Eric A. Johnson
1771 Post Road East – Suite 239
Westport CT 06880 USA
eric@perarts.com 203 520 9064
Education
Experience
L. Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH Vienna Austria April 2005 – April 2010
Eastern Regional Sales Manager, US Operations Manager
Managed all wholesale sales activity, dealer relations, institutional sales, importing, distribution.
AV Stumpfl USA Chicago IL April 2003 – April 2005
Consultant
Developed internal systems and marketing programs for North American distributor
of specialized Austrian audio visual technology manufacturers
eScholar LLC White Plains NY July 2000 – April 2003
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Founding team member of K-12 education data management software provider. Played key role in all aspects of business creation and building including brand development and positioning, financing, staffing and technical infrastructure implementation.
Yamaha Corporation of America New York NY May 1988 – July 2000
Director, Yamaha Artist Services
Managed strategic marketing and performing arts services program. Held primary responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships with international concert artists and organizations, building infrastructure of logistical support and developing marketing/PR activity.
facility in New York City.
Manager, Yamaha Communication Center
Managed flagship corporate showroom in Manhattan developed as key component of a strategic plan for global market positioning and research and development efforts
Jordan Kitt’s Music College Park MD June 1987 – May 1988
Operations Manager
Kimball International Jasper IN 1978 – 1985
Progressive seven year career with Kimball Piano Company. Highlights include:
National Service Manager – Bösendorfer Pianos
National Service Manager – Kimball Pianos