Jason Rezvan
Resume:
JASON R. REZVAN
*****.******@*****.***
Brooklyn NY 11215
WORK EXPERIENCE
Label Management Intern, World’s Fair Label Group, New York, NY
August 2008 – February 2009
• Created press kits and one-sheets composed of pull quotes, promotional clips, and images from magazines, periodicals, and web sites.
• Advertised live shows and album releases through the organization of street teams and the distribution of promotional material.
• Assisted label manager in generating financing for The New Pornographers’ Stanley Park Singing Exhibition and in completing work visas for the group’s 2008 Australian tour.
• Coordinated and assembled all press, retail, video, and tour mailings for artists such as The New Pornographers, The Dandy Warhols, and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
Freelance Marketing Assistant, Kirsten Price Industries, Brooklyn, NY
March 2008 – April 2008
• Worked for hire on initiating viral marketing campaign for local musician Kirsten Price involving communication with and direct advertisement to fans on social networking and music websites.
• Established relationships with local businesses in order to facilitate the distribution of her album on consignment.
Marketing & Distribution Intern, Kemado Records, New York, NY
October 2007 – April 2008
• Communicated with venue promoters regarding the details of upcoming tours and managed artists’ itineraries online.
• Compiled promotional material for artists such as Langhorne Slim, The Sword, and Marissa Nadler and advanced them to regional distributors and media outlets.
• Processed and shipped web store orders on a daily basis.
EDUCATION
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
August 2003 - April 2007
• Bachelor of Arts, History
• Cumulative GPA 3.52/4.00; Major GPA 3.49/4.00. Emphasis on 20th century American history.
• Relevant Coursework: The History of American Pop Music, The Blues: Music, Myth, and Literature.
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, AND HONORS
Sports Columnist, ChicagoSporting.com, Chicago, IL
May 2008 - Present
• Wrote weekly post-game recaps for the Chicago Bears featuring statistical analysis and in-depth coverage of personnel and league affairs.
• Initiated monthly column designed to assess the current state of the team and its future outlook.
University of Michigan Folk Music Club
September 2005 – April 2007
• Organized weekly club activities and occasional public performances.
• Recruited new members through group promotion and advertisement.
• Collaborated with local bluegrass musicians on various folk-related projects.
University of Michigan Honors
December 2003, 2004, 2005; April 2005, 2006
ADDITIONAL
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Photoshop.
• Proficient in Spanish.
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