BLACKBYRD

Through Blackbyrd, I'm dedicated to transforming visionary ideas into immersive realities. With over 15 years of expertise in content and event production, we specialize in crafting bespoke experiences for festivals, artists, venues, and brands. I'm uniquely positioned to manage high visibility projects in support of business development, event production, live production,  and community engagement.


- Bring your story to life.

Work

My approach combines innovative storytelling, strategic creative direction, and meticulous execution to deliver high-impact projects that resonate with audiences. By fostering agile teams and cultivating dynamic collaborations, I ensure each endeavor not only meets but exceeds expectations, leaving a lasting impression on communities and cultures alike.


I'm skilled in producing multi-channel content, specializing in creative leadership, world building, and developing narratives to deliver engaging materials that strengthen connections and elevate visibility.

THIS IS

BLACKBYRD

Dream & Imagine

Music is my foundation, my guide, and my greatest inspiration. The name Blackbyrd pays homage to Donald Byrd, an artist who pushed boundaries and redefined sound—just as I strive to do through my work. Whether producing events, curating soundscapes, or building artistic communities, I blend influences and create with intention, crafting experiences that resonate long after they’ve ended. 

I believe in and support the creation of safe creative environments free of persecution, and dripping with affirmation, that provide an equal voice for all participants. We are stronger together than a part, so we must stand together to build a world we believe in.


Experience

Blackbyrd 

November 2009 - Present

Founder & Executive Producer - Berlin, GR


  • Founded Blackbyrd as a boutique creative services agency specializing in content and event production for festivals, artists, venues, and brands.

  • Spearhead client acquisition, executive production, storyboarding, multicam direction, to deliver engaging narratives.

  • Manage international network of creative producers, for artful brand collaborations and innovative content solutions.

  • Skilled in producing bespoke luxury events for high-net-worth clients, delivering seamless end-to-end logistics, creative assets, and entertainment.

Mile High Distributing (Apothecanna)

October 2016 - March 2020

Director Business Development - Denver, CO



Alpine Wellness 

October 2013 - October 2015

Business Development Manager - Telluride, CO



Telluride Jazz Celebration 

June 2008 - June 2010

Marketing Director - Telluride, CO



McGraw-Hill Professional 

August 2006 – July 2008

Digital Marketing Manager - New York, NY



AddVICE Marketing & Consulting / VICE Magazine 

April 2004 - June 2006

Online Marketing Manager Brooklyn, NY



United States Navy - USS George Washington CVN-73 

November 1993 - September 1997

Gunner’s Mate Third Class Petty Officer Norfolk, VA




EDUCATION


Marymount Manhattan College 

Bachelor of Arts in Theater

August 1999 - May 2002


US Naval Gunnery School 

January 1994 - July 1994




QUALIFICATIONS


Languages: 

English (Native)


Citizenship:

United States


Visa:

GR - 3 Year Artist Freelance 


Expertise: 

Creative Strategy & Production | Event Production | Leadership | Brand Development | Community Engagement | Creative World Building | Logistics | Public Speaking | Multicam Direction | Live Streaming | Photography | Documentary Filmmaking | Storytelling | Music Production & Performance | Web Development


Tools:

Ableton Live | Adobe Creative Suite | DaVinci Resolve | Lightroom | Topaz Labs | DxO Photolab | MacOS | Microsoft | OBS 


Cameras:

LUMIX | Canon | Sony | Blackmagic


AI:

ChatGPT I Dall-E | Gemeni | Semrush | H20 | MidJourney | MindGrasp | Notion | Otter | Rasa | AirTable

Blackbyrd 

November 2009 - Present

Founder & Executive Producer  - Berlin, GR


  • Founded Blackbyrd as a boutique creative services agency specializing in content and event production for festivals, artists, venues, and brands.

  • Spearhead client acquisition, executive production, storyboarding, multicam direction, to deliver engaging narratives.

  • Manage international network of creative producers, for artful brand collaborations and innovative content solutions.

  • Skilled in producing bespoke luxury events for high-net-worth clients, delivering seamless end-to-end logistics, creatives assets, and entertainment.

Recent Work:


  • Livestream Technition / Camera Operator - Berlin Dance Music Event (2025)
  • Artist - Dream Emporium - Electric Forest Music Festival (2023 - Present)
  • Announcer/Content Producer - USASA National Championships (2021 - present)
  • Manager - Lucky Star Art Car - https://www.luckystarartcar.com
  • Burning Man (15 years)
  • Artist - Planet V Festival (2021 - 2024)
  • Lighting Designer - Andy Hall Album Cover (Grammy Artist)
  • Executive Producer - Jeremy Garrett Music Video (Grammy Artist)
  • 1st Assistant Camera - HGTV’s Ugliest House in America
  • Content Producer - Ricochet Album Launch for Maddy O’Neal
  • Producer & Multi-Cam Director - for the Desert Hearts Music Label Livestream
  • Producer & Multi-Cam Director - The Acoma Street Project - 60 Events, streaming over 300 hours of content, with 185 music performances with integrated international and local live feeds, for 3 months (Aug. - Oct. 2020).
  • Telluride Closing Day - Creative Producer and Headline Performer for a 2000+ person on snow event ( 8 years)
  • VIP Ticket Services New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Music Concierge - 4 Years)

Reels:

  • Andy Immerman & Dreamers Delight: https://vimeo.com/766287596
  • Original Thinkers: https://vimeo.com/766341046
  • Jeremy Garrett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RKR2cIfWkg

Soul Atomic 

August 2003 - Present

DJ / Producer 

Berlin, GR


  • Touring DJ and music producer (http://soulatomic.com)
  • Produced the Soul Atomic radio show, a weekly program that aired for 14 years.
  • Private event producer and party promoter.

Beauty In Space 

October 2021 - Present

Photographer 

Berlin, GR


  • Published freelance photographer http://beautyin.space for creative portraits and boudoir.

Telluride Jazz Celebration 

June 2008 - June 2010

Marketing Director 

Telluride, CO


  • Revitalized the brand identity and digital presence creating new customer touch points, driving a 200% increase in festival attendance over two years.
  • Developed innovative partnership with WWOZ Radio and the Western Jazz Presenters Network, to deliver live streamed master classes from renowned Jazz musicians to a network of universities and schools.

AddVICE Marketing & Consulting / VICE Magazine 

April 2004 - June 2006

Online Marketing Manager 

Brooklyn, NY


  • Developed nationwide digital marketing campaigns for global brands Sony Playstation and Virgin Mobile.
  • Managed online global content distribution for record labels such as Atlantic, RCA, VICE, JIVE, Warp, DefJux, G.O.O.D and Interscope.
  • Built a nationwide distribution network of music supervisors, critics, tastemakers, and boutique brands.
  • Secured celebrity endorsements for the Toyota and Scion automotive brands in partnership with VICE Magazine.

Brooklyn Theater Project Theater

August 2000 - August 2004

Director & Producer 

Brooklyn, NY


  • Founded an award winning social justice theater company that supported the New Y ork State Incarcerated Mothers Program, helping mothers reunite with their families after being wrongly imprisoned.
  • Provided creative production and consulting services for independent writers, playwrights, regional and community theaters.
  • Theatrical mask maker and production artist.

United States Navy - USS George Washington CVN-73 

November 1993 - September 1997

Gunner’s Mate Third Class Petty Officer 

Norfolk, VA


  • Specialized in naval surface warfare, close quarters combat, small arms, pyrotechnics, demolition and combat logistics.


EDUCATION


343 Labs - Berlin, GR 

Music Production

September 2024 - Present


Marymount Manhattan College - New Y ork, NY 

Bachelor of Arts in Theater

August 1999 - May 2002


US Naval Gunnery School - Great Lakes, IL 

January 1994 - July 1994



QUALIFICATIONS


Languages: 

English (Native)


Citizenship: 

United States


Visa:

GR - 3 Year Artist Freelance 


Expertise: 

Creative Strategy & Production | Event Production | Leadership | Brand Development | Community Engagement | Creative World Building | Logistics | Public Speaking |Multicam Direction | Live Streaming | Photography | Documentary Filmmaking | Storytelling | Music Production & Performance | Web Development


Tools:

Ableton Live | Adobe Creative Suite | DaVinci Resolve | Lightroom | Topaz Labs | DxO Photolab | MacOS | Microsoft | OBS | 


Cameras:

LUMIX | Canon | Sony | Blackmagic


AI:

ChatGPT I Dall-E | Gemeni | Semrush | H20 | MidJourney | MindGrasp | Notion | Otter | Rasa | AirTable