Samantha Ray

Samantha Ray is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in the music and entertainment industries. Samantha started their career as an Assistant Agent at The Agency Group, a renowned worldwide booking agency for live music and speakers. Samantha then moved on to work at Jampol Artist Management | Doors Music Company as an Archival Director and Executive Assistant, where they specialized in brand and IP management for iconic estates such as The Doors and Janis Joplin.

Samantha also held the position of Associate Producer at Endless Noise and worked as an Assistant Designer and Curator at Agatha Blois Custom Leather, assisting in the production of unique garments, accessories, and furniture. Samantha managed daily communication with high-end clientele and oversaw e-commerce fulfillment.

Furthermore, Samantha served as a Licensing-In Advisor at Lucky Brand, where they facilitated in-license transactions with third parties and managed operational and invoice requirements. Samantha also worked at Delicious Vinyl as an A&R Curator, contributing to the label's success as a lifestyle brand and supporting the opening of Delicious Pizza.

In addition, Samantha held positions as a Digital Marketing Specialist at Concord Music, where they developed and executed online marketing initiatives for the CMG Catalog division, and as a Curator and Buyer at the Coachella Record Store Day Pop-Up Shop and Glasshouse Record Store.

Before these roles, Samantha worked at Dreamer Media LLC as the Director of New Business, overseeing the development of creative and production related to artist merchandise brands.

Samantha currently serves as the SVP of Artist Relations at Manhead, LLC, a full-service merchandise company that offers superior design capabilities and boutique-level service to the music and entertainment industries.

Overall, Samantha Ray's work experience demonstrates their expertise in various areas of the industry, including artist relations, licensing and merchandising, marketing, and creative production.

Samantha Ray obtained their Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts and Philosophy from Loyola Marymount University, which they attended from 2003 to 2007.