Darian Cowgill
South Pasadena,CA
Summary
Communications specialist with extensive experience in managing external and internal communications, ensuring clarity and engagement. Expert in audio, video, and communication technologies, with a strong ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects simultaneously. Dedicated to building positive relationships between organizations and their audiences through effective communication strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder/VP of Operations
Atrium Music LLC
01.2010 - Current
- Strategized operations utilizing metrics to enhance workflow, increase profits, and stabilize company performance.
- Coordinated activities among operational staff to align efforts with organizational goals.
- Oversaw hiring processes in collaboration with human resources to attract talent aligned with company vision.
- Reviewed performance data to evaluate effectiveness of operations team in achieving objectives.
- Collaborated with vice presidents and president to ensure departmental cohesion across the organization.
- Implemented corrective plans by amending policies to boost operational efficacy.
Instructor
Citrus College
Glendora, California
08.2004 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: Glendora, California
- Instructed two courses: Digital Audio Technology REC 225 and Critical Listening for Engineers REC 145.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum materials for effective student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops to reinforce recording technology and media production skills.
- Glendora, California
Engineer/Producer
Radio Express
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Created radio programming for Heineken, Coke, Sprite, Fanta, TomTom, and Ford.
- Developed terrestrial shows broadcast in over 70 countries across more than 1,000 radio stations.
- Produced content in Spanish and French to reach bilingual audiences in South America and Europe.
Education
MCM - Communication Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01.2018
BS - Bachelor of Science Organizational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA01.2015
AS - Two-year Recording Engineering Degree, Citrus College Recording Arts
Citrus College
Glendora, CA01.2001
AA - General
Citrus College
Glendora, CA01.2000
Skills
- Operational strategy and policy implementation
- Team coordination and collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Audio/Video production, engineering, and editing
- Performance assessment and problem solving
- Crisis management and conflict resolution
- Creative thinking and audience analysis
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Social media strategy and campaign oversight
- Marketing communications and brand management
- Technical writing and copyediting
- Press release writing and proofreading
- Digital marketing and media strategy
- Video content production and multimedia editing
- Curriculum development and education
- Project management and organizational skills
Certification
AVID - Pro Tools - Certified Instructor ACI
Mentions
- Deans Honor Roll
- Audio Engineering Society - Section Chairman
- The Recording Academy (formerly NARAS) - Voting Member
- American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers - Writer and Publisher
Outside of the office
- Songwriting
- Commercial Voiceover Artist (client list available upon request)
- Antique radio collector
- Vinyl record and tape collector
- Hot rods and classic car enthusiast
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Founder/VP of Operations
Atrium Music LLC
01.2010 - Current
Engineer/Producer
Radio Express
01.2009 - 01.2015
Instructor
Citrus College
08.2004 - 11.2023
MCM - Communication Management
University of Southern California
BS - Bachelor of Science Organizational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
AS - Two-year Recording Engineering Degree, Citrus College Recording Arts
Citrus College
AA - General
Citrus College
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