Derek Scott Graves
Managing Director - Director
Skills
Coordinating Special Events
Daily Operations
Public Relations
Co-production
Music Publicity
Contact
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<p>DEREK SCOTT GRAVES has created publicity and marketing campaigns for NYC Clubland’s big guns and die-hard legends, labels, and organizations for over 25 years: Peter Rauhofer, Junior Vasquez, Sven Vath, Saint-at-Large, Star 69, Kult Records, Astralwerks, Ultra Records, the Pill Awards, Art From The Heart, Out Music Awards and OUT Music, and belonged to the GRAMMY NARAS NYC chapter 2005- 2017. I rejoined in 2022 but now with The Recording Academy- Memphis Chapter. Derek has spoken at numerous Music Industry Panels over the years including Winter Music Conference, Vegas Music Conference, and Cutting Edge Business Conference New Orleans. Derek has been Nominated for an IDMA for 'Best Record Label Promoter In-House" in <b>2005, </b>2006, 2007, and 2008. Won @ WMC 2005. I live in the French Quarter so I am very close to firms downtown and CBD. have worked with the New Orleans Heritage of Jazz Festival 2019/2022-2024 and with the French Quarter Festival 2022-24. I have been contracted again for both festivals this 2024. </p><p></p><div><br></div><div><b>DEREK SCOTT GRAVES
</b></div><div><b style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#636363">(504)784-3478 | GravesAndGraves@gmail.com</font></b></div><div><br></div><div><b>Board member - Bezerk Productions, 501(C)(3) nonprofit arts organization | Univ of Miami Frost School of Music graduate student '23l | Promotions & Marketing Dept @ Harrah's Casino New Orleans | Festival Operations</b></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#424242"> I am an award-winning Music and Entertainment professional with over 22 years of experience in public relations, marketing, branding and operations. </font></b>My specific expertise is in managing high level operations of a wide variety of corporate and entertainment festivals and events. I have worked extensively with Clubland's big guns and die-hard legends, labels, and organizations. I have twenty years of New York City work experience which equals confidence, grit, determination and resiiance.</div><div><br></div><div> I am knowledgeable in cultivating relationships with diverse professionals, businesses, as well as colleagues in order to secure financing, partnerships and sponsorships, as well as lead to return engagement and long term relationships. I am able to collaborate and partner with vendors and external providers, as well as support overall staff in various departments, including front of house, sales, events, as well as lighting and technical teams. I have a solid understanding of the recruitment process, knowledgeable in identifying and interviewing candidates, as well as providing on the job training for new hires in various roles.</div><div><br></div><div> I have produced many notable events including Blackbook Magazine VIP Penthouse Party at Time Hotel, JustCircuit Awards Miami Beach (2011 & 2012), Product Launch Party for KORG, Launch for Ministry of Sound US Partnership with Ultra Records, as well as The Pill Awards (NYC) for several years. </div><div> </div><div> I am currently on the Board of Directors for Bezerk Productions, a California-based arts non-profit since 2005. I am serving as President for the last nine years. I volunteer for the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana - chairing the PR & Communications Committee, and I volunteer as event support for the VCPORA (Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents & Associates)'s gala and monthly event series, At-Home.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks to the pandemic I have several jobs that differ in scope but the networking and skills I have gained- are invaluable. Currently, doorman at Orpheum Theatre, doorman at Bourbon Pub & Parade, promotions & events for Caesars Casino & Entertainment New Orleans, and bartender/ server for Mirepox catering (Copelands). I have aditionally worked security at the Superdome and Tulane University sports programming.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Event Monitor & Doorman</b></div><div><b>Orpheum Theatre & Double Dealer Speakeasy</b></div><div>Mar 2023 - Present</div><div>New Orleans, Louisiana</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Events and Promotions Associate</b></div><div><b>Harrah's New Orleans </b>·</div><div>Apr 2021 - Present </div><div>New Orleans, Louisiana,</div><div><br></div><div>Casino now owned by mega superstar corporation- Caesar's Entertainment. Accomplished Events & Promotions Associate ensures entertaining and exciting environment where the flawless delivery and execution of service excellence engages the casino goers. Ensure each customer interaction results in increased customer confidence. Promote and execute customer promotions flawlessly. Adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies. Licensed and authorized to execute promotions on the gaming floor. Louisiana Gaming License current to 04/28/ 2023Casino now owned by mega superstar corporation- Caesar's Entertainment. Accomplished Events & Promotions Associate ensures entertaining and exciting environment where the flawless delivery and execution of service excellence engages the casino goers. Ensure each customer interaction results in increased customer confidence. Promote and execute customer promotions flawlessly. Adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies. Licensed and authorized to execute promotions on the gaming floor. Louisiana Gaming License current to 04/28/ 2023</div><div><br></div><div><b>Artist Hospitality</b></div><div><b>The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc</b>. · Seasonal</div><div>Apr 2019, 2022, 2023 - May </div><div>New Orleans, Louisiana</div><div><br></div><div>The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation runs JazzFest presented by Shell. According to festival producers this year's total attendance of Jazz Fest 2022 was 475,000. JazzFest 2019 & 2022 - contracted for festival production with the Artist Hospitality Krewe. Responsibilty was to oversee and carry out the elements of contracts for artists that are appearing as stage performances during the JazzFest 2019 & 2022 seasons. </div><div><br></div><div>High-profile artists included Diana Ross, Katy Perry, Santana, Pitbull (2019) + Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Who, Chris Isaac, Stevie Nicks (2022).</div><div><br></div><div><b>Musician Load In Supervisor</b></div><div><b>FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL INC </b>· Seasonal</div><div>Apr 2022 / Apr 2023</div><div>New Orleans, Louisiana</div><div><br></div><div>Contracted with festival as the Bienville Musician Load-In Supervisor for the 4-day French Quarter Fest April 21-24th. 20 outdoor stages. Over 825,000 people attended. The event included 275 performances from local musicians, 20 stages, 55 culinary experiences and various art installations.</div><div><br></div><div>Responsible for all artists performing on three of the main stages-Jack Daniels Stage, Albita Stage, and the Chevron Stage. </div><div>* Duties included ensuring artists checked-in on schedule and radioing for tech assitance to unload and cart equipment and band members to and from the stages. * If artist did not see me by their prearranged time that usually starts an hour or so before the soundcheck, I radioed my entertainment director and stage managers to alert them of issues. * Monitored the arrival and departure of artists into limited parking spaces. * Facilitated sponsors and food vendors as well.Contracted with festival as the Bienville Musician Load-In Supervisor for the 4-day French Quarter Fest April 21-24th. 20 outdoor stages. Over 825,000 people attended. The event included 275 performances from local musicians, 20 stages, 55 culinary experiences and various art installations. Responsible for all artists performing on three of the main stages-Jack Daniels Stage, Albita Stage, and the Chevron Stage. * Duties included ensuring artists checked-in on schedule and radioing for tech assitance to unload and cart equipment and band members to and from the stages. * If artist did not see me by their prearranged time that usually starts an hour or so before the soundcheck, I radioed my entertainment director and stage managers to alert them of issues. * Monitored the arrival and departure of artists into limited parking spaces. * Facilitated sponsors and food vendors as well.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Gallery Director</b></div><div><b>DeLancey Art Gallery ·</b> Freelance</div><div>Oct 2020 - Jan 2021 ·</div><div>New Orleans, Louisiana</div><div><br></div><div>Gallery duties included:</div><div>Managing the day-to-day operations of gallery * Marketing and exhibition management * Interaction with the public* Marketing to increase the number of daily visitors * Building the gallery’s reputation with the media and the local art community * Building community relationships with local businesses, neighboring galleries, and city organizations such as N.O. Wine and Food Experience and White Linen Night * Organizing receptions for new exhibits * Working with art collectors to purchase pieces for their collections * Scheduling commissioned pieces for patrons</div><div><b><br></b></div><div>
</div><div><b>EMPLOYMENT HISTORY</b></div><div>04/21 - present Promotions & Events, Harrah’s Casino, New Orleans</div><div>06/11 – 03/19 Operations management/ Assistant Manager, Barry’s Bootcamp New York
</div><div>01/05 - present Board Member President, Bezerk Productions Los Angeles, CA</div><div>
</div><div>01/00 - 01/19 Director of Publicity for several New York City firms including Star 69 Entertainment - owned by Grammy award winning producer Peter Rauhofer,</div><div>Saint At Large productions, Ultra Records, Kult, Marketing for Astralwerks Records, Events and Promotions Specialist, KBA Marketing New York, and Associate Publicist- MFPR.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>MA, Live Enertainment Mgmt, University of Miami - frost school of music</div><div>BS, Entertainment Business, State University of New York, Empire State College, Manhattan, NY
</div><div>Professional Certificate in Music Industry Business, London School of Sound, London, UK
</div><div>Professional Certificate in Entertainment Media Management, New York University, Manhattan
</div><div>Major in Film Production and Marketing, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, California</div><div><br></div><div>
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</div><div>CERTIFICATES
</div><div> Louisiana RVAlcohol Server/ Seller certification 2018-22</div><div> Louisiana Food Handlers 2023</div><div>
</div><div> Luoisiana Gaming License 2025</div><div> Louisiana Private Security Examiners 2025</div><div><br></div><p></p>