Hi, I’m Randy Edwards. I’ve spent over 25 years directing, editing, and producing video, film, and digital projects for sales, promotion, and marketing in the music and entertainment industries. I’m passionate about turning creative ideas into compelling visuals and campaigns that resonate with artists, labels, and corporate partners. I oversee production from concept through delivery—film and video production, direction, design, audio, and sound. I also handle the business side: sales, marketing, budgeting, and team leadership. I thrive on collaboration and delivering results that grow brands and audiences.

Randy Edwards

Hi, I’m Randy Edwards. I’ve spent over 25 years directing, editing, and producing video, film, and digital projects for sales, promotion, and marketing in the music and entertainment industries. I’m passionate about turning creative ideas into compelling visuals and campaigns that resonate with artists, labels, and corporate partners. I oversee production from concept through delivery—film and video production, direction, design, audio, and sound. I also handle the business side: sales, marketing, budgeting, and team leadership. I thrive on collaboration and delivering results that grow brands and audiences.

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Hi, I’m Randy Edwards. I’ve spent over 25 years directing, editing, and producing video, film, and digital projects for sales, promotion, and marketing in the music and entertainment industries. I’m passionate about turning creative ideas into compelling visuals and campaigns that resonate with artists, labels, and corporate partners.

I oversee production from concept through delivery—film and video production, direction, design, audio, and sound. I also handle the business side: sales, marketing, budgeting, and team leadership. I thrive on collaboration and delivering results that grow brands and audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Executive Producer/Editor at Pop Flash Production, Inc. & ICKO Industries
January 1, 1985 - November 20, 2025
Creation of video presentations, commercials, electronic press kits, webisodes, infomercials, convention presentations, multi-screen presentations, radio commercials, etc., for record companies, recording artists and corporate clients. Editorial/Creative Director. Responsible for Film Production, Direction, Film/Video Design, Audio Production, Sound Design. Sales, Marketing, Budgeting and Personnel Management.
Vice President Creative Services at Elektra Asylum/Nonesuch Records
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Spearheaded, oversaw, managed and approved all staff, projects, budgets and campaigns within Advertising, Music Video, Art, Production, Merchandising, Publicity.
Director of Advertising and Merchandising at Elektra Asylum Records
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
Trade, consumer and co-op advertising creation, production, and placement. In-store merchandising, production, and distribution. Marketing planning with executives, artist managers and distribution company.
Marketing Coordinator at WEA Corp. Chicago
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1979
Advertising and in-store merchandising for Warner, Elektra and Atlantic recording artists in the Midwest region. Distribution of promotional records to radio stations and retail. Supervision of the singles sales department. Distribution of concert tickets for local media.
National Advertising Director at Pickwick Int’l & Musicland Group
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1977
Purchasing print, radio and television advertising. Acquisition of Co-Op advertising funds. Supervision of Branch advertising personnel.
Advertising Director at JL Marsh, Pickwick Int’l, Musicland Group
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1976
Purchasing print, radio and television advertising. Acquisition of Co-Op advertising funds.
Sales Manager at AutoZone
January 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025
Parts Department - Various Roles at AutoHouse on Edens
January 1, 1969 - January 1, 1969
During High School; handled parts department responsibilities including shipping orders, inventories, and sales.
Parts Department Initial Set Up / Training at MotorWerks of Barrington
January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1972
During College; initial setup and training of parts department manager.
Used Car Sales Manager at Fiat-Tr Triumph Dekalb, IL
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Summer job; managed used car sales operations.
Vice President Creative Services at Elektra Asylum Nonesuch Records
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1985
Spearheaded and managed staff, projects and budgets; approved campaigns across Advertising, Music Video, Art, Production, Merchandising and Publicity.
Director of Advertising and Merchandising at Elektra Asylum Records
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1983
Directed trade, consumer and co-op advertising creation, production and placement; managed in-store merchandising, production and distribution; participated in marketing planning with executives, artist managers and the distribution company.
Marketing Coordinator at WEA Corp. Chicago
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1979
Handled advertising and in-store merchandising for Warner, Elektra and Atlantic recording artists in the Midwest; distributed promotional records to radio and retail; supervised the singles sales department; arranged distribution of concert tickets for local media.
National Advertising Director at Pickwick International & Musicland Group
January 1, 1976 - December 31, 1977
Purchased print, radio and television advertising; coordinated Co-Op advertising funds; supervised branch advertising personnel.
Advertising Director at JL Marsh, Pickwick Intl, Musicland Group
January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1976
Purchased print, radio and television advertising; coordinated Co-Op advertising funds.
National Advertising Director at Pickwick Int’l & Musicland Group
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1977
Purchasing print, radio and television advertising. Acquisition of Co-Op advertising funds. Supervision of Branch advertising personnel.
Advertising Director at JL Marsh, Pickwick Int’l, Musicland Group
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1976
Purchasing print, radio and television advertising. Acquisition of Co-Op advertising funds.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Sociology at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
BS Sociology at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
BS Sociology at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026

Qualifications

Software Expert Qualification
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution