HELLO, I'M
Kate De Santis
Arts and Entertainment Management Student
Kate De Santis
Arts and Entertainment Management Student at Pace University
New York, New York
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About
MY BACKGROUND
With a passion for music, film, and social media, I have both the skill set and professional background necessary to dive deep into the entertainment industry. As an upbeat, self-motivated team player with excellent communication, I envision an exciting future in the industry. Browse my site to see all that I have to offer.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
Sep 2017 – Present
Pace University – New York, NY; Class of 2021
Bachelor of Business Administration; Arts & Entertainment Management
GPA: 3.33
Relevant Coursework:
• Music & Film Event Management
• Arts and Entertainment Management
• Music Business
• Introduction to Mass Media
​• Marketing 101
Industry Network, Member Sep 2017 - Present
Kappa Delta Sorority, Member Feb 2018 - Present
Jan 2019 - May 2019
WMA Agency, Social Media & Digital Marketing
Intern
Sep 2018 - Present, New York
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Reported to the Head of Social
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Developed content ideas and supported the marketing team in the development of strategies for client campaigns (album releases, tours, product launches, etc.) for major artists such as Ariana Grande, Liam Payne, Janet Jackson, James Bay, etc.
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Helped improve and build social media presence for clients by curating photos, writing captions and other copy, tracking engagement across multiple social media platforms, and working with other departments, such as the Design team, to bring initiatives I developed to life (new GIFs, stories, etc.)
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Compiled reports for major record label executives that documented and archived the social media engagement activity from the account administrator side (likes, comments, follows, etc.)
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Developed and presented two substantial marketing pitches for the LA, NYC and London offices; One analyzed components and features of award-winning digital marketing campaigns and the other identified social media opportunities for a potential new client
LaneOne, Ambassador
October 2018, New York
• Client check in
• Box office support
• General customer service
• Directionals
Tours Worked: Eagles: 2018 North American Tour
University of Westminster – London, UK
GPA: 3.66
Study Abroad Program in Central London for Spring 2019
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Relevant coursework: Television in London
Course description:
Working in one large and several small groups students devise and produce a factual pro- gramme realised in a multicamera studio.
Studio based multicamera television show. Students work in a large group to produce one 25 minute live magazine programme. Through practice in the studio students learn the pro- cedures and protocols necessary for shooting within a large crew, an “as live” TV studio show. Students learn how to schedule, source talent, produce a running order, design and create a simple set and work collectively towards the recording of a live show in a proscribed amount of ‘on-air’ time.
Aug 2013 - May 2017
Glendora High School – Glendora, CA; Class of 2017
GPA: 3.85/4.0
Student Government, Commissioner Aug 2016 - May 2017
Link Crew, Student Guide Aug 2015 - May 2017
Peer Assistance Leadership, Member Aug 2015 - May 2016
Varsity Cheer, Member/Captain Aug 2013 - May 2017
Bold Online Magazine, Entertainment & Pop Culture
Writer
Aug 2018 - Present, Los Angeles
• Engage in weekly meetings to brainstorm content for our start up magazine
• Update monthly playlists
• Write content about celebrities & pop culture news
• Research new artists and music
ATC Management, Music & Tour Management Intern
May 2018 - Aug 2018, Los Angeles
• Organize artists itineraries and tours
• Assist with merchandise mailings/inventory
• Update artist’s social media profiles
• Research new artists and music
EMPKT PR, Intern
Jan 2018 - May 2018, New York
• Write and edit press releases and reports
• Draft and email pitches to music to blogs and radio stations
• Utilize SubmitHub to pitch to music blogs
• Create mass emails to pitch clients' album and song
releases
KPA Talent Management, Talent Management Intern
Sep 2017 - May 2018, New York
• Create a database of different movie production companies
• Contacted leader of development at production to companies
to gain interest in portfolio of products
• Read and edit movie and television show treatments
• Utilize Breakdown Services in order to case clients for
different roles
• Scout new clients from showcases across NYC
Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Google Office
Email Marketing
Social Media Management
Music Event Management
MailChimp
Breakdown Services & Casting Networks
English
American Sign Language
Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Google Office
Email Marketing
Social Media Management
Music Event Management
MailChimp
Breakdown Services & Casting Networks
HeyOrca
DataBox
English
American Sign Language