Andrew P.

Starmer
4457 40th Ave SW | Seattle, WA 98116 | 206.484.1217 |
Andrew@AbelBrownRecording.com

Objectives
To seek career opportunities using management, organization and relationship-building skills to
grow with an exciting company. Additionally, looking for a fast paced and exciting working
environment with the ability to display my skills.

Professional Experience
Co-owner, Producer and Business Development Manager
Abel Brown Recording Co. | Current
• Currently building business from ground-up, including partnership approach, financial
projections, product lines, industry analysis and strategic direction
• Charged with business development and service of both musicians/bands and corporate
clientele
• Experience with production and engineer for a range of deliverables – songs, podcasts,
voice-over, etc.
Musician, Band Manager
Sunderlyn | 2006– Current
• Bass musician, song lyricist and performer from band’s inception
• Responsible for booking 80% of band performances, managing finances, recording ticket
sales and negotiating contracts with promoters and venues
• Consistently keep band on track, on schedule, and professional - with results showing high
repeat venue invitations
• Manage band communication, website presence, fan appreciation and more
Customer Service/Sales Representative
Amica Mutual Insurance Company | 2008 – 2009
• Ensured an excellent experience for all Amica customers and potential customers, especially
in situations of complexity or confusion – offered friendly advice and consultation
• Consistently met all sales goals for home, auto, marine and life insurance – recognized for
taking the most customer calls in the office, showing efficiency and time management
• Credited with excellent communication skills by both managers and customers, reached
beyond the basics to ensure superior service and lasting relationships
• Volunteered for the intra-office workflow team, to simplify branch-wide process to achieve
greater collaboration
Assistant Manager
Big 5 Sporting Goods | 2006 – 2007
• Primary responsibility involved oversight, organization and implementation of daily store
management tasks and customer service in fast-paced retail environment
• Managed rotating team of 12 through scheduling and task assignment, ensured employee
moral while developing a culture of efficacy
• Created store financial records and incident reports for communication with corporate
• Lead weekly inventory evaluation, reporting and transfers
WNBA Team Equipment Manager
Seattle Storm, Basketball Club of Seattle | Summer 2006
• Recruited directly from college to organize all equipment for the Seattle Storm, a
professional sport organization
• Proactively supported coaches and players with all equipment needs at home and on the
road
• Created organization system and inventory management procedures for all team uniforms
and non-medical equipment
• Charged with hiring, overseeing and managing 12 assistants who implemented game
operations
Assistant Manager of Basketball Operations, Sport Management Intern
Washington State University Women’s Basketball | 2005 – 2006
• Create key digital video content for use in scouting edits, competition analysis, and team
reference through use of the XOS digital editing system
• Assistant for all operations both home and away for lodging, meals, equipment
 • Manage all equipment for use: clean, safe, available, on-time
• Completed 1,000 internship hours with 17 away and 13 home games this season

Education
Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Graduation May, 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Sport Management with specialization in Leadership Studies