Lamar Harris Email and Phone Number

• Develop and manage company brand portfolios• Build systems manage creative workflow to production• Manage documentation of all brand efforts, including naming, design, and visual assets, within our team and across various levels of the organization• Serve as project manager for brand projects• Developed Youth Music Education Programs with Opera Theater of St. Louis• Develop and maintain relationships with potential clients• Identify and engage potential private and corporate supporters for fundraising & marketing campaigns

A respected artist, educator and producer, Lamar Harris has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business such as Shelia E., Fred Wesley, Terence Blanchard, New Edition, Babyface, Bilal, Sy Smith and many others. Lamar's creative range from music to fashion earned him a featured spot in ALIVE Magazine as a Men of Style Winner in 2013 . His intensely creative sound soothes the ears with melodic, abstract sounds that leave audiences craving for more. The music forces the listener’s mind and soul inside the sounds, releasing their energy into a place of solitude and relaxation. As the RFT’s 2013 and 2010 Best Jazz Artist and Best Funk/R&B/Soul award winner, he has performed on the Jamie Foxx "Foxhole Radio Show" and Old School 95.5, performed for John Legend, Bill Bellamy, Sommore & Miguel, Porsche, IKEA, Brooks Brothers, The United Way, Circus Flora, St. Louis Ballet, St. Louis Arc, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Nieman Marcus, ISES National Convention, PROMO- STL, National Association of College Organizations, The Taste of St. Louis, Black Caucus of the American Library Association, St. Louis Fashion Week and has been featured at Jazz St. Louis. In July 2014, St. Louis Magazine named him as the Best Multi-talented DJ in St. Louis. Lamar was a cast member for the musical, “Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story” at the Muny Theater in St Louis, Missouri. He has partnered with various organizations such as Pepsi, Junior Chamber International, Black Caucus of the American Library Association, College Bound and countless others.

-Foster valuable relationships with clients to provide inspiring workshops in the areas of music, fashion, dance and arts to young audiences ranging from 2nd-12th grade.-Design new business programs and presentations for potential clients -Negotiate contracts and identify national and professional artist, coordinate travel and performances with schools and organizations to establish cohesive workshop schedules-Facilitate varies workshops to young audiences

Teaching Artist for JazzStl's Jazz Academy

Music Director/Arranger for "Wonderland, Alice's Rock and Roll Adventure"

-Assess client requirements and recommend appropriate educational fine art programs-Conduct research on potential private and corporate supporters; nurture established relationships-Create and present fine arts proposal plan to various school districts and organizations-Prepare monthly and annual report evaluation of student participation-Spearheaded media marketing and funding campaigns through various publishers, agencies and online advertising networksI.L.W.A.S. Educational Outreach Programs are created to support academic programs by stimulating creativity in student’s through professional training and cutting-edge technology that inspires learning and new experiences. I.L.W.A.S. is committed to enhancing the lives of youth through the arts, entrepreneurial skills and community involvement. Offering a variety of programs, we are aiming to make an impact in the Bi-state region in education.

-Develop and implement performing workshops in the areas of Jazz, Hip-hop and World Music-Utilize state of the art technology to instruct students through iPads/Smart Boards in the areas of music business, production & entrepreneurship