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James Burke

Columbia

Summary

Experienced with organizing and managing various events from inception to completion. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to ensure successful event execution. Track record of fostering strong vendor relationships and maintaining budget control for events.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Flight School Student

S&S Aviation
Winnsboro, SC
06.2025 - Current

Currently pursuing a commercial pilots license while working part time as a server in fine dining.

Management Intern/ Personal assistant to artist manager & CEO

TRUE GRIT MANAGEMENT
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Served on a music management team representing multiple successful artists.
  • Oversaw ticket on-sales and pre-sales.
  • Conducted market research to penetrate new audiences and gather “P1-P5” fan data within touring cities.
  • Constructed social media announcements and developed marketing campaigns for a successful country artist.
  • Assisted the tour manager of a successful country artist with day-of functions during their 2023 Nashville shows in the Ryman Auditorium, as well as their 2024 show in Charleston Music Hall.
  • Served as liaison between venue staff and management to strategically distribute merchandise.
  • Assisted with the designing, ordering, and marketing of custom artist merchandise.
  • Attended creative label meetings aimed at maximizing the social media influence of successful country artists.

Intern/ Personal assistant to CEO

MEZZ ENTERTAINMENT
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Booked shows for DJ’s and visual art clients.
  • Conducted venue and promoter research, built client brands with social media marketing posts, maintained client relations, day-of-event show coordination and set-up.
  • Represented the company at over 14 music and visual art events in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
  • Sold works of artistic client “Uncutt Art” at a Soho House NYC gallery event.
  • Collaborated with all departments via Slack to direct content creation and branding initiatives.
  • Transported confidential documents and fulfilled various requests of clients and CEO.
  • New York City Entertainment

LUXURY SHOWROOM STUDIOS
Columbia, SC
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Maintained studio space, aided with producer scheduling, organized community events, provided event technical support, and assisted with business planning.
  • Applied for government grants and wrote professional letters to SBA loan officers.
  • Developed a new company marketing plan and business strategy.
  • Created customer loyalty incentive plan.
  • Coordinated, promoted, and held an artist showcase for local talent with 15 performing artists (4/16/22).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Entertainment Management

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
12-2023

Skills

  • Event management
  • Ticket sales management
  • Creative direction
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Written communication
  • Project management
  • Complaint handling
  • Organization

Timeline

Flight School Student

S&S Aviation
06.2025 - Current

Management Intern/ Personal assistant to artist manager & CEO

TRUE GRIT MANAGEMENT
09.2023 - 03.2024

Intern/ Personal assistant to CEO

MEZZ ENTERTAINMENT
12.2022 - 07.2023

LUXURY SHOWROOM STUDIOS
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Entertainment Management

University of South Carolina
James Burke