Brian O'Neill's Résumé

Brian O'Neill

Experience Magnolia Thunderpussy Columbus, OH

Marketing Director / Buyer May 2003 to Present

• Responsible for all Co-Op Advertising.
• Work with advertising departments at local radio and print outlets.
• Solely responsible for stocking the Metal section; assists with other genres as well.
• Work closely with promotions staffs at labels, distributors and concert promoters.
• Created a presence for the store on eBay and on MySpace.
• Trained staffers to run the store and take over eBay presence.
• Set up promotions for a myriad of artists on independent and major labels.

U Weekly Columbus, OH

Arts & Entertainment Editor Nov 2005 to Present

• Assigns and edits all content for a weekly newspaper geared towards the campus community at Ohio State.
• Maintains a diverse staff of two dozen contributors, most of which are college students.
• Established relationships with national and local promoters for music, theater and the arts.

Sanctuary / CMC International Records Raleigh, NC

Midwest Regional Promotion Manager Jan 1997 to Nov 2000

• Served as a national assistant in addition to covering the entire Midwest region.
• Maintained relationships with 100+ Heritage and Active Rock programmers.
• Set up promotions around record releases and tours; solicited multi-formatted airplay.
• Helped LYNYRD SKYNYRD to a #1 Rock Record in 1999 with "Workin'".
• Worked singles for artists as varied as COC, MOTÖRHEAD, GEORGE THOROGOOD and COAL CHAMBER.
• Designed and delivered weekly fax to 400+ Rock programmers and consultants.
• Structured and maintained mailing lists for eight formats and fax lists for two formats.
• Liaisoned with independent promoters and band management.
• Coordinated all information from promotions department with all other departments.
• Designed all promotions artwork.

ICONcerts, Inc. Raleigh, NC

Concert Promotions Jan 1996 to Jan 1997

• Contributed overall support in all facets of concert promotion from initial booking to load-out.
• Coordinated and oversaw relations with press and retail.
• Worked with artists such as MARILYN MANSON, JOE SATRIANI, ANI DIFRANCO and ARLO GUTHRIE.
• Executed various day-of-show operations.

Showtime Agency Raleigh, NC

Booking Agent Mar 1995 to Jan 1996

• Agent for ENT and BRUTAL TRUTH (Earache), H.P. ZINKER (Energy) and TUFF (Mausoleum).

Pipeline Records Hicksville, NY

Marketing and Publicity Coordinator Aug 1993 to Mar 1994

• Solicited and secured stories in major music publications worldwide.
• Coordinated in-store play and display contests with chains and independent stores.
• Set up in-store appearances and walk-throughs.

TVT Records New York, NY

Warehouse Manager Jan 1993 to Aug 1993

• Coordinated mailings and promotions between various departments.
• Worked closely with sales staff.
• Executed daily operations of shipping and receiving including supervision of all inventory.

Relativity Entertainment Distribution Jamaica, NY

Returns Department Employee Jan 1992 to Jan 1993

• Maintained all returned in-house product.
• Worked closely with sales and marketing staffs.

Sam Goody - Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY

Assistant Manager
Nov 1990 to Jan 1992

Tower Records - 4th & Broadway
New York, NY

Sales Clerk
Oct 1989 to Nov 1990

Writing • Currently contributing to Alternative Press, Kerrang! (UK) and Chord Magazine.
• Started Curious Goods fanzine in 1988.
• From 1989-1995 was published as a writer for several dozen publications in three continents.
• Was a Senior Editor for Livewire, a national rock title.
• US publications include Creem, High Times, Rip, Huh and B-Side.
• UK publications include Metal Hammer, Metal Forces and Cutting Edge.
• South American publications include Rock Brigade (Brazil) and Madhouse (Argentina).
• Regional publications include The Spectator & The Independent (Raleigh), Alive & The Other Paper (Columbus).
• Penned bios for various labels including Atlantic, Energy, CMC International and Rockworld.
• Covered hundreds of bands in all genres.
• Writing Samples available.

Other Skills • Proficient with both PC and Mac.
• Knowledge of various Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications.
• Experienced in layout and design software such as Quark, PageMaker, and PhotoShop.
• Functional knowledge of HTML and web design.
• Typing to 50 WPM.

Highlights • Published in The Village Voice.
• Panelist at several music conferences.
• Managed artists in New York and Raleigh.
• Received a gold record for STYX's Return To Paradise.
• Booked bands into legendary New York clubs - Limelight, CBGB's and L'Amour.

References • Click for references.

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Experience	Magnolia Thunderpussy	Columbus, OH
	Marketing Director / Buyer	May 2003 to Present
	• Responsible for all Co-Op Advertising. • Work with advertising departments at local radio and print outlets. • Solely responsible for stocking the Metal section; assists with other genres as well. • Work closely with promotions staffs at labels, distributors and concert promoters. • Created a presence for the store on eBay and on MySpace. • Trained staffers to run the store and take over eBay presence. • Set up promotions for a myriad of artists on independent and major labels.

	U Weekly	Columbus, OH
	Arts & Entertainment Editor	Nov 2005 to Present
	• Assigns and edits all content for a weekly newspaper geared towards the campus community at Ohio State. • Maintains a diverse staff of two dozen contributors, most of which are college students. • Established relationships with national and local promoters for music, theater and the arts.

	Sanctuary / CMC International Records	Raleigh, NC
	Midwest Regional Promotion Manager	Jan 1997 to Nov 2000
	• Served as a national assistant in addition to covering the entire Midwest region. • Maintained relationships with 100+ Heritage and Active Rock programmers. • Set up promotions around record releases and tours; solicited multi-formatted airplay. • Helped LYNYRD SKYNYRD to a #1 Rock Record in 1999 with "Workin'". • Worked singles for artists as varied as COC, MOTÖRHEAD, GEORGE THOROGOOD and COAL CHAMBER. • Designed and delivered weekly fax to 400+ Rock programmers and consultants. • Structured and maintained mailing lists for eight formats and fax lists for two formats. • Liaisoned with independent promoters and band management. • Coordinated all information from promotions department with all other departments. • Designed all promotions artwork.

	ICONcerts, Inc.	Raleigh, NC
	Concert Promotions	Jan 1996 to Jan 1997
	• Contributed overall support in all facets of concert promotion from initial booking to load-out. • Coordinated and oversaw relations with press and retail. • Worked with artists such as MARILYN MANSON, JOE SATRIANI, ANI DIFRANCO and ARLO GUTHRIE. • Executed various day-of-show operations.

	Showtime Agency	Raleigh, NC
	Booking Agent	Mar 1995 to Jan 1996
	• Agent for ENT and BRUTAL TRUTH (Earache), H.P. ZINKER (Energy) and TUFF (Mausoleum).

	Pipeline Records	Hicksville, NY
	Marketing and Publicity Coordinator	Aug 1993 to Mar 1994
	• Solicited and secured stories in major music publications worldwide. • Coordinated in-store play and display contests with chains and independent stores. • Set up in-store appearances and walk-throughs.

	TVT Records	New York, NY
	Warehouse Manager	Jan 1993 to Aug 1993
	• Coordinated mailings and promotions between various departments. • Worked closely with sales staff. • Executed daily operations of shipping and receiving including supervision of all inventory.

	Relativity Entertainment Distribution	Jamaica, NY
	Returns Department Employee	Jan 1992 to Jan 1993
	• Maintained all returned in-house product. • Worked closely with sales and marketing staffs.

	Sam Goody - Rockefeller Plaza	New York, NY
	Assistant Manager	Nov 1990 to Jan 1992

	Tower Records - 4th & Broadway	New York, NY
	Sales Clerk	Oct 1989 to Nov 1990

Writing	• Currently contributing to Alternative Press, Kerrang! (UK) and Chord Magazine. • Started Curious Goods fanzine in 1988. • From 1989-1995 was published as a writer for several dozen publications in three continents. • Was a Senior Editor for Livewire, a national rock title. • US publications include Creem, High Times, Rip, Huh and B-Side. • UK publications include Metal Hammer, Metal Forces and Cutting Edge. • South American publications include Rock Brigade (Brazil) and Madhouse (Argentina). • Regional publications include The Spectator & The Independent (Raleigh), Alive & The Other Paper (Columbus). • Penned bios for various labels including Atlantic, Energy, CMC International and Rockworld. • Covered hundreds of bands in all genres. • Writing Samples available.

Other Skills	• Proficient with both PC and Mac. • Knowledge of various Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications. • Experienced in layout and design software such as Quark, PageMaker, and PhotoShop. • Functional knowledge of HTML and web design. • Typing to 50 WPM.

Highlights	• Published in The Village Voice. • Panelist at several music conferences. • Managed artists in New York and Raleigh. • Received a gold record for STYX's Return To Paradise. • Booked bands into legendary New York clubs - Limelight, CBGB's and L'Amour.

References	• Click for references.