Tamara Simons Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Pitch and secure regional media coverage in artist tour markets • Build media relationships within the blogosphere and create targeted lists of online media outlets for assigned Artists • Build brand relationships • Create effective press tools and contribute creative thoughts/ideas to build Artist media visibility • Work with label marketing team (marketing, online, radio, sales, and managers) to help create and execute integrated marketing plans • Organize physical and digital mailings • Manage daily publicity requests, tour schedules for artists • Track all press coverage for a roster of artists. • Update and maintain press database

Greater Los Angeles Area

Publicist:- Regularly secured local, national, collegiate, and international press, along with artist sessions and televised performances for a range of bands in the realms of rock, indie, pop, country, and classic rock- Handles top-level campaign strategy, pitching, and execution for tours, partnerships, and major news- Worked with growing companies to increase artist relations through public brand awareness built on expanding networks and targeted press outreach by specialized tiers of interest- Wrote and edited press releases- Used Bitly, Squarespace, Constant Contact, Muck Rack, Microsoft Office, and Google SuiteAssistant:- Created decks for presentations- Researching clients before meetings- Created expense reports- Organized travel/scheduled itineries- Understood success within companies and music festivals through their campaigns- Built playlists for clients- Weekly reporting on websites through click tracking, article shares, and views

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Researched and compiled current media coverage of clients, including Alt-J, The Pretenders, and The Lumineers- Analyzed trends in coverage and brainstormed potential future media appearances according to client goals- Adjusted press pitches, releases, and contact lists

Los Angeles, California

- Managed seat reassignment and special assistance for Hollywood Bowl patrons- Provided first line of assistance to other theatre attendants in resolving issues- Conveyed venue and show information before, during, and after events

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Researched, organized, and analyzed media coverage of current clients, including Speedy Ortiz and Animal Collective- Wrote press releases, tour press pitches, and tour press reports - Conducted market, news, and artist research- Updated Motormouthmedia's main website

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Updated the social media calendar and posted daily on the social media accounts of all Spaceland venues, including The Echo, The Regent, and The Love Song Bar- Analyzed social media growth and trends by compiling links and outreach statistics- Brainstormed marketing and promotion proposals for upcoming shows at all Spaceland venues- Created email blasts and Ticketfly audience lists- Posted ticket giveaways on social media and tracked results- Proofread and edited blogs and social media posts

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Ran the social media accounts of CSUN student-run record label and its band, Smoky Knights- Marketed and advertised Smoky Knights' showcasing events

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Managed hospitality and guest list for V.I.P. concert attendees - Communicated venue and event information to guests

Bachelor Of Music, Music Industry Studies

Activities and Societies: GrammyU, Five of Five Music Entertainment (Marketing, Social Media Coordinator)

Radio Production - Music

Activities and Societies: Station Manager for student run radio station, A.E.R