THE TEAM
The Creators and Owners of Courtside Consulting are Lenny "Alize" Jones and Rusheed "Portiay" Nash. Their uncanny characteristics are synonymous with resiliency and persistence, combined with a vision and drive to succeed that's astounding. The two collectively, yields well over a decade of invaluable music, entertainment, business experience and knowledge, and are most recognized for their collage of television, motion picture and music productions as well as top executives for a major recording label. The duo believes, that by working with the next big brand their work has just begun.
-"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it" -Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
Lenny 'Alize' Jones
'Deal Maker'
Just a guy from the Bronx who has become very successful by making the right introductions of people with money looking to get some experience and people with experience looking to get some money. "Give me a museum and I'll fill it." Pabla Picasso (1881-1973)
Charlene Thomas
'Head Of Marketing'
Master marketing strategist and brand manager, Charlene Thomas is an accomplished entertainment industry executive with successful campaigns for Roca-Fella, Loud Records and Slip-N-Slide Records, Jay-Z, P-Diddy, Rick Ross, FunkMaster Flex and Jennifer Lopez in music and David Vanterpool, Shaun Rogers, Kenyan Martin and Kenny Smith in Sports. Matched with an M.B.A from Seton Hall University and an extensive portfolio of clients ranging from the sports, fashion, and music industries; Thomas, has proven capabilities of maximizing her clientele's reach and profits.
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" -Asia Tui-Na Wholeness.
Rusheed 'Portiay' Nash
'Creative Director'
Watch this creative genius at work. Rusheed "Portiay" Nash has honed very valuable skills in the music business, both in and out the studio. Through CourtSide Consulting comes the ability to connect talent with good business. When motivation meets good direction success is the outcome.
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein
Vickie Kilpatrick
'Client Services Manager'
Business Development Professional and Fordham University alumni, Vickie Kilpatrick is successful in consultative business partnerships with clients in global markets. Her specialty is cultivating relationships with clients and project management.
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." Walt Disney
I AM
'Creator'
Creator of the SUN and Senior Advisor to Courtside Consulting." I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you." -Psalm 32:8