Emma Spartz
Forest Park,IL
Summary
A Chicago-based creative and freelance worker eager to implement her experience in new ways. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager, Creative Director, Writer
Personal Music Career
Chicago, Illinois
11.2020 - Current
- Develop engaging content for multiple social media platforms to build a brand from the ground up
- Manage multiple social media campaigns to align with marketing strategies and target audiences, amassing over 10,000 followers in just a 2 year period
- Design promotional materials using graphic design and photo/video editing software applications
- Build a creative team and delegate ongoing responsibilities of marketing, outreach, and merchandising
- Create physical assets such as set designs, photo/video shoots, merchandise, and grass roots marketing campaigns
Co-Founder, Social Media Manager & Member
Six Foot Blonde
Bloomington, Indiana
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Founded a 9-piece musical ensemble and build a brand around a curated style of music and performance
- Amassed almost 10,000 social media followers through strategic marketing, outreach, and partnership in a 2 year period
- Organized performances with venue ownership on a weekly basis, catering to audiences of 500+
- Rehearsed and performed for over 10 hours a week in pursuit of refining performance and technical skills
Event Marketing & Ticketing Associate
Buskirk-Chumley Historical Theater
Bloomington, Indiana
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed marketing materials to promote theater events and programs, both digital and handmade assets
- Provided direct customer service to patrons seeking tickets and information regarding upcoming events
- Possessed and articulated knowledge of dozens of events at a time, including several off-site events
- Organized archival materials for preservation and public access at the venue
Booking Agent & Performer
Village Pub
Bloomington, Indiana
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with venue ownership on booking three sets of professional and diverse music acts weekly
- Networked and created relationships with local musicians through clear and amicable communication
- Quickly solved problems under time constraints when cancellations or equipment failures occurred
- Maintained accurate records of bookings using reservation management software
- Processed payments from clients in a timely manner according to established procedures
- Assisted in the setup of audio and visual equipment prior to events
Social Media Manager
Bloomington Delta Music
Bloomington, Indiana
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Augmented connections with local, casual musicians who were seeking out performance opportunities
- Marketed through Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok, reaching over 1,000 members of the local community
- Propelled club involvement from 3 members to more than 300 over the course of four semesters
- Nominated as New Student Organization of the Year by IU for the 2019-20 school year as well as the Student Organization of the year for 2020-21
- Raised over $5,000 for charitable organizations through planned fundraising events and performances
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management, Music
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN12-2022
Skills
- Content creation
- Social media strategy
- Campaign management
- Graphic design
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Networking
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Booking Agent & Performer
Village Pub
05.2021 - 05.2022
Event Marketing & Ticketing Associate
Buskirk-Chumley Historical Theater
02.2021 - 08.2022
Social Media Manager, Creative Director, Writer
Personal Music Career
11.2020 - Current
Co-Founder, Social Media Manager & Member
Six Foot Blonde
04.2020 - 04.2023
Social Media Manager
Bloomington Delta Music
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management, Music
Indiana University, Bloomington