In 1994, Tone Deaf Entertainment (TDE) was created to focus on clients in the sports, arts, and entertainment industries. A few of TDE’s most notable clients have been: The Tiger Woods Foundation/AT&T National Golf Tournament, the Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), Charismic Productions, National Geographic Society, and music educator and Executive Director of the Jazz Arts Institute, Davey Yarborough. TDE was also instrumental in the start-up and business development of the $2.5M Festivals DC and its flagship project the $1.5M week-long Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (re-branded as the DC Jazz Festival). In 2004, TDE branched out into the non-profit arena and used its program/project management and communications expertise on behalf of the children’s advocacy organization First Star; the public policy organization, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the human rights organization, Amnesty International where our efforts helped in the release of Nelson Mandela. TDE has also provided project management services for the US Postal Service’s Lance Armstrong Tour de France and the Holiday Grinch advertising campaigns. In 2014, TDE was re-branded as Jazz Cat Herder (JCH). Our primary focus is on personal management, event and project management, communications, and the ongoing development of business acumen in young talent. As a long-time board member of the Washington Area Music Association (WAMA), we used our knowledge and expertise of Washington Area Music, as historian, to assist the Musicianship with preserving the WAMMIES. As an Advisory board member of Marketing Opportunities in Business and Entertainment (MOBE) we used our knowledge in business and entertainment to empower the next generation. Our festival coordination services, made HillFest planning and production run seamlessly. We have recently expanded our role by procurring talent for special events. Jazz Cat Herder is a subsidiary of S. Powell Williams and Associates.

• We're not a success unless you are too! By assisting you in reaching your goals, we satisfy ours. There is no other reason for us to exist.

• We welcome them! We know how difficult it is to get up and running when you're just starting out. We also understand the need to expand and grow your existing brand. And lastly, we understand when you've been there, done that, and want to focus on influencing the "now", the "new", and the "next".

• We're here for you no matter what the stage or life cycle of your organization. Tell us what you need. Tell us what you want. Tell us where you want to go. Allow us to help you get there.

• Our arsenal of professional talent changes to match your specific needs. We know one size does not fit all. By using our staff, consultants, contractors and industry partners, you'll have an extended range of resources, manpower, and expertise whenever you need it.

• Infrastructure and Board Development • Project/Program Management • Marketing, PR and Crisis Communications • Industry Professional Development training for teens, parents and adults • Event Management no matter the size, (1 to 1,000+) • Talent acquisition for your special events .

1. Project Management for Musicians and Other Creative Types
2. Mama I Can't Sing; But I Wanna Be In The Entertainment Business - Alternative careers for the tone deaf and performance challenged
3. The Thrill Is Gone - Staying motivated during a creative slump
4. Who Put This Band Together - When Band Mates Collide: How to Deal with Egos, Solo Hogs, and Spotlight Snatchers
5. We're In The Money...But Where Is It? - Who's minding the store and your money?
6. Oh No! I've Said Too Much - When your media interview goes all wrong.
7. Home Training - Manners: Table and Otherwise.
8. You Don't Have to Take Your Clothes Off to Have a Career in the Music Industry.

TESTIMONIALS

"Stacey has been an invaluable resource in the growth and sustainability of the Arts Administrators of Color Network. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her both as a peer board member and as her direct report in my role as Interim Executive Director. Stacey brings a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to seeing things through. She would be an asset to any team, especially in roles centered on project management, compliance, risk assessment, or organizational financial management. Stacey played a pivotal role in transitioning AAC from a volunteer-led organization to a staff-run model. She supported the development of the organization’s first strategic plan and investment strategy, led the organization through leadership transitions, and ensured compliance with both DC and federal government regulations and bolstered the organization’s overall security measures. Additionally, she collaborated closely with peer board members and executive leadership to create AAC's first staff handbook and establish policies and procedures that safeguard the organization’s assets. Her leadership as a founding board member and now as Co-chair of the board has significantly contributed to AAC’s growth. Her extensive experience in the arts and other sectors has been invaluable to our organization." - Erika Hawthorne - Interim Director,  Arts Administrators of Color  

"It was an honor working with Stacey at the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival. A hard worker who served as the glue for the event, Stacey really project managed the festival into reality." - Geoff Livingston - President and Founder,  Tenacity5 Media   

 "Stacey is a fantastic professional who knows how to get the job done at all cost. She is a team player who knows how to take initiative! She is efficient, organized and well connected in all of her efforts. She would definitely be a terrific addition to any team." - Dorinda White - Communications Staffer, Government of the District of Columbia  

 "I find Stacey to be the rare combination of leader and team player, one who will take responsibility and accountability for her contribution to an organizational goal." - Vetalle Fusilier - Owner, JVB Productions  

 "Established in 1986, Charismic Productions produces and manages jazz artists and projects; including but not limited to international tours, festivals, television and audio recordings. We have been completely satisfied with Ms Williams' representation of our company and our artists for whom she has generated considerable media exposure." - Charles Fishman - Owner Charismic Productions