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Joshua Russaw

Studio City,CA

Summary

Professionally known as JAHAD,

The current Tour DJ for Grammy Award winning singer Faith Evans.

An energetic DJ known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possessing specialized skills in music mixing, crowd engagement, and audio equipment management. Excel in communication, creativity, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to deliver memorable performances and ensure audience satisfaction. A background in creating unique and captivating musical experiences for diverse audiences. Notable strengths include beat matching, remixing, and sound engineering to create seamless transitions during live sets. Previous work has consistently received positive feedback from patrons and venue owners alike for energy, creativity, and ability to read crowd dynamics effectively.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Official Tour DJ

Faith Evans
11.2023 - Current
  • Created playlists tailored to the audience's musical preferences.
  • Consulted with clients prior to each show to discuss specific song choices or genres desired.
  • Coordinated with lighting technicians to ensure visuals matched the music being played.
  • Promoted upcoming gigs through various social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
  • Developed and maintained music library, ensuring all tracks were up to date.
  • Mixed songs together seamlessly while adjusting levels of volume between tracks.

DJ

The Room Hollywood
Hollywood, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Created playlists tailored to the audience's musical preferences.
  • Promoted upcoming gigs through various social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
  • Developed and maintained music library, ensuring all tracks were up to date.
  • Collaborated with other DJs to create unique mixes that appealed to a variety of tastes.

DJ

Ace Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Created playlists tailored to the audience's musical preferences.
  • Consulted with clients prior to each show to discuss specific song choices or genres desired.
  • Developed and maintained music library, ensuring all tracks were up to date.
  • Promoted upcoming gigs through various social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

DJ

HYPEBEAST
Coachella, CA
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Created playlists tailored to the audience's musical preferences.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues regarding fees, payment terms, and other contractual obligations.
  • Promoted upcoming gigs through various social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
  • Developed and maintained music library, ensuring all tracks were up to date.

Delivery Driver

Postmates & Doordash
Los Angeles, California
01.2017 - 03.2022
  • Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
  • Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
  • Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.m
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.

DJ

Dash Radio
West Hollywood, California
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Created playlists tailored to the audience's musical preferences.
  • Consulted with clients prior to each show to discuss specific song choices or genres desired.

DJ

Warwick Hollywood
Hollywood, CA
04.2019 - 04.2019
  • Created playlists tailored to the audience's musical preferences.
  • Coordinated with lighting technicians to ensure visuals matched the music being played.
  • Consulted with clients prior to each show to discuss specific song choices or genres desired.
  • Promoted upcoming gigs through various social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

Server and Cashier

The Good Pizza
Westchester, California
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.

Stocker

Yummy.com
Santa Monica, California
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
  • Packed boxes for shipment using appropriate packing materials.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through manual systems and and or computerized databases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Venice High School
Santa Monica, California
06-2016

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Delivery driver experience
  • Customer service
  • Playlist curation
  • Music mixing
  • Music library management
  • Event coordination
  • Social media promotion
  • Sound engineering
  • Live performance
  • Time management
  • Audience engagement
  • Reading the crowd
  • Song transitions
  • Music library organization
  • Music selection
  • Music production
  • Remix creation
  • Stage presence
  • Turntablism techniques
  • Digital djing
  • Beat matching
  • Event entertainment

Venues Played

Barclays Center Brooklyn NY

Chicago Theater Chicago IL

Arena Theatre Houston TX

Miramar Culture Center Miramar FL

Casa Amigos Pheonix AZ

Warwick Hollywood CA

The Room Hollywood CA

Ace Hotel DTLA CA

HYPEGOLF Indio CA

Brooklyn Chop House New York NY

Mandani's Hollywood CA

Star Hookah Lounge Hollywood CA

Sunset Rooftop Hollywood CA

Timeline

Official Tour DJ

Faith Evans
11.2023 - Current

DJ

The Room Hollywood
08.2023 - Current

DJ

HYPEBEAST
04.2022 - 04.2022

DJ

Ace Hotel
06.2021 - 12.2023

DJ

Dash Radio
05.2019 - 06.2019

DJ

Warwick Hollywood
04.2019 - 04.2019

Delivery Driver

Postmates & Doordash
01.2017 - 03.2022

Server and Cashier

The Good Pizza
08.2016 - 10.2017

Stocker

Yummy.com
06.2016 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Venice High School

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