David M. Agudo-Lopez

Experience

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  Pub Listen

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Co-Owner

  I used to be a very regular customer at this venue. I quickly build good relationships with both owners. I started as Dj with them and then I was offered the opportunity to take over their business.

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  Sala Rumm

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Event Manager, Marketing and PR

  Sala Rumm is a venue that is well-known for its commitment to live events, including music from artists, bands, and DJs; promotional events; and fashion shows. My duties as the Events and Promotions Manager were very similar to those outlined above at the Festival Costa de Musicas; I was responsible for coming up with communications initiatives, marketing the venue and any event that it might have been hosting, as well as overseeing all aspects of event and PR management.

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  Festival Costa de Músicas

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Marketing and Event Manager

  Festival Costa de Musicas is an annual, two-day festival that takes place in the Canary Islands. It hosts twelve live-music bands, whose gigs are interspersed with sets from twenty different DJs. In this role, I was responsible for: - All aspects of event management, which entailed overseeing the design, creation, and construction of the stages, as well as booking and hosting acts, scheduling sets, and being on hand throughout to sort out any problems that occurred. - All aspects of PR management, which involved working closely with the media, writing press releases, and producing promotional materials to generate interest in the festival and boost ticket sales. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Promoter and Event Producer

  Publicised high-profile events all over the world, including in Spain, the UK, Andorra, and the UAE. As a result of my marketing and communications strategies, all of these events were well-attended and widely regarded as having been highly successful.

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  Slim Jim's Liquor Store

  Feb 2014 - now

  Event & Promotions Manager, Marketing and PR

  Slim Jim’s Liquor Store is a popular bar in Islington, London, that (prior to the COVID-19 pandemic) hosted live music and DJ events four days a week. It has been used as a location for music video and modelling shoots and has, in the past, hosted album launches for Warner Music UK. I created the role of Events and Promotions Manager and am responsible for growing the success of this department from the ground up. In this capacity, my day to day tasks include: - All aspects of project management; setting and exceeding event objectives, leading a team to ultimately deliver a successful event which corresponds to the client’s brief and expectations. - Inventing and implementing marketing strategies for internal events, as well as high-profile, big-profit corporate events for external clients; creating and sticking to strict budgets. - Developing plans for short- and long-term marketing tactics in conjunction with company executives and wider marketing team. - Putting together company promotion portfolios, including press kits and releases, to advertise products and productions online and in the media. I have also been credited with designing an innovative events coordination template which is now used as the baseline when planning and organising a large-scale event Show less

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  SeventhElement (formerly Netleadz)

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Digital Marketing Executive

  During my time there, I worked primarily in Social Media and Outreach Marketing, but also gained valuable insights into the operations of the SEO and Content Departments. Recognised by the company’s Creative Director for my excellent interpersonal skills, I was tasked with developing new client attraction and retention strategies. Using backlinks, and by generating sponsors, I was able to grow the number of accounts, whilst also keeping up with our regular clients and ensuring their continued business. Show less