Jared Dawkins
New York,USA
Summary
Strategic entertainment marketing professional skilled in artist relations, digital marketing, and community engagement. Identifies cultural trends and audience opportunities while building strong relationships with artists and stakeholders. Connects Caribbean artists to global audiences and develops community-focused marketing initiatives across diverse entertainment platforms.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator & Curator Liaison
Audiomack
New York
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Cultivated relationships with 100+ Caribbean artists and emerging creators across 22 islands, supporting collaboration and expanding regional representation on a global music platform.
- Coordinated communication between artists, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure projects aligned with organizational and audience objectives.
- Managed project timelines, creative partnerships, and stakeholder communications to drive project success in a fast-paced entertainment environment.
- Researched emerging talent, music trends, and market opportunities to identify artists and cultural movements, fostering audience growth and engagement.
- Supported initiatives connecting Caribbean creators with international audiences, enhancing visibility and engagement across global music communities.
In-House Marketing and Special Responsibilities
Ditmas Children's
Brooklyn
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop marketing campaigns, communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Executed digital and community-focused marketing initiatives designed to increase audience engagement and strengthen brand visibility.
- Managed Facebook and Instagram marketing efforts using Canva and Meta Business Suite, monitoring audience feedback and digital performance to identify opportunities for campaign improvement.
- Translated audience feedback and campaign performance into actionable recommendations for future marketing strategies.
- Designed and coordinaLed on-site events and experiential initiatives that increased community participation and strengthened relationships with key audiences.
Assistant
New Legacy Enterprises
North Hollywood, CA
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed client communications through handling calls, participating in meetings, and assisting in contract drafting to support efficient day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with live events, providing support to talent and clients, reducing event issues by 20% while improving satisfaction.
- Drafted and revised contracts while maintaining booking software for clients, ensuring document accuracy.
- Maintained detailed reports to support workflow efficiency.
- Conducted research and gathered leads to support project development.
Entertainment & Event Coordinator
Solid Agency
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinated entertainment programs and events, building relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
- Supported event logistics and execution, aligning activities with operational goals and timelines to ensure seamless delivery.
- Developed creative concepts connecting audiences with brands and cultural programming.
- Established partnerships with local organizations, enhancing community engagement in agency initiatives.
- Monitored event outcomes and provided actionable recommendations to improve future programming.
Social Media & Artist Assistant
WEPOC Studio
New York
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Researched and implemented social media marketing strategies, enhancing community engagement and interaction.
- Engaged with customers on social media platforms, bolstering brand reputation.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, increasing accuracy and optimizing resource allocation.
Marketing Assistant
Allure Marketing
New York
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Orchestrated rapid fundraising efforts, securing donations for prominent charities like Doctors Without Borders, the Humane Society, and Oxfam International within a week.
- Fostered supportive employee atmosphere, serving as primary resource for training inquiries and guidance.
- Assessed trainer performance to identify skill gaps and improve learning environment.
Server
Hush Restaurant & Lounge
Queens
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Delivered attentive service to guests, promptly addressing requests and inquiries to improve overall dining experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely delivery of food and beverages to tables, ensuring seamless dining experience.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining areas, contributing to guest comfort and satisfaction.
- Supported servers in table setup, clearing, and resetting to maintain efficient service flow.
Server
Simpsons Bar & Restaurant
New York
11.2025 - Current
- Greeted guests promptly, shared daily specials, and collected drink orders to offer superior service.
- Oversaw table service, recommended add-ons to elevate dining experience and gauge guest satisfaction.
- Managed multiple tables to maintain high service quality and enhance guest satisfaction.
- Operated POS system for accurate order input and payment processing, contributing to streamlined service.
- Ensured timely delivery of food to enhance guest experience, cleaned tables and counters, and stocked dining room supplies.
Store Operation Associate
At Home Group Inc.
New York
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Cultivated strong customer relationships by providing in-depth product knowledge and exceptional service, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized assistance and clear communication of product options and benefits.
- Organized merchandise and managed inventory using hand trucks and forklifts to create efficient, visually appealing store layout.
Customer Experience Specialist(Advisor)
Best Buy
New York
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Resolved billing inquiries and troubleshot service concerns, ensuring prompt issue resolution and enhancing customer experience.
- Guided customers in audio and gaming departments, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided feedback for process improvements, contributing to enhanced departmental efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - International Marketing
Baruch College
New York, NY06-2023
Associate's degree - Business Administration and Management, General
Queensborough Community College
New York, NY06-2021
High School Diploma - Business Studies
Jamaica College
Kingston, Jamaica06-2018
Skills
- Audience Development
- Audience Insights
- Entertainment Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Campaign Strategy
- Experiential Marketing
- Community Engagement
- Trend analysis
- Market Research
- Brand Strategy
- Partnership Development
- Social Media Analytics
- Customer Engagement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project Management
- Presentation skills
- Talent Engagement
Accomplishments
- 2020-21 CUNYAC Scholar Athlete of the Year
Certification
- Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate
SELECTED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT EXPERIENCE
MIA PRODUCTIONS | EVENT OPERATIONS
New York, NY | 2022 – Present
Supported live entertainment events and large-scale music experiences across front gate, box office, and guest operations.
SELECTED EVENTSPalm Tree Music Festival
Event Operations | Multiple Years
- Supported live event operations and guest experience across multiple Palm Tree Music Festival events over four years.
- Assisted with front gate operations, attendee entry, crowd flow, and front-of-house guest experience.
- Collaborated with event staff in fast-paced, high-volume entertainment environments.
Project 91: HUGEL & Alesso
Brooklyn Army Terminal | August 2026
- Worked box office and front gate operations for back-to-back high-energy summer day parties featuring HUGEL and Alesso.
- Supported attendee entry, ticketing and guest flow in a large-scale live music environment.
- Interacted directly with festival attendees and collaborated with event operations teams to maintain an organized guest experience.
- Front Gate Operations
- Box Office & Ticketing
- Guest Experience
- Attendee Flow & Entry Operations
- Live Event Operations
- Festival & Concert Environments
- Front-of-House Coordination
- Audience Engagement
Timeline
Server
Simpsons Bar & Restaurant
11.2025 - Current
In-House Marketing and Special Responsibilities
Ditmas Children's
03.2025 - 11.2025
Assistant
New Legacy Enterprises
09.2024 - 03.2025
Server
Hush Restaurant & Lounge
03.2024 - 01.2026
Marketing Assistant
Allure Marketing
04.2023 - 01.2024
Store Operation Associate
At Home Group Inc.
10.2021 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator & Curator Liaison
Audiomack
12.2020 - 09.2021
Social Media & Artist Assistant
WEPOC Studio
06.2020 - 11.2020
Customer Experience Specialist(Advisor)
Best Buy
02.2020 - 06.2020
Entertainment & Event Coordinator
Solid Agency
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - International Marketing
Baruch College
Associate's degree - Business Administration and Management, General
Queensborough Community College
High School Diploma - Business Studies
Jamaica College