Darsh Sharma
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Artist, Event Manager and Programmer bringing 5 years of experience delivering small to large-scale events on-time and within stringent budgets. Been a Musician for over a decade, talented at identifying potential problems, promptly mitigating obstacles and actively resolving conflicts to ensure client satisfaction. Background managing occasions from small, private affairs to large corporate conferences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
ExperienceTCc - Pop Culture Event IP
Indore/Mumbai
01.2023 - Current
- Business development and Creative Direction.
- Touring and building teams in multiple cities.
- Looking over on ground and online operations related to all areas of the business.
President of Student Body
AR Rahman's Institute - KMMC
Chennai
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Leading/ planning/ organizing all the event happening at the music school
- Came up with and executed new ideas like Student Concerts, Workshops, Collaborative Jams etc
- Been a part of various foreign exchange programs where artists from Europe, Asia & Australia participated.
- Organized and implemented events to promote student involvement in the industry.
- Developed a budget for the Union based on anticipated costs, income, and fundraising goals.
- Assisted in managing social media accounts.
Operations & Artist Manager
Urban Artist Network
Chennai
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Coordinated tour dates with artist, managers, agents and partners.
- Created press kits for the artist including bios, photos, reviews and media coverage.
- Negotiated contracts with labels, booking agencies, management companies and other vendors on behalf of the artist.
- Maintained a database of contacts in all areas related to the music business.
Operations and Assistance to the Creative Director
Seed Centraal
Indore
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Been part of and provided administrative support to management team.
- Took care of on ground operational tasks during events.
- Been point of contact for all parties, managements, PR teams for the venue.
- Curated and programmed events.
Event Management Intern
MAIO Sounds
New Delhi
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Organized and coordinated logistics for events, including venues, catering and equipment rental.
- Assisted in the recruitment of staff for specific events when needed.
- Conducted research on potential venues, vendors and suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition & Production
KM Music Conservatory
Chennai, India05.2024
Grade 8 - Music Performance & Theory
Trinity College of Music
London, UK01.2019
Skills
- Administrative Oversight
- Event Planning
- Media Relations
- Revenue Growth
- Talent Recruitment
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Turnaround Management
- Consulting
- Relationship and Team Building
- Logistics Management
- Critical Thinking
- Venue Inspections
References
- Dr. Adam Greig, Artistic Director & Academic Coordinator, KMMC Chennai and Mumbai, adamgreig@kmmc.in
- Bjorn Surrao, Artist, composer, producer & Founder-Director, Urban Artist Network, uanchennai@gmail.com
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Operations and Assistance to the Creative Director
Seed Centraal
04.2023 - 12.2023
Partner
ExperienceTCc - Pop Culture Event IP
01.2023 - Current
Operations & Artist Manager
Urban Artist Network
04.2022 - 03.2024
President of Student Body
AR Rahman's Institute - KMMC
01.2021 - 04.2024
Event Management Intern
MAIO Sounds
11.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition & Production
KM Music Conservatory
Grade 8 - Music Performance & Theory
Trinity College of Music