Peter Zimmerman Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca

As a Senior Admissions Consultant and Leadership Team Member for Solomon Admissions Consulting, I provide top-of-the-line admissions consulting and strategy for applications to elite, Top 50 colleges and universities across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. For the past six years, I have managed clients in both the US and China, guiding them through the intricacies of the admissions process. My role involves developing personalized application strategies, identifying compelling narratives, teaching college essay writing, interview preparation, and crafting tailored academic and extracurricular pathways for each student.My efforts have led to successful placements at the highest-ranked universities in the United States, including Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Caltech, Duke, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Dartmouth, Cornell, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, University of Michigan, University of Texas - Austin, and many more. By leveraging my extensive experience and deep understanding of admissions, I ensure that each client presents their best self to admissions committees, contributing to our outstanding success rates.www.solomonadmissions.com

San Francisco Bay Area

Handled all Marketing and Publicity campaigns for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, including: Season programming and concerts, subscription launch(es), outreach performances (SingOuts), advertisement buys, television appearances, radio interviews, coordinating with print publications, managing all marketing collateral (print, print advertising, club cards, posters, digital assets), etc. Managed and oversaw SFGMC’s social media and digital ad buys, and all aspects of SFGMC’s website (including e-commerce portal), while also facilitating any necessary integrations with other platforms for data collection and exporting, and maintenance of SFGMC visual aesthetic and brand. Ran SFGMC’s email newsletter - "Take Note" - creating, writing and editing copy, designing layout, collecting relevant assets, and maintaining newsletter subscription list.The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus creates extraordinary musical experiences that inspire community, activism, and compassion. For more than 37 amazing years SFGMC has been shining brightly. Founded in 1978 as the very first chorus to identify as gay or lesbian, it has been the torchbearer for the LGBT choral movement around the world. Singing an average of 50 appearances a year, the chorus has performed over 1,000 concerts at iconic venues such as Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, the San Francisco War Memorial, the historic Castro Theater, Walt Disney Symphony Hall and world-renowned Carnegie Hall. The Chorus is a family, a community, and an agent for change through its powerful music performing to sold-out audiences each year.http://www.sfgmc.org/

San Francisco, California, United States

As Head of Publicity, I handled all matters concerning publicity for our clients, including media relations, release strategy, advertising, outreach, press releases, and placement. I project managed campaigns, crafting compelling narratives, leveraging media contacts to secure optimal placements, and strategizing advertising efforts to maximize visibility and engagement. I coordinated cross-functional teams, tracked campaign performance, and adjusted strategies to exceed client expectations. Notable Toolshed clients: Amy Ray, Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, MNDR, Aimee Mann, Jeff Buckley, Sufjan Stevens, The Arcade Fire, XTC, Spoon, Natalia Zukerman, The Autumn Defense, Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody, Basia Bulat, Melissa Ferrick, Tift Merritt, Zoë Boekbinder, OURS, Road Recovery, and hundreds of others. Toolshed label clients include the Beggars Group, Merge Records, Saddle Creek, Touch and Go, Righteous Babe, and Kill Rock Stars, among many others.http://www.toolshed.biz

San Francisco Bay Area

I read and evaluated thousands of freshmen applications as a member of Stanford University's admissions team. My responsibilities included assessing academic achievements, extracurricular activities, personal essays, recommendation letters, and more to identify candidates who embodied Stanford's values and potential for success. I collaborated with colleagues to ensure a holistic review process, participated in committee discussions, and contributed to the final decision-making. Understanding Stanford's ethos, I was dedicated to helping build a diverse, robust class that reflected the University's commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. My role demanded keen attention to detail, unbiased judgment, a robust understanding of academic and intellectual strengths, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and talented student body.https://www.stanford.edu/

San Francisco, California, United States

As an Associate Editor for Glide Magazine, I wrote hundreds of articles, reviews, and news pieces, covering a wide range of music genres and trends. My role involved interviewing well-known musicians and providing readers with new insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives about exciting new releases and up-and-coming artists. I coordinated premieres and exclusive placements, ensuring that our magazine stayed at the forefront of the music industry. Additionally, I edited and guided other writers, fostering a collaborative and high-quality editorial environment. My contributions helped shape the magazine's voice and expanded its influence in the music community.Established in 2002, Glide Magazine is a premier online entertainment resource. By continuing to avoid the rudimentary confines of genre or style, we’re able to devote our ongoing focus to covering today’s most innovative artists, regardless of musical concept or artistic method. Over the years, that basic vision has allowed us to offer our readers an audacious look at all the best in music, culture, and life. www.glidemagazine.com

Oakland, Ca

San Francisco, California, United States

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History, Anthropology, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Murray Scholar (now named the 1693 Scholars), Monroe Scholar, Andrew Mellon Teaching Fellow.

Business Bridge Program Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General

Certificate (Summer Program), Contemporary Art In New York

High School Diploma, Chemistry, Mathematics, French