Bryan Vaughan-Farkas 🎵 🌱 🌎 ⛵
CEO & Founder // Human @ Paper Garden Records ++ Co-Captain @ The Place to BE (Kingston)
Creative marketer, entrepreneurial visionary, & believer in bettering people's lives through culture, music, art, humanitarianism, environmentalism, humour, and innovation. Citizen of the World: current Londoner + former New Yorker!
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- THE PLACE TO BEJOB
- Co-Captain1Y 9M
Co-Captain
The Place to BE
The Place to BE is a floating café and rewilding society. It’s a cultural hub where seasonal, wholesome food and experience-based socialising take root. Beverages. Boats. Music. Food. Wellbeing. Sustainability. The Place to BE is YOUR society - based in Kingston (Southwest London), but our society is global! Get in touch: youwanttobe@theplacetobesociety.com + Follow our journey at instagram.com/theplacetobe_society
- PAPER GARDEN RECORDSJOB
- CEO & Founder // Human21Y
CEO & Founder // Human
Paper Garden Records
Our Mission: To build a community and support great artists by bringing truly unique experiences to people. We aim to change how artists and fans interact and engage with great music - all in creative and authentic ways that put social causes, humanity, and planet earth at the forefront of everything we do. Paper Garden is a music-centric boutique creative agency, events agency & record label rolled into one. Paper Garden has now expanded its scope to include a myriad of entertainment services for artists, brands, venues and communities. You name it, we've done it - event creation & production, strategic partnerships, brand development, publicity, label & distribution services and beyond,…
- ARDOQJOB
- Dir Global BD10M
Director Global Business Development
Ardoq
Joined Ardoq to build out a global business development function from the ground up at a fast-scaling SaaS company driving IT transformation. I led the charge in evolving the GTM strategy—moving from an inbound-heavy approach to a bold, outbound ABM model that put education and consultative selling at the centre. Built and scaled a high-performing team across four continents, brought alignment across Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, and RevOps, and introduced a new onboarding and training framework that gave the team serious momentum. Launched our “Pipeline Squad” to tackle funnel bottlenecks, rolled out tailored playbooks and cadences, and had a lot of fun along the way transforming how A…
- MOVABLE INKJOB
- Dir International BD2Y 1M
Director International Business Development
Movable Ink
I am incredibly proud of my time at Movable Ink, where I led global revenue and market development, helping drive the expansion from North America to Europe for a leading SaaS platform in real-time data-driven personalisation. It was an amazing journey to be part of a team that brought such innovative solutions to marketing and communications teams around the world. A few highlights include: • Quickly advancing to global leadership by consistently exceeding targets and taking on new responsibilities - moving from NYC to London to help expand the company internationally into the UK, and across EMEA. • Spearheading efforts to expand our business across multiple regions, significantly increas…
- Associate Dir, Internation…2Y
Associate Director, International Business Development
Movable Ink
- BD Mgr1Y 8M
Business Development Manager
Movable Ink
Ink! Moving It! Hiring, training, managing and developing an epic team of awesome & creative Business Development Representatives to ultimately achieve cloud 9 status in the SaaS world. • Developing an ever-improving cross-departmental Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Strategy • Oversee a national team of high-performing & thought-provoking Business Development Reps • Improving organization-wide communications & workflow systems as we rapidly grow & expand, implementing & optimizing a variety of technologies including Salesforce, Yesware, Marketo, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, & Sendoso • Work to create a comprehensive, educational, and hands-on New-Hire BDR training & onboarding program • Align…
- BD Representative6M
Business Development Representative
Movable Ink
Movable Ink is the first, and largest contextual experience engine that empowers marketers to connect with their customers as they move seamlessly between moments, places, and devices. Our clients can use any email service provider (ESP) to deliver dynamic content that changes in real-time, based on each individual’s unique context. Innovative brands such as Spotify, eBay, eHarmony, and The New York Times and more use Movable Ink to enhance customer engagement, increase marketing ROI, and conversion. We are a global team of veteran email marketers, strategists, and product experts who have powered over 10 billion live content impressions. • Drove new record as the #1 performing outbound b…
- Sales Development Represen…4M
Sales Development Representative
Movable Ink
• Drove new record as #1 performing inbound sales rep within a 3-month ramp period
- MASCOT LABEL GROUPJOB
- Social Media & Product Mgr1Y
Social Media & Product Manager
Mascot Label Group
• Created and implemented social media campaigns and strategy for both offices (NYC & The Netherlands) • Developed and oversaw all production of physical goods + created all marketing/sales reports and pitch sheets • Pitched for and developed new opportunities with digital retail outlets (i.e. Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, etc.) • Facilitated relationships between brands and artists for product endorsements and campaign ideas
- WIND-UP RECORDSJOB
- Strategic Mktg Mgr1Y 8M
Strategic Marketing Manager / Social Media Manager / Brand Development
Wind-up Records
• Oversaw & developed all strategic marketing initiatives including event production, brand partnerships and sponsorships, online marketing & publicity, and content creation • Managed and developed social media platforms across the board for over thirteen artists, directly interacting with over 30 million people on a weekly basis • Implemented various social media strategies and campaigns specific to each artist and the label for building numbers and ultimately leading to direct sales • Created and distributed reports from said strategies and campaigns, tracking and illustrating the results of campaigns • Incorporated new technologies and third party platforms within social media platforms…
- THE MUSEBOXJOB
- Dir of Online Mktg3Y 11M
Director of Online Marketing
The MuseBox
· Managed and developed a team of online marketing freelancers in both the U.S. and Canada · Developed and maintained relationships with online blogs, websites, podcasts, e-zines, and social networks. · Coordinated and executed online promotional events such as remix contests, parties, giveaways, etc. · Maintained communication to consumers via myspace and email distribution of marketing materials
- INTERSCOPE RECORDSJOB
- Product Mgr/Mktg Assistant11M
Product Manager/Marketing Assistant
Interscope Records
· Developed and implemented new marketing ideas to better raise awareness and generate sales of acts · Assisted in the coordination and execution of special promotions such as in-store appearances, CD signings, etc. · Created weekly reports to better evaluate the current status of bands and sent to key label and management contacts.
- Job: Movable Ink — Business Development Representative · 2015-10 – 2016-04 · 6 mo — Movable Ink is the first, and largest contextual experience engine that empowers marketers to connect with their customers as they move seamlessly between moments, places, and devices. Our clients can use any email service provider (ESP) to deliver dynamic content that changes in real-time, based on each individual’s unique context. Innovative brands such as Spotify, eBay, eHarmony, and The New York Times and more use Movable Ink to enhance customer engagement, increase marketing ROI, and conversion. We are a global team of veteran email marketers, strategists, and product experts who have powered over 10 billion live content impressions. • Drove new record as the #1 performing outbound b…
- Job: Ardoq — Director Global Business Development · 2023-02 – 2023-12 · 10 mo — Joined Ardoq to build out a global business development function from the ground up at a fast-scaling SaaS company driving IT transformation. I led the charge in evolving the GTM strategy—moving from an inbound-heavy approach to a bold, outbound ABM model that put education and consultative selling at the centre. Built and scaled a high-performing team across four continents, brought alignment across Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, and RevOps, and introduced a new onboarding and training framework that gave the team serious momentum. Launched our “Pipeline Squad” to tackle funnel bottlenecks, rolled out tailored playbooks and cadences, and had a lot of fun along the way transforming how A…
- Job: Mascot Label Group — Social Media & Product Manager · 2014-03 – 2015-03 · 1y — • Created and implemented social media campaigns and strategy for both offices (NYC & The Netherlands) • Developed and oversaw all production of physical goods + created all marketing/sales reports and pitch sheets • Pitched for and developed new opportunities with digital retail outlets (i.e. Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, etc.) • Facilitated relationships between brands and artists for product endorsements and campaign ideas
- Job: Movable Ink — Director International Business Development · 2021-01 – 2023-02 · 2y 1mo — I am incredibly proud of my time at Movable Ink, where I led global revenue and market development, helping drive the expansion from North America to Europe for a leading SaaS platform in real-time data-driven personalisation. It was an amazing journey to be part of a team that brought such innovative solutions to marketing and communications teams around the world. A few highlights include: • Quickly advancing to global leadership by consistently exceeding targets and taking on new responsibilities - moving from NYC to London to help expand the company internationally into the UK, and across EMEA. • Spearheading efforts to expand our business across multiple regions, significantly increas…
- Job: Interscope Records — Product Manager/Marketing Assistant · 2006 – 2006 · 0 mo — · Developed and implemented new marketing ideas to better raise awareness and generate sales of acts · Assisted in the coordination and execution of special promotions such as in-store appearances, CD signings, etc. · Created weekly reports to better evaluate the current status of bands and sent to key label and management contacts.
- Job: Wind-up Records — Strategic Marketing Manager / Social Media Manager / Brand Development · 2012-07 – 2014-03 · 1y 8mo — • Oversaw & developed all strategic marketing initiatives including event production, brand partnerships and sponsorships, online marketing & publicity, and content creation • Managed and developed social media platforms across the board for over thirteen artists, directly interacting with over 30 million people on a weekly basis • Implemented various social media strategies and campaigns specific to each artist and the label for building numbers and ultimately leading to direct sales • Created and distributed reports from said strategies and campaigns, tracking and illustrating the results of campaigns • Incorporated new technologies and third party platforms within social media platforms…
- Job: The Place to BE — Co-Captain · 2025-01 – present · 1y 7mo — The Place to BE is a floating café and rewilding society. It’s a cultural hub where seasonal, wholesome food and experience-based socialising take root. Beverages. Boats. Music. Food. Wellbeing. Sustainability. The Place to BE is YOUR society - based in Kingston (Southwest London), but our society is global! Get in touch: youwanttobe@theplacetobesociety.com + Follow our journey at instagram.com/theplacetobe_society
- Job: The MuseBox — Director of Online Marketing · 2006 – 2009 · 3y — · Managed and developed a team of online marketing freelancers in both the U.S. and Canada · Developed and maintained relationships with online blogs, websites, podcasts, e-zines, and social networks. · Coordinated and executed online promotional events such as remix contests, parties, giveaways, etc. · Maintained communication to consumers via myspace and email distribution of marketing materials
- Job: Movable Ink — Sales Development Representative · 2015-06 – 2015-10 · 4 mo — • Drove new record as #1 performing inbound sales rep within a 3-month ramp period
- Job: Paper Garden Records — CEO & Founder // Human · 2005-10 – present · 20y 10mo — Our Mission: To build a community and support great artists by bringing truly unique experiences to people. We aim to change how artists and fans interact and engage with great music - all in creative and authentic ways that put social causes, humanity, and planet earth at the forefront of everything we do. Paper Garden is a music-centric boutique creative agency, events agency & record label rolled into one. Paper Garden has now expanded its scope to include a myriad of entertainment services for artists, brands, venues and communities. You name it, we've done it - event creation & production, strategic partnerships, brand development, publicity, label & distribution services and beyond,…
- Job: Movable Ink — Associate Director, International Business Development · 2018-01 – 2020-01 · 2y
- Job: Movable Ink — Business Development Manager · 2016-05 – 2018-01 · 1y 8mo — Ink! Moving It! Hiring, training, managing and developing an epic team of awesome & creative Business Development Representatives to ultimately achieve cloud 9 status in the SaaS world. • Developing an ever-improving cross-departmental Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Strategy • Oversee a national team of high-performing & thought-provoking Business Development Reps • Improving organization-wide communications & workflow systems as we rapidly grow & expand, implementing & optimizing a variety of technologies including Salesforce, Yesware, Marketo, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, & Sendoso • Work to create a comprehensive, educational, and hands-on New-Hire BDR training & onboarding program • Align…
- School: Belmont University — Bachelor of Business Administration, Music Business
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