Cole Selman

Experience

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  University of Michigan

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Museum of Natrual History Fossil Preparator & Research Assistant

  • Extracted, prepared, & maintained original fossils and casts, from a variety of species and time periods, to be used in research projects and museum displays• Effectively communicated with members of the public visiting the museum about current projects and their implications

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  Michigan Music Business Club

  Feb 2022 - now

  - Pioneered a comprehensive month-long New Member Program from inception, providing opportunities for new members to connect with industry professionals, develop professional skills through research projects, and seamlessly integrate into the club.- Collaborated closely with newly appointed DEI chairs to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the club, ensuring the recruitment process adhered to equitable and inclusive practices.- Conducted weekly immersive sessions for new members, providing essential knowledge about the music and entertainment industries, ensuring they were well-prepared for future professional endeavors. Show less Spearheaded the planning and execution of a first of its kind music industry professional development conference at the University of Michigan, hosting over ten high profile speakers and 400-plus attendees Enhanced organizational efficiency with clear responsibilities, policies, and cross-functional procedures by integrating new department operating structure Supervised weekly team meetings to foster maximum efficiency and clear communication, supporting a successful event execution Served as liaison between conference team, organization's leadership, event sponsors, and guest speakers to successfully establish, develop, and manage professional relations Show less

  • Executive Board Advisor

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Co President

    Dec 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Chief Experience Officer, Head of Recruitment

    Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Conference Team Vice President

    Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Strategic Development Team Member

    Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
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  Dim Mak

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  Artists and Repertoire Intern

  Boosted careers of individual artists with strategic insight and plans based on current industry trends.Researched and assessed streaming data to assist in marketing operations, leading to an overall increase in DSP performance Actively participated in A&R team meetings to help aid in Artist development and acquisition Utilized social media platforms to search for potential new artists, helping to enrich and diversify the label's roster

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  Common Ground Artist Collective LLC

  Sept 2022 - now

  Co-Founder and CEO

  Oversaw initial business planning, funding, and employee recruitment to establish a successful company foundationWorked collaboratively with creative and technical team members to visualize and execute medium to large scale productions, hosting both visual artists and musicians Managed creative direction and development for a host of marketing projects inclusive of branding, social media, and graphic design. Cultivated positive relationships with community venues and artists hosting different events, expanding professional network and resources of the company Show less

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  Republic Records

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Creative Innovation Intern

  - Collaborated directly with the Director of Creative Innovation, participating in high-profile meetings with executives from our label and other industry-leading companies in music and technology sectors.- Conducted comprehensive research on emerging technologies in the music industry, including AI, gaming-music crossovers, and virtual reality.- Conceptualized, developed, and pitched eight innovative digital artist worlds and activations, contributing to brand partnership ideation and related initiatives.- Attended over ten professional development sessions led by label executives, further honing industry knowledge and skill set. Show less