The Singing Machine is the world leader in home karaoke systems and you can learn about executives here.
The Singing Machine sells the best quality karaoke systems on the market. We have been in business for over 25 years and have millions of satisfied karaoke customers. We have karaoke systems to satisfy any consumer's needs and an excellent Customer Support Team. Our company is managed by seasoned professionals in their respective fields.
SMC People
High professional integrity and premium service are essential for customer satisfaction and value creation. Human capital will be SMC's prominent global competitive advantage. Through its board member, management team, advisors and investors, SMC has global access to management and technical know-how, business experience, and financial resources to maximize value for all stakeholders. With a mixture of both domestic and international talent, our people are freethinking, diversified, open minded and full of ideas. They have the drive to produce, the skills to deliver and the passion for excellence.
Executive Team
Gary Atkinson
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Gary Atkinson joined the Company in January 2008. Mr. Atkinson is a licensed attorney in the State of Florida and Georgia and serves as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelors Degree in Economics and has been awarded a dual-degree J.D./M.B.A. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Weatherhead School of Management.
Bernardo Melo
Bernardo Melo has been with the Company since February 2003 and has served as the Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing ("VP of Sales") since 2008. During his tenure at the Singing Machine, Mr. Melo has overseen the sales and operations of the music division as well as managed the customer service department. Before taking over the responsibility of VP of Sales, Mr. Melo held dual roles with the Company managing the operations, licensing and sales of the music division while concentrating on hardware sales for the Latin America and Canada market as well as key U.S. accounts such as Toys R'Us. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Melo held a consulting role for Rewards Network formerly Idine. Mr. Melo's assignment during his tenure was improving their operational procedures while increasing efficiencies and lowering operating cost. Mr. Melo also worked at Coverall North America as Director of Sales managing a start up initiative for the company covering 15 regional office and 40 sales reps across North America focusing on franchise sales. Overall Mr. Melo has over 10 years of sales, marketing and management experience.
Lionel Marquis
Lionel Marquis joined the Company in June 2008 as Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. For the past 15 years Mr. Marquis has served as Controller and or Chief Financial Officer for several manufacturing and distribution companies in the South Florida area . Some of these companies include Computer Products, Inc (Artesyn Technologies Inc), U S Plastic Lumber Corporation, Casi-Rusco, (division of Interlogix Inc.), DHF Industries, Inc and Ingear Fashions, Inc. Mr. Marquis graduated from Bryant College with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting. Mr. Marquis is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida.
