Empire Distribution
Jerry C. has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Jerry began their career in 1992 as a Systems Analyst at The Northern Trust Company, where they developed specifications and coded various reports using COBOL, CICS, and DB2. Jerry also served as a User Acceptance Testing Analyst and was responsible for developing test criteria and providing ongoing support for user applications.
In 1997, Jerry joined Mellon Capital Management Corporation as a Systems Analyst/Software Engineer. Jerry analyzed trading procedures, developed a Trade Order Entry System, and prepared an integration plan for reporting applications.
Jerry then worked at BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES, LLC as a Developer/Integrator, where they gathered requirements and developed the front-end for the Cost to Carry project. Jerry also integrated off-the-shelf software into desktop builds.
From 2000 to 2001, Jerry served as a Product Development Manager at Round 1, Inc., where they led a team responsible for migrating a revenue product from a PC-based Access system to a web-based application with an Oracle backend.
In 2002, Jerry joined Revolver USA as an Accounts Manager - A/R. Jerry managed the Accounts Receivable function, oversaw wholesale accounts, and coordinated collections and shipping.
Jerry then worked as a Finance Manager at IRIS Distribution from 2011 to 2012, where they managed the AP and AR processes and reconciled royalty reports on a monthly basis.
From 2012 to 2013, Jerry was a Contractor - Finance Manager at The Orchard, where they handled finance management tasks.
In 2014, Jerry joined Empire Distribution as a Royalty Accountant, where they currently work.
Prior to this, Jerry was the Owner of SmartGuy Records of North America from 1997 to present. In this role, they successfully coordinated the release of 29 records/CDs with worldwide distribution and performed various aspects of the business, including A&R, advertising and promotion, artwork design, financial record-keeping, and tour management.
Overall, Jerry C. has demonstrated strong financial and managerial skills throughout their varied work experience.
Jerry C. completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Finance and Accounting at Western Michigan University, though the specific start and end years are not provided. Subsequently, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance/Accounting at the University of Illinois Chicago from 1990 to 1992.
Empire Distribution
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Empire is a digital media distribution company that provides up-to-date social networking outreaches.Empire has released albums in various genres but it is predominantly focused on hip hop music. Companies and artists such as Top Dawg Entertainment (Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, SZA), Steel Wool (Anderson Paak, Watsky, Jez Dior), Jazz Anderson,Cody Wolfe, Kane Brown, Funk Volume, WHITE EAGLE,(Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton), ESGN (Freddie Gibbs), Think It's A Game Entertainment (Rich Homie Quan, YFN Lucci), Paper Route Empire (Young Dolph), Trill Entertainment (Boosie Badazz, Webbie), Last Kings Records (Tyga), Taylor Gang Entertainment (Berner, Chevy Woods), Hustle Gang, No Limit Forever Records (Master P, Choppa, Romeo Miller, G5-J, Cymphonique, Silkk the Shocker), Nature Sounds (J Dilla, Devin the Dude, Pete Rock), Jamla Records (9th Wonder, Rapsody), Bad Vibes Forever (XXXTentacion) and Mastered Trax (C-Kan), Rich Broke Entertainment (Lil Duval) have partnerships with EMPIRE, with music being distributed across platforms such as iTunes, Google Play, Amazon.com, Deezer, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Rdio, along with physical CDs and being distributed to traditional record stores.It is an American distribution company and record label founded in 2010 by Ghazi Shami and headquartered in San Francisco, California with offices in New York City, London, and Atlanta.