Shannin

Shannin Porter

Music Industry Professional

Chicago, IL
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My twenty-plus years of working within the Entertainment Industry coupled with ten years of Advertising experience, has promoted my success. As Publicist, Label Executive, Booking Agent, and currently in my role on the presenting side, I have developed a unique understanding of the complexities of this business. I hold the skills and discipline to overcome any hurdles and pressures that arise, and I confidently deliver solutions for mutual success.

Experience

Present
Operations Manager
React Presents / CHICAGO
  • Oversee all aspects of React’s business operations
  • Work hand in glove with multiple Legal Counsels across various aspects of the business
  • Collaborate with Co-Promoters, Venues and Independent Contractors with respect to live events
  • Review and implement Co-Promotion, Venue and Services Agreements
  • Supervise all Vendor Agreements and Work Orders for React’s club shows and festivals
  • Preserve Talent Buyer and Contract Departments’ procedures
  • Manage all Artist-related contracts, riders, tax documentation, insurance, and settlements
  • Regularly review and govern Artist payment terms, standardized contract terms/conditions to ensure accuracy and adherence
  • Liaise with Booking Agencies relating to Artist payments, payment terms, and standardized contract terms/conditions
  • Administer Artist payments process and work within NetSuite
  • Create and maintain Prism database relating to tracking Artist, Co-Promotion, Venue and Vendor Agreements, as well as other supporting material
  • Monitor and report event ticket sales
2005 May - 2018 May
Booking Agent
The Billions Corporation
  • Represented Agency’s Artists at national conferences and festivals (Association for Performing Arts Professionals, Western Arts Alliance, Performing Arts Exchange, Folk Alliance International, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, etc.) resulting in over $3mm in offers inside first six months
  • Created extensive database summarizing Performing Art Centers across North America
  • Spearheaded and implemented national strategic club and festival touring plans for personal roster consisting of 10+ Artists
  • Negotiated Artist fees
  • Trained Agency Associates
  • Aggressively pursued new Artists
2000 Aug - 2005 Apr
Publicist/Project Manager
Southern Records / CHICAGO
  • Guided and managed all label business for Artist roster
  • Generated publicity for all Artists on the label
  • Created strategic production, PR and radio campaigns for album releases and tours
  • Pursued and signed new Artists
1997 Aug - 2000 Aug
Associate Media Director
BBDO Chicago / Chicago, IL
  • Directed media planning process for large packaged goods and beverage brands in highly competitive categories
  • Performed a key role in new business pitches that won Kahlua, Beefeater Gin, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum, and City of Economic Development businesses
  • Spearheaded strategic direction for media plans, competitive and target audience analyses
  • Anticipated and managed workload among a team of five members

Education

1990 - 1992
American Institute of Buisness
Sales and Marketing

Skills