Experience

Nobu Hotel Chicago

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident DJ

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  • Perform monthly on a combination of Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays at The Rooftop at Nobu Hotel in Chicago. • Provide Nobu Hotel with the perfect ambiance using decade spanning feel-good jams ranging from r&b/soul to reggae/dancehall, disco/boogie/funk-pop to golden era hip-hop with a sprinkle of top 40 for good measure! • Maintain strong relationships with Nobu’s employees and clientele - and use their music suggestions to mold a custom playlist from week to week. • Carefully craft, research and update playlists monthly + expertly perform CDJ sets through beat-matching, phrasing and crowd reading.



The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident DJ

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  • Perform monthly on a combination of Thursdays, Fridays and/or Saturdays at Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Chicago. • Provide Royal Palms with the perfect ambiance using decade spanning feel-good jams ranging from r&b/soul to reggae/dancehall, disco/boogie/funk-pop to classic rock with a sprinkle of top 40 for good measure! • Maintain strong relationships with Royal Palms’ employees and clientele - and use their music suggestions to mold a custom playlist from week to week. • Carefully craft, research and update playlists monthly + expertly perform all-turntable sets through beat-matching, phrasing and crowd reading. • Frequently post to social media outlets to promote the club and build an audience.



Department Home & Audio

• United States
• Furniture

• Office Manager

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Manage and oversee all client correspondence across various points of sale (Etsy, Wix, etc). • Answer customer questions and facilitate online sales for our boutique furniture brand. • Work alongside production team to provide step by step updates to customers. • Act as a communication liaison between lead designer, customers and shippers. • Provide post-production support in the following areas: quality control, packaging and logistics. • Facilitate pick-ups, drop-offs and deliveries at company's shop. • Maintain and replenish office inventory.



Scratch (Event DJs | DJ Academy)

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Event DJ

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2020

  • Represent Scratch Music Group at various corporate events around the Greater Chicagoland Area.• Interact with clients consistently from booking to performance date; carry myself professionally and maturely in all client interactions.• Accommodate every client using only state-of-the-art DJ performance equipment.• Provide flawless DJ performances; act as event emcee if requested.• Punctually post event photos and updates using various social media outlets (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).

• Wedding + Private Event DJ

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2019

  • Provide music entertainment and on-site event coordination at weddings and corporate events. • Conduct client meetings at the company’s studio and provide comprehensive event plans tailored specifically to each client; offer a personalized, unique and reliable wedding experience for each client. • Assist in promoting and elevating Cage + Aquarium’s boutique wedding entertainment brand. • Supervise incoming and outgoing events at the company’s studio and maintain equipment inventory.

• Operations Director

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Manage and oversee a staff of over 25 DJs; match DJs with clients & direct execution of events.• Administer all client communication from booking to event date; prepare and present client documents.• Facilitate company events, formulate data organization methods, assemble sales materials in office.• Coordinate and perform at weddings, corporate events, in-store events, hotels, festivals, expos.• Represent Cage + Aquarium, network within the wedding industry and form strong relationships with clients and venues such as Ravenswood Event Center, Revolution Brewing, Greenhouse Loft.• Onboard all DJ staff, help assimilate new DJs, train and familiarize DJs with company policies.• Manage and execute the scouting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and performance evaluation of intern staff; assign tasks and oversee their daily activities.

• Studio Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Jul 2017

  • Manage and oversee a staff of over 25 DJs; match DJs with clients & book company events.• Plan and prepare promotional and advertising material to develop C+A's brand image.• Implement new social media and marketing strategies at C+A to expand our client base.• Coordinate and perform at weddings, corporate events, in-store events, bars and clubs.• Network within the wedding industry and form strong relationships with clients and venues such as Ravenswood Event Center, Greenhouse Loft and Floating World Gallery.• Manage and execute the scouting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and performance evaluation of intern staff; assign tasks and oversee their daily activities.

• Marketing Intern

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

  • Participate in and provide on-site assistance at live DJ performances and promotional events for C+A Publik. • Help strategize and formulate social media postings to build the company’s brand image. • Assist operations manager in maintaining spreadsheets, contracts, client documents and various paperwork.



Novatronix, Inc.

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Image Consultant

  • Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Manage a total refresh and modernization of Novatronix's brand image: update all logos and graphic assets, redesign company website (imagery, copy and design), renew complete web presence of brand. • Personally redesign website using the Squarespace platform. Communicate with company representatives to understand new vision and revise any necessary copy, imagery and links. • Fully execute an overall brand image update and coordinate that all web assets have been upgraded, including company's website, Linkedin and social media.



Music Garage

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Apprentice Sound Engineer

  • Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  • Observe and assist during in-studio recording sessions. • Observe and assist during in-studio mixing and mastering sessions. • Study the sound engineers’ process in regards to signal flow, DAW navigation, recording techniques, mixing and mastering techniques, channel management and bussing, effects, EQ and plug-in application. • Provide in-studio hospitality and form social connections with clients. Innately understand each clients’ unique style and artistry. • Assist with creative songwriting and lyric input. • Assist with creative mixing decisions.



Treblemonsters

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Disc Jockey

  • Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Perform on a rotating basis for various nightlife industry accounts on behalf of Treblemonsters. • Current clients include: Bar Siena & Public House • Provide venues with first class, open-format DJ services whilst employing top notch communication and the utmost professionalism. • Carefully craft, research and update playlists monthly + expertly perform CDJ sets through beat-matching, phrasing and crowd reading. • Perform on a rotating basis for various nightlife industry accounts on behalf of Treblemonsters. • Current clients include: Bar Siena & Public House • Provide venues with first class, open-format DJ services whilst employing top notch communication and the utmost professionalism. • Carefully craft, research and update playlists monthly + expertly perform CDJ sets through beat-matching, phrasing and crowd reading.



The Music Trust

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Disc Jockey

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Perform on a rotating basis for various hospitality industry accounts on behalf of The Music Trust. • Past & present clients include: W Lakeshore Hotel, ROOF on theWit, MOXY, Fremont, Federales, Benchmark, 80 Proof, Kirkwood Tap, Gaslight Bar & Grill and more! • Provide clients with first class, open-format DJ and emcee services whilst employing top notch communication and the utmost professionalism. • Carefully craft, research and update playlists monthly + expertly perform turntable or CDJ sets through beat-matching, phrasing and crowd reading.



Mode Events

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Disc Jockey

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2020

  • Perform on a rotating basis for various hospitality and retail industry accounts on behalf of Method Music Management and Mode Events. • Past & present clients include: Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, Victoria’s Secret, Roosevelt Collection, STK, Fig & Olive and more! • Provide clients with first class, open-format DJ and emcee services whilst employing top notch communication and the utmost professionalism. • Carefully craft, research and update playlists monthly + expertly perform all-turntable sets through beat-matching, phrasing and crowd reading.



Do312

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Local Account Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Build, manage & execute client advertising programs to completion; establish project requirements, priorities & deadlines. • Develop & maintain communications with client, internal team members, vendors and partners to ensure proper coordination of all program components and deliverables. • Monitor & manage status of programs to ensure campaign success metrics are achieved. • Create and send timely post campaign reports for all programs. • Train, hire & manage daily work flow of junior account specialist and accounts department interns. • Execute front end and back end site maintenance, ad scheduling & data retrieval. • Deliver local client KPIs and understand the asks and needs of local promoters.



Roka Akor

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident DJ

  • May 2013 - May 2016

  • Perform weekly on Friday nights at Roka Akor's sake lounge (Roka Bar) 9p-12a. • Provide Roka Akor's lounge with the perfect ambiance using indie dance, chill-out, progressive, ambient and deep house cuts. • Maintain strong relationships with Roka's clientele and use their music suggestions to mold a custom playlist from week to week. • Frequently post to social media outlets to promote the weekly event and build an audience. • Perform weekly on Friday nights at Roka Akor's sake lounge (Roka Bar) 9p-12a. • Provide Roka Akor's lounge with the perfect ambiance using indie dance, chill-out, progressive, ambient and deep house cuts. • Maintain strong relationships with Roka's clientele and use their music suggestions to mold a custom playlist from week to week. • Frequently post to social media outlets to promote the weekly event and build an audience.



CBS Radio

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Coordinator (WSCR-AM: 670 The Score)

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Plan and prepare promotional and advertising material to develop 670 The Score’s brand image. • Implement new social media and marketing strategies at station events to expand our listening demographic. • Coordinate and participate in promotional broadcasts, appearances and events; collaborate with marketing director, account executives, brand managers, radio engineers and sponsors to market the radio station. • Network and form strong relationships with clients at radio station affairs - work with prominent brands such as The Chicago Blackhawks, Anheuser-Busch, The Chicago White Sox and MillerCoors. • Manage and execute the scouting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and performance evaluation of marketing intern staff; assign tasks and oversee their daily activities.

• Promotions Intern (WBBM-FM: B96)

  • Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Participate in B96 promotional broadcasts, appearances, concerts and events; assist marketing manager, marketing coordinators, radio engineers and sponsors at said events.• Execute a number of duties regarding on-air contest fulfillment, including legal and logistical responsibilities. • Provide backstage assistance and support at major concerts including the B96 Pepsi Summer Bash and B96 Pepsi Jingle Bash.



Sports Authority

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Associate

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Process returns, exchanges, and purchases. • Assist customers, fulfilling their requests and ensuring 100% satisfaction. • Clean and stock front-end products and displays. • Answer all front-end phone calls and direct them to the appropriate management. • Complete training sessions to become an educated product salesperson. • Professionally sell loyalty program memberships; consistently met the monthly quota. • Process returns, exchanges, and purchases. • Assist customers, fulfilling their requests and ensuring 100% satisfaction. • Clean and stock front-end products and displays. • Answer all front-end phone calls and direct them to the appropriate management. • Complete training sessions to become an educated product salesperson. • Professionally sell loyalty program memberships; consistently met the monthly quota.



Groove Distribution

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Intern

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

  • Complete secretarial work for Groove Distribution's offices. • Stock and keep inventory of store front. • Pull records from back stock and factory floor for shipment. • Create HTML encoding for company website. • Process phone calls for possible domestic and import buyers. • Complete secretarial work for Groove Distribution's offices. • Stock and keep inventory of store front. • Pull records from back stock and factory floor for shipment. • Create HTML encoding for company website. • Process phone calls for possible domestic and import buyers.