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Elijah Okpogie

Elijah Okpogie

Artist Management
Chicago,IL

Summary

As a talent manager with extensive experience in the music industry, I have had the privilege of working with some of the biggest names in Afrobeat, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema. My ability to spot and nurture talent, as well as my strong relationships with industry professionals, has allowed me to successfully guide the careers of these artists from the early stages to the top of their game.

I have a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and promotional strategies, negotiating favorable contracts, and effectively managing the day-to-day business and personal needs of my clients. I am also well-versed in the latest industry trends and technologies and am able to navigate the constantly evolving landscape of the music industry.

In addition to my experience managing top Afrobeat artists, I also have a strong network of contacts in the industry, including agents, managers, publicists, and record labels. I am confident that my skills and experience make me well-suited for a talent manager position, and I am excited about the opportunity to continue to help artists achieve success in their careers.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
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Artist Developed

Work History

Founder

Diamonds
Chicago, IL
03.2013 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with Vans and Budweiser as brand ambassador to support current trends and any reflecting business needs
  • Built and maintained all events and locations assigned within the appropriate ticketing software
  • Assisted talent campus events, concerts, and artist needs, as necessary.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Oversaw marketing, PR and location-specific promotions.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.

Artist Manager

Jonzing World
Atlanta, GA
12.2016 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw licensing of tracks to other labels.
  • Stayed abreast of industry trends via trade publications, events and social media to keep artists at forefront of ever-changing landscape.
  • Leveraged networks to identify and generate opportunities to increase exposure and revenue for clients.
  • Set realistic expectations with clients to consistently deliver on expectations.
  • Supported artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Project Manager

Deloitte
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 11.2022
  • Analyzed process models as they are, compare them to the future and improved designs, and determine the necessary changes for arriving at the improved state by designing business processes and apply any subsequent changes to them
  • Collaborated to identify gaps and constraints associated with business requirements and process, and provided aid solutions to resolve gaps or constraints
  • Researched industry-related best practices and benchmarks to innovate new processes and strategies to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs for the company
  • Collected, analyzed, and reported data on process performance to monitor and measure the effectiveness.

Project Manager

Morning Star
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Handled individual investor business, simultaneously managing multiple projects from discovery to implementation, working with key stakeholders and business leaders to successfully navigate and close large-scale projects as well as managing twice-monthly product releases
  • Lead process improvement and root cause analysis groups to solve a product or business problem with end-result of testing a product concept or implementing a process change to improve workflow or resolve a business issue
  • Maintained relationships with key product and contracting vendors and oversaw budgets for resources and services to collaborate with legal, finance and senior stakeholders to drive key decisions for contract, resource and future spending terms
  • Ensure that the project team understands all aspects of the prime contract relating to their respective responsibilities, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the prime contract checklist and organizational structure.

Education

B.S - Communications, International Trade

University of Illinois Urbana

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

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Quote

I Only Look Up To God
Elijah Okpogie

Timeline

Project Manager

Deloitte
06.2020 - 11.2022

Project Manager

Morning Star
03.2019 - 06.2020

Artist Manager

Jonzing World
12.2016 - 11.2022

Founder

Diamonds
03.2013 - 12.2022

B.S - Communications, International Trade

University of Illinois Urbana
Elijah OkpogieArtist Management