Jakari Lucas

Great at planning and running entertaining programs as accomplished Entertainment Coordinator. With a background in social media management and running a full time online business. I offer a record of success in increasing participation with students and connecting with a younger audience when it comes to learning and influence. Highly motivated with a passion for community work.

• Advise and consult with managers and writers regarding music business/budget issues, creative concepts, and music for shows;
• Direct and/or execute arrangements and implement recordings for various shows;
• Oversee and possibly orchestrate music, deliver demos, and schedule recording sessions through post-production and implementation;
• Oversee and conduct rehearsals and performances of selected live music for shows and special events;
• Build budgets for all assigned projects;
• Collaborate with others on decisions concerning new and existing music trends;
• Maintain an up-to-date music library and talent/industry contact database

• Complete administration of contracts from inception to completion, encompassing contract law, acquisition, and contract administration.
• Managing change orders, supplemental agreements, terminations, claims, and the close out of contracts.
• Acquisition planning, contract administration, and termination techniques to effectively administer and close out contracts.
• Cost/price analysis to evaluate contractor proposals and change order proposals.
• Knowledge of various types of contracts, such as firm-fixed price, economic price adjustments, and cost reimbursement.
• Negotiation to establish prices, terms and conditions, contract modifications, and settlements.

• Organized and participated in campus entertainment events, showcasing talents in singing, songwriting, rapping, and live performances.
• Utilized social media presence to enhance school awareness and engagement among students.
• Collaborated directly with athletic directors to integrate entertainment with sports activities on campus.
• Hosted inclusive and enjoyable campus events, offering free spaces for students to express themselves freely.
• Awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a high school student to support their educational pursuits.
• Engaged extensively in inner-city initiatives focused on mentoring young males, fostering effective coping strategies and resilience against external challenges during adolescence.

• Development of a novel approach for social media marketing, 08/23
• Designed a new approach to conducting social media marketing
• Grew my Instagram platform followers by more than 400% in less than 6 months