Bandier Program Job Candidates
Below are current Bandier graduates looking for job placement. Please contact them directly or if you have any further questions contact Lisa Steele at llsteele@syr.edu.
Jack Barsh
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Career Interests
Artist Management
Brand Partnerships
Marketing
Industry Experience
- Monotone – Los Angeles, CA – Artist Management Intern
- UMG – New York, NY – Brand Partnerships Intern
- Un:hurd – London, UK – Marketing Intern
- The Syndicate – New York, NY – Marketing Intern
- University Union – Syracuse, NY – Bandersnatch Concert Series Co-Director
- Big Hassle Media – New York, NY – Publicity Intern
Contact
914.953.1614
barshjack@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Jay Bishop
Geographic Targets
Atlanta, GA
Miami, FL
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
Music Supervision
Sync/Licensing
Music Production
A&R
Songwriting
Publishing
Industry Experience
- 3:02 Music Group – Los Angeles, CA – A&R Intern/Studio Assistant
- Waxploitation Records – Los Angeles,CA – Sync/A&R Intern
- SLANG Distribution – New York, NY – Influencer Outreach/Marketing Intern
- The Chop Shop w/ jayTHEnigma – YouTube music series – Miami, FL – Creator/Host
Contact
786.740.9409
jaythenigmaproductions@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Website
Josh Carus
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Nashville, TN
Chicago, IL
Career Interests
Legacy Catalogs
Publishing
Marketing
A&R
Songwriting
Music Production
Industry Experience
- Primary Wave – New York, NY – Digital Marketing and Content Creation Intern
- City Slang Records – New York, NY – Marketing Intern
- The Rolen Group – New York, NY – A&R Intern
- The Animal Farm – London, UK – Copywriting and Video Editing Intern
- WERW Media – Syracuse, NY – General Manager and DJ, Formerly Head of Programming
- Architekt Music – Butler, NJ – Shadowed Engineer and Studio Manager
- Mnemonic Advice – Artist Project
Contact
973.727.8152
jtcarus@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Zack Dacierno
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Career Interests
A&R
Songwriting
Artist Development/Management
Creative Direction
Distribution
Publishing
Live Music/Touring
Industry Experience
- Revere Music – New York, NY – Management and Digital Marketing Intern
- Platinum Sound Recording Studios – New York, New York – Audio and Social Media Intern
- Black Box Music – Toronto, ON – A&R Intern
- 33col3 – Self-Managed Artist Project
Contact
908.507.4460
zackdacierno@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Kate Diament
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Career Interests
E-commerce
Creative Direction
Marketing
Brand Partnerships
Artist Development
Industry Experience
- Sirius XM – New York, NY – Brand Marketing Intern
- “Working Title” Non-traditional merch company – New York, NY – Founder
- Futureproof Records – London, UK – Content/ A&R Intern
- Roundhill Music and Publishing – New York, NY – Publishing Intern
- Noah Clothing – New York, NY – Sales Associate
Contact
917.975.9023
katediament@gmail.com
LinkedIn
thisismyworkingtitle.com
Resume/Portfolio
Benjamin Dietz
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
Business and Legal Affairs
Publishing
A&R
Sync/Licensing
Industry Experience
- Arcade Songs – New York, NY – A&R/Marketing Intern
- Ostereo – London, UK – Sync/Licensing/Marketing/A&R Intern
- In Flight Music Group – Los Angeles, CA – A&R Intern
- Jambox Entertainment Studios – New York, NY – Studio Intern
Contact
516.419.1579
bkdietz@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
James Insogna-Donarski
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
London, UK
Cartagena, Colombia
Career Interests
Music Publishing
Marketing and Sales
Brand Partnerships
Web3
Industry Experience
- Better Noise Music – New York, NY – Marketing Intern
- MIBE Music Publishing – New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA – Music Supervision Intern
- Tree Sound Studios – New York, NY – Studio Intern
- Indelible NFT – New York, NY – Sales and Branding
Contact
917.692.7050
jamesdonarski@outlook.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Alyssa Gillen
Geographic Targets
Nashville, TN
New York, NY
Career Interests
Artist Management
Live Music/Touring
Label
A&R
Publishing
Brand Partnerships
Marketing
Industry Experience
- Red Light Management – Nashville, TN – Artist and Songwriter Management Intern
- BMG – Madrid, Spain – Marketing Intern
- Raleigh Music Group – New York, NY – Music Sync and Licensing Intern
- Waxploitation Records – Los Angeles, CA – A&R Intern
Contact
631.626.7307
Ajgillen@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Spencer Haines
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
Artist Management
Tour Management
Web3
Music Tech
Brand Partnerships
A&R
Industry Experience
- Splice – New York, NY – Artist Team and Digital Marketing Intern
- Red Light Management – Los Angeles, CA – Artist Management Intern
- Blood Company – Los Angeles, CA – Artist Management Intern
- APG – Los Angeles, CA – A&R Publishing Intern
- Everett Ent. – Los Angeles, CA – Artist Management Intern
- Lafter.io – Los Angeles, CA – Management and A&R Consultant
- Artist and Tour Management Consultant – Los Angeles, CA – Tour Manager for Kilamanzego Tour
Contact
973.699.3455
spencerhainesmgmt@gmail.com
LinkedIn
Resume/Portfolio
Ryan Hermann
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
A&R
Video Production
Management
Web3
Artist Development
Creative Direction
Industry Experience
- Atlantic Records – New York, NY – Video Production Intern
- 6Degree Productions – Syracuse, NY – Founder / Producer / Creative Director
- Your Army Promotions – London, UK – DJ Promotions Intern
- Black Box Recordings – Toronto, ON – A&R / Marketing Intern
Contact
973.908.7762
rhherman@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Portfolio
Ava Janese
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
Management
Digital Marketing
Artist/Label Relations
Publishing
Brand Partnerships
Industry Experience
- Keel/30 Knots – Los Angeles, CA – Management Intern
- Weller Media Agency – New York, NY – Social Media and Digital Marketing Intern
- The Animal Farm – London, UK – Management and Digital Marketing Intern
- Hallwood Media – Los Angeles, CA – Management and A&R Intern
- University Union – Syracuse, NY – Assistant Director of Collaborations
Contact
858.703.7714
avajanese@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Rayhan Leavenworth Bakali
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Nashville, TN
Career Interests
Publishing
A&R
Agency
Live Music/Touring
Sync/Licensing
Industry Experience
- Pulse Music Group – Los Angeles, CA – A&R intern
- Independent Talent Agency – London, UK – Social Media Talent Scout
- Ostereo Label – London, UK – Playlisting Intern
- Future Sound Music Consultancy – London, UK – Social Media Manager
- Mend the Gap A&R services – Syracuse, NY – Co-Founder
Contact
617.910.8809
rleavenw@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Inaya Madyun
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Toronto, ON
London, UK
Brussels, Belgium
Madrid, ES
Career Interests
Brand Partnerships
International Marketing
Marketing
Publishing
Sync Licensing
Business and Legal Affairs
Industry Experience
- Sony Music Latin Iberia – Miami, FL – Brand Partnerships Intern
- UMG – New York, NY – Music Strategy and Tactics Intern
- Songfluencer – Nashville, TN – Creative Admin Intern
- Culture Fusion Agency – New York, NY – Campus Ambassador
- Women in Music Internship Program – New York, NY – Mentee
- Mint Talent Group Women in Music Mentorship Program – Chicago, IL – Mentee
Contact
484.744.2953
Inayamadyun@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Laurel Matsui
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Nashville, TN
Career Interests
DSPs
Streaming
Music Programming
Booking
Artist and Label Relations
Industry Experience
- Spotify – New York, NY – Music Editorial Intern
- Secretly Group – Bloomington, IN – Label Intern
- Venice Music – Los Angeles, CA – Partner Success Intern
- Independent Co – Los Angeles, CA – A&R Research Intern
- Reservoir Media Management – New York, NY – Royalties Intern
- Solar Management – London, UK – Artist Management Intern
- University Union – Syracuse, NY – Concerts Director
- WERW – Syracuse, NY – General Manager
Contact
310.227.7314
lmatsui@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Samantha Miller
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Career Interests
Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media
Brand Partnership
Industry Experience
- Sony Music Entertainment – New York, NY – Marketing Intern
- The Syndicate – Weehawken, NJ – Marketing Intern
- Altadena Label – Nashville, TN – Marketing Intern
- University Union – Syracuse, NY – Co-Marketing Director
- Hart Media – London, UK – Radio Promotions Intern
- Sofar Sounds – Syracuse, NY – City Curator
Contact
862.216.9884
samimiller9@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Sarah Nunley
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Career Interests
Live Music/Touring
Booking
Digital Service Providers/Streaming
Creative Marketing
Publishing
Artist and Label Relations
Digital Marketing
Industry Experience
- Foundations Music Management – Brooklyn, NY – Management and Touring Intern
- Solar Management – London, UK – Management and Tour Routing Intern
- Roc Nation – New York, NY – Digital Marketing Intern
- Gupta Media – Boston, MA – Digital Media Intern
- University Union – Syracuse, NY – Marketing Board
- WMG – New York, NY – Classroom Series Student
Contact
603.718.9007
snunley@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Jordyn Tareaz Pegues
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Remote
Career Interests
Songwriting
Music Journalism
Music Tech
Creative Directing
Artist Development
TV and Film Composing
Industry Experience
- Primary Wave – New York, NY – Sync Licensing Intern
- Un:Hurd – London, UK – Artist Relations Intern
- Song Start – Los Angeles, CA -Social Media and Administrative Intern
- Nvak Collective – Los Angeles, CA – Brand Partnership Intern
- HeadCount – New York, NY – Music and Politics Partnership Intern and Brand Partnership Freelancer
- Let’s Talk With Jordyn Tareaz – Podcast Host
- Jordyn Tareaz – Pop Recording Artist, Performer and Songwriter
Contact
jordyntareaz@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Website
Thomas Romano
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Toronto, ON
Remote Any Location
Career Interests
Marketing
Brand Partnerships
Product Management
Industry Experience
- For Your Rotation – CEO/Co-Founder (90k+ followers, 2m+ likes on TikTok, collabs with each major label, multiple marketing campaigns, and prominent music influencers)
- BeatStars – Syracuse, NY – Campus Marketing
- BeatStars x Sony Publishing – Austin, TX – Music Team
- Universal Music Group – New York, NY – Strategy + Tactics Intern
- 3:02 Music Group – Los Angeles, CA – A&R/Intern
- Bandier program – Syracuse, NY – Social Media
Contact
716.867.2602
tommyromano123@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Skylar Romero
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
A&R
Artist Management
Artist Development
Publishing
Producer and Songwriter Management
Live/Touring
Industry Experience
- Alessia Cara Music – Los Angeles, CA – Assistant Tour Manager
- 10 Summers Records – Los Angeles, CA – Management and Label Services Intern
- Live Base – London, UK – Booking and Brand Partnerships Intern
- Hans ToLo Enterprises – Los Angeles, CA – Tour and Production Management Intern
- Electric Feel Entertainment – Los Angeles, CA – A&R Intern
Contact
310.634.8801
skylarjolie@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Jackson Velli
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Career Interests
Creative Direction
Music Production and Songwriting
Digital Marketing
A&R
Artist Development
Management
Sync Licensing
Industry Experience
- Pack Records – New York, NY – Marketing and Artist Development Intern
- Dirty Canvas Music – New York, NY – Production Assistant and Intern
- Grand Jury – New York, NY – Marketing and Label Operations Intern
- Picture Us Tiny – Artist Project
Contact
301.221.0753
jacksonvelli9@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Marley Volk
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
Marketing
Artist Management
Live Music/Touring
Artist Development
Artist and Label Relations
Industry Experience
- Interscope Records – Los Angeles, CA – Pop/Rock Marketing Intern
- Big Noise Music Group – Los Angeles, CA – Marketing Intern
- Crush Music – Los Angeles, CA – Artist Management Intern
- Hits Magazine – Los Angeles, CA – Artist Management Intern
- Motherr Music – Syracuse, NY- Co-Founder/Manager
- Red Checker Management – Syracuse, NY – Founder
Contact
805.320.8330
marleyvolk@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Benjamin Weiss
Geographic Targets
Miami, FL
New York, NY
Career Interests
Management
A&R
Artist Development
Booking
Industry Experience
- BET Awards 2022 – Los Angeles, CA, Assistant/Talent Crew
- Big Ice Entertainment – New York, NY – CEO and Founder of Management Company
- The Real1’s Talk Podcast – New York, NY – CEO, Founder, and Podcast Host
- The Ogunlesi Group – Los Angeles, CA – Management Intern
- SOB’s – New York, NY – Event Planning and Booking Intern
- The Loft Sound Studio – Long Island, NY – Artist Development and Production Intern
Contact
516.445.5167
benjamingweiss14@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn