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Jeffrey Woods

Nashville

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in artist liaison and event management. Skilled in effective communication and relationship building, successfully coordinating logistics for high-profile events while resolving challenges to ensure seamless execution.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Artist Relations Coordinator

Yamaha Corporation of America
Franklin, TN
07.2019 - Current
  • Acted as the primary liaison for all Yamaha artists at the annual NAMM concert, coordinating gear needs, schedules, and logistics for a two-day festival event.
  • Cultivated trusted relationships with artists and management teams, strengthening retention and engagement with Yamaha initiatives.
  • Delivered seamless support to Yamaha’s national artist roster through coordinated gear placements for successful performances and tours nationwide.
  • Functioned as a central communication hub between artists and internal departments, improving operational efficiency and minimizing miscommunication.
  • Oversaw gear logistics for high-visibility events and collaborations, ensuring professional brand presence and seamless execution.
  • Supported cross-network project coordination for Yamaha’s A Night in the Pocket concerts, managing artist communication, gear requirements, and event logistics.
  • Contributed to planning and logistics of Yamaha Young Performing Artists program, coordinating travel, scheduling, gear needs, and on-site support.
  • Managed artist participation, coordinated gear placements, and supported content creation for multiple keyboard product campaigns.

Night Manager and Rental Technician

Blackbird Studio
Nashville, TN
04.2013 - 07.2019

Directed studio operations by managing set-ups and tear downs aligned with recording schedules. Led a team of interns in developing organizational skills for studio readiness and audio equipment management for live sessions. Collaborated with clients to diagnose and rectify signal flow challenges, ensuring seamless session execution.

Achieved high customer satisfaction by delivering expert advice on audio equipment selection for live and studio recording. Facilitated seamless equipment setup and provided ongoing support to users, resolving inquiries related to gear and signal flow. Established a robust understanding of studio inventory, optimizing service for a diverse range of over 6000 audio equipment pieces.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
05-2010

Skills

    Artist liaison

    Event logistics

    Gear coordination

    Brand representation

    Project management

    Operational efficiency

    Customer relationship management

    Client Management

    Customer service

    Effective communication

    Relationship building

    Problem solving

Accomplishments

N.O.T.E. Award Winner - 2025

"Noticing Our Terrific Employees"

Timeline

Artist Relations Coordinator

Yamaha Corporation of America
07.2019 - Current

Night Manager and Rental Technician

Blackbird Studio
04.2013 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Roger Williams University
Jeffrey Woods