Type Of Business:
Music management company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Music; Airline industry(Retired); Computers; Fashion
Major Product/SVS:
Artist management services
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her family; Music; Traveling internationally; Dancing
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Durham Technical Institute (1973)
Affiliations Awards:
Georgia Real Estate Commission; Suburban Institute of Real Estate
Place of Birth:
Chapel Hill
Children's Names:
Two Children
Work History:
Law Enforcement (7 Years); Police Officer, NC (3 Years); Police Officer, Atlanta, GA (4 Years); Airline Industry (27 Years); Air Atlanta (1 Year); Midwest Express (10 Years); American Airlines, Cary, NC (2 Years); Midway Airlines (5 Years); U.S. Airways (11 Years); Airline Company, Decatur, GA (2 Years)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is being able to work with a variety of talented, driven, dedicated artists, especially those with no training but are blessed and gifted.
Charity:
Wing's Mentoring Program, Raleigh, NC; Victory Over Violence, Smyrna, GA
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for helping others.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was asked to join a record label in 1995. Prior to this, she was given the opportunity to work with M.D. Levert, owner of Breakout Music upon her arrival to North Carolina.
Extended Bio Profile:
Prior to her current profession, she was employed within the airline industry for 27 years and was a police officer for seven years. She is also a certified, licensed foster parent through the state of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for abused and neglected children and mentors families throughout the North Carolina system. She is also a motivational speaker on a variety of topics, including finances, for Wealth International in Atlanta, Ga.
Ms. Alston would like to give special thanks to her daughter, Angela Williams, for her contribution, dedication and support to the music.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting radio and newspaper interviews in studios with musicians, bands and artists; Listening to tracks; Writing lyrics; Writing artist biographies and promotional packages
Education Certifications:
Certificate of Attainment, Bureau of Corrections; Sales and Service Training, American Airlines; Law Enforcement Training, Police Department; Police Information Network, North Caroline Department of Justice; Technical Institute of Alamance, Haw River, NC; License, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Awards/Honors:
Ground Security Coordinator, Midwest Express (1991); Train the Trainer, Midwest Express (1991); IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation (1988)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Alston hopes to make her music management company a success.