Donovan Henderson
Mableton,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Producer/Director with 15 + years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning, and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in music licensing, clearance, and the PRO process. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-Air Radio Personality
1380 WAOK News & Talk Radio
Atlanta , GA
2023.11 - Current
- Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
- Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including competitions, interviews, and phone-ins.
- Hosted music, news, and entertainment segments for well-rounded radio shows.
- Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events, and lifestyle topics.
- Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
- Hosted music, news and entertainment segments for well-rounded radio shows.
Published Writer
Groov Magazine Inc.
Atlanta , GA
2018.10 - Current
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and SharePoint to store and share created documents.
- Created concise, eye-catching headlines and copy on music-related, and lifestyle topics.
- Added keywords, meta descriptions, and alt-image tags to increase SEO presence.
- Created monthly Excel spreadsheets to manage client projects and deadlines.
- Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs.
- Proofread and edited all posts to prepare for publication.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
Music Producer
Groov Music Inc./ Imani Sounds Music
Atlanta , GA
2006.07 - Current
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Produced over 12 album projects, first album released in 2007.
- Directed global operations, from starting point of signing artists to labels through marketing and sales of music.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Skilled at working with music licensing, publishing, and clearance companies.
- Negotiated deals with music venues, and licensing companies.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY05.1992
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NY05.1991
Skills
- Google Docs
- Peer-to-Peer Work
- Project Coordination
- Social Media Platforms
- Internal Communications
- News Writing Skills
- Concept Development
- News Stories
- Creative Writing
- Brand Consistency
- Search Engine Optimization Expertise
- Self-Publishing Experience
Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Yellow belt, Lincoln Financial Group - 2021
- Certified Content & Digital Marketing, HubSpot - 2022
Timeline
On-Air Radio Personality
1380 WAOK News & Talk Radio
2023.11 - Current
Published Writer
Groov Magazine Inc.
2018.10 - Current
Music Producer
Groov Music Inc./ Imani Sounds Music
2006.07 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Roberts Wesleyan College
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Ulster County Community College
- Certified Six Sigma Yellow belt, Lincoln Financial Group - 2021
- Certified Content & Digital Marketing, HubSpot - 2022
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