J. Connor O’Rourke
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/j-connor-o-rourke/49/908/30b
Santa Clara, CA. 708-215-0397
OBJECTIVE Utilize strong project management, programming, digital media and communication skills in entertainment-related organization
EDUCATION Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Communication, June 2013
EXPERIENCE Leve1 Events, Santa Clara, CA. September 2009 – Present
Director, Online and Street Promotion Team Head, Resident Artist, Independent Party Liaison, Artist and Venue Contact
- Organize events with over 1,000 patrons
- Work with agencies, venues, and artist management to book shows
- Hospitality and artist supervision
- Manage promotion via the internet and street work
- Manage over 40 staff volunteers
Insomniac, Worldwide, EDC Chicago, May 24th, 25th, and 26th 2013
Artists Relations, Assistant Stage Manager
- Personal contact for all artist needs (riders, transport, contact with management, etc)
- Regulate stage presence
Rage Face Records, Chicago, IL. January 2011 – Present
Promotional Assistant, Artist Representative, and Resident Artist
- Promote newly released music, art and shows online via social networks, twitter, and blogs
- Use any and all resources to further the careers of those on the label
- Promote artists, music and shows using street promotion with fliers and posters.
- Reach out to music blogs and websites for help with promotion
The Filth, San Francisco, CA. September 2010 – April 2012
Co-Founder, Northern California Manager, Website and Social Media Manager, Artist Contact
- Manage bloggers and their content for the website (40k unique hits per month)
- Manage multiple social media accounts for promotional purposes
- Manage other promotional outlets like street teams and work with other artists and production companies
PREVIOUS TastemakerX, San Francisco, CA. June 2012 – August 2012
INTERNSHIPS Social Media Manager, Assistant to CEO
- Manage Facebook and Twitter pages
- Answer User Emails
- Work with engineers to improve website and smartphone application
Phuture Trax Records, Chicago IL. June 2010 – August 2010
Street Promotion, Office Work and Assistant to CEO
- Head of street team for event promotion through multiple Chicago neighborhoods
- Upload the label artists’ music to The Orchard, a large distribution firm, as well as assist the CEO in any way
SPECIAL Kompozer, WordPress, Photoshop, Filezilla, Picasa, Avid, PowerPoint, Excel
SKILLS
OTHER Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Courage Reigns, Buddy Programs, Men’s Lacrosse Team
