JAMES G. GALGANO | 847.769-5948
james.galgano@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE Leverage of my extensive knowledge and experience and exercise an innovative, solid and fresh approach to all aspects of management, marketing, sales and warehouse.                           

02/2008 –Present      Independent Consultant
                                    Face2Face (Atlanta, GA) Traxx Records (Chicago, IL) Indie Extreme (Nashville, TN) RemixGalaxy.com (Chicago, IL)                                                                        
  • ·         Responsible for acquisition of talent.
  • ·         New Media-Digital Media Sales.
  • ·         Gathering market and customer information.
  • ·         Website development and awareness.
  • ·         Distribution specialist.
  • ·         Talent acquisition.
  • ·         Responsible for development and marketing globally.
  • ·         Responsible for web site development.
  • ·         Use of extensive relationships with CEO’s of major and independent labels.
  • ·         Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails.
  • ·         Representing the organization at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations.
  • ·         Determine and formulate policies, business strategies, and future buying trends.
  • ·         Secure publishing deals.
  • ·         Secure a “one-stop” distribution deal (digital & physical).
  • ·         In-store tour set up (FYE).
  • ·         Maintained significant and consistent senior level client contact.
  • ·         Obtain key vendor numbers.
03/1996 – 01/2009          Interscope / Geffen Records (Santa Monica, CA)
                                         A&R Consultant
  • ·         Responsible for talent acquisition.
1988 - 2008                       Galgano Records, Inc. (Galgano Music)                                                                             
                                          Vice President – General Manager (Kenosha, WI /Chicago, IL)
  • ·         Responsible for business development and marketing effort nationally.
  • ·         Relationship development of major and independent record labels.
  • ·         A&R
  • ·         Maintained Amazon & EBay accounts
  • ·         Assisted in the creation and delivery of marketing presentations.
  • ·         Assisted in the general management of the distribution company.                    
  • ·         Oversaw all aspects of inventory management including purchasing and returns.
  • ·         Responsible for web site development and marketing effort:
  • ·         Developed extensive relationships with industry professionals, CEO’s and CFO’s.
  • ·         Developed and executed an artist merchandise consignment program.
  • ·         Maintained significant and consistent senior level client contact.
  • ·         Promotion and visibility for participating artists through available programs.
1995 - 2006                         Music Outlet / Loop Records                                                                                                                 
                                            General Retail Manager(Chicago, IL)
  • ·         General Manager of 14 chain retail store.
  • ·         Hired, fired and directed professionals.
  • ·         Primary accounting function responsibility.
  • ·         Directly assisted in the general sale of entire chain.
  • ·         All aspects of inventory management.
  • ·         Creating/executing purchase orders from major, one–stop and independent distribution companies.
  • ·         Creating return authorizations for major and independent distribution companies.
EDUCATION:
  • Northeastern Illinois University; No Degree(Chicago, IL)
  • Oakton Community College; No Degree (Skokie, IL)
OTHER       
  •                                             AYSO soccer coach (2004-2007).
  •                                             Mentor for Illinois Mentor Program (2001-2002).
  •                                             Avid water sport, roller and ice hockey skater and cook.
  •                                             Participation in elementary education (2004-2007).                              
REFERENCES                       Available upon request