Deshawn Blanding
Columbia,SC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Assistant
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
01.2020 - Current
- Developed marketing strategies and campaigns to promote concerts and events.
- Liaised with artists, managers, producers, venues, record labels and promoters to negotiate contracts.
- Organized transportation, lodging and catering services for performers.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of equipment and supplies.
- Negotiated sponsorship deals with local businesses to cover costs associated with the events.
- Advertised through various channels including social media networks, flyers, posters.
- Oversaw crowd control during performances to ensure safety of guests and staff members.
- Assisted in creating merchandise designs such as t-shirts, hats for sale at concerts.
- Set up VIP packages for special guests attending the concerts or events.
- Participated in community events and developed relationships with public to attract new patrons.
Musician
The Astral Projection
Columbia, South Carolina
01.2014 - Current
- Recorded, mixed and mastered albums in professional studios.
- Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.
- Collaborated with other musicians to create unique soundscapes.
- Developed promotional material such as posters, flyers and websites.
- Taught music classes at local schools to introduce children to music.
- Networked with industry professionals in order to secure new opportunities.
- Produced demos using digital workstations like Pro Tools or Logic Pro X.
- Managed social media accounts by creating content that engages fans online.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Production & Music Business
The Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles Skills
- Sound engineering
- Social media promotion
- Influencer partnerships
- Media outreach
- Performance tracking
- Client relationship building
- Music knowledge
- Music genres
- Music mixing and editing
- Musical performance
- Musician collaboration
- Music recording
Websites
Timeline
Event Assistant
University of South Carolina
01.2020 - Current
Musician
The Astral Projection
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Music Production & Music Business
The Los Angeles Film School
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