RILEY VASQUEZ
2018 Resume
EXPERIENCE
International Artist Tour Manager, Production Manager, Creative
COLONY HOUSE
February 2011- Present
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Currently lead day-to-day operations, manage and secure partnerships, organize travel and accommodations throughout 20+ countries across 3 continents and throughout the USA.
Grew merchandise sales over 100% in one year by implementing inventory and logistics systems
Partnered with large clothing design company to create a customized high-dollar jacket. Each jacket was sold with an album and extra digital content. Something no one had created yet. Sold $20k of the first trial run of the product.
Managed appearances on national broadcasts and publications including Conan, Today Show, Late Night w/ Seth Meyers, Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine
Handled all tour accounting. Created realistic budgets, deposited amounts over $100k, kept spending on track while touring.
Partnered with local creative production companies to put on an incredible intimate live experience in small venues across USA.
Audio Engineer & Production Manager
AMERICAN AUTHORS
August 2014 - August 2016
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Managed touring production of artist that charted #1 song in USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany. Partnered with Honda resulting in 47 show tour and multiple live television features.
Worked with artist relations team at Island Records to create intimate showcases for publishing and television and film sync teams. These showcases helped accumulate over 220 syncs for the pop song “Best Day of My Life.”
Partnered with major brands like Amazon, Walmart, IBM, Pepsi to create inspiring live experiences for clients and employees.
Led production crews, managed volunteer teams, put together well-running crews, managed relationships with production houses across US and Europe.
Sales Manager
Bill Hardin Music - Macon, GA
2003-2008
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Managed retail music stores. Became key salesman and engineer for audio / visual systems sales and installations.
Crisis Relief Documentary
Port Au Prince, Haiti
2010
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Worked on a small team where we produced, shot, edited a crisis relief documentary in Haiti to help rebuild homes after the 2010 earthquake. This resulted in 115 houses built in just the first year.
EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
2008 - 2011
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Bachelor’s of Science in Mass Communications
Focusing on Recording Industry Management and Audio Production
STRENGTHS
Leadership - 8/10
Management - 7/10
Travel / Logistics - 9.5/10
Event Planning - 9/10
Problem Solving - 9.5/10
Entrepreneurial Thinking - 8/10
Communication - 8/10
Handling Stress - 8/10
Connecting with people - 9/10
Sales - 7/10
Audio Production - 10/10
Video Production - 8.5/10
INTERESTS
Vintage Motorcycles
Making Music
Traveling
Well-Crafted Cocktails
World’s Best Pizza