Keith Courtney
Houston, Texas *****
Home Phone 713-***-**** Cell Phone 323-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the Marketing, Distribution, and Business with the
opportunity for advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Some of my qualifications rank among leadership in the
entertainment and marketing industry. Various skills include
audio engineering, programmer, marketing, promotions, and
etc.
. Degree Info: San Jacinto College, ASSOCIATE of APPLIED
SCIENCE AUDIO ENGINEERING 2002 GPA 3.10
. University of Houston BAUER COLLEGE of BUSINESS 2009
EXPERIENCE
2010-Present Blue Label Lounge Event Promotions
Program Director and DJ/VJ and Host
Specialty promotions such as: liquor promotions, corporate
promotions special events, and any type of targeted
promotions.
Set up all Audio/Visual equipment for events.
2009-Present Marriott
Courtyards Hotels
Bartender/Food & Beverage
Supervisor
Weekly Inventory control of alcohol and non-
alcoholic
beverage supplies, Set-up of group events for sales
teams,
promotions, P.O.S. systems, drink presentation, cash
dispense report, served as Event Host/"Lobby Lizard"
for special
events.
2008-2009 O'Lacy's Pub & Restaurant
Inventory Specialist/Management & Supervisor
Executed many operations of the general manager/owner.
Duties include: Inventory Management, Cash Drops, and Par Control
Management, Forecasting, Liquor Promotions, Micro Management,
P.O.S. Systems, Customer Call Orders, Communications, and
several other operations.
Kizra Mobile DJ Entertainment, LLC 2008
Present
Mobile DJ service to provide event
entertainment
Duties such as: marketing, promotions, client-detail
orientation, sales,
programming, audio- control formats, sound tech,event
planning, maintain and logged expenses and expense
reports. and
others to ensure a successful event for
the client.
2008-Oct 2008
Princess Cruise Lines
Guest Entertainer DJ and Host Events
weddings, corporate parties while onboard the majestic
cruise line. I anchored various themes in the nightclub to
target a
specific criteria for the demographics of the cruise ship.
2007-April 2008 House of Blues
Event Planning, Promotions, and Audio Programming Director
for particular events of clients. Great communication skills and
setting up the clients needs within their budget for events.
2003-2007 Carnival Cruise Lines
Guest Entertainer DJ/Cruise Supervisor/Host
Special events, weddings, corporate parties while onboard the
majestic cruise line. I anchored various themes in the nightclub
atmosphere that targeted specific criteria and the demographics
of
the cruise ship.
2002-2003 Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines
Guest Entertainer DJ/Cruise Supervisor/Host
Special events, weddings, corporate parties while onboard the
majestic cruise line. I anchored various themes in the nightclub
atmosphere that targeted specific criteria and the demographics
of
the cruise ship.
2001-2002 Sunrise Sound Studios
Intern-Audio Engineer
Performed audio engineering procedures for flawless mixing
production on various projects. Programmed audio with several
major level artist such as: Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland,
Destiny's
Child, Ludacris, Scarface, Jagged Edge, and many others.
1997-2001 KTRU 91.7 F.M. Rice Radio Station
On- Air Disc Jockey
Executed multi-format audio programming such as:
specialty shows, fundraiser events, public service
announcements,
special show formats, and etc. Brief intro of communication
writing
was manipulated to appeal certain demographics and the
station's required formats.
1996-1997 Barnes and Nobles Booksellers
Night Stocker, Product Merchandiser, Book Salesman, Bistro Clerk
Worked here where I gained many divisional opportunities in the
distribution and publication services of Barnes and Nobles
Booksellers.
1993-1997 Kroger Groceries and Distribution
Sacker, Deli Clerk, Cashier, Night
Stocker
Executed many procedures in the grocery/distribution field
where I
gained input to internal operations for the success of the
Kroger
grocery stores.
1995-1997 DJ's Unlimited Incorporated
DJ/MC/Host
Special events, wedding corporate parties, pool parties,
nightclubs, and promotional events. I stayed up-to-date with
client orientation, follow-up communication, administrative
procedures, and accounts payables.
HONORS AND REWARDS
. 2001, Texas School of Bartenders BAR-TENDING CERTIFICATION
. 2002, San Jacinto College, CERTIFICATION OF RECORDING
. 2005, Certificate Of PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT STUDY
. 2005, Certificate Of CROWD MANAGEMENT
. 2009 University of Houston CERTIFICATE of ENTREPRENEURSHIP
. TABC CERTIFICATION
ACTIVITIES
. Gamma Lambda Pledge Class of DELTA SIGMA PI Fall 2009
. Corporate Innovation Team at Bauer College of Business
SKILLS
. Technical skills include: Microsoft Word, Excel,
Outlook, Data
Entry
Software Programs Proficient
. Photoshop, Illustrator, Ableton Live, Pro-Tools,
Reason, Cubase,
Logic Pro-Audio, Sequencing, Programming
. Ties to local venues and entertainment
REFERENCES
Regina Espinoza- The Children's Museum of Houston
Troy Eichthaler- Hilton Hotels
760.994,9780
Tejus Gohil- Independent Real Estate Investor