Don Jeka
New York,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Super passionate about music, particularly Hip-Hop and the underground scene it hosts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Host/Food Server
The Standard Hotel
New York, NY
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Gained broad base knowledge in restaurant operations, both front-of-house and back-of-house.
Emerging Talent Associate A&R
Warner Records
New York, NY
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Met with artists to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
- Pitched several artists to the label
- Helped out with music video production for Bandmanrill, Sha EK, and MC Vertt
- Worked in a fast paced dynamic environment with Alex Resch and Kyle Rosen
- While at Warner I did, Lyrics, EPK's, Publishing, Outreach, A&R Analysis, Excel, Recruitment, social media, etc.
Barista
Mr. Wish
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Skate Coach, and Front Desk Employee
Rye Airfield
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Motivated skaters to become faster, more confident and more effective through learning habits and proper form.
Surf Coach, New Employee Trainer, Retail
Summer Sessions Surf Shop
Rye, NH
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Trained all new employees within the customer service and gear rental side of the business.
- Trained all age ranges how to surf in a challenging and exciting environment.
Education
Arts And Entertainment Management
Pace University
NY05.2025
Skills
- A&R Analysis
- Artist Relationships
- Social Media Content Creation
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Positive Interactions
- Quick learner and hard worker
Relevant Coursework
- Business Law
- Business Management
- Arts & Entertainment Management
Academic projects
- Guided my team successfully through a virtual business sales competition, coming in first place.
- Managed my team in Pace Universities Arts & Entertainment Management class, putting together a music event coming in first place in the class leaderboard.
Activities/Volunteer Work
- I manage an up and coming rapper by the name of Smokingskul, we have released three projects together and I have booked him for shows in LA, Miami, Atlanta, NYC, and smaller cities.
- Atlantic Records with former VP and Head of Marketing, Nina Webb: Reviewed the marketability of crowds at several different concerts around New York.
- Pace Universities Sales Team: Traveled with the team competing in high level sales competitions.
- Surfing With Smiles: Taught disabled people how to surf in a safe, encouraging, and
supportive environment. - Burton Chill Foundation: Taught kids with difficult home lives how to surf in an encouraging
camp atmosphere.
Timeline
Host/Food Server
The Standard Hotel
05.2023 - 02.2024
Emerging Talent Associate A&R
Warner Records
02.2023 - 05.2023
Barista
Mr. Wish
02.2021 - 06.2021
Skate Coach, and Front Desk Employee
Rye Airfield
10.2018 - 09.2020
Surf Coach, New Employee Trainer, Retail
Summer Sessions Surf Shop
06.2018 - 09.2022
Arts And Entertainment Management
Pace University
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