Hi, I’m Brendan. I work in music, tech, and education.
Currently VP of Operations & Product at VenuePilot , building Handstamp, composing music for Radio and TV, and educating at the University of the Arts.
As a product and operations leader with a background in the music and live event Industry, I have a versatile and flexible skillset .
currently Handstamp & VenuePilot, Teaching at University of the Arts.
I’ve founded and worked at music venues and cultural institutions over my entire career.
what my collaborators say:
“I’ve always thought of Brendan as a modern day ‘Renaissance man’. Always thinking outside the box, he is a strong problem solver and analytical thinker.”
— Monica, teammate
“Brendan brings a keen eye for product development... He has the unique capacity to see endless possibilities and hone in on the best path forward. He’s able to astutely identify market needs, define and prioritize specific feature requirements, make UX recommendations, contribute to the go-to-market strategy, and pinpoint key improvements based on feedback as well as his own experience.”
— Cassie, manager
“He is one of the most passionate people I have ever met, and that passion is evident in his work. He is a gifted and special talent, working with him has been quite a joy.
— Chip, teammate
Outside the office, I am a commercial composer, as well as a professional songwriter and hired studio and live musician .
four time pollie award winner
composer and lyricist for musical “Contra” selected for Workshop at Ars Nova NYC
songwriter for international pop artists
Commercial:
Credits and Features:
Album Releases:
My academic background is in foreign language and language education. I’ve written coursework sponsored by the US Dept of State, and have translated a number of notable texts.
Temple University — B.A. & M.S. Ed.
German Professor’s Prize Recipient
2009-2010 Fulbright Fellow to Russia
Community Assisted School Gardener + Educator, University of Pennsylvania
Adjunct Professor in the School of Music at UArts
Beloit College Russian Intensive Participant
Karls-Eberhard University, Tuebingen
Translation:
The Pussy Riot Column — vol 1 VICE Magazine
The Pussy Riot Column — vol 2 VICE Magazine
Curriculum Development & Pedagogy:
et al. Course materials, student textbook, teacher textbook ESL folk: Accessing Language and Culture Through American Folk Music project
In my spare time, I paint with acrylics, write poetry, short stories, and essays, publish my own art zines, roast coffee, and enjoy the outdoors
Collections:
Girard Freeloader Photo and text
Tetrad: Life in Siberia Photo and text
Normcore Mystic Art
Essays:
Why I DIY Opinion
Drinking Vodka with Nomads Travel