Matt Garfinkel

Matt garfinkel

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Day-to-Day Manager at Vic Wainstein

  • Education

    • Usc thornton school of music

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of science - bs music industry
    • University of southern california

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      Bachelor of science - bs music industry

      Admitted to USC's most selective class in history as a Journalism major at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, transferred internally to the Thornton School of Music.

  • Experience

    • Dc to bc

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2020
      Social media/marketing intern - trillectro

      • Composed promotional posts for Twitter and Instagram, keeping copy and aesthetic consistent across platforms• Created dynamic assets from high-res stills to provide on-site coverage of live events• Maintained website with info about upcoming shows

    • Daily trojan

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
      Arts and entertainment staff writer

      • Provided live event coverage of on- and off-campus music events• Wrote two front-page stories (one published second day of classes)• Earned “Rolling Stone Award” for Best Concert Reviews

    • Usc concerts committee

      Aug 2019 - May 2023

      As a member of Concerts Committee's Executive Board, I:• Coordinated and executed special events including panels featuring music industry leaders + talent, as well as intimate live shows• Facilitated partnerships with other organizations including Grammy Museum, UMG, NYU, local charities, and more • Helped execute campaigns targeting fellow students to increase attendance at student-produced, on-campus music festivals (Marketing subcommittee)• Fulfilled artist rider requirements to maintain relationships and honor contracts (Hospitality subcommittee)• Assisted with merch booth operations during flagship events (Special Events subcommittee)

      • Director of Special Events

        Apr 2020 - May 2023
      • General Member

        Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
    • Usc annenberg media

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2020
      Arts, culture & entertainment desk contributor

      • Conducted in-depth interview with rapper/college student Mavi• Captured photostory on Red Bull Music Presents: Holla At Ya Boy

    • Orienteer

      Jan 2020 - Sept 2020
      Public relations intern

      • Processed interview and feature requests using updated social media stats for each outlet• Drafted copy for press releases and social media posts• Researched and compiled media coverage related to clients• Identified strong press quotes to include in media kits• Maintained and updated databases with press contacts using Constant Contact, Filemaker, Google Sheets etc.

    • Annenberg inclusion initiative

      Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
      Research assistant

      • Collected data to analyze diversity and inclusion throughout the music industry• Contributed research to study conducted in partnership with Universal Music Group

    • Clue

      Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

      • Collaborated closely with IDK to plan experiential activations including 10-day music business seminar at Harvard, free music festival/community giveback event for thousands in DMV area, and Credit Karma-sponsored variety show• Filmed and edited mini-documentary showing the creative process of Billboard-charting album USEE4YOURSELF• Customized over 100 Gameboy Color consoles by hand and designed working Gameboy game to play album in 8-bit, resulting in a product used for A-List seeding and $1,000 limited edition Meet and Greet tour package• Created music video treatments and slide decks successfully pitching partnerships to Nike, The North Face, and Guess• Served as on-set production assistant for music videos, talk show, cover shoots, interviews, and album visualizer Show less • Worked directly with tour manager, headliner, and opening act to meet logistics needs of 12-person, tour bus-based crew• Served as personal point of contact and liaison for artists’ VIP guestlist attendees to provide first-rate experience• Prepared performance wardrobe before show and cleared green room after show, delicately handling designer items• Coordinated with internal team, interfaced with venue teams to get headliner to and from Meet and Greets on schedule• Managed schedule to ensure fulfillment of PR obligations such as press interviews (TV, radio) and brand partnerships• US tour, 11 shows, 300-1,500 cap. rooms Show less

      • Assistant to IDK

        Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Creative Projects Specialist

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Assistant Tour Manager – USEE4YOURSELF Tour

        Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
    • Vic wainstein

      Jul 2022 - now
      Day-to-day manager

      • Manage Grammy-winning producer and engineer’s schedule to ensure execution of several concurrent projects• Oversee songwriting camps consisting of multiple simultaneous studio sessions, collecting and organizing contact information and contributions from dozens of session players, producers, songwriters, and artists• Negotiate contract deal points on behalf of producer clients for single-record agreements

    • Qqq tour (quadeca with quickly, quickly)

      May 2023 - Jun 2023
      Merchandise manager

      • Facilitated merchandise sales for both headliner and opener using Square and CashApp, grossing thousands of dollars across hundreds of transactions• Designed visually enticing consumer experiences with limited resources by tastefully displaying 13 unique item styles• Liaised with suppliers to keep every style fully stocked at all times by orchestrating resupply shipments• Accounted for cashflows diligently using Google Sheets, Square, and AtVenu to create spreadsheets• US tour, 10 shows, 250-1,000 cap. rooms Show less

    • Estrella tour pt. 2 (ambar lucid with ethanuno, rubio, & mj nebreda)

      Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

      • Facilitated merchandise sales for headliner Ambar Lucid using Square, grossing thousands of dollars across hundreds of transactions• Optimized load-in and load-out to maximize efficiency of sales and use of space in Sprinter van• Conducted settlements with venue and promoter representatives • Mixed backing tracks seamlessly, live, on-stage for opening act while catalyzing audience engagement• Performed alongside Ethan during 20-minute sets, contributing to engaging and entertaining atmosphere• USA and Canada tour, 15 shows, 400-1,500 cap. rooms

      • Merchandise Manager (Ambar Lucid)

        Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
      • DJ (EthanUno)

        Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Adobe certified associate visual effects & motion using adobe after effects

      Adobe
      Dec 2019
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    • Adobe certified associate in visual design using adobe photoshop

      Adobe
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate