Prior Experience
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Prior Experience

MICHAEL HOLMES
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PROFESSION EXPERIENCE
FEBRUARY 2019 – FEBRUARY 2019
INTERNSHIP, DEF JAM RECORDINGS
ATLANTA, GA

In this role I was responsible for doing promotion for Def Jam Recordings by passing out free merchandise to promote the label during the weekend of Super Bowl LIII.

•Passed out over 1,000 products of free merchandise
•Interacted in a friendly and professional manner to pedestrians
•Took pictures with pedestrians holding merchandise
• Informed supervisors on positive progress

SEPTEMBER 2008 – SEPTEMBER 2009
INTERNSHIP, MUSIC INDUSTRY ONLINE
NEW YORK CITY, NY

In this role I was responsible for connecting upcoming and or established singer, songwriter, producer, record label and beyond with the necessary marketing tools to enhance their career within the entertainment industry.

•Contacted over 200 DJs to promote new music
•Answered supervisor calls in professional manner
•Passed out flyers for Street Legal Marketing
•Used Microsoft Excel to organize website database
•Organized up and coming artist studio session

EDUCATION

AUGUST 2018 - CURRENT
BUSINESS, GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
ATLANTA, GA

AUGUST 2009
AUDIO ENGINEER, INSTITUTE OF AUDIO RESEARCH
New York City, NY

SKILLS

• Handling high demands
• Great verbal communication
• Planning/Goal Setting
• Adaptable
• Team-building/Motivation

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

“Michael Holmes is a hard worker, very focused and always on target. He was a great asset to the team.”

CARLOS “ TONE CAPONE” ACOSTA (EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT CMG/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN RECORDS)


“Michael Holmes showed great characteristic of someone who wants to strive and succeed. He worked beside me and handled all the demands I requested from him. Great person to have on your team.”

JOSEPH SEGARRA (LIFESTYLE MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS AT DEF JAM RECORDINGS)
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