Eduardo Salamanca
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Driven by results. Creative professional with a proven track record at Sonic Candy Records, excelling in client relations and budget management. Successfully coordinated an 18-stop tour, securing high-profile gigs and scaling network along the Pacific North West. Experienced in marketing & leveraging industry connections to enhance brand visibility and drive revenue growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Manager
Sonic Candy Records
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated accommodations for crew and tour transportation between destinations.
- Secured paid gigs in competitive markets such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle.
- Oversaw logistics for an eighteen stop tour, coordinating travel, lodging, & budgeting.
- Coordinated on-site operations at shows, including load-in, stage setup, merch booth management, and oversaw live audio operations.
- Identified and pitched value propositions to brands and businesses to align them with client's growing presence.
Talent Manager
TIDE-EYE
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Negotiated Vinyl contracts, appearance fees, and coordinated travel arrangements with Venues, Festivals, and Event Organizers.
- Partnered with Amoeba Records to carry our Vinyl.
- Managed all day-to-day operations from budgeting to scheduling social media posts.
- Created an Electronic Press Kit, then developed and executed outreach strategies to venues and promoters, managing all key communications.
- Created content angles for behind-the-scenes, industry-focused, and comedic themes, garnishing tens of thousands of views.
- Fostered relationships with industry professionals, including promoters, festival organizers, and local community leaders.
Creative Director
06.2020 - Current
- Analyzed current trends to set the overall tone & aesthetic to create the best presentation for client's projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive multimedia campaigns such as: podcasts.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Created moodboards, brand language, color themes, and applied creative elements found to successfully connect with desired audience.
Music Producer
06.2020 - Current
- Composed instrumental tracks through Logic Pro.
- Developed musical arrangements using high fidelity emulators such as Omnisphere, Native Instruments, and Waves.
- Optimized sound quality in recordings by utilizing industry standard audio software tools such as Antares.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Developed strong relationships with industry professionals, leading to successful collaborations on various projects.
Sound Engineer
Sonic Candy Records
06.2020 - Current
- Developed proficiency in digital audio workstations (DAWs) to streamline sound engineering tasks.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Provided on-site support at various venues, coordinating with venue staff to ensure smooth execution of live events from an audio perspective.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Merchandise Manager
Sonic Candy Records
06.2020 - Current
- Planned, designed, and coordinated production of merchandise while keeping costs low.
- Processed all sales transactions, maintain accurate reporting, and shipping logistics.
- Analyzed & applied sales data to allocate a strategic inventory with in-store partners, keeping an 'exclusive' feel and driving traffic to our website.
- Used socials and email list to strategically forecast demand, adjust pricing, and prevent overproduction.
Social Media Manager Intern
Kopius Media
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Helped develop and execute a content funnel based on current trends, incorporating best practices into daily work process.
- Monitored trends, collaboration opportunities, and engagement.
- Fostered client's online community and assisted in expanding organic reach into new markets, keeping paid promotional campaigns costs low.
- Attended weekly progress meetings, working closely with client's multimedia team to plan captions and schedule publications.
Education
Industrial Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2019
Skills
- Client relations
- Administrative support
- Marketing and sales
- Public relations
- Budget management
- ROI calculations
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Tour Manager
Sonic Candy Records
01.2025 - Current
Talent Manager
TIDE-EYE
09.2024 - 09.2025
Social Media Manager Intern
Kopius Media
12.2023 - 06.2024
Creative Director
06.2020 - Current
Music Producer
06.2020 - Current
Sound Engineer
Sonic Candy Records
06.2020 - Current
Merchandise Manager
Sonic Candy Records
06.2020 - Current
Industrial Psychology
University of Iowa