Collages By Robert

About Me

I spent many years in the entertainment industry in several capacities. After graduating with a degree in marketing and advertising,

I continued my musical career by moving from Atlanta to New York City.

I was a professional musician and had the good fortune to work with some very gifted people. I played for years with Columbia Records artist and teen idol Rex Smith, who has several platinum albums and the Top Ten single, 'You Take My Breath Away' to his credit. From there I was the principal singer and on-camera performer with the house band on NBC's popular 'Hot Hero Sandwich', an Emmy Award-winning variety show created for 'tweens and young kids.

I also worked with members of Aerosmith, Foreigner and The Rolling Stones. I played and recorded with Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame singer Ronnie Spector and played in support of Broadway stars Kevin Kline, Treat Williams and Patti Lupone at The Shakespeare Theater in New York City.

From my days as a touring professional musician

With Ringo Starr for Discover Card tour sponsorship

With the Rolling Stones for Tommy Hilfiger Sponsorship

My experiences led me into the world of music marketing at EMCI, the first company to create strategic alliances between the entertainment industry and Madison Avenue with the historic pairing of Michael Jackson and Pepsi. I was Pepsi's field marketing manager on Rod Stewart's sold out 'Vagabond Heart' European tour and played an active role in creating sponsorship deals between The Rolling Stones and Sprint; Elton John and Citibank; Tina Turner and E*TRADE; Phil Collins and Sears; Shania Twain and Gitano Jeans and Ringo Starr with Discover Card.

The team that helped me activate the The TNN Songwriting Contest

Entry form and promotional piece from TNN Country Songwriting Contest

As creator and executive producer of The Nashville Network Country Songwriting Contest, I was able to exercise my entrepreneurial side and draw upon my musical background to launch a property with a key point of difference. We received wonderful feedback from the participants. The contest ran successfully for two years on TNN and was a source of pride that comes from watching an idea grow from the conceptual stage through sell-in, development to full implementation.

At my desk putting the finishing touches to a collage

I gravitate towards opportunities to display my artistic side and believe that upscale collages, such as the ones I create, would find enthusiastic buyers, and they have. It's a wonderful creative vehicle for me, much like playing music or preparing gourmet meals. The response has been really great, which is all you can ask for.

For the past few years I've been a residential real estate broker in Westchester County and often make collages as housewarming gifts for clients. It's a wonderful way to give a unique, personalized gift that stands the test of time and carries with it an enduring association with me, the person who sold them their home.

Let me make a collage for you!