jesse sussman

digital marketing specialist & creative director

visual resume // jesse.sussman@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

 
 

Full Well Media, Founder & Director

AUG 2019 - PRESENT

∙ Run all operations for my agency specializing in comprehensive book launch marketing campaigns and complete audiobook production for self-published authors.

∙ Lead marketing campaigns via email marketing, authentic content creation, podcast pitches, book launch events, trailer videos, Amazon KDP and Amazon Best Seller campaigns.

∙ Lead audiobook operations including manuscript adaptation to recording script, recording narration or narration coaching for client, project management, high-fidelity mixing, and audiobook distribution.

Client Results - Launch Marketing

 

Client Kristi Turner launched at #1 Amazon Best Seller in 10 categories on her launch date, January 17, 2023.

Turner, author of Rethink Everything: The Courage to Lead Differently, hired my agency Full Well Media for Launch Marketing.

Client Allison Crow launched at #1 Amazon Best Seller in 7 categories on her launch date, December 7, 2022.

Crow, author of Unarmored: Finding Home in the Wild Edges of Being Human hired my agency Full Well Media for Launch Marketing.

Examples of Work

“Advance Praise” video developed for client Kristi Turner, author of Rethink Everything: The Courage to Lead Differently.

 
 
 

Scribe Media, Author Marketing Coordinator

SEP 2017 - AUG 2019

∙ Led 130+ clients through the process of publishing and marketing their self-published book.

∙ Directed client marketing campaigns to maximize sales, reviews, and achieve success/credibility on Amazon.

∙ Daily tasks also included client-facing support, author website creation, and directing company retreats.

 

Examples of Work

 

A collage of select books I led marketing campaigns for at Scribe Media.

 
 

Screenshots of excerpt from the Author Website Creation Process I developed for Scribe Media.

 
 

Museum Hack, Growth Marketing Manager

JAN 2017 - SEPT 2017

∙ Developed, managed, and optimized creative marketing opportunities to drive new leads and sales.

∙ Regular duties included conducting email marketing campaigns, creating eBooks/case studies, A/B testing, copywriting, WordPress coding, and graphic design.

∙ Created an online course and performed lead marketing of collaboration event with client FUJIFILM.

Examples of Work

Examples of eBooks I created for Museum Hack, which also included cover design.

 
 

Excerpt of press release for Museum Hack / FUJIFILM event collaboration ‘HACK THE PARK’ which I led marketing efforts for.

GiveGetWin Musician, Director (Volunteer)

AUG 2016 - JULY 2017

∙ Conceptualized, pitched, and directed collaborations with leading audio software companies to create, sell, & market product bundle deals for musicians. 100% of all efforts were donated to charity.

∙ Raised $10,000+ for the organization SunSaluter, which co-sponsored the funding of a solar village in India with the United Nations and Indian government (via SunSaluter).

∙ Daily tasks included marketing, sales, cold outreach, CRM, graphic design, and operations.

Examples of Work

 
 
 

Images of “Drum Heaven 3” sample pack bundle, which I led all efforts for including graphic design, and the products that were included inside the bundle featuring leading audio industry companies like Black Octopus, Origin Sound, Wave Alchemy, and Chop Shop Samples.

 
 
 

Google Play Music, Freelance Music Editor

JUNE 2014 - DEC 2020

∙ Pitched, created, and maintained an eclectic range of playlists based on situations, activities, and moods.

∙ Select playlists include Post-Apocalyptic Electronic Wasteland, French Hip Hop, & 3AM Airport.

∙ Performed the same role for Songza prior to their acquisition by Google in 2014.

Examples of Work

 
 

Ten Million Sounds, Founder and A&R

JAN 2012 - DEC 2015

∙ Produced and released thematic compilation albums for my nonprofit record label Ten Million Sounds.

∙ Performed all label operations including marketing, blog outreach, A&R, artist relations, & philanthropy.

∙ 100% of album sales donated to charity; successfully funded 8 cleft palate correction surgeries to date through Smile Train.

∙ Released music from popular artists such as Ta-ku, Evil Needle, ESTA, and Freddie Joachim, among others.

Examples of Work

The three compilation albums released by Ten Million Sounds (click to listen).

EDUCATION

New York University, Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music

SEPT 2012 - DEC 2015

∙ B.F.A. in Recorded Music from the Clive Davis Institute at the Tisch School of the Arts.

∙ Coursework covered entire music industry: marketing, writing, business, branding, production + more.

∙ Internships at Jay Z’s entertainment company Roc Nation and music journalism website XLR8R.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

You can reach me at jesse.sussman@gmail.com