Experience

Public Records Inc.

• Canada
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager/ A&R

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  With additional support on the Management, Video and Event production, Accounting, Admin, Distribution & Ingestion side and overall label support. See my projects: linktr.ee/JinxyBarksdale With additional support on the Management, Video and Event production, Accounting, Admin, Distribution & Ingestion side and overall label support. See my projects: linktr.ee/JinxyBarksdale



The JamVick Group

• Sync Agent

  • 2018 - Present

  >As a Sync Agent my responsibilities are to connect with various Music Supervisors, and pitch them music from the artists I represent. To date I represent over 20 artists and have landed placements on: Showtime's "The Chi" CBC's "Kims Convenience" and Indie features: "The Night Sessions" & "The Rest Of Us" >As a Sync Agent my responsibilities are to connect with various Music Supervisors, and pitch them music from the artists I represent. To date I represent over 20 artists and have landed placements on: Showtime's "The Chi" CBC's "Kims Convenience" and Indie features: "The Night Sessions" & "The Rest Of Us"



Quiet As Kept

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Producer/ Management support

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Supporting the company with their artists through administration, Ad campaigns, brand strategy and analytics, also using my extensive knowledge in event planning to help initiate activation, tours and events. Supporting the company with their artists through administration, Ad campaigns, brand strategy and analytics, also using my extensive knowledge in event planning to help initiate activation, tours and events.



JRNYMN

• Co-Founder, A&R

  • 2014 - Present

  Co-Founded this indie record label, designed as a all around company specializing in music recording, Video production, Marketing, Events (Concerts) and grant writing. I was personally responsible for various aspects including financing projects, studio time, artwork, videos, logos, features, production, musicians, marketing materials, and album packaging. >Developed social media campaigns, EX: "Sixteen 16s" designed around Social Media outlets, specifically Instagram, where every Thursday for 16 weeks, a 1 min video of the artist was released of him rapping over classic Hip-Hop Instrumentals. Tracks were released on SoundCloud prior to the video post and the following Monday posted to all remaining social media outlets. > In this position my duties were to assist in the development of Hip-Hop artists, I developed and executed different strategies and exercises to shape certain aspects of that artist, while arranging photo shoots, video shoots, interviews with media outlets, creative meetings, studio time and showcase placements for clients and being responsible for payout to clients, directors, photographers, engineers, producers, promoters, as well as other artists. > I Created basic roll out & marketing plans for campaign launches to media outlets and registered clients with various audio streaming & social media accounts. I arranged for clients to be set up with the different publishing, performance rights, and audio tracking organizations that are available in Canada. As well as assist companies identify strengths and weaknesses for specific artists regarding social media, and supplement in digital strategies. >Balanced a project budget of $40, 000 to complete a Hip-Hop EP featuring Freeway, Beanie Sigel, Sheek Louch, Styles P, Killah Priest & Ghostface Killah. With corresponding videos on location in Philidelphia and Miami, Pressing of 500 units of Vinyl, CDs and Cassettes as well as Marketing/ PR for the project and a fully animated 6 page booklet. Show less



Heroes In Black

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts

• Grant Writer

  • 2016 - Nov 2017

  Responsible for researching funding sources, write grant applications and final reports, and assist with other documents as required such as financial statements, marketing plans, detailed budgets and advice specifically for non-profits. Heroes In Black is a non-profit organization whos mission is to create solutions for the homeless and at-risk youth across Canada. We want to inspire them to be their best selves, help employ them with fulfilling careers, and ultimately help them rebuild their lives to live out their dreams. We believe in that when we focus on the individual needs, we can also create "Heroes"​ that can help save others from a life on the street. Show less



The Master Plan Show

• Social Media Manager/Radio Host

  • Jan 2013 - May 2014

  I was tasked with helping in expanding the online presence & audience of The Master Plan Show on CIUT 89.5FM, I arranged and executed interviews for artists, movement and fashion leaders. And when needed I outsourced work to specific professionals in that field, like Web/Fashion Designers, Photography, Production, PR, Disk Jockey etc North Americas longest and strongest running Hip-Hop show, broadcasting 15,000 watts every saturday from 8-10PM I was tasked with helping in expanding the online presence & audience of The Master Plan Show on CIUT 89.5FM, I arranged and executed interviews for artists, movement and fashion leaders. And when needed I outsourced work to specific professionals in that field, like Web/Fashion Designers, Photography, Production, PR, Disk Jockey etc North Americas longest and strongest running Hip-Hop show, broadcasting 15,000 watts every saturday from 8-10PM



Infinity Entertainment International

• Marketing Consultant/Event Co-Ordinator/ Disk Jockey

  • 2004 - 2014

  As Event Co-Ordinator I planned events for various brands, companies and people including weddings, banquets, media events, club parties and Not-For-Profit fundraisers, while in this position I was granted a budget and able to work within it to make events pleasant to the client and their guests, I was accountable for, establishing dates, finding and reserving venues, acquiring suitable transportation and permits needed for the event, catering, decor, off site washrooms if needed, tables, chairs, security and staff support including clean up, emergency services, sound systems and Disk Jockeys, themes & concepts. As Marketing Consultant I was responsible for all marketing and advertisement needed prior to date of event by obtaining sponsors to help assist with funding and supplying events, and by utilizing social media such as Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Vine, BBM, Whats App Sound Cloud and other forms of advertisement such as flyers, stickers, newspaper ads, radio ads and contests and TTC banners. Other responsibilities I have are with assisting various companies in campaigns they have, analyzing data of online and social media markets, from where in the world the most traffic is coming from to exactly what device or platform they are using to view content or be directed to the product. I identified weak points in their structure and supplemented it, augmenting or developing a digital strategy that works ideally for their product and their target market. As a Disk Jockey I was responsible for staying on top of all music trends in all genres. Be readily and knowledgeable in forms of music, whilst maintaining the skill and ability to mix and blend music and control the crowd. Show less