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.
Gabriella Boccara
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Career Interests
Marketing
Digital Marketing
A&R
Artist Development
Brand Partnerships
Industry Experience
- Sony Music/Alamo – Digital Marketing Intern – New York, NY
- Primary Wave – Digital Marketing Intern – New York, NY
- Mom+Pop – A&R Consultant – New York, NY
- Revere Music Group – A&R, Marketing Intern – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
917.717.8319
gabriellaboccara@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Josh Carus
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Nashville, TN
Chicago, IL
Career Interests
Publishing
Marketing
Legacy Catalogs
A&R
Songwriting
Music Production
Industry Experience
- Atlantic Records – Emerging Talent Associate, Press & Media Strategy – New York, NY
- Independent Artist Group – Executive Assistant to EVP, Head of Global Music – New York, NY
- Falcon Music Artist Services (Senior Capstone Project) – Co-Founder – Syracuse, NY
- Primary Wave – Digital Marketing and Content Creation Intern – New York, NY
- City Slang Records – Marketing Intern – New York, NY
- The Rolen Group – A&R Intern – New York, NY
- The Animal Farm – Copywriting and Video Editing Intern – London, UK
- WERW Media – General Manager and DJ, Formerly Head of Programming – Syracuse, NY
- Architekt Music – Shadowed Engineer and Studio Manager – Butler, NJ
Contact
973.727.8152
jtcarus@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Antonio Cruz
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Atlanta, GA
Miami, FL
Career Interests
A&R
Live
Booking
Management
Creative Marketing
Artist Development
Industry Experience
- Surefire Agency – Booking and Operations Intern – New York, NY
- Waxploitation Records – Artist Management/A&R Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Recording and Entertainment Program Workshop – Independent Study – Sayreville, NJ
- Bad Owl Records – Marketing/PR/Synch Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- x2 Management – Founder and CEO – Syracuse, NY
Contact
732.207.9002
antonio.cruz1748@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Eve Friend
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
London, UK
Career Interests
Live Music
Booking
Festivals
Event Planning/Production
Industry Experience
- September Management – Management & Admin Intern – London, UK
- Highlands Music Festival – Artist Booking Intern – New York City, NY
- 237 Global – VIP Experience Intern – Los Angeles, California
- PULSE Music Group – Creative Sync Intern – Los Angeles, California
- Ozone Entertainment – Management Intern – New York City, NY
- Bourne Creatives – A&R Intern – Nashville, TN
- WERW Radio – Music Director & Talent Booker – Syracuse, NY
- Cuse Tonight/CitrusTV – Talent Booker – Syracuse, NY
Contact
973.803.2423
gpfriend@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Benjamin Fritz
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, D.C.
London, UK
Career Interests
Production Management
Talent Booking/ Talent Buying
Live
A&R
Music Production
Industry Experience
- Echostage – Event Production and Stage Technician Intern – Washington D.C.
- Steez Promo – Production Management and Marketing Intern – Baltimore, MD
- Versa.la – Talent Booking and Development Intern – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
240.994.5025
bsfritz@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Nicholas Garcia
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
Licensing
Publishing
Copyright Administration
Royalty Analysis
Catalog Management
Industry Experience
- RSG Media – Systems and Industry Analyst – New York, NY
- Mattel – Business Development and Legal Affairs – Los Angeles, CA
- Go Digital Media Group – Music, Entertainment, and Wellness – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
818.389.4147
nmxgarcia@icloud.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Tyler Gentry
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Nashville, TN
Career Interests
Project Management
Artist Management
Artist Development
Private Equity
Marketing
Industry Experience
- Vevo – Music & Talent Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Nice Life Recording Company- Label Admin Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- The Ogunlesi Group – Management Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Universal Music Publishing Group – “Think Tank” A&R Consultant – New York, NY
- Pack. Records – Marketing & A&R Intern – New York, NY
Contact
609.351.3276
tygentry33033@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Jake Goldberg
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Nashville, TN
Career Interests
A&R
Artist Management
Publishing
Sync
Industry Experience
- AMP Entertainment – A&R Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- The Ogunlesi Group – Music Management Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Dividend Management – Music Publishing Intern – New York, NY
Contact
516.232.6035
jzgoldbe@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Sofía Gutierrez (she/her/hers)
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
A&R
Music Supervision / Sync
Marketing
Industry Experience
- Capitol Records – A&R Consultant – Los Angeles, CA
- Bad Owl Records – Marketing & Sync Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Sounds Good – A&R and Data Research Intern – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
213.448.8972
sofigutier4@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Eliana Hallegua
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
A&R
Admin
Publishing
Artist Development
Fan Engagement
Sync
Industry Experience
- Capitol Records – A&R Admin Assistant – Los Angeles, CA
- APG – A&R Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- MIBE Music – A&R and Music Supervision Intern – New York, NY
- Ultra Music Publishing – A&R and Publishing Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- REVERE Music Group – A&R Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Daizic – Digital A&R Intern and Social Media Specialist – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
310.422.4329
elianahallegua@yahoo.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Brooke Papillion
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
New York City, NY
Career Interests
Marketing
Digital Marketing
International Marketing
Artist Management
A&R
Industry Experience
- Capitol Records – Marketing Consultant – Los Angeles, CA
- Contemporary Services Corporation – Event Manager Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Black Box – Marketing Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Bandier Program – Social Media Coordinator – Syracuse, NY
- Un:hurd – Digital Marketing Intern – London, UK
- AMP Entertainment – A&R Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Revere Music Group – Digital Marketing Intern – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
310.363.1347
bpapillion99@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Portfolio
Sasha Ponquinette
Geographic Targets
Los Angeles, CA
Atlanta, GA
Career Interests
Label Services
Creative Administration
Publishing
A&R
Artist Management
Industry Experience
- PULSE Music Group – Creative Admin Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- The Ogunlesi Group – Management Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Grade A Productions – Management Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Chumba Music – Publishing Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Create Music Group – Digital Rights Intern – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
404.901.4426
sashaponquinette@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Penelope Rodriguez
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Miami, FL
Career Interests
Brand Partnerships
Digital Marketing
International Marketing
E-Commerce
Event Production
Industry Experience
- EP Entertainment, LLC – Social Media Strategy Intern – Chicago, IL
- Red Giant Rights Group – Social Media & Marketing Intern – Midlothian, VA
- Ravinia Festival – Artist Merchandise Specialist – Highland Park, IL
- 8TRAK Presents – Co-Founder; Event Coordinator – Syracuse, NY
- Landmark Theatre – Production Shadow – Syracuse, NY
- Degy Entertainment – Booking Agent Intern – Delray Beach, FL
Contact
847.977.4591
penrodgz@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Thomas Romano
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Toronto, ON
Remote Any Location
Career Interests
Marketing
Brand Partnerships
Product Management
Industry Experience
- MusicTok Network – Creator Partnerships Coordinator – Los Angeles, CA
- For Your Rotation – CEO/Co-Founder (90k+ followers, 2m+ likes on TikTok, collabs with each major label, multiple marketing campaigns, and prominent music influencers)
- Universal Music Group – Strategy + Tactics Intern – New York, NY
- PULSE Music Group (3:02) – A&R/Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- BeatStars x Sony Publishing – Music Team – Austin, TX
- Bandier Program – Social Media – Syracuse, NY
Contact
716.867.2602
tommyromano123@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Alexis Sanon (she/her)
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Nashville, TN
Chicago, IL
Career Interests
Brand Partnerships
Sponsorships
Marketing/Digital Marketing
Account Management
Public Relations
Hospitality/Artist Relations
Industry Experience
- Marathon Music Group – Branding Intern – London, UK
- Roc Nation – Artist Marketing Intern – New York, NY
- The Syndicate – Marketing Intern – Weehawken, NJ
- NVE Agency – Account Management Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Nice Life – Digital Marketing Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Press Here PR – Publicity Intern – New York, NY
- University Union – Social Media Director – Syracuse, NY
- MUD Magazine – Editorial/Publicity Intern – New York, NY
Contact
347.554.3859
asanon@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Lilly Schatz
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
Live Music and Touring
Event Planning/Production
Festivals
Sustainability
A&R
Artist Development
Industry Experience
- A Lovely Time – Festival Intern – Syracuse, NY
- The Syndicate – Experiential Marketing Intern – Weehawken, NJ
- Activated Events – Festival VIP Assistant – Long Beach, CA
- Fast Friends – Label/Management Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Revere Music – A&R Intern – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
631.449.1288
lillyslator@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Reese Swittenberg
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Atlanta, GA
Career Interests
Sports in Media
Catalog Licensing
Private Equity
Label Services
Artist Development
Brand Partnerships
Industry Experience
- Milk & Honey – Artist Management Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Harbourview Equity Partners – Business Development Intern – Newark, NJ
- Sony Music Entertainment (Legacy Recordings) – Audience Development Intern – New York, NY
- The Animal Farm – Artist Management Intern – London, UK
Contact
973.803.0033
reesemswittenberg@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Jack Taylor
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Career Interests
A&R
Management
Marketing
Artist Development
Industry Experience
- Sony Music Publishing – A&R Intern – New York, NY
- 1916 Entertainment – Management/A&R Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- AMP Entertainment – A&R Research Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- Halflife Sounds – Founder; Producer Collective – Syracuse, NY
Contact
914.479.9234
jmt3633@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Cailynn Vanderpool
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Nashville, TN
London, UK
Career Interests
Artist Management
Tour Management
Artist Development
Industry Experience
- Hart Media – Music Promotions Intern – London, UK
- Aggregate Advisors – Marketing Intern – Stratham, NH
- MXDWN Music Magazine – Breaking News Writer and Editor Intern – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
603.721.1940
Carovan2014@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn
Juan Vergara
Geographic Targets
Miami, FL
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Career Interests
Digital Marketing / Strategy
Marketing
Artist Development
Business Development
A&R
Industry Experience
- Magnus Media – Label Manager Intern – Miami, FL
- Rich Music LTD – Marketing Intern – Miami, FL
- Deep Root Records – Label Manager Asst. & Marketing Intern – New York, NY
- Mom+Pop Music – A&R Research Intern – New York, NY
- Revere Music Group – A&R Intern – Los Angeles, CA
Contact
305.613.4847
jdvergar@syr.edu
Resume/LinkedIn
Benjamin Weiss
Geographic Targets
New York, NY
Career Interests
Management
A&R
Artist Development
Booking
Industry Experience
- BET Awards 2022 – Assistant/Talent Crew – Los Angeles, CA
- Big Ice Entertainment – CEO and Founder of Management Company – New York, NY
- The Real1’s Talk Podcast – CEO, Founder and Podcast Host – New York, NY
- The Ogunlesi Group – Management Intern – Los Angeles, CA
- SOB’s – Event Planning and Booking Intern – New York, NY
- The Loft Sound Studio – Artist Development and Production Intern – Long Island, NY
Contact
516.445.5167
benjamingweiss14@gmail.com
Resume/LinkedIn