Alec Strickland
Email: abm3jf@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 423-***-****
Nashville, TN 37206
EDUCATION:
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
Digital Media/Business Administration and Marketing Management
August 2004 - May 2006
GPA: 3.6
Dean's List/Honors Award
Associate of Science Degree in Recording Arts
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
August 2006 - August 2007
GPA: 3.8
Ace Award for Best Business Pitch
Bachelors of Science in Music Business
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
October 2007 - August 2008
GPA: 3.8
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Universal Music Group
(MCA/Mercury Records)
Nashville, TN
January 2010 - Present
Marketing Intern
Cultivated strategic branding strategies and B2B partnerships with a
variety of outside resources including PR Firms, Publishing Companies, and
other nontraditional advertising avenues. Maintained marketing reports and
spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, developed media-based advertising
presentations, and updated the Universal Music Group and artists' websites
with press releases.
Dark Horse Recording
Franklin, TN
August 2009 - December 2009
Intern/Assistant Audio Engineer
Maintained the facility and catered to clients needs in one of the most
renowned studios in the world. Engineered and edited audio in Pro Tools and
when necessary gathered and cut video footage in Final Cut Pro.
Ignite Apparel
Winter Park, FL
November 2006 - Present
Head of Design/Marketing
Designed apparel and maintained website/online store as well as overseeing
and running aspects of the distribution and shipping to customers and
retailers.
American Apparel
Nashville, TN
August 2008 - January 2009
Backstock/Sales Associate
Dealt with organizing and transferring backstock. Utilitized computer
systems and helped run both in store and interstore communications.
Crowdsurf Media
Franklin, TN
July 2008 - February 2009
Head Graphic Designer
Conceptualized and designed all new media and marketing material. Upkept
social networks and designed, coded, and implemented youtube channels,
myspace layouts, web banners and fully functional flash websites. Worked
with major labels such as EMI, Capitol, and Island Def Jam. Clients
included: Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Kenny Rogers, Family Force 5, Dierks
Bentley, and the Raconteurs along with television networks such as CMT and
E! Television.