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Ford Pickert

Ford Pickert

Director of Booking/A&R

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Engineer

  • Education

    • University of Florida

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Telecommunications Management GPA: 3.5

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Student Government Productions, Swamp Records

    • General Assembly

      2021 - 2021
      Software Engineering Immersive

  • Experience

    • Swamp Records

      Aug 2013 - Jan 2018
      Director of Booking/A&R

      -Scout local talent-Convince artists to sign to the label-Establish and maintain relations with local venues-Put on and promote several events a year, such as showcases and benefit concerts

    • Dynasty Group Promotions

      Sept 2014 - Jan 2018
      Campus Representative

      - Promote local concerts and businesses- Sell tickets for local music venues- Market events through multiple social media outlets

    • The Agency Group

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Summer Intern

      - Updated Routing Sheets for clients- Created databases for various performance venues for potential booking- Maintained relationships with promoters and venue owners- Pitched artist roster to potential buyers for future performances- Procured and recorded ticket counts for clients' upcoming shows

    • William Morris Endeavor

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Summer Intern

      - Field phone calls and cover desks for agents- Create international promoter databases for potential bookings- Create show lists for the entire Nashville office- Create and maintain show files for various artists- Create and update streaming music charts to identify trends within the market

    • Live Nation

      May 2016 - Jun 2017
      Ambassador

      -Assisted and solved a wide rage of problems that come day-of-show-Made sure all venue attendees felt welcome and answered any questions they had-Extensive work with admissions

    • Vector Management

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Summer Intern

      -Provide general assistance to all managers and assistants-Update itineraries-Cross reference tour schedules-Maintain PledgeMusic accounts for multiple artists

    • Creative Artists Agency

      Jan 2018 - May 2021
      Departmental Assistant

      - Help coordinate festival submissions and offers across the electronic department- Book small club tours and one-off dates for various artists- Assist with any and all day to day issues as they arise- Contract confirmed shows, redline returned contracts, settle shows- Assist with the marketing of all confirmed and onsale shows

  • Licenses & Certifications