Zyania Chavez
Chicago,IL
Summary
I’m a Social Media Specialist and Artist/Influencer Outreach Specialist at V5 Group, focusing on Latin music night events and marketing for Suenos Festival and other yearly pop-ups. I also curate my own events within the company.
Alongside my BA in Music Business at UIC, I’m part of Mariachi Fuego and have performed with the University Orchestra. My musical background includes a cover of David Bowie’s "Space Oddity" with Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago, touring as a vocalist and musician with Los Tigres del Norte, and opening for Luis Ángel el Flaco.
I have PR experience with my own podcast called Zona Zentrevista. Interviewing Vanguardia and Petroleros, Los de La Homan and many more. I create engaging social media campaigns and build authentic relationships, boosting audience interaction and brand promotion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Marketing,Influencer/Artist Outreach
V5
Chicago, Illinois
10.2024 - Current
- Video/ Graphic Design
- Digital Advertising/ Campaigns
- Managed social media accounts for V5, Sorry Papi, Frosty Christmas Bar, Noche Buena, Santa's Secret Tree House, and Despecho y Desamor. Posting updates about upcoming events and curating content
- Curating events for La Victoria Barra. "El Palomazo" features regional local artists and a live band.
- Utilized various digital marketing tactics, including email campaigns, influencer outreach, and artist outreach.
- Creating content using professional equipment and B-roll.
- Managing new social media accounts, including TikTok Live, Bluesky, Threads, and X, and creating posting calendars for each app.
- Creating a social media calendar monthly for each platform and each event.
Violinist / Vocalist / Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Mariachi Estrellas De Chicago
Chicago , Illinois
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Adapted to diverse performance settings, from intimate house concerts to large concert halls
- Recorded vocals for albums and singles in professional studios
- Performed live shows at various venues such as bars, clubs, and festivals
- Studied different genres of music to expand repertoire and versatility
- Recorded tracks in studio settings as lead or backup singer for different genres
- Monitored social media channels for industry trends and customer feedback
- Designed eye-catching visuals using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Created engaging written and visual content for various channels
- Developed content marketing strategies to gather leads and increase profit
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and comments on social media platforms
- Scheduled and published content on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook.
Latin Festival Coordinator/ Marketing/ Social Media PR Intern
UIC
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted with developing, planning and implementing strategies to promote this event
- Developed event budgets and provided regular updates to stakeholders on financial status
- Coordinated event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and audio-visual equipment setup
- Managed communication between production team, cast, and creative staff
- Interviewing artist
- Content Creation
- Developed engaging content for social media platforms to increase audience engagement and Festival visibility
- Met pre-event schedule demands, helping to coordinate vendor operations and supply deliveries
- Assisted festival managers with oversight of client social media posts
- Set up Vendor/ Artist Station
- Poster Distribution.
Flex Teller
Marquette Bank
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking and lines of credit accounts
- Retained up-to-date knowledge of offered products and services to educate customers on features, benefits and pricing
- Identified suspected fraud based on behavioral and transaction markers
- Have knowledge of the terminal transactions and corrections
- Balancing daily transactions.
Client Service Representative
State Farm
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Updated records with all interactions and customers transactions
- Resolved customer grievances consistently, collaborating with team members to achieve creative solutions
- Conducted follow-ups with clients to ensure their needs were met and issues resolved
- Drive Safe and Save expert / setup
- Taking odometer readings/ Taking information for quoting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Music Business -
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2025
High School -
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago, IL06.2020
Skills
- Quick learner
- Flexible Schedule
- Works well individually and in teams
- Self Disciplined
- Ability to understand historical, current and future digital trends in content of social media
- Content management
- Social media and promotions
Languages
5,5
Timeline
Social Media Marketing,Influencer/Artist Outreach
V5
10.2024 - Current
Latin Festival Coordinator/ Marketing/ Social Media PR Intern
UIC
02.2024 - 04.2024
Flex Teller
Marquette Bank
02.2022 - 06.2023
Violinist / Vocalist / Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Mariachi Estrellas De Chicago
12.2021 - 05.2025
Client Service Representative
State Farm
08.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Music Business -
University of Illinois Chicago
High School -
Lincoln Park High School
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