This is a resume of my work and experience over the last 10 years...

1. Wendell E.
Johnson Jr
2005 Marietta Rd
Atlanta, Ga 30318
618-977-4628
themrwendelll@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Bring countless long-standing relationships in the entertainment, news, advertising
and PR communities. Comprehensive background in film and television.
Detail-oriented Artist/event manager accomplished in motion pictures and television,
as well as multimedia journalism. Excels at relationship-building, organization and
making sound judgments under pressure and within tight deadlines.
Creative and energetic event operations manager offering over ten years’ experience
working in fast pace environments where professional organizational skills are
required to handle staff, talent, contractors, budgeting and financial aspects of special
events.
EXPERIENCE
Event / Tour / Talent / Stage Manager Grassroots Promotions
Dallas/Atlanta — 2003-2007 / 2011- 2013
● Conducted research to identify new opportunities for bringing about
innovation in events.
● Discussed specific requirements and expectations concerning the event with
clients.
● Managed and developed a strategic plan of action to ensure that the cost of
the event remains under the pre-determined budget.
● Searched and negotiated suitable venues or locations as per the
requirement and budgetary constraints of client.
● Carried out all the functions as per legal guidelines and regulations.
● Worked on determining a suitable layout and theme for the event as per
client’s specifications.
● Facilitated communication with professionals, including venue management,
stand designers, caterers, contractors, talent and equipment rentals to
ensure efficient running of an event.
● Trained new and existing staff prior to the event so that all operations and
duties were executed smoothly and as per clients’ guidelines.
Artist Manager & Tour Manager Young Money/ Cash Money Records
Miami, FL — 2007-2012
● Handled issues regarding artists and entertainers by managing client
contracts, business matters and career development and growth.
● Responsible for handling matters related to the business side of tour
management and engagements including booking hotel rooms and transport
and spending money for road expenses and other misc items.
● Increased chances of success of artists by preparing inventive and ethical
tactical plans.
● Realize significance of contractual and fiscal documents required in artist
management.
● Dealt with record company negotiations.
● Counseled and advised artist on matters related to their musical careers.
● Advised client concerning contracts, wardrobe, and effective presentation of
act.
● Procured services of professional personnel.
● Represented client in public contacts.
● Sent out demos to labels, radio stations, local print media, and online
publications.
● Booked gigs and invited labels and media to shows.
● Collected fees, commissions, or other payments.
● Managed all aspects of artist’s meetings, studio time, tour schedule.

2. EDUCATION
Tennessee State University
BS in Communications — 2002
Film and Media Studies coursework
Broadcasting and News writing coursework
Radio and TV News coursework
Arts and Entertainment Management coursework
SKILLS
● Significant experience concluding high-level negotiations.
● Ability to leverage the talent’s market position for best exposure.
● Ability to manage and engage with large number of contacts.
● Ability to develop a partnership approach with client.
● Ability to deliver against established objectives.
● Effective team leader and spokesperson.
● Experience as a talent manager for a number of celebrities in the recording
industry.
● Excellent interpersonal and social skills.
● Excellent command of the verbal and written English language.
● Over ten years of combined experience in meeting and event planning,
logistics, onsite management, and contract negotiation.
● Solid skills in site plan review, resource planning, procurement, vendor
management, permitting, media relations, and marketing.
● Proven ability to excel in fast paced environments and provide cross-
functional support for special events, trade shows, and concerts.
● Performed various functions in the entertainment industry
● promotions, consultations, consulting, management and marketing for up
and coming artist and established artist in all genres of music, venues, and
entertainment events as well.
● Major, college, and community radio promotions, flyer and vinyl distribution,
billboard post-ups, Listening-Birthday & Networking Parties.
● Used highly skilled Street Teams across the country to create a Street Buzz
for clients.
● Provided record companies with services such as promoting albums and
artists, as well as other businesses and organizations seeking a way to
channel their products and services into the community.