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Josh Kato

Nashville,TN

Summary

Organized and analytically-minded leader with strong communication skills and a love for collaboration. Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a desire to learn on Matthew West's "Don't Stop Praying" Tour. Currently excels as a leader by overseeing weekly shows with Lipscomb University's Live Music Practicum, using good communication, planning, and teamwork to execute tasks and events seamlessly. Passionate about details, careful analysis, and planning, as well as working closely with others.

Work History

Event Coordination and Production

Lipscomb's Live Music Practicum
Nashville, TN
01.2025 - Current
  • Supervised by Rusty Harmon and John J. Thompson.
  • Oversee various shows and delegate work, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
  • Regularly communicate with artists through emails, texts, and in person, in order to find ideal performance dates, plan show logistics, and prepare contracts.
  • Build strong relationships, and ensure client needs are met.
  • Help run the practicum's Instagram account (@red_dog_pro). Post strategically, and help create an image of professionalism and collaboration.

Paid Intern

Matthew West "Don't Stop Praying" Tour
Nashville, TN
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Directed volunteers during load-in, set-up, tear-down, and load-out.
  • Set up and tore down backdrops, instruments, and stage decorations.
  • Spent extended periods of time on my feet and moving heavy objects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry Studies

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
12-2026

Certificate - Music Production

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
05-2024

4.0 GPA -

Lipscomb University, Elgin Community College

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • 40 GPA
  • Client relationships
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Project management

Accomplishments

  • Platt Hill Nursery, Carpentersville IL, 2021-2024: Trained employees, leader in Carry-Out department, delegated workload.
  • Seal and Snow Inc, Elgin IL, 2021: Followed oral instructions, worked closely with others.

Timeline

Event Coordination and Production

Lipscomb's Live Music Practicum
01.2025 - Current

Paid Intern

Matthew West "Don't Stop Praying" Tour
11.2024 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry Studies

Lipscomb University

Certificate - Music Production

Elgin Community College

4.0 GPA -

Lipscomb University, Elgin Community College

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