Social Media Sales, talent buyer, artist relations, artist management
Resume:
Dave Bonson
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Los Angeles, California, 90027
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
At the age of 14 I opened my own basement venue in Northern Wisconsin. Since then I have gained over 15 years of experience in the music industry ranging from touring, talent buyer, band management, and promotion. I have strong roots in the music scene all around the country and have a good repertoire with venues and artist. I created and ran a riot grrrl festival in Madison, WI for 5 years and made it an annual staple of the community.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lost Boys Interactive Madison, Wisconsin
Community Marketing Apr 2018 – Present
Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the advertiser's sales message is more readily received.
Contact press and set up inverviews.
Write copy.
Make creative ads/photos/videos to help increase awareness of our product.
Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.
Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.
Collect and analyze sales data, using web traffic metrics such as page visits, transaction size, link popularity, click-through rates, and cost-per clicks.
Conduct online marketing initiatives, such as paid ad placement, affiliate programs, sponsorship programs, email promotions, or viral marketing campaigns on social media Web sites.
Optimize Web site exposure by analyzing search engine patterns to direct online placement of keywords or other content.
DTK Entertainment Los Angeles, California
Talent Buyer Mar 2018 – Present
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
Help build a local scene in certain areas.
Work closely with the venue to help increase bar sales.
Manage door money.
Band management.
Tour planning.
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
Organize and host events
Constantly update google calendar on upcoming events
Use google drive and google sheets to organize artist and events
Keep in constant touch with social media marketers to make sure that events are professionally promoted
Constantly go out to other events to scout new talent
Viper Room Los Angeles, California
Freelance Talent Buyer Nov 2017 – Mar 2018
Create and organize events
Organize residencies with larger artist.
Negotiate guarantees with performers
Host artist and find other similar artist who can bring in a good draw
Make sure each artist was paid according to their contract
Be in touch with other talent buyers within the company and organize strategies based on upcoming calendar events
Adapt to last minute changes and fix any issues that may have come up
Frequency Madison, Wisconsin
Talent Buyer Jan 2014 – Oct 2017
Create and organize events
Handle door money and distribute it between performers based on their contracts
Promote events with local media
Keep in touch with social media to make sure all information on events is accurate and up to date.
Find similar local artist to put on shows with national touring artist
EDUCATION
RHINELANDER HIGH SCHOOL Rhinelander, Wisconsin
High School Diploma, Jun 2007
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft excel
Google calendar, sheets, drive
Microsoft Outlook
Over 15 years of experience in multiple areas of the music industry
Good knowledge of the music scene and current trends
Good communication skills
Adaptable
Leadership skills
Quick thinker
Creative
Profficiant in social media aps such as buffer and hootsuite
Some video editing skills
Works well under-pressure and meets deadlines
Drummer
Event planning
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