Connie Turkson
Union City,NJ
Summary
Client-oriented Creative and Event Coordinator committed to turning clients' dreams into a reality. Skilled in working with clients to plan unique events from start to finish while proactively managing risks and potential problems. Proven leader with background in the music industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Event Coordinator
Self Employed
NYC
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with clients to identify their goals and expectations for events.
- Oversee setup, breakdown operations at each location prior to, after the conclusion of an event.
- Assist in the planning and execution of events, including scheduling vendors and venues.
- Create detailed timelines and checklists to ensure smooth operation of events.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from guests or other stakeholders regarding event details.
Product Manager/Co-Founder
The Heart of Expression
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Created music education platform and community on IOS, Android, and web app serving 5 continents.
- Initiated alliance with Black Girls Film Camp LLC, giving teen composers the opportunity to compose music for 10 films.
- Optimize product development for app by coordinating cross-functional efforts between research and development, engineering and production teams.
- Advocate for operational targets, influencing product roadmap with business-oriented perspectives for music education app.
- Examine user needs and workflows to create easy-to-use interfaces.
Artist Manager
RocNation Artist Victory Boyd
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Strengthened Roc Nation artist, Victory Boyd, success by cultivating and maintaining relationships with music label executives, producers, and musicians domestically and internationally.
- Worked in collaboration with Kobalt, SESAC, and United Talent Agency to administer music placements for tv and film.
- Supported Victory in studio during Jesus is King songwriting camps. Album won Grammy in 2019.
- Prepared and administered 100+ contracts, business dealings and financial matters.
Music Research Data Analyst
Facebook
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Used internal data management tools to maintain and update custom rights management system that ingested 100,000+ music assets from music publishers, PROs and labels.
- Evaluated content functionality across Instagram/Facebook product to ensure smooth operation, and efficient user experience.
- Conducted and compiled research using domestic and international music rights society websites to accelerate publishing clearance for songs used on Facebook/Instagram platform.
Music Research Coordinator
Youtube
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted music publishing research to inform YouTube's databases and products and ensure appropriate payment to rights holders.
- Analyzed, organized, and edited metadata for artists on YouTube using Google's internal management tools.
Associate Producer
Alex Lasarenko
Chelsea, NY
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Pitched music to a diverse network of advertising agencies and production companies to provide custom music and sound design elements from Alex Lasarenko's music library.
- Met with tv and film directors to discuss music placement in movie and television slots.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
YouTube'sArtist Liaison
Sofar Sounds
Chelsea, NY
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted in finding undiscovered artists to perform at secret music events in New York city.
- Served as music liaison and point of contact to ensure quality performances.
- Advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests for 25 live musical events.
Music Composer (Internship)
Black Label Music
Minneapolis, MN
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Wrote original musical scores in different musical styles to meet music brief requirements from advertising agencies
- Used real instruments and music plugins to compose, orchestrate and arrange music.
- Met with composers to discuss interpretations of work and received critical feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MASkills
- Event Coordination
- Project Management
- Operations Oversight
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Timeline
Freelance Event Coordinator
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
Product Manager/Co-Founder
The Heart of Expression
01.2020 - 12.2023
Artist Manager
RocNation Artist Victory Boyd
01.2019 - 12.2022
Music Research Coordinator
Youtube
10.2018 - 02.2019
Music Research Data Analyst
Facebook
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate Producer
Alex Lasarenko
11.2016 - 01.2018
YouTube'sArtist Liaison
Sofar Sounds
11.2016 - 12.2018
Music Composer (Internship)
Black Label Music
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Mount Holyoke College
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