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Mitchell Wilkens

Dublin,OH

Summary

Experienced Music Coordinator and Marketing Director with a strong track record of booking national acts, overseeing day-of-show operations, and curating engaging music programs. Proven ability to maintain artist relations, coordinate logistics, and adapt music offerings for enhanced customer satisfaction. A dynamic DJ with a passion for creating immersive nightclub experiences. Skilled in marketing, event management, and artist relations, contributing to the success of various organizations and venues.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Coordinator & Music Director

Ethos Hospitality Group
02.2023 - Current
  • Book all Talent at Townhall Columbus, Mandrake Rooftop and Townhall Cleveland - Create and curate playlists dependent on volume and time of day to ensure every situation has proper music selection - Booked national acts and oversaw all day-of-show operations, including scheduling transportation, fulfilling artists' hospitality and production riders, and serving as the primary point of contact for all day- of needs
  • Coordinate music scheduling and setlists to ensure a dynamic and seamless entertainment experience
  • Increased all social media follower counts
  • Increased number of DJs and implemented training programs for all DJs
  • Successfully planned and executed 15+ events
  • Maintained relationships with local artists and talent agencies to stay current with emerging trends and acts
  • Address customer feedback and preferences to adapt the music program for enhanced customer satisfaction
  • Handled technical requirements, equipment setups, and soundchecks for live performances, ensuring smooth operations
  • Negotiate and contract DJs, live bands, and other musical performers to secure top-tier talent for regular events and special promotions
  • Curate and manage a diverse and engaging music program for multiple venues within the group, aligning with the brand and target audience
  • Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses.
  • Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Tik Tok, Facebook and Instagram.
  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print and email campaigns.
  • Answered general marketing department inquiries by email and phone.
  • Coordinated creation and deployment of videos, social media posts and other marketing collateral.
  • Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
  • Organized logistics for marketing and proposal strategy meetings.

Resident DJ

Ethos Hospitality Group
07.2021 - Current
  • Barley House Cleveland - Resident DJ at Townhall Columbus - Resident DJ at Mandrake Rooftop - Resident DJ at Lost Social Club - Curated and performed dynamic DJ sets to entertain and engage patrons, enhancing the nightclub's atmosphere and reputation
  • Seamlessly mixed and blended music tracks across various genres, creating an immersive and energetic experience for the audience
  • Stayed current with music trends, emerging artists, and club culture to continually refresh the nightclub's music offerings
  • Collaborated with nightclub management to plan and promote special events, theme nights, and guest
  • DJ performances
  • Maintained a professional and approachable demeanor while adhering to the nightclub's branding and style guidelines
  • Contributed to the overall success of the nightclub by attracting and retaining a loyal customer base through memorable DJ performances

Marketing Coordinator & Artist Relations

Prime Social Group
12.2017 - Current
  • Manage all hospitality needs for music artists
  • Assist In running all street team operations - Assist in managing all ambassadors and influencers - Start and manage promotional partnerships with brands and companies in my given market
  • Manage all hospitality needs for music artists - Assist In running all street team operations - Assist in managing all ambassadors and influencers
  • Start and manage promotional partnerships with brands and companies in my given market
  • Assist in solving day of show issues with artists, hospitality concerns and travel delays
  • Handle all marketing for Local Columbus shows - Find new and innovative ways to market concerts and festivals
  • Fostered strong relationships with performing artists and their management teams to ensure smooth collaboration and artist satisfaction
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for artists before, during, and after the show/festival, addressing their needs and requests
  • Coordinated artist logistics, including travel arrangements, accommodations, and on-site requirements, to ensure a seamless festival experience
  • Facilitated artist meet-and-greet sessions and backstage activities to enhance the festival's overall experience
  • Managed artist schedules and provided real-time support to resolve any issues or emergencies during the festival
  • Assist in solving day of show issues with artists, hospitality concerns and travel delays
  • Handle all marketing for Local Columbus shows
  • Find new and innovative ways to market concerts and festivals.
  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print and email campaigns.
  • Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
  • Researched, gathered and edited proposal materials.

Day-to-Day Management Assistant

Prime Artists
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assist In managing day to day operations for multiple music artists
  • Assist in the overall career management and development of music artists including music production, live performances and social media marketing
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Established strong relationships to partner with and navigate artists with wide range of personality types.
  • Oversaw licensing of tracks to other labels.
  • Set realistic expectations with clients to consistently deliver on expectations.
  • Supported artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines.
  • Assisted clients with establishing release timelines and flow of related marketing assets.

Resident

A&R Creative Group
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Years 3 months) -, DJ at Midway On High, Trism & Ethyl & Tank - Curated and performed dynamic DJ sets to entertain and engage patrons, enhancing the nightclub's atmosphere and reputation
  • Seamlessly mixed and blended music tracks across various genres, creating an immersive and energetic experience for the audience
  • Stayed current with music trends, emerging artists, and club culture to continually refresh the nightclub's music offerings
  • Collaborated with nightclub management to plan and promote special events, theme nights, and guest
  • DJ performances
  • Maintained a professional and approachable demeanor while adhering to the nightclub's branding and style guidelines
  • Contributed to the overall success of the nightclub by attracting and retaining a loyal customer base through memorable DJ performances.

Leasing Agent

CA Ventures
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Sell leases to parties interested in living at Uncommon Columbus - Manage maintenance requests, resident issues and concerns.
  • Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
  • Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
  • Escalated major issues to property manager for immediate remediation.

Assistant Manager

GNC
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Sell, Describe and educate on GNC products to help the customer find the best solution to their problem - Manage cash and deposits at the beginning and end of the day and keep track of all deposits - setting and achieving monthly sales goals for product sales.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.

Salesperson

Total Quality Logistics
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Selling loads to trucks all across the United States and beyond - Helped manage an account for senior representatives a- Find available trucks for the senior account owners customers
  • Negotiate prices with both the customer and the truck dispatcher
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
  • Improved customer service and telecommunication skills to build lasting relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dublin Coffman High School
Dublin, OH
05.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Marketing
  • Google AdWords
  • Sales Expertise
  • Digital Marketing
  • Market Research
  • Canva (Software)
  • Event Planning
  • Social Media Technologies
  • Social Media Content Creation

Additional Information

  • Honors & Awards , Community Champion Award - City Of Dublin, Ohio Apr 2011 A community champion award highlights something special done in the community with a positive outcome. I created a program in Elementary Schools (while in elementary school) that used NFLs “Play60” to motivate kids and adults to get out and exercise for an hour a day! Mitch Wilkens - page 4

Timeline

Marketing Coordinator & Music Director

Ethos Hospitality Group
02.2023 - Current

Day-to-Day Management Assistant

Prime Artists
01.2022 - 08.2022

Leasing Agent

CA Ventures
10.2021 - 01.2022

Resident DJ

Ethos Hospitality Group
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

GNC
04.2021 - 10.2021

Salesperson

Total Quality Logistics
09.2020 - 12.2020

Resident

A&R Creative Group
02.2019 - 04.2022

Marketing Coordinator & Artist Relations

Prime Social Group
12.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Dublin Coffman High School

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