SHERRI TANTLEFF
(407) 310-9236
www.linkedin.com/in/sherritantleff
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PROFILE
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Experienced, passionate, client-facing public relations professional who fosters mutually beneficial relationships in the entertainment media industry. A trustworthy connector who is adaptable, positive, and skilled in social media, event planning, branding, marketing, customer service and sales.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
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FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY Winter Park, FL
Alumni Relations Director Jan 2019-Present
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FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY Winter Park, FL
Alumni Relations Manager May 2017-December 2018
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Lead a newly created alumni team tasked with professionally and graciously representing Full Sail University’s alumni in all matters pertaining to their careers, connections, and professional community
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Create, fortify, and nurture global network of 68,000 graduates
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Create and support regional alumni chapters through event planning, social media, mentoring and
ambassador recruitment
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Deliver Full Sail University’s Career Development message via public speaking engagements
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Use tools including: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Basecamp, Podio, Workfront, Dropbox, CRM
software, Google Docs, Slack, LinkedIn, Google Analytics, MacBook, iWork suite
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Multimedia production and content creation
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Social Media Content production, promotion and management - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
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Event production and promotion
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY Winter Park, FL/Los Angeles, CA
Industry Outreach Manager/Industry Relations January 2003-April 2017
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry professionals, companies and organizations to enhance Full Sail University and its graduates’ presence in the entertainment media industry
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Generate employment opportunities for graduates through industry networking and research
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Attend industry trade shows, conferences and events
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Create strategic marketing partnerships and alliances
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Deliver Full Sail University Career Development message via public speaking engagements
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Plan and host VIP campus visits and events, including product demonstrations and educational panels
THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL AUDIO RECORDING SERVICES October 2007-Present
Secretary/Director (Elected Board Member)
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SPARS is a 30-year-old nonprofit association representing professionals in the Recording Industry;
the organization is dedicated to providing networking, mentoring, education and community for its members.
SUNNY SONGZ MUSIC TOGETHER Oviedo, FL
Center Owner/Director/Teacher April 2003-June 2010
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Launched and operated successful and profitable private business providing family music classes
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Responsible for enrollment, sales, marketing and financials
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Proficient in guitar, piano, percussion and vocals
SABBATICAL Vermont, New Mexico
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Planned time off to travel, explore and experience August 2001- December 2002
SYNC SOUND, INC./DIGITAL CINEMA New York, NY
Vice President of Operations December 1985-August 2001
Director of Operations/Studio Manager
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Responsible for the daily operations of Audio Post Production facility consisting of five mixing studios, five audio editing suites, transfer room and sound effects studio, with a staff of 35 full-time employees
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Responsible for the scheduling of all studios, equipment, transfers, setup and personnel
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Ensured exceptional client service
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Business Development/Sales- worked with potential and existing clients regarding upcoming projects and requirements
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Prepared and negotiated estimates/quotes
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Hired personnel and supervised staff
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Created sales and marketing tools, including advertisements, press releases, sales kits and studio premiums
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Public Relations duties included editing and submitted monthly articles to trade publications
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Developed and implemented studio policies and procedures
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Supervised production schedules for episodic television projects
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Reviewed all session work orders and documentation with Accounts Receivable to ensure complete client billing
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Front facing company representative at industry conferences and events
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Planned annual company events
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Assisted in researching and implementing computerized scheduling system ScheduALL
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Oversaw decor and general upkeep of physical plant
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Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Basecamp, Dropbox, CRM software
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The Recording Academy, AES, ASCAP, Music Cares, Soundgirls.org
EDUCATION
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Music/Music Business Degree
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY Winter Park, FL
Master of Arts Degree/Public Relations
Valedictorian