David Key

Experience

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  Never Let This Go

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

  Artist & Touring Musician
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  Colony American Homes (Now Waypoint Homes)

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

  Department Administrator

  -Managed department email inboxes & delegated tasks to correct team -Review financial records, produce reports on findings & process related accounting tasks-Conducted frequent email and phone correspondence between departments & partnered companies-Cross trained to assist with overflow in neighboring departments & special projects

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  Third String Productions

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Talent Buyer & Marketing

  • Coordinate with agents, manager, venues & bands • Ensure artist hospitality & show schedule are adhered to • Used print & digital advertising to increase ticket sales for live events• Book regional/national tours & coordinate tour marketing

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  Atlas Artist Group

  Aug 2017 - now

  Artist Manager & Talent Buyer

  • Current roster: Anarbor, Lovely Machine, Wild Giants, David Ludlow (Ded/Greeley Estates) • Organized & promoted 200+ concerts yielding 15,000+ attendees, generating $100,000+ in revenue • Previously contracted by Ded (Tour Manager), Wage War (Lighting Director), Memphis May Fire (Backline Tech)

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  Ded

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2021

  Tour Manager

  • Advancing concerts, handling travel budgets & coordinating logistics with artist team• Managed merchandise sales, settle with venues & manage inventory reordering• Operated venue lighting consoles alongside programmed light show to accompany artist performance • Hosted intimate and large scale meet & greets at venues and music festivals

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  Pop Culture Music Festival

  May 2018 - Apr 2020

  Festival Manager & Talent Buyer

  - Curated artist lineup in 2018 & 2019 - The Ready Set, Armors, Anarbor, Mystery Skulls- Negotiate offers with respective booking agencies (CAA, APA, Paradigm, ICM)- Coordinate hotel accommodations & catering, advance technical / hospitality riders- Oversee print/digital marketing campaign & partner with local sponsors

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  Kingsland Presents

  Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Marketing Director & Talent Buyer

  - Coordinated advertising efforts for NYC promotion company across 3 different venues- Oversaw the marketing materials for 150+ events (flyers, event pages, ads & ticketing)- Ran targeted print & PPC advertising campaigns in the NYC/Brooklyn market- Coordinated logistics & marketing materials with artists, managers and booking agents

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  Insomniac Events

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  VIP Coordinator - Rolling Loud NYC

  - Production setup for VIP area - including building sets and lighting fixtures according to Auto CAD designs - Ensured the highest level of fan & artist hospitality during the 3-day weekend festival- Coordinated with support staff to troubleshoot any technical issues including lighting and power

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  Chambers Clinic

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  Marketing Manager

  • Rebranded and redesigned existing logo, website & storefront • Experience with content marketing & lead generation via Facebook & Google Ads• Created and executed email marketing campaigns to generate traffic, leads & reviews• Optimized website and content for SEO - experienced with keyword research/tracking• Created social media content & wrote ad copy for various health related topics

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  Tempe Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Plan and execute both small & large scale events - venue booking, catering, audio visual, vendors, etc.• Develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote membership, signature events & programs• Oversee social media accounts, newsletter & website, ensuring consistent branding and messaging• Coordinate media campaigns including the creation and distribution of press releases and advertisements in local publications such as InBusiness Magazine & Wrangler News

  • Director of Business Development

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Business Development & Engagement Manager

    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Marketing & Programs Manager

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022