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JENNIFER ANNE KIRK

[email protected]

 

OBJECTIVE

 

Secure a position that will allow me to utilize my marketing ability, management skills, multimedia and sales experience.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Murfreesboro, TN                                                                          May, 2003

                Bachelor of Science 

Major: Recording Industry - Music Business Concentration

                Minors:  Mass Communication and Marketing

                ·  Overall GPA 3.194

                ·  Music Business major GPA 3.486

·  Relevant Courses: Public Relations, Promotions, Concert Promotions, Direct Marketing,

Artist Management, Copyright Law, Advertising, Consumer Behavior, A&R Function,

Record Retail Operations, Publishing and Music as a Popular Culture. 

·  Deans List: Spring 1999, 2002 and Fall 2002

 

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA, Edmond, Oklahoma                                                                             8/1998 - 12/1999

                Dual Major: Advertising and Photography

                ·  Courses include: Survey of Advertising and Black and White Photography

                ·  Transferred to Middle Tennessee State University in 1/2000

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

MAD BOOKING, Nashville, Tennessee (Internship)                                                                                          1/2003 - 5/2003

·  Assist with buying talent for music festivals, such as Dancing in the District,

    On the Bricks, Memphis Jams, and Suwannee Bound

                ·  Coordinate contracts and press materials for event promotions for Suwannee Bound

                ·  Ticket Seller and Runner at Suwannee Bound

               

MTSU PROGRAM COUNCIL CHAIR, Murfreesboro, Tennessee                (Practicum)                                         4/2002 - 5/2003

                ·  Aid Assistant Director of Student Programming

                ·  Oversee programming council in the areas of Film, Lectures, Concerts and Fine Arts

                ·  Ensure MTSU offers balanced programming of events throughout the school year

                ·  Coordinate budget of over $100,000 for special event programming purposes

                ·  Manage payroll for four student chairs and overall programming committees

                ·  Participated in Student Programming and Concert task force to make recommendations

                    to the Vice President for improvements of programming and concerts on campus.

·  Organized “Earth Day” celebration with $15,000 budget, including Stephen Gaskin and

    Drums & Tuba as well as the  “JUB Can Jam” a canned food drive rock concert. Donated

    over 300 lbs. of food to Second Harvest.

 

MTSU STUDENT ACTIVITIES, Murfreesboro, Tennessee                                                                             3/2001 - 5/2003

                ·  Experienced in ticket selling/taking for events

                ·  Experienced in hospitality duties and as an usher.  Have worked for acts including:

                    Widespread Panic, Soulive, Buddy & Julie Miller, Bill Bellamy, Bubba Sparxxx,

    Galactic, and Dave Attel.

 

 

 

WALGREENS, Murfreesboro, Tennessee                                                                                                                             8/1998 - present

                ·  Kodak Certified Photo Technician

                ·  Assist in customer service, photo developing, and cashiering

                ·  Aid in inventory control, stocking products and setting up promotional displays

 

 

STREET TEAM

                ·  Distribute flyers, handbills, flats and other promotion material for:                                                           12/1999 - present

    Homegrown Music Network, SCI Fidelity Records, Mad Booking, Exit/In,

    Golden Squid, and Partners in Music

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

National Association of Recording Merchandisers                                                                                                    3/2003

                ·  Attended 2003 NARM National Convention in Orlando, FL

 

Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association                                                                                           1/2002 - present

                ·  Attended 2002 MEIEA Conference, Nashville, TN       

                ·  MEISA member

                               

MTSU Student Programming                                                                                                                                      3/2001 - 5/2003

                ·  Attended 2002 & 2003 National NACA Convention

                ·  Presented “Hospitality” educational sessions at 2003 National NACA Convention

                ·  Member of Concerts, Films, Fine Arts and Lectures

                ·  Involved with Student Programming and Concerts task force

                Pep Rally Committee                                                                                                                                  4/2001 - 5/2003

·  Assist in organizing pep rallies for MTSU Blue Raider Football

·  Promote and work at pep rally events on campus

Street Team Coordinator  (Promotions Coordinator)                                                                         10/2001 - 4/2002

                ·  Organize and assist in promoting upcoming concerts and events on MTSU campus

                ·  Assist in recruiting new members

                Make It or Break It Team Member                                                                                                 9/2001 - 5/2003

                ·  Listen and critique bands and promotional material

                ·  Make recommendations to committee of new/upcoming artists

                Hospitality Team Member                                                                                                                                9/2001 - 5/2003

                ·  Prepare concerts and events according to contract specifications

                ·  Strike and clean performance area after events

                Community Outreach Team Member                                                                                                      9/2001 - 5/2003

                ·  Assist in organizing events that help raise awareness of community events and

                    other important issues

 

REFERENCES

 

Audrey M. Thomas, Coordinator                                                                          Dr. Matthew O’Brien, Professor

MTSU Career and Employment Center                                                    Assistant Professor of Recording Industry

Post Office Box 2                                                                                                  John Bragg Mass Communication Complex, Room 202

Middle Tennessee State University                                                                             Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132                                                                  Murfreesboro, TN 37132

[email protected]                                                                                           [email protected]

(615) 898-2500                                                                                                       (615) 898-5017

 

Mr. Jeffery Brown, Manager                                                                  Kelly Easter, Assistant

Walgreen’s Store Manager                                                                                                Mad Booking, Inc.

1131 Mercury Blvd.                                                                                       P.O. Box 120935

Murfreesboro, TN 37132                                                                                               Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 890-2411                                                                                                       (615) 298-9925