John P. Schmidt (402) 990-9575 Media MGMT & Marketing [email protected] www.johnpschmidt.com

Profile

Media Management associate seeking a career in the field of entertainment and creative direction. Highly self-motivated and positive worker specializing in producing live events, content management, and artist development. Able to learn quickly and work well under pressure both independently and in groups. I am driven by a passion for the arts, a curiosity for new technologies, and a knack for creating strategic partnerships.

Experience

Vyral Marketing November 2013 – June 2014 Success Manager | Omaha, NE Performed extensive video editing and motion graphics creation for over 40 clients nationwide. Digital content management including YouTube optimization and social media marketing. I multi-tasked and prioritized based on directive and client launch timeline.

Lincoln Hall July 2013 – September 2013 Production Assistant | Chicago, IL

Acted as a liaison between the talent, tour manager, and GM of the venue. I coordinated parking, amenities, and punctuality for performing artists and VIP guests. Experience in budgeting and prioritizing to satisfy artists' rider contracts. Merchandise sales and accounting. Helped on special events including after- parties for Pitchfork Music Festival and Lollapalooza.

Uncommon Ground February 2013 – September 2013 Music & Promotions Assistant | Chicago, IL Assisted in booking live music 7 nights/week at both Uncommon Ground locations in Chicago. Scouted talent, artist hospitality, graphic design, and administrating content for the venue’s websites. Launched “The Rooftop Sessions” music series on the restaurant’s organic rooftop farm. Assisted the affiliated Wine From the Moon Productions with music video production and sponsorship acquisition.

Music Dealers September 2012 – May 2013 Intern | Chicago, IL

Rights Management Registered songs with performance rights organizations, and performed publishing checks on artists pitched for review. Used proprietary Discovery Tool to match music with clients’ direction. Performed royalty tracking and cue sheet analysis for sync placements on CBS, NBC, and The CW.

A&R Recognized trends in the industry to forecast popular tastes. Utilized efficient research methods to seek out new, emerging music in various genres from Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, and other eligible candidates for global Bacardi and Coca-Cola campaigns.

144 Music Group September 2011 – October 2012 Chief Artist Development Officer | Chicago, IL Organized and managed all components of the performance and production team to ensure successful completion of projects for Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B artists. Creative direction to achieve the label’s strategic branding and business goals. Booked local performances, oversaw recording and production of 144 Music Group artists, and maintained social media sites.

Saddle Creek Records February 2010 – October 2012 Street Team Marketing | Chicago, IL Used marketing and interpersonal skills to strategically promote new releases, shows, and bands of Omaha’s such as , Cursive, , and Icky Blossoms. Helped lead street team promotion with Chicago’s music venues, record stores, and college campuses.

Matt Maginn, Cursive February 2010 – June 2011 Music Assistant | Omaha, NE Assisted Matt directly in day-to-day management tasks for his band Cursive, including merchandise and tour accounting, event promotion, and social media management for their 85,000+ Facebook fans.

Education

Columbia College Chicago August 2009 – December 2012 BA – Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (with Honors) | Chicago, IL Studied the development of music contracts and music licensing strategies, audio for visual media, buzz in marketing communications, digital media strategies, managerial economics, and reviewing the arts, along with numerous other marketing, legal, and technological courses in the field.

Creighton Preparatory School August 2005 – May 2009 Graduated May 2009 with Honors | Omaha, NE

Skills

Pro Tools Pinnacle HD Photoshop Logic 9 Final Cut Pro Pages Audacity Premiere Pro MS Office Suite

Social Media Administrator | Cursive | Uncommon Ground | Paper Thick Walls | Vyral Marketing

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