Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Hi, I’m

Kalen El-Masri

Chico,CA

Summary

Highly functioning individual seeking to bring enthusiasm to a dynamic team that values collaboration, accountability, and strong work ethic while offering opportunities for learning and advancement.

Overview

2
years of professional experience

Work History

The Kitchen 530 & Up And Up Chico

Event Coordinator
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings by managing administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Worked closely with business partners to meet goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
  • Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Exceeded defined average sales for EDM concerts in Chico by 25%.

Up And Up Chico

President of Music Collective
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Established positive relationships with local business owners, leveraging those relationships to secure sponsorships/partnerships, vendors, venues, and promotional opportunities.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented collective culture to lead the Chico music industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Led recruitment of team and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Initiated strategy to drive collective growth and increase market share and profitability; especially on social media.

Up & Up Chico, The Kitchen530, & Epic Productions

Lead Ambassador
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Planned and organized tabling events by working hand-in-hand with local businesses to promote our events.
  • Organized and stocked merchandise to keep necessary levels for event demand.
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Collaborated with local media outlets to generate positive press coverage for key initiatives and events.

The Kitchen 530, Up & Up Chico, & Epic Productions

Professional Dj
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music.
  • Arranged libraries and playlists of music in advance of live events.
  • Maintained high volume of bookings by advertising through traditional, digital and social media channels.
  • Installed, operated and maintained audio and video equipment at venues.
  • Managed schedule, contracts and payments for busy roster of bookings.
  • Worked closely with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.

Education

San Marin High School
Novato, CA

High School Diploma
06.2020

University Overview

Skills

  • Talent Booking
  • Creativity and Adaptability
  • File Management & Database Maintenance
  • Event Preparation & Time Management
  • Market Analysis & Branding
  • Locating Venues, Venue Selection & Venue Coordination
  • Vendor Coordination
  • Sales and Marketing Strategy
  • Staff Recruitment & New Hire Training
  • Business Growth & Strategy Development
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Live Sound Production
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Announcing and Hosting
  • Various Music Styles Knowledge
  • Audio Quality Assessments
  • POS Systems Operations
  • Food Preparation Techniques
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Event Coordinator
The Kitchen 530 & Up And Up Chico
08.2022 - Current
President of Music Collective
Up And Up Chico
08.2022 - Current
Lead Ambassador
Up & Up Chico, The Kitchen530, & Epic Productions
08.2022 - Current
Professional Dj
The Kitchen 530, Up & Up Chico, & Epic Productions
01.2021 - Current
San Marin High School
High School Diploma
Kalen El-Masri