including Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Mercury Records. Headquarters: New York City, NY Defunct: 2014 Subsidiaries: Def Jam Recordings, Mercury Records, Universal Island Records, GOOD Music, Russell Simmons Music Group Parent organization: Universal Music Group Albums: Tubular Bells, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Yeezus,

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Island Def Jam Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Corey Zaretsky Corey Zaretsky Greater New York City Area Details
Corey Zaretsky's Island Def Jam Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Associate, Integrated Publishing at Carat USA
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Carat USA  February 2015 - Present
GroupM  June 2013 - February 2015
Lava Records  November 2012 - January 2013
Malik Yusef/ MY Music/ GOOD Music   July 2012 - September 2012
Maybach Music Group   June 2012 - September 2012
The Source Magazine  October 2011 - May 2012
Parisi Speed School  June 2011 - August 2011
Sales Huddle Group, Inc.   May 2011 - August 2011
Island Def Jam   June 2010 - August 2010
Azarian Realty Co.   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing, Print Advertising, Blogging, Social Networking, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com, Editing, Leadership, Sales, Photoshop, Entertainment, Microsoft Word, Mac, Video, Video Editing, Web Design, Media Planning, Promotions, Creative Writing, Print Media

Education
Muhlenberg College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies, Business, Psychology

Saddle River Day School   2004 — 2008

Shadae Hicks Shadae Hicks White Plains, New York Details
Shadae Hicks's Island Def Jam Experience August 2009 - December 2009
Job Publicist
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Westin Hotels & Resorts  March 2014 - September 2014
WABC-TV  December 2012 - June 2013
Hearst Magazine   August 2012 - October 2012
Norman Hubbard & Associates   April 2010 - January 2011
Island Def Jam   August 2009 - December 2009
Interstate Toyota   April 2009 - September 2009
Interstate Toyota   December 2008 - September 2009
Viacom  August 2008 - December 2008

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Research, Windows, English, Event Planning, Facebook

Education
Manhattanville College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communications

Goldey Beacom College

Lauren Thompson (Hurley) Lauren Thompson (Hurley) Orange County, California Area Details
Lauren Thompson (Hurley)'s Island Def Jam Experience September 2005 - December 2005
Job Territory Manager, A+D Relation at Global The Total Office
Industry Furniture
Experience
Global - The Total Office  January 2014 - Present
Exemplis Corporation (SitOnIt Seating/IDEON)   March 2011 - January 2014
Dick's Sporting Goods (formerly Chick's Sporting Goods)   November 2008 - March 2011
Knoll, Inc  April 2007 - November 2008
Knoll, Inc  September 2006 - April 2007
Now Electric   November 2005 - August 2006
Island Def Jam   September 2005 - December 2005
Starbucks Coffee  June 2002 - January 2005

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Management, Training, Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Strategic Planning, Furniture, Retail, Cold Calling, B2B, Negotiation, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Sales Operations

Education
Chapman University   2002 — 2005
BA, Communication

Chapman University
Mass Communication

Regis University

Akan (King Kan) Ekpenyong Akan (King Kan) Ekpenyong Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Akan (King Kan) Ekpenyong's Island Def Jam Experience 1999 - 2003
Job Business Consultant at Levels Management
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Levels Management & Booking   June 2013 - Present
aKingFilms ImageParfaite   January 2011 - Present
EgoistePR   July 2009 - Present
KME (King Media & Entertainment)   March 2009 - Present
ASquad Records   July 2006 - Present
The Associates Ent., LLC   July 2005 - Present
Montgomery County Public Schools  January 1999 - Present
Island Def Jam   1999 - 2003
Universal Records  2000 - 2001

Skills
Financial Management, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Video Production, Graphic Design, Editing, Social Networking, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Entertainment, Event Management, Proposal Writing, Digital Photography, Brand Management, Post Production, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Music, Public Relations, Music Industry, Project Management, Facebook, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Management, Event Planning, Research, SEO, Budgets, Film, Photography, Video, Advertising, Radio, Music Production, Online Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Account Management, Email Marketing, Blogging, Online Advertising, Analysis, Google Analytics, InDesign, Copywriting, Digital Media, Small Business, Brand Development

Education
Full Sail University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Business, 3.5 GPA

University of Maryland College Park   1999 — 2000
Business, Marketing, Management

Montgomery College   1996 — 1998
Biology, General

Sharon LePere Sharon LePere San Francisco, California Details
Sharon LePere's Island Def Jam Experience January 2006 - December 2010
Job Account Executive at CBS Radio
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CBS Radio  February 2015 - Present
Hubbard Interactive  January 2013 - January 2015
Metro Premiere Agency   February 2011 - November 2012
Island Def Jam   January 2006 - December 2010
Arista Records  January 2003 - April 2006
A & M Records  August 1989 - October 1999

Skills
Radio Broadcasting, Television, Digital Marketing, Voice Over, Social Networking, Video Production, Social Media, Sound, Online Advertising, Radio Advertising, Copywriting, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Advertising Sales, Facebook, Online Marketing, Radio Host, Creative Direction, Public Relations, Media Buying, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, Radio, New Media

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Communications, Radio and Television

Nicole Tegge Nicole Tegge Greater New York City Area Details
Nicole Tegge's Island Def Jam Experience September 2009 - December 2009
Job Creative Marketing Coordinator & Skillful Executive Assistant
Industry Music
Experience
Jirk Inc   October 2007 - Present
Island Def Jam   September 2009 - December 2009
American Halo LLC   September 2005 - February 2009
SPV Records   January 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Artist Management, Artist Development, Music Industry, Promotions, Music Licensing, Music Marketing

Education
Monmouth University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Music Industry

Watchung Hills Regional High School

Rauly Ramirez Rauly Ramirez Greater New York City Area Details
Rauly Ramirez's Island Def Jam Experience February 2006 - December 2006
Job Music Business Professional/Data Specialist
Industry Market Research
Experience
Nielsen  May 2014 - Present
Billboard  September 2012 - May 2014
Vacamas Programs for Youth  December 2011 - June 2012
Billboard  September 2010 - July 2011
The Nielsen Company  April 2008 - November 2010
Magnani Caruso Dutton  August 2007 - March 2008
Bad Boy Entertainment  January 2007 - May 2007
Island Def Jam   February 2006 - December 2006
NYU's Off-Campus Housing Office   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Data Management, Customer Service, Strategic Communications, Microsoft Office, File Management, Management, Radio, Travel Arrangements, Procurement, System Administration, Latin, Microsoft Mail, Editing, Blogging, Nonprofits

Education
California Institute of Integral Studies   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Transformative Leadership

New York University   2003 — 2008
Bachelors, Music Business

The Hotchkiss School   1999 — 2003
High School, Diploma

Jeffrey Straughn Jeffrey Straughn Greater New York City Area Details
Jeffrey Straughn's Island Def Jam Experience 2005 - 2010
Job Chief Executive Officer at Brand Synergy Group
Industry Music
Experience
Brand Synergy Group  June 2010 - Present
Island Def Jam Music Group  June 2005 - June 2010
Island Def Jam   2005 - 2010
Octagon  1996 - 2005
API Sports Marketing   1996 - 2005

Skills
A&R, Entertainment, Integrated Marketing, Brand Architecture, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Leadership, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Music Industry, Music, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Sales, Recording, Relationship Marketing, Social Media, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Brand Management, Publicity, Sponsorship, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Record Labels, Television, Brand Development, Public Relations, New Media, Mobile Marketing, Music Licensing, Online Advertising, Social Networking

Education
Bradley University   1987 — 1989
BA, Advertising & Public Relations

Rick Tyner Rick Tyner Greater San Diego Area Details
Rick Tyner's Island Def Jam Experience January 2005 - May 2005
Job General Manager at MTheory Music
Industry Music
Experience
M-Theory Music   January 2010 - Present
Blockplane Records   January 2006 - April 2010
Island/ Def Jam  January 2005 - May 2005

Education
Berklee College of Music
Guitar Performance

Monmouth University
BA Fine Arts- Music, Music, Ethnomusicology

Queensland University of Technology
Post Graduate Certificate, Music Production

Heather Lindsey Heather Lindsey Greater Atlanta Area Details
Heather Lindsey's Island Def Jam Experience 2004 - 2007
Job Author, Speaker & Founder of Pinky Promise Inc 501 (c) 3
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Author  January 2013 - Present
Pinky Promise   January 2012 - Present
Heather Lindsey   January 2012 - Present
Reval  October 2008 - August 2012
Island Def Jam   2004 - 2007

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Marketing, Event Planning, Salesforce.com, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Account Management, New Business Development, Talent Management, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Business Analysis, PowerPoint

Education
Michigan State University   2000 — 2004
Telecommunications

Doug Oswandel Doug Oswandel Greater New York City Area Details
Doug Oswandel's Island Def Jam Experience July 2004 - May 2008
Job Digital Marketing at Q Prime Management
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Q Prime  August 2009 - Present
Blackened Recordings   December 2012 - Present
Island Def Jam Music Group  May 2008 - August 2009
Island Def Jam   July 2004 - May 2008
Universal Music Distribution  2000 - 2004
Elektra  1998 - 2000

Skills
Digital Marketing, Entertainment, Music Licensing, Social Media Marketing, Music Industry, Record Labels, Digital Media, A&R, Social Media, SEO, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Music, Social Networking, New Media, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Radio, Marketing, Digital Distribution, Publicity

Education
Michigan State University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Laura Striese Laura Striese Greater New York City Area Details
Laura Striese's Island Def Jam Experience September 2003 - December 2009
Job Vice President, Brand Synergy Group
Industry Music
Experience
Brand Synergy Group  December 2009 - Present
Island Def Jam   September 2003 - December 2009

Education
Syracuse University

Roland West Roland West West Sacramento, California Details
Roland West's Island Def Jam Experience October 1997 - Present
Job Music markteting and promotion covering the Pacific North West
Industry Music
Experience
Island Def Jam   October 1997 - Present
KITS "LIVE 105" San Francisco   1988 - 1997
KROQ  1987 - 1988
KNAC   1983 - 1986

Skills
MAD, Radio, Marketing, Music, Entertainment, New Media, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Radio Promotions, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Television, Social Media, Social Networking, Integrated Marketing

Education
California State University-Long Beach   1982 — 1984
BA, Radio, Television, and Film

California State University-Chico   1979 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Communications

Whitney-Gayle Benta Whitney-Gayle Benta Greater New York City Area Details
Whitney-Gayle Benta's Island Def Jam Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Senior Vice President of Talent Relations, REVOLT TV
Industry Entertainment
Experience
REVOLT TV  September 2013 - Present
MTV Networks  September 2003 - September 2013
Island Def Jam   2001 - 2003

Education
Spelman College   1997 — 2001
-Bachelor of Arts; Major: Independent - Entertainment Industries Studies

Joanne Denise Hunter Joanne Denise Hunter Greater New York City Area Details
Joanne Denise Hunter's Island Def Jam Experience May 2012 - October 2012
Job Media & Artist Relations Coordinator at Def Jam Recordings, Inc.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Def Jam Recordings, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Universal Music Group  October 2012 - March 2015
Hiphopsdlite.com   July 2012 - November 2012
Island Def Jam   May 2012 - October 2012
Atalanta Corporation  September 2011 - July 2012
Clear Channel Radio  January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Facebook, Blogging, Social Networking, New Media, Public Relations, Entertainment, Radio, Event Management, Press Releases, Television, Final Cut Pro

Education
Saint Peter's University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Urban Studies/Public Policy

Saint Peter's University   2011 — 2013
Associates in Public Policy

Patrice (Patrice Zapiti) Lighter Patrice (Patrice Zapiti) Lighter Greater New York City Area Details
Patrice (Patrice Zapiti) Lighter's Island Def Jam Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Director at LGTR Productions
Industry Entertainment
Experience
LGTR Productions   January 2013 - Present
JCrew  December 2010 - Present
Stony Brook University  August 2009 - May 2012
Stony Brook University  September 2008 - May 2012
Stony Brook University  January 2011 - May 2011
Stony Brook University  January 2010 - May 2010
Island Def Jam   January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Facebook, Event Planning, Public Relations, Event Management, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Music, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Blogging, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Editing, Management, Sales

Education
Stony Brook University   2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.6

Stony Brook University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, 3.7

Ben Lazar Ben Lazar New York, New York Details
Ben Lazar's Island Def Jam Experience 2001 - 2006
Job Owner, Ben Lazar Photography
Industry Photography
Experience
Ben Lazar Photography   2011 - Present
Island Def Jam   2001 - 2006
CMJ  December 1999 - March 2001
CMJ  June 1999 - October 1999
EMI Records  1996 - 1997
EMI Records  1996 - 1997
Elektra Entertainment  1995 - 1996
Atlantic Records  1991 - 1992

Skills
Music, Music Industry, Public Relations, A&R, Entertainment, Record Labels, Music Production, Beauty, Publicity, Musicians, Music Licensing, Blogging, Social Media, Video, Fashion, Musical Theatre, Public Speaking, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Songwriting, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Music Publishing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, New Media, Recording, Film, Boudoir, Beauty Industry, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy

Education
Goucher College
English

LaNa Jones-Jules LaNa Jones-Jules Greater New York City Area Details
LaNa Jones-Jules's Island Def Jam Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Broker of Record, Jules Realty
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Jules Realty, Inc.   September 2003 - Present
See Do Be, Inc.   January 2005 - Present
Freemantle Media/TLC's "Date Patrol"   February 2003 - September 2003
Island Def Jam   1999 - 2001
WXII TV 12   August 1995 - October 1997
WQMG 1510AM   June 1995 - October 1997
WITN TV7 (NBC)   March 1994 - May 1995

Skills
Video Production, Video, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast, Camera, Avid, Documentaries, Sound, Radio, Directing, Music, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions

Education
New School University   1998 — 2002
MA, Video Documentary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro   1989 — 1993
BA, Communications-Broadcast Journalism

Montclair School - Comedy Class

Brian Ward Brian Ward New York, New York Details
Brian Ward's Island Def Jam Experience December 1999 - November 2001
Job at United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Industry Entertainment
Experience
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS  August 2009 - Present
Sean John  May 2007 - April 2008
SONY BMG  2005 - 2006
Phat Farm  May 2002 - June 2005
Rush Communications  2002 - 2004
Island Def Jam   December 1999 - November 2001
US Army  August 1990 - February 1997

Skills
Licensing, Brand Development, Public Relations, Event Planning, Merchandising, Veteran's Benefits..., Human Resources, Administrative..., Marketing, Global Business..., Social Media, Entertainment, Management, Fundraising, Retail, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Creative Direction, Social Networking, Blogging, Video, Sales, Digital Media, Training, Music, Online Marketing, Facebook, Public Speaking, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Radio, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Entrepreneurship, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Online Advertising, New Media, New Business Development, Television, Film, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Music Industry, Project Management

Education
University of Phoenix   2009 — 2010
MBA, Global Business Management

Grantham University   2007 — 2008
MBA, Business Marketing

Tuskegee University   1997 — 2001
B.A., Liberal Arts & English, English

Alissa Valladon Alissa Valladon New York, New York Details
Alissa Valladon's Island Def Jam Experience 1999 - 2000
Job Project Management
Industry Education Management
Experience
ICB Europe   June 2010 - August 2013
UPEC - Université Paris-Est Créteil (ex-Université Paris 12)   September 2010 - April 2011
Edison Music   February 2007 - April 2008
MTV Networks Digital   August 2000 - December 2007
MTV Networks: TV Land/Nick@Nite   July 2000 - August 2006
Diggit! Entertainment   March 2000 - June 2000
Island Def Jam   1999 - 2000
J. Michael Bloom & Associates   1997 - 1999
film "Goosed"   August 1997 - September 1997
Avy Kaufman Casting  1997 - 1997

Skills
Entertainment, Writing, Production Management, Television, Film

Education
Duke University   1993 — 1997
A.B., English, Drama

King's College London   1996 — 1996

British Institute of Florence   1995 — 1996

Waynflete School   1986 — 1993
middle & high school

David Chametsky David Chametsky New York, New York Details
David Chametsky's Island Def Jam Experience October 1999 - July 2004
Job Manager at Wok Tov
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Wok Tov   October 2012 - Present
The Kosher Cook   September 2011 - November 2012
Ding   October 2009 - October 2010
Universal Buzz Intelligence   November 2007 - December 2009
Forward Marketing  July 2004 - October 2007
Island Def Jam   October 1999 - July 2004

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Licensing, Event Marketing, Field Marketing, Event Staffing, Product Placement, Brand Awareness, Sponsorship, Guerrilla Marketing, Event Planning, Promotions, Integrated Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Event Management, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Management, Public Relations, Budget Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Product Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Social Media, Budgets, E-commerce, Marketing, Publicity, Creative Direction, Mobile Marketing, New Media, B2B, Music, Email Marketing, Entertainment, Digital Marketing

Education
Brooklyn College   2001 — 2004
B.A

Halb

Christina M. Perez, MS Christina M. Perez, MS Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Christina M. Perez, MS's Island Def Jam Experience January 2009 - May 2011
Job Web Marketing Coordinator
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Cobalt Company  April 2015 - August 2015
Potomac River Running  February 2015 - June 2015
Brooks Running  October 2014 - February 2015
FITniche  May 2014 - November 2014
FITniche  March 2013 - May 2014
Island Def Jam   January 2009 - May 2011
Island Def Jam   June 2010 - 2011
Pamal Broadcasting  August 2007 - June 2010
Island Def Jam   August 2008 - January 2009
AMC Theatres  2005 - 2008

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Management, Marketing, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Big Data Analytics, Photoshop, HTML, HubSpot, SEO, CSS, Inbound Marketing, Dreamweaver, Constant Contact, Qualtrics, Spanish-speaking, Sales, Pinterest, WordPress, Gait Analysis, iMovie, Front-end, Content Development, Mac OS X, Facebook Marketing, Creative Services, Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, Windows, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, iPhone, Music Industry, Record Labels, Long Distance Running, Marathon, Blogging, Microsoft Dynamics CRM..., Event Planning, Facebook, Customer Service, Microsoft Office

Education
The New School   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Media Management, 3.91 GPA

Purchase College, SUNY   2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies, 3.6 GPA

St. Petersburg College   2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Mira Abas Mira Abas Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Mira Abas's Island Def Jam Experience May 2008 - July 2008
Job Financial Advisor at Axianta Financial Advisors
Industry Music
Experience
Axianta Financial Advisors   January 2014 - Present
Music Connection Magazine  August 2011 - Present
Miles High Productions  May 2013 - September 2013
Music Connection Magazine  September 2012 - May 2013
Music Connection Magazine  March 2011 - August 2011
Warner Bros. Records  October 2010 - June 2011
Island Def Jam   May 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Music Industry, Music, Music Licensing, Entertainment, Songwriting, Music Publishing, Social Media, Social Networking, Blogging, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Tumblr, Facebook, Editing, Radio, A&R

Education
Musicians Institute   2010 — 2011
Certificate, Music Business Entrepreneurship

San Diego State University-California State University   2004 — 2009
B.S., Finance

Andrea Doman Andrea Doman New York, New York Details
Andrea Doman's Island Def Jam Experience December 2012 - June 2013
Job P/T Asst./A&R to MultiPlatinum Producer/Songwriter
Industry Music
Experience
David's Art LLC   June 2010 - Present
JOMA Music Group   2013 - January 2014
Island Def Jam   December 2012 - June 2013
New York Music Industry Association, Baruch College   October 2011 - May 2013
Mercury Records  September 2012 - December 2012
SONGS Music Publishing  June 2012 - September 2012
MCT Management  March 2012 - June 2012
Fighting For Futures; Adrienne Mack-Davis   August 2011 - February 2012
Casteel Coffee   June 2006 - January 2012
National Louis University  2010 - 2011

Skills
Creativity, Organization, Leadership, Customer Service, Collaboration, Writing, Highly resourceful, Mediabase, Soundscan, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Music Industry

Education
Baruch College   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Management of Musical Enterprises, Senior

National-Louis University   2010 — 2011
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Pratt Institute   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Emanuell Robertson Emanuell Robertson Hampton, Virginia Details
Emanuell Robertson's Island Def Jam Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Executive at LogiCool
Industry Music
Experience
Island Def Jam   July 2011 - Present
Logi-Cool   June 2010 - Present
West Corporation  January 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Promoting, Market Planning, Music, Music Videos, Live Recording, Studio Recording, Performer

Education
Thomas Nelson Community College   2011 — 2013

Ian Broucek Ian Broucek Los Angeles, California Details
Ian Broucek's Island Def Jam Experience May 2005 - August 2005
Job Director, Music & Soundtracks at Relativity Media, LLC
Industry Music
Experience
Relativity Media, LLC  September 2009 - July 2015
Freelance  February 2008 - February 2010
LCD Soundsystem   September 2007 - July 2009
!K7 Records  March 2007 - August 2007
Modular Recordings   July 2006 - March 2007
Island Def Jam   May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
A&R, Music, Music Licensing, Music Industry, Entertainment, Music Supervision, Music Publishing, New Media, Film, Record Labels, Recording, Music Production, Digital Media, Digital Distribution, Royalties, Social Media, Band

Education
New York University   2004 — 2006
BM, Music Business

Melissa Guttman Melissa Guttman Greater New York City Area Details
Melissa Guttman's Island Def Jam Experience August 2005 - December 2005
Job A&R/Creative Services at Motéma Music
Industry Music
Experience
Motéma Music   March 2009 - Present
Arnell Group  January 2007 - December 2008
SPIN Magazine  January 2006 - May 2006
Island Def Jam   August 2005 - December 2005

Education
Berklee College of Music   2003 — 2005
Music Business/Vocal Performance

Ithaca College   2001 — 2002

Danny Cooper Danny Cooper Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Danny Cooper's Island Def Jam Experience 1991 - 2001
Job VP Promotion at RCA Records
Industry Entertainment
Experience
RCA Records  August 2011 - Present
Jive Label Group   2008 - August 2011
Capitol Records  April 2008 - September 2008
Virgin Records  June 2002 - April 2008
Island Def Jam   1991 - 2001
Island Def Jam Music Group  1991 - 2001

Skills
Entertainment, Music Industry, Music, Publicity, New Media, Radio, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Record Labels, Social Networking, Marketing, Promotions, Social Media, Radio Promotions, Music Licensing, Broadcast, Music Publishing, Content Strategy, Music Production, Digital Distribution, Digital Strategy, Music Management

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1988 — 1991
MAA, Arts and Entertainment Management

Middlebury College   1983 — 1987
BA

Chad Higgins Chad Higgins Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Chad Higgins's Island Def Jam Experience April 2005 - August 2011
Job VP/CFO at Time Music Agency
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Time Music Agency   January 2012 - Present
Island Def Jam   April 2005 - August 2011
Interscope Records  February 2003 - April 2005

Skills
Management, Forecasting, Sales, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Entertainment, Music Industry, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships

Education
St. Mary's University of Minnesota   2012 — 2015
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Normandale Community College   2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business/Commerce, General, 4.0

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1993 — 1995

Nicki Farag Nicki Farag New York, New York Details
Nicki Farag's Island Def Jam Experience March 2003 - Present
Job Director of East Coast Promotion at Island Def Jam
Industry Music
Experience
Island Def Jam   March 2003 - Present
WHTZ-FM Z100 New York, New York   2002 - 2003

Education
University of Connecticut   1997 — 2001

Stephanie R. Miller Stephanie R. Miller San Francisco Bay Area Details
Stephanie R. Miller's Island Def Jam Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Gap Inc. Merchandising
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Gap Outlet  February 2012 - Present
Gap Inc./Old Navy   February 2011 - February 2012
Gap Inc.  May 2010 - February 2011
Gap Inc.  March 2009 - May 2010
Macy's West  October 2008 - March 2009
Winston Retail Solutions  2008 - 2008
Oshare, LLC   2001 - 2008
Island Def Jam   2000 - 2001

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Styling, Retail, Trend Analysis, Fashion Design, Inventory Management, Illustrator, Product Development, Fashion, Apparel, Retail Sales, Sales, Time Management, Marketing

Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising   2007 — 2008
Merchandising & Product Development

Howard University   1995 — 1999
BA, International Business/ Marketing/ Japanese

susan sneider-goldman susan sneider-goldman Greater Detroit Area Details
susan sneider-goldman's Island Def Jam Experience 1998 - November 2001
Job Attorney at The Velmeir Companies
Industry Real Estate
Experience
The Velmeir Companies  June 2012 - Present
Cohen & Associates PC   February 2012 - Present
Keller Williams Realty  2008 - 2009
island def jam   1998 - November 2001
The Island Def Jam Music Group  1997 - 2001
emi  1995 - September 1997
EMI Records  1995 - 1997

Skills
Licensing, Entertainment, Contract Negotiation, Music, Negotiation, Foreclosures, Corporate Law, Real Estate

Education
New York Law School   1988 — 1991
JD, Law

The George Washington University   1984 — 1988
BA

Crystal Schainuck Crystal Schainuck Miami Beach, Florida Details
Crystal Schainuck's Island Def Jam Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Casting Director
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Newport Production Company   2009 - Present
"When Night Turns to Day" Independent film   2008 - 2009
Island Def Jam   2007 - 2008
MTV  2006 - 2007

Education
Marymount Manhattan College
Bachelor of Arts, Communication/Media, Film Production

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