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Visionary, Entrepreneur, and Leader with over 35 Years of Experience in Business Management, Sales & Marketing, and Entertainment Production. Founder of 360 Entertainment International, LLC; 360EI Records, where he originated Clean Money Music™ (a commercial brand of hip hop that returns rap music to its original roots, with social commentary, lifestyle, culture, and fun as its basis). Executive Producer of award-winning television and radio programs broadcast to over 18 million households (Dance Kingdom, Tiralo al Medio, Clean Money Music Radio). Founder of 360EI Marketing & Design. Successful franchise development of numerous sales offices throughout Central Florida with achievements that include the business of the year award and recognition as a top revenue producer.

Accomplished in Community Economic Development, Global Operations and Information Technology Systems. Originator of UOhnIt.com (fka NewWorldStation) a B2B digital streaming platform that builds capacity of entertainment entrepreneurs. Founder of Business Management Consortium: originated STADIUM PUNCH and CONSTRUCTION PUNCH software that supported $900 million in new construction projects for Turner Construction and Hunt Construction Group. Developed and implemented BUSINESS ENTERPRISE SUITE of web database products that improved efficiencies and sales capacity. Executive Consultant to dozens of firms. As Executive Director of Community Development Corporation, developed 60 affordable housing and mixed-use properties (assets then valued over $35 million), provided employment and viable job training to 100s of workers, sub-contractors and youth.

Serial entrepreneur, leader and philanthropist.  Acquisitions, implementation and execution of infrastructure solutions projects in technology, security and construction industries. Recognition: US SBA Best Minority Small Business of the Year presented by President Obama; Entrepreneur of the Year award, Ernst & Young; Top 50 Asian American Business ; Fastest Growing Inner City Business by Fortune Magazine and ICIC Harvard Business School; World CEO of the Year from Financial Monthly, London; Life Time Achievement Award from American Society of Engineers of Indian Engineers.

Award Winning Producer of Theater, Film, Music & Live Events; Local, National and International Impresario for the Advancement of Arts & Culture. Executive Producer New Heritage Theatre Group; Founder Harlem Arts Alliance; First Vice Chair of Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce;  Executive Producer of HARLEM WEEK, largest outdoor festival in NYC. Recipient of awards (partial list): United Nations Peace Award; Special Congressional Recognition; Legacy Honor Award, South Africa; Roy Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP; “One of the Most Influential New Yorkers in Arts and Culture”, New York Daily News.  First Vice Chair of Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce. Produced projects in South Africa, Canada, United Kingdom, Nigeria, Japan, Cuba and Jamaica.

Mr. Keyes has over 30 years of experience in media across television, radio and the music industry. Mr. Keyes is a skilled veteran in media operations, content development, content negotiations and how content drives revenue.  Mr. Keyes has negotiated content purchases with major studios and developed programming slates for various television stations. Additionally, he worked in a leadership capacity for a record label within the areas of A&R, operations and marketing for artists. He brings a plethora of media wisdom to our board.

Award-winning writer, director, editor all genres; includes Jay-Z’s first videos, “Ain’t No...” and “Dead Presidents” both going #1; Platinum-selling, long-form music video starring Jay-Z, “Streets is Watching” earned #1 slot in Billboard; “State Property” (Lionsgate) starring Beanie Sigel & Jay-Z.; of top-10 selling movies in home video sales. Let’s Dance by Hezekiah Walker longest running gospel videos on BET. Co-Chair/ Member of Directors Guild of America's African-American Steering committee; member of SESAC, the WGA(w) and voting member of The Recording Academy (NARAS).