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1771 Post Road East – Suite 239
Westport CT 06880 USA

eric@perarts.com     203 520 9064

Education

  • MBA Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School of Management Ithaca NY
  • BM Berklee College of Music Boston MA

    • 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.

  • Managed NAMM show displays
  • Developed and implemented national dealer meetings in Las Vegas
  • Developed effective nationwide dealer territory policy

    • 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

  • Spearheaded US introduction of new product line
  • Developed and implemented Information System for order fulfillment

    • 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.

  • Designed, implemented and managed first Yamaha artist relations/concert piano selection
    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

  • Active concert piano technician attending to international concert artists in major concert halls in US.
  • Technical training at Bösendorfer factory, Vienna Austria
  • Extensive experience giving sales and technical presentations
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