Steven Michael Jennings, M.S - 1

STEVEN MICHAEL JENNINGS

Phone: (850) 405-5529

Steven@BestArtistRep.com

Miami, Florida

EDUCATION

MS Illinois State University, Education Administration June 1999

No Thesis Required/Please ask for details

3.69/4.0 GPA cumulative

Advisor: Dr. Lemuel Watson

BS Illinois State University, Sociology December 1997

3.27/4.0 GPA cumulative

EXPERIENCE

Best Artist Rep Magazine Inc. – Miami, Florida

November 2013-Present – A&R/Online Marketing Website Owner

A&R, marketing and promotion of unsigned artists

Writes, arranges and publishes an online magazine featuring from 80 to 100 unsigned

artists monthly.

Writes biographies, press releases and marketing copy for unsigned talent

Developed a list of over 4100 online contacts which include key employees from

BET, MTV, CNN, MSNBC, Various Record Labels, Viacom and others.

Was successful getting Royce Lovett a record deal with Motown Gospel/ Capitol

Music Group/ Universal Music Group.

Marketing research and strategic planning.

Online promotions

Print media production and distribution.

Steven Michael Jennings, M.S - 2

The Cipher Show – Naples, Florida/Chicago, Illinois/ Los Angeles, California

November 2001-November 2013- TV Producer

The Cipher Show aired on stations such as UPN, The WB, MynetworkTV channel 8,

and Comcast in Southwest Florida, KJLA in Los Angeles and WYBA in Chicago.

Organized hip-hop youth summits for non-profit organizations, to combat the

glamorization of crime in the entertainment industry. These events have been covered

by regional news outlets in SW Florida. I also trained aspiring filmmakers and college

students on how to develop a TV show.

Television commercial production

Radio commercial production

Special events production and promotion.

Marketing research and strategic planning.

Online Promotions

Youth Empire Services, Inc. Fort Myers, Florida/Country Club Hills Illinois

July 1999- January 2004- Director of Education/President of Program Operations

Worked between 4 locations in two states.

Developed staff for 3 locations, which include Naples, Fort Myers and Port Charlotte

Created and implemented a Youth Leadership Development course for teens between

the ages of 12-19 years of age.

Developed quizzes, exams, and homework

Coordinated grading of afterschool assignments for At Risk Youth program

Developed homework tutorial program for students in Foster care.

Created college preparatory assignments for students in Foster Care.

Field Instructor for Florida Gulf Coast University Internship Program.

Supervised 6 figure budget allocated by DCFS.

Provided Quality Assurance for DCFS and Medicaid.

Developed policies and procedures manuals in accordance with Florida law.

MILITARY

U.S Army- Fort Riley Kansas

March 1992-July 1994

Air Defense Artillery

Honorable Discharge

Steven Michael Jennings, M.S - 3

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean’s List Fall 1997

COMPUTER SKILLS

All Microsoft Applications, Internet, Google Android, I phone, Database Research

REFERENCES

Furnished Upon Request

Steven Does Youth Summit

1. http://www.naplesnews.com/entertainment/music/seeking_positive_rappers_positive_messages_change_

2. http://www.naplesnews.com/entertainment/334674691.html?d=mobile

Steven Contacts and Contract's a Representative of Motown Gospel

1. http://ugospel.com/preach-the-word-worldwide-network-to-host-music-industry-showcases/

Steven Gets Royce Lovett Signed to Motown Gospel

1. http://pathmegazine.com/news/gospel/motown-gospel-signs-rising-star-royce-lovett/