Meaghan Lee Roe
Toronto,ON
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong, out-of-the-box problem-solving abilities complemented by innovative creative direction. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist Manager
DCypher Management
Toronto, Ontario
02.2022 - Current
- Oversee the career direction and management of 2-4 music artists at a boutique management agency whose mission is to open doors for under-represented artists whether by colour, gender or disabilities
- Created press kits for the artist including bios, photos, reviews and media coverage.
- Negotiated contracts with labels, booking agencies, management companies and other vendors on behalf of the artist.
- Assisted in developing creative strategies for album launches and single releases.
- Organized promotional events such as photo shoots, interviews, live performances.
- Managed budgeting for recording projects and promotion campaigns.
- Provided strategic guidance on career development opportunities in order to maximize income potential for the artist.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for growth within the industry.
- Researched new markets for the artist's music to expand their fan base.
- Coached artists on how best to promote themselves through social media platforms.
- Coordinated tour dates and venues with artist, managers, agents and promoters.
- Liaised between artists and producers during studio sessions to ensure desired sound quality was achieved.
Stage Manager
NXNE Music Festival
Toronto, Ontario
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Executed excellent time management with the artists, sound person and venue staff to ensure smooth running of NXNE, including set up
- Oversaw the setup of sets before each performance ensuring they met technical specifications.
- Created call sheets prior to each rehearsal detailing who was expected to be present.
- Monitored cue calls throughout the performance to ensure smooth transitions between sets.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols during rehearsals and performances.
- Served as a liaison between performers and engineers regarding any issues that arose.
Artistic Director
GAINFest Music Festival
Guelph, Ontario
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Providing guidance to the Festival Organizer in curating the artist lineup for the 10th year of GAINfest, a music festival held in Guelph
- In charge of the artist retention, liaison, and planning of the event from the UX and Marketing perspectives
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols before opening night performance.
- Resolved conflicts among creative personnel when necessary in order to keep projects running smoothly.
- Assessed technical requirements needed for each show including sound equipment, props.
- Served as a liaison between board members, staff members, volunteers and community partners..
Director of Marketing and Events
RCS Music Studio
Guelph, Ontario
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Contracted to create a brand, marketing and social media strategy as well as infrastructure and studio redesign
- Responsible for all event creation, implementation and management
- Part of the steering committee to create a Music City for the city of Guelph
- Reviewed existing processes and identified areas for improvement in order to maximize efficiency.
- Assisted executive management in developing long-term strategic plans related to growth initiatives.
- Provided guidance to junior team members by setting expectations, providing feedback on work quality .
Event and Social Media Manager
FreePlay
Toronto, Ontario
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed diverse roles from construction tasks, to front desk, to social media, to customer service in the pre-opening stage
- Promoted to Event Manager with further responsibilities to book artists and plan events
- Assisted in developing strategies for increasing followership and engagement rates.
- Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts.
- Coordinated all aspects of event planning from initial concept through post-event follow-up.
- Delivered exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements.
Director, Franchise Owner
Army of Sass
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Built and operated studios in 5 locations across Southwestern Ontario
- Managed a faculty of teachers and assistants with contracts, scheduling, policies and oversaw budgeting, payroll, HR, leasing, negotiations, marketing, and vendor relations
- Produced, directed and choreographed 3-4 feature length shows per year as well as negotiated special event bookings
Concert Runner
Live Nation
Toronto, Ontario
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Attended to artists' needs such as Coldplay, Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), Matthew Good, and assisted behind the scenes for Live Nation concerts at Air Canada Centre (current Scotiabank Arena), Rogers Centre, Budweiser Stage & Downsview Park
Education
Post-Graduate - Music Business
Humber College
Specialization - UX Interaction
University of California San Diego
Some College (No Degree) - International Marketing
Yonsei University
Event Management -
Humber College
Financial Advisor -
FSCO, HLLQP
Skills
- Content Creation
- Filming & Editing
- Choreography Director
- Marketing
- Carpenter by Trade
- Analytics
- Event planning
- Social media strategy
- Time management
- Creative strategy
- Creative direction
- Artist development
- Talent scouting
- Entertainment Industry Knowledge
- Performance evaluations
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Talent development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creative thinking
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- Dance in all forms especially Latin and Commercial
- Sewing and costume creation
- Carpentry by trade
Languages
Korean
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Artist Manager
DCypher Management
02.2022 - Current
Artistic Director
GAINFest Music Festival
01.2022 - 01.2023
Stage Manager
NXNE Music Festival
01.2021 - 06.2024
Director of Marketing and Events
RCS Music Studio
01.2021 - 01.2023
Event and Social Media Manager
FreePlay
01.2019 - 01.2021
Director, Franchise Owner
Army of Sass
01.2015 - 01.2019
Concert Runner
Live Nation
01.2012 - 01.2015
Post-Graduate - Music Business
Humber College
Specialization - UX Interaction
University of California San Diego
Some College (No Degree) - International Marketing
Yonsei University
Event Management -
Humber College
Financial Advisor -
FSCO, HLLQP
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