ROBERT L. TERRELL, JR.

POB 64, Indianola, MS 38751 USA

robterrelll@gmail.com

630.935.0038

BUSINESS MARKETING/CULTURAL ARTS MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR, ENTERTAINMENT

B.B. King Museum, Indianola, MS 6/2012-current

In this newly created role of director of entertainment for the B.B. King Museum, I manage the legendary jook joint Club Ebony. In addition to the duties at the Club, I  am the point person for the annual B.B. King Homecoming Festival that takes place on the grounds of the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.

CO-FOUNDER/GENERAL MANAGER

da House of Khafre, Indianola, MS 2/2010-current

The cultural arts facility in the Mississippi Delta that features world-renown artists, educational programs, and is the home of the one and only Front Porch Stage. As General Manager, I oversee all aspects of production, maintenance and development of this facility.

FOUNDER/MANAGING DIRECTOR

TERRELL & ASSOCIATES, Chicago, Ill 2/2002-current

A consulting firm that specializes in community enrichment, festival production and business development.

As managing Director, I am responsible for the recruitment & training, planning, development and implementation of all projects, events and activities secured by the firm. The firms focus is on projects that serve to enhance the community either through tourism, business development or cultural enrichment programs. The results are revealed in significant increases in development projects that involve community leaders, school groups, churches and social organizations. In this position, I also administrate community affairs programs, which include public information, outreach and media relations.

PROJECTS:

Producer Delta Renaissance Tv/Radio Talk Show, 10/09 Current

The most watched cultural arts talk show, in the Mississippi Delta, on the ABC-TV and FOX affiliates WABG and Delta FOX, respectively. The show focuses on arts and educational programs of Mississippi.

Promotional & Production Consultant, Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival

Mississippi Action for Community Education Greenville, MS2008

Worked with MACE officials to develop a plan of action to realize a successful promotions campaign and artist line up. Thereby becoming the point person for the overall implementation of the Festival.

Marketing Consultant,

City of Chicago, 2007 2008

Work with Chicagos city council members to develop a plan that unites the entertainment community throughout the region. The intent to make the city more culturally appealing to international audiences, for the 2016 Olympic bid is an on-going effort.

Conference Coordinator, Current

COLLABO

Initiated collaboration opportunities for music industry executives, artists and promoters that presents with an agenda to share resources through panel discussions and talent showcases.

Production Analysis

City of Chicago, 2007

Provided critical analysis of the Chicago Promoters Ordinance, to the City of Chicago, for the establishment of fair and equitable policies for promoters. The overall purpose was to help underground club promoters to establish legitimate businesses. Liability accountability, revenue generated from business license fees and taxation were few of the benefits realized by the new business registration increase of 2%, just prior to the ordinance passing in city council.

Program Consultant/ Site Manager Altgeld Housing Development

City of Chicago, 2005 - 2006

Worked with Chicagos plans for transformation aimed at making Chicago housing resident less dependent on government. Managed 18 case managers, 2 job placement coordinators and 3 data entry specialist with a case load of 963 residents. Became the top performing site for 3 consecutive quarters. Staged numerous cultural events to stimulate interest and to encourage residential involvement and participation.

Promotional & Production Consultant, Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival

Mississippi Action for Community Education Greenville, MS2003

Worked with MACE officials to develop a plan of action to realize a successful promotions campaign and artist line up. Thereby becoming the point person for the overall implementation of the Festival.

PRESIDENT/CEO

PLANET 11, ENTERTAINMENT, 1996-2002

A record label with recording studio and artist management services, target audience was young, urban and conscious-minded.

As President/owner operator we released four (4) successful compilation CDs. Negotiated contracts with film producers, in an effort to get artists placed in nationally and internationally distributed motion picture productions. In this position, I functioned as liaison between the artist and music industry people at all levels. I was also responsible for overseeing all aspects of artist development and implementation of projects, events and activities secured by the record label. The companys focus was on projects that serve to enhance the Chicago metropolitan area, through art in business development projects. The results were a significant increase in programs that involved more local artists in schools churches and social functions.

RECORDING PROJECTS/ARTIST:

1997 CREWS ATTACKCompilation

1998, 7/11Compilation

2000, Usual SuspectzUsual Suspectz

2002, Usual Suspectz, pt 2Usual Suspectz

MOTION PICTURE PROJECTS/ARTIST:

1994, Scenes for the Soul, Menagerie FilmsBig Roc

1994, Scenes for the Soul, Menagerie FilmsJam

1994, Scenes for the Soul, Menagerie FilmsReady

1999 Barber, State Street PicturesJam

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS/ARTIST:

(Complete list available upon request)

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Producer of various community rallies and festivals, including:

Back to School Bash, No Crime Day Festival, in Ogden park, Spirit Festival & Maywood Festival

Business Consultant

The changing patterns was a HUD project that funded the Chicago Dept of Human Services, who outsourced the program aimed at helping people become less reliance on the government

Project Manager

NBC Development, 2003

Managed Arco's, company owned AMI PM Mini Marts, throughout Illinois

Real Estate Developer

Terrell & Associates, 2003 2005

As a real estate developer, I was responsible for the permits, design and construction of properties. Specialized in rehabilitating small apartment buildings.

Area Manager, 5/1994-11/1996

Prestige Stations, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa, 2/1983-3/1994

Managed Arco's, company owned AMI PM Mini Marts in the state of Illinois

Owner/Operator, 6/1985-5/1994

I Managed seven (7) Amoco Food Shops; and, developed policies and procedures, payroll, training and day-to-day operations.

AFFILIATIONS

Khafre, Inc, Advisory Board

20^th Wards Economic Development, Board of Directors, Member

Black Businessmen for Chicago, Board of Directors, Member

EDUCATION

1996-98 Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS

1994 ARCO Business School

1986 Southland Certified Store Manager, Certificate

1985 AMOCO Business School