MARINA HARRISON
New York,NY
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to Founder
Little Black Pearl Workshop
02.2018 - Current
- Manage executive calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Process travel expenses and reimbursements.
- Organize and coordinate conferences and monthly meetings.
Artist Management
Self Employed
10.2016 - Current
- Lead all day-to-day operations.
- Primary contact for artist, musicians, promoters, booking agents, accountant, photographers and venue personnel.
- Oversee budget management, ensuring responsible allocation of resources in support of artistic goals.
- Negotiate and manage all contracting needs.
- Liaise with press contacts and oversee all media outreach endeavors.
- Collaborate with production teams to schedule shoots, advance shows and tours, allocate resources and coordinate logistics for seamless operations.
- Manage all marketing for shows and new releases through social media marketing, email marketing and partnerships with local organizations.
Studio & Operations Manager
The Bar Method Cobble Hill
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Streamlined studio operations by implementing efficient processes and organizational systems.
- Provided exceptional & timely customer service via in person relations, email support and answering phones.
- Led workplace culture initiatives that fostered an inclusive environment, community and promoted employee engagement and retention.
- Managed the studio schedule, cleaning schedule, maintenance schedule and staff schedule.
- Coordinated internal communication channels for effective information-sharing between staff and clients.
- Managed client billing process to ensure accurate invoicing while maintaining positive relationships with clients throughout their lifecycle at the studio.
- Drove sales, retail and membership.
- Interviewed, hired, onboarded and trained, new hires.
Media Relations Coordinator
Live Nation (Shoreline Amphitheater)
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Advanced press requests with the artist's representative.
- Built strong relationships with local reporters & photographers.
- Escorted photographers in and out of the house during shows to ensure press guidelines were met.
- Liaised with security personnel and venue staff.
Tour Publicist
JP Cutler Media
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Wrote press materials and pitched regional & national press campaigns for touring musicians, food & beverage clients and nonprofit arts organizations.
- Collaborated with media representatives to optimize coverage.
- Coordinated special events logistics, such as guest lists, invitations, venue selection, and promotional materials distribution.
- Organized and continuously updated current media lists.
- Advised clients on social media best practices to amplify their online presence and engage with target audiences effectively.
- Tracked media hits in client-specific publicity reports.
Receptionist, Box Office and Marketing Assistant
SOB's (Sounds of Brazil)
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Greeted guests with a friendly, positive demeanor.
- Managed Box Office operations by administering ticket sales, handling cash and credit card payments, box office reporting and managing comps and guest list.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Assisted with building email newsletters to venue's customers to promote upcoming shows and events.
- Strategized media outreach and partnering with local media organizations for ticket giveaways, promos and overall visibility of events.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts, Sociology -
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2011
Volunteer Experience
Isabella Geriatric, New York, NY 2017-2021,
Friendly Visiting Program Volunteer for Upper Manhattan Partnership for Senior Independence
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Studio & Operations Manager
The Bar Method Cobble Hill
12.2020 - 07.2022
Executive Assistant to Founder
Little Black Pearl Workshop
02.2018 - Current
Media Relations Coordinator
Live Nation (Shoreline Amphitheater)
06.2017 - 10.2019
Artist Management
Self Employed
10.2016 - Current
Tour Publicist
JP Cutler Media
08.2015 - 07.2017
Receptionist, Box Office and Marketing Assistant
SOB's (Sounds of Brazil)
04.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of the Arts, Sociology -
California State University East Bay
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