Ronnie Thomas

Sales-Business Development at SongVest

Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States

About

Highly accomplished Music Producer, A&R Manager, Artist Manager, Sales Manager and Audio Engineering professional. Extensive experience in building and leading operations for entertainment studios, musical artists, and record companies. A&R Manager | Artist Manager| Audio Mastering Engineer| Record Producer | Sales & Marketing Email: [email protected] Excel at helping artists and record companies create and develop quality music content so they can stream and sale to the general public. Immeasurable impact on artist’s sales and success with superior recordings and high-quality branding. Proven leadership, communication, negotiation and team skills. Indispensable contributions to company efficiency, organization, growth, and profitability. Core Competencies: Artist Management Music Production Business Development Brand Mgmt Account Management Audio Mastering Quality Control Streaming Sales Team Building Microsoft Office Product Development Budgeting Digital Marketing Leadership File Maintenance Marketing Project Management Oral & Written Communication Audio Production MAC & PC Audio & Video Content Accomplishments: Some of the artists I have worked on include: Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack, dc Talk, Gretchen Wilson, Brad Paisley, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Montgomery Gentry, John Michael Montgomery, Gary Allen, Yankee Grey, Kenny Chesney, Will Hoge, Toby Mac, Lauren and The Reckless, Static Revival, Edge of Life, Little Texas, Josh Turner, Sammy Kershaw, Dwight Yoakam, The Mavericks, and Metallica Awards: ~Grammy Award for Mastering the Naxos World album “Sacred Tibetan Chant” ~Vince Gill Music Business Scholarship Belmont University ~Robert E. Mulloy Engineer of the Year Award Belmont University ~Gold and Multi-Platinum RIAA Awards Please contact me at 615-308-3729 with any sales & marketing, business and brand development, audio mastering, music production and artist management opportunities.

Experience

  • Sales Representative/Business Development at SongVest
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Artist Manager and A&R Representative at Sun and Sky Entertainment
    Jun 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

    Artist Manager and A&R for the career and brands of Austin Giorgio, Cole Ritter and Really Khalil. My job is to research, sign and manage music artists, influencers and their content for Sun and Sky Entertainment and record label.

  • Senior Director Of Artist and Label Relations at Music Benefactors
    Dec 2020 - Aug 2021 · 9 mos

    Music Benefactors is a platform for recording artists and music business to raise capital for new and exciting projects by partnering with fans and investors. We are an SEC registered crowdfunding platform and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Recording artists, indie labels, music publishers, venues and other music businesses use the platform and our love of music to fund projects and fulfill capital needs. Fans share the income the projects generate.

  • Technology Advisor at Technology Source
    Sep 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Managing Director of A&R at Winoner Music Group
    Oct 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Helped with overall development and launch of the Winoner independent label. Hired and managed six A&R staff employees for our UK office. Created and developed the Winoner Music website for artist submissions and possible signings. Set budgets for upcoming signed artists and managed project direction.