RACHEL SEARFOSS
EDUCATION______
Belmont University Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Business Administration, Music Business
May 2008 Graduate
GPA: 3.5
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE______
Made To Order Websites Nashville, TN/Charlotte, NC
CEO/Executive Project Manager October 2009 – May 2013
· Set and achieve company goals and benchmarks for growth
· Acquire new clients through cold calling and webinars
· Lead project manager between client and web developers on staff
· Increase business SEO presence online
· Basic HTML/CSS website editing and development
· On-site/Off-site/PPC marketing campaign manager
LegalHub, LLC Nashville, TN/Charlotte, NC
Content Manager/Internet Marketing January 2011 – March 2012
Social Media manager/Bookkeeping
· Oversee development of website, developer task management
· Manage creation of new and original content
· On-site/Off-site SEO team integration
· Quality control website/Webmaster support
· Express company values and personality via social networking
· Reconcile accounts via Quickbooks
Shane and Raychle Photography Nashville, TN
Owner/Publicist/Booking Coordinator December 2009 – May 2011
· Coordinate photo shoots and be point person with clients
· Increase business SEO presence online
· Update and develop website
· Serve as front-woman for creating company awareness in TN and KY
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Nashville, TN
Business Development Specialist November 2008 – November 2009
· Reach goals set by General Licensing Department
· Contact establishments for pertinent music use information
· Compile spreadsheets for informational analysis
· Efficiently exploit data entry skills
· Update company database with current client information
Lyric Street Records Nashville, TN
Promotions temp/President’s assistant May 2006 – September 2007
· Fulfill all weekly promotional work duties and commitments
· Oversee company switchboard and administrative activities
· Complete tasks directly from the President and Vice President
· Organize annual company anniversary event (2007)
Cooper Orthodontics Brentwood, TN
Office Assistant/Patient Coordinator May 2006 – May 2008
· Construct and confirm daily office schedule
· Maintain and organize past and present office files and records
· Inform patients about orthodontic treatment
· Perform various office tasks
Banana Republic Huntsville, AL
Retail Associate May 2004 – January 2006
· Connected retail merchandise directly with customers
· Personal consultant to customers’ clothing needs
· Created jewelry and clothing displays for store
· Met and exceeded sales goals
Belmont Social Work Office Nashville, TN
Office Assistant January 2005 – December 2005
· Prepared documents for distribution/teaching purposes
· Organized and maintained office records and student files
· Sorted and placed accounts history
· Performed various office tasks
Jan’s Hallmark Madison, AL
Retail Associate October 2002 – January 2004
· Marketed merchandise to store customers
· Created personal gift sets to suit customers’ needs
· Attended to customers directly at cashwrap
· Met and exceeded sales goals
INTERNSHIP______
Lyric Street Records Nashville, TN
A&R/Disney Publishing Assistant August 2007 – January 2008
· Standardize studio and album documents
· Compile and organize Schedule A documentation
· Contribute to song pitching meetings
Lyric Street Records Nashville, TN
Promotions Assistant August 2006 – July 2007
· Distribute record label product and information
· Assemble and allocate weekly Mediabase charts
· Regulate country chart benchmarking project
· Create innovative promotional methods
Warner Brothers Nashville Nashville, TN
A&R Assistant June 2006 – August 2006
· Organize and maintain music archives
· Distribute music copy to staff
· Review potential artists and/or repertoire
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Record Label Nashville, TN
A&R Representative/Production Assistant September 2005 – May 2006
· Coordinate artist development activities
· Manage artist repertoire and music recordings/releases
· Assist with booking artists to perform at Tootsie’s
ACTIVITIES______
Belmont Service Corps (artist escort/music venue volunteer)
Songwriter’s Association
Showcase Production Staff
Company show choir/vocal ensemble – Female dance captain
HONORS______
Dean’s List
Phi Eta Sigma Academic Honor Society
Belmont University Academic Scholarship
Experience Student Advisory Board 2007-08 Member
Featured student contributor in 2008 Business Week Magazine “Best Undergrad B-Schools”
Featured performer in 2008 Writer’s Night Showcase series/2008 Cover Showcase
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT______
Percy and Warner Parks clean-up effort 2004
Mountain Valley Arts Songwriting Festival 2004 - 2005
Belmont Basketball games 2004 - 2008
Tsunami Benefit Concert 2004
Belmont Showcases 2004 - 2005
Music City Jam Benefit Concerts 2005
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Auction and Concert 2005
International Bluegrass Music Association Events 2005
C.S. Lewis convention at Belmont University 2005
CIA Summit 2006
Gospel Music Association Music Week 2006
Nashville Film Festival 2006
CMT Music Awards 2006 - 2007
Josh Gracin album preview event w/Lyric Street 2006
Lyric Street Records CMA party 2006 - 2007
Country Radio Seminar 2006 - 2007
Country Music Marathon 2007
ACM Awards 2007 - 2008
Tin Pan South Venue and Luncheon 2006 – 2008
FanFair Festival 2007 – 2009
West End Enterprises radio remotes 2006 – 2009
SKILLS______
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Advanced typing skills
Mediabase/Soundscan
Digital Performer music software and hardware
Filing, scheduling, and organizational skills
Able to successfully multi-task quickly and efficiently
Clear and effective communicator
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION______
Willing to: work extremely hard and do whatever it takes to get the job done
work long/extra hours when needed
travel when necessary