Glen Heffner

Experience

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  MidiScope

  Jan 1979 - Oct 2014

  Recording/Engineer - Owner

  MidiScope is a full-blown digital studio that is based around the fact that I have a degree in Piano. I utilize a large number of softsynths (computer emulated synthesizers) upon which I compose music for film, ads, and also small projects for ad agencies.I am also equipment with a 24 track 2" analog recording machine so I have the ability to record musical groups although I often use it to enhance the music that I'm working on.I

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  Applied Audio

  Jan 1993 - Aug 2004

  Pro Audio Senior Sales Rep

  I started as a Sales Rep for Applied Audio which represented a number of Pro Audio and Music Industry lines throughout the Southeast including lines such as Alesis, QSC, Middle Atlantic Products, AKG, PAS, Symetrix, Lucid, Steinberg, Fostex, Beyer, BSS, Hosa, and many more. I covered the states of NC, SC, Eastern Tennessee and Savannah, Ga. In addition, because of my audio and keyboard skills, I often traveled into other reps territories such as Ga, Ala, & Miss. where I would function as a product specialist, training at various stores, meetings, etc. In 1998, I became the Senior Rep for the firm where I also performed the duties of training new reps, functioning as a direct contact with the company's owner and the multiple reps in the field. Other duties also included preparing newsletters, conducting clinics and working on beta testing teams if requested. Show less

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  Alesis Studio Electronics

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2004

  Sales Representative

  I represented Alesis products amongst others in the SE working for Applied Audio as a Senior rep for a number of years. I was specifically involved with the Alesis synth keyboards where I actually was on the original Beta for the QuadraSynth and I actually gave the first public demonstration of the Andromeda Synthesizer at The Guitar Center in Atlanta, Ga.

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  Cakewalknet.com

  Apr 2004 - Dec 2010

  Associate Editor

  I am primarily a reviewer of music software and occasional hardware. With my background in keyboards and synthesis, I often review softsynths, which are virtual versions of synthesizers... www.cakewalknet.com has a very large following with millions of hits and is considered a great reference place for music news as well as in-depth reviews.

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  Virtuosoworks

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  VP of Sales & Marketing

  I was responsible for developing a rep network throughout the United States, training of the reps, promoting the product, establishing pricing, programs and plans to move the program into the mainstream. When I started, I had three weeks to accomplish this. By the end of my tenure, Virtuosowork's Notion Software won "Notation Software of the Year" as awarded by Electronic Magazine.

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  Avant Electronics

  Apr 2005 - Dec 2010

  V.P. Global Sales and Marketing

  Avant Electronics are the makers of high-quality Studio Products including Microphones, Studio Accessories and our very successful monitors known as the MixCubes. Located in Upland, Ca., I am the V.P. of Sales and Marketing and I manage Sales in the US, a Rep Force as well as working directly with hand selected agents in Europe where I have established a very good presence for Avant. I also handle Press Releases, Press Lay-outs and a marketing direction in terms of special sales, etc.

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  Avantone Pro

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  Former Director of Global Sales & Marketing for Avantone Pro

  Manufacturers of the Avantone MixCube mini-monitors, popular high quality studio microphones, used by great artists, (such as Taylor Swift & Robert Plant), as well as quality studio accessories. Avantone Pro is a small company that has managed to become a recognized company world-wide based on the success of their products. Formed in 2006, I have been with the company since the beginning.

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  Pro Audio Distribution

  Aug 2014 - now

  Director of Sales & Marketing

  My job is to introduce and setup a completely new network of US dealers, contractors, etc. the fantastic British designed microphone line, Sontronics, www.sontronics.comI will also perform as above, except I will function as the Global Director of Sales & Marketing for world-renown Studio Monitor Company, Augspurger Monitors (www.augspurger.com).

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  UTOPIA International Sales and Marketing

  Mar 2015 - now

  CEO

  UTOPIA International Sales & Marketing is a Professional Sales & Marketing team specializing in advancing New, Innovative, Music Manufacturers in the Pro & Semi-Pro Audio Fields. With offices in London, UK, North Wilkesboro & Charlotte, NC, UTOPIA Is dedicated to introducing to the world, products that will further enhance creative Musicians, Engineers, Producers, and Public Speaker Events. Those whom are ready to further their “musical endeavors” will discover a greater degree of dynamic, thrilling, and unique “new avenues” to explore. Our product lines will only be limited by the Imagination, Desire, and Direction of the user!UTOPIA will introduce these remarkable product lines one at a time, over the next several months, while setting up Distributors, Music Stores, & Pro Audio Shops globally, to place these “audio tools”in the hands of Musicians & Audio Pros Everywhere! UTOPIA International Sales & Marketing… “A NEW “CONCEPT DRIVEN TEAM” DEDICATED TO PROMOTING, (VIA SALES & MARKETING),THE EXCEPTIONAL MANUFACTURERS’ THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE NEVER KNOWN ABOUT”.Are you one of these manufacturers? Contact us and let us help get your imaginative product(s) on the map! Show less

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  Vanguard Audio Labs

  Jan 2016 - now

  Global Director of Sales and Marketing

  Check out our website : www.vanguardaudiolabs.com