Jalen Gray Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Utilized a $10k budget to build a recording studio, fostering creative expression and collaboration among SPY members.
• Facilitated weekly music production workshops and recording sessions, providing a supportive and collaborative environment for members to explore their musical interests, build their confidence, and produce.
• Assisted in the implementation of Healing Arts programming which increased engagement in wraparound services by over 50% monthly.
• Supported youth internship program as part of the SPY garden team in all aspects of community garden management, in which youth developed valuable skills in sustainable agriculture and became well-prepared for future.
• Provided support for members at SPY's 6th Annual Gala, acting as the primary point of contact for their live performances.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Produced trailer music for a short film titled, ‘Verisimilitude’, about a social media influencer who struggles to align her real life with her online life.
• Produced the intro music for Healing and Becoming, a mental health and wellness podcast, creating a space for meaningful dialogue through conversations and storytelling.
• Further established and developed my brand, utilizing social media to market independently released music online and across streaming platforms.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Researched major advertising publications, keeping the sync team up-to-date on the latest industry trends and insights.
• Updated music playlists in DISCO with descriptive metadata, making songs easily searchable.
• Contributed creative ideas for ad campaign pitches, while researching and identifying agencies for potential sync deals.
• Maintained a contact list of ad sync professionals using Airtable to enable effective outreach and streamline communication.
• Coordinated music executives' schedules for upcoming shows to foster networking opportunities.

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

• Operated the juice bar during morning and evening shifts, providing prompt and friendly service to customers by serving coffee, juice, cookies and smoothies.
• Ensured that supplies were well-stocked and produce was freshly prepped, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen to promote food safety and quality.
• Effectively processed orders and operated the cash register, managing payments for food and beverage items to ensure a smooth customer experience.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for sleeving, packing, and preparing cheese for distribution to grocery stores and retailers
• Printed shipping labels, packing sheets, invoices and regularly updated inventory.
• Prepared 500+ cases for delivery to grocery supply chain Pod Foods, in efforts to increase food distribution efficiency.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Provided a top-notch Esqapes experience for guests, including check-in, operating the Esqapes massage, troubleshooting VR headsets, and ensuring equipment cleanliness.
• Successfully operated over 90 Esqapes experiences, prioritizing guest comfort and satisfaction before, during, and after each session.
• Performed general office tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, restocking inventory, and opening/closing the office.
• Created a detailed instruction manual on how to successfully operate the Esqapes massage experience.
• Fostered local partnerships and marketed the business through social media and in-person outreach.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Uploaded and distributed independent record label releases to digital platforms using the Label Engine database.
• Promoted independent artists and their latest releases through daily Spotify playlists curated for social media.
• Assisted in monetizing eligible Soundcloud profiles for premium membership status.
• Posted weekly music recommendations on the Label Engine WordPress blog to highlight our Spotify playlists.
• Used Filezilla and iTunes Connect to upload music to the iTunes store.
• Worked part-time as a receptionist, checking in guests/clients, answering phones, and providing support to supervisors by running errands.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Identify photos for ePosters used to promote Shaolin Jazz brand
• Create hashtags for selected photos and mock-ups and identified potential media platforms that were interested in promoting brand.
• Engaged in conversation with founders on how to better market the brand/organization.
• Created educational social media posts regarding the work of various Ethiopian artists for an initiative known as "Shaolin Jazz in Ethiopia" which bridged a cultural connection between Ethiopia and Washington D.C..

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported all activities related to outreach, recruitment, enrollment, orienting, professional development, and assistance of Academy students in the DJ and Spoken Word classes.
• Contributed to WBL's social media presence by regularly taking photos and filming students, as well as updating and managing WBL's Pathbrite class portfolios
• Communicated with the instructors of the classes assisting in class updates, guest lectures, special events, and with WBL's marketing interns regarding upcoming events and Academy developments.
• Organized the library database, helping apprentice students check out books, and films, as well as the use of musical equipment for the intermediate and advanced skill level students.
• Managed the collection and data entry of attendance on a daily basis, and identified performance opportunities for intermediate and advanced level students.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Helped aid case managers in organizing/filing paperwork, and other important files, as well as photocopy and fax.
• Printed different flyers advertising the company, and did data entry of information for individuals looking for job resources.
• Oversaw the computer lab part time, where people came to print resumes, fill out job applications, and look up job postings.
• Assisted the receptionist with people who visited the front desk, and answered phone calls as well.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Helped aid case managers in organizing/filing paperwork, and other important files, as well as photocopy and fax.
• Printed different flyers advertising the company, and did data entry of information for individuals looking for job resources.
• Assisted the receptionist with people who visited the front desk, and answered phone calls as well.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Media And Cultural Studies

Activities and Societies: U-Touch, ASPB, B.L.A.A.C.K., Stressbusters I pursued my B.A. in Media & Cultural Studies while at UC Riverside.

High School Diploma