Katherine Tempesta
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced music industry professional with extensive expertise in A&R operations, recording budgets, artist and producer relations, and project management. Proven ability to oversee recording projects from budgeting through final delivery while ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and creative excellence. Recognized for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume projects in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of A&R Operations
Concord Music
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Manage and oversee recording projects, including budgeting, scheduling, studio coordination, and personnel management.
- Partner with A&R representatives, artist management, and producers to support recording operations and project execution.
- Negotiate rates for studios, engineers, and musicians while monitoring costs against approved budgets.
- Ensure compliance with AFM regulations, including session reporting, scale payments, and benefits contributions.
- Oversee recording, mixing, and mastering processes from inception to final delivery.
- Prepare and manage performer release forms and producer declaration agreements.
- Collect and organize all contractual and audio deliverables, including stems, multis, master stereo files, alternate mixes, and archive audio.
- Coordinate internal and external audio distribution.
- Manage invoices, vendor onboarding, and W-9 documentation.
Office Manager to Chief Label Executive
Concord Music
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed executive communications, calendars, and scheduling across changing priorities.
- Coordinated quarterly board meeting materials, including speech preparation, presentations, and artist release highlights.
- Attended weekly meetings and prepared detailed meeting minutes.
Chief of Staff to David Foster
Chartmaker Records, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Supported executive operations, scheduling, project coordination, touring, and day-to-day business management for multi-Grammy-winning producer David Foster.
Office Manager to David Foster
Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, CA
10.2011 - 11.2016
- A&R administration, recording budgets, talent fee negotiations, and recording session coordination.
- Worked on projects involving artists including Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocelli, and Bryan Adams.
- Liaised with finance, copyright, royalty, ASCAP, and BMI departments regarding releases and publishing information.
- Issued purchase orders, compiled recording credits, and managed label copy documentation.
- Coordinated complex schedules, travel arrangements, TV appearances, photo shoots, live shows, and special events.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Marketing
Glendale College
Glendale, CASkills
- A&R Operations & Recording Administration
- Recording Budget Management
- Artist, Producer & Studio Coordination
- Collection of Fully Executed Producer and Mixer Agreements
- Audio Deliverables & Distribution
- Invoice & Vendor Management
- AFM Session Reporting & Compliance
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Dropbox, Disco, Open Play
- NetSuite, Salesforce, Tunecore
- PC & Mac Proficient
Timeline
Director of A&R Operations
Concord Music
01.2021 - Current
Office Manager to Chief Label Executive
Concord Music
05.2019 - 01.2021
Chief of Staff to David Foster
Chartmaker Records, Inc.
12.2016 - 05.2019
Office Manager to David Foster
Universal Music Group
10.2011 - 11.2016
Associate of Science - Business Marketing
Glendale College