KEITH T. HARVEY II
KEITH T. HARVEY II
PERSONAL STATEMENT
My Ambitions
I am a motivated and hard working young professional looking to carve a career path in the entertainment/media industry. Ultimately, I would like to harness the power of media and entertainment to improve the current conditions of historically disadvantaged groups. I am naturally curious and very coachable, thus allowing me to grasp new concepts and information with ease. The perfect role would have a healthy balance of working independently and on a team towards project-based objectives. My creativity is often my greatest asset as it leads to unconventional solutions to complex problems. Please take a look through my site to find out more about what I have to offer - or get in touch to discuss how I can help you.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
What I’ve Learned
TULANE UNIVERSITY
Masters in Business Management
New Orleans, LA
2014-2015
The Masters in Management program supplemented my liberal arts undergraduate degree with an in depth understanding of business. Relevant coursework covered topics such as finance, accounting, marketing, and management.
TULANE UNIVERSITY
BA - Philosophy
New Orleans, LA
2010-2014
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy on the Law, Morality, & Society track. The degree strengthened my ability to think logically while also sharpening my analytical skills overall. I also obtained my minor in Business to establish a solid foundation of knowledge in business communications, accounting, and finance.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Roles & Responsibilities
WME, AGENT TRAINEE
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Office of Marc Geiger, Global Head of Music
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Liaise with high profile managers, tour managers & other personnel to plan and execute nationwide tours for globally renowned clients including Nine Inch Nails, Greta Van Fleet, and Mika
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Onboard and train all incoming departmental employees on company procedures and industry standards
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Office of Doug Singer, Agent
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Worked with agent teams and promoters in all aspects of booking domestic tours for music acts and touring podcasts
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Serviced a robust roster that included Miguel, Deadmau5, Vince Staples, and The Last Podcast on the Left
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Office of Kirk Sommer, Co-Head of Music
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Manage day-to-day administrative operations for a partner agent, including high volume of calls, scheduling, travel, expenses, and client liaisons
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Beverly Hills, CA
May 2017 - May 2020
A multi-national talent agency that represents musicians and entertainers worldwide
TURO, AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (contract)
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
A start-up, peer-to-peer marketplace enabling users to rent vehicles from private owners
Managed daily operations and business activities while efficiently decreasing customer turnaround time
Assisted upper management with organizing, planning and implementing strategy in growth of our division
Maintained and improved database for relevant customer metrics leading to a decrease in missed payments
Communicated with customers on both sides of a peer to peer marketplace ensuring customer retention and complete satisfaction as mentioned directly in Turo’s bi-weekly customer satisfaction surveys
STUDIO SYNTHESIS LLC, FOUNDER
New Orleans, LA; Los Angeles, CA
Dec 2015 - March 2017
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A start-up, peer-to-peer marketplace enabling users to book studio time with project, home, and small professional recording studios
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Strategically pursued new customer and market opportunities to grow the business
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Developed partnerships with local, national, and online organizations to realize long-term value for both parties
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Devised creative marketing campaigns, both digital and physical, in order to raise brand awareness
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Leveraged social media platforms and SEM to generate necessary web traffic
YOUR NUTRITION DELIVERED, VENDING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (contract)
New Orleans, LA
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
A start-up healthy food delivery and vending service providing fresh meals to individuals and corporate offices
Managed invoicing and cash flow reports while ensuring prompt payment of A/R balances
Coordinated delivery logistics for corporate accounts increasing the efficiency by over 50%
Created and utilized weekly financial reports to advise decision maker on future direction of vending division
Assured account satisfaction through maximum responsiveness, superior service and personalized customer care
APPLE, SALES SPECIALIST
Metairie, LA
Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
A retail store providing Apple products, repairs, and workshops to consumers
Absorbed all relevant marketing material to sell products and services while also cultivating lasting relationships
Consistently surpassed sales goals while also maintaining a customer satisfaction score in the top 15% of the store
Led product based classes for small groups further contributing to our high customer retention rates
WINDOWS & OS X
Advanced
I have been around computers my entire life and can navigate both Windows and Mac operating systems at an advanced level. My time at the Apple Store also informed me on how to perform basic troubleshooting on Mac products.
AUDIO PRODUCTION/ENGINEERING
Proficient
I began playing the saxophone as a child and played in organized bands through my early teens. As I grew older, sports began to dominate most of my time but I continued to work on music with the little free time that I had. Eventually, I moved on to digital production, arrangement, and composition. As my knowledge grew, so did my studio, and I began recording and engineering as well. I am now well versed in Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and Maschine software.
PHOTO/VIDEO PRODUCTION
Basic
I first gained access to Photoshop as a teenaged Teacher's Assistant for a Fundamental's of Art class. The instructor showed me the basics and I was immediately smitten with the craft. I obtained my own copy and began working on my own projects. It naturally complemented my already burgeoning video editing and music making hobbies.
SKILLS
Many of the skills I have learned have been self-taught. My thirst for knowledge has granted me the initiative to seek out and synthesize new information. I have taken advantage of all available resources so that I now have several outlets for my creative expression.
"Anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn't know the first thing about either."
Marshall McLuhan
GET IN TOUCH
Got something you’d like me to work on? Or how about a friendly chat? Contact me today.