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I am Donovan Walker, a dynamic and enthusiastic student who thrives in varied environments, bringing skills in composition, event planning, time management, organization, and collaboration. I am passionate about working with others to create impactful experiences and manage projects effectively, while maintaining a keen focus on detail and creativity. A Night to Black and Blue showcased this, featuring original music, story, and poetry I created; the multimedia senior recital and related collaborations highlight my leadership in coordinating performances and productions.…I am Donovan Walker, a dynamic and enthusiastic student who thrives in varied environments, bringing skills in composition, event planning, time management, organization, and collaboration. I am passionate about working with others to create impactful experiences and manage projects effectively, while maintaining a keen focus on detail and creativity. A Night to Black and Blue showcased this, featuring original music, story, and poetry I created; the multimedia senior recital and related collaborations highlight my leadership in coordinating performances and productions.

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I am Donovan Walker, a dynamic and enthusiastic student who thrives in varied environments, bringing skills in composition, event planning, time management, organization, and collaboration. I am passionate about working with others to create impactful experiences and manage projects effectively, while maintaining a keen focus on detail and creativity. A Night to Black and Blue showcased this, featuring original music, story, and poetry I created; the multimedia senior recital and related collaborations highlight my leadership in coordinating performances and productions.…I am Donovan Walker, a dynamic and enthusiastic student who thrives in varied environments, bringing skills in composition, event planning, time management, organization, and collaboration. I am passionate about working with others to create impactful experiences and manage projects effectively, while maintaining a keen focus on detail and creativity. A Night to Black and Blue showcased this, featuring original music, story, and poetry I created; the multimedia senior recital and related collaborations highlight my leadership in coordinating performances and productions.

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I am Donovan Walker, a dynamic and enthusiastic student who thrives in varied environments, bringing skills in composition, event planning, time management, organization, and collaboration.

I am passionate about working with others to create impactful experiences and manage projects effectively, while maintaining a keen focus on detail and creativity. A Night to Black and Blue showcased this, featuring original music, story, and poetry I created; the multimedia senior recital and related collaborations highlight my leadership in coordinating performances and productions.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Intermediate

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English

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Work Experience

Composer/Performer/Event Coordinator at A Night of Black and Blue Layers

February 1, 2025 - August 25, 2025

Coordinated the Multimedia Senior Recital showcasing my original compositions performed by myself and other UCSB Music and Drama students. Facilitated multiple artistic disciplines including acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts under my leadership. Collaborated with the OBSD Vision Fellowship to compensate performers and enabled broad promotional efforts, exceeding standard project scopes.

Composer/Performer/Event Coordinator at A Night of Black and Blue Layers

February 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Performed and coordinated musical and artistic events including original compositions, recitals, and collaborations with other students and organizations. Led performances featuring acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts. Collaborated with the OBSD Vision Fellowship to facilitate performer compensation and promotional efforts, enabling broader outreach than similar undertakings.

Composer/Performer/Event Coordinator at A Night of Black and Blue Layers

February 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Led performances including musical compositions, voice acting, dance, and visual arts coordination involving multiple UCSB students. Coordinated promotional efforts and compensation through collaboration with fellowship sponsorship. These performances included significant compositions such as a 9-minute ballet and a 45-minute audio movie, managing multiple facets of production and artistic direction.

Composer/Performer/Event Coordinator at UC Santa Barbara – Music & Drama Department (Multimedia Senior Recital)

July 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Coordinated a multimedia senior recital featuring 11 original compositions by Donovan Walker, performed by myself and UCSB students; coordinated across acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts; collaborated with OBS Vision Fellowship to facilitate performer compensation and broaden promotional outreach.

Composer / Performer / Event Coordinator at Independent student projects – UCSB

July 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Created and performed original music for a one-night event featuring music, story, and poetry. The project culminated in a fully scored, edited, and scripted film; involved campus collaborators from UCSB Music and Drama. Responsibilities included reserving the venue, arranging decor, and hosting the event, with collaboration on broader promotional efforts via the OBS Vision Fellowship for the Layers project.

Sole Event Coordinator/Composer at A Night of Black and Blue Layers

May 1, 2024 - August 25, 2025

Created a one-night event featuring original music, story, and poetry authored by me. The music included a 9-minute ballet and a 45-minute audio movie fully scored, edited, and scripted by me. Managed all logistics including reserving the location, buying and setting up décor, and hosting the event. Collaborated with student actors and ballet dancers who were compensated. Secured funding from the URCA grant and worked under the supervision of composition advisor Leslie Hogan.

Sole Event Coordinator/Composer at A Night of Black and Blue Layers

May 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025

Created a one-night event featuring original music, story, and poetry. The music culminated in two main projects: a 9-minute ballet and a 45-minute audio movie. Fully scored, edited, and scripted the entire film. Responsible for reserving location, buying and setting up decor, and hosting the event. Managed funding from the URCA grant and was supervised by composition advisor Leslie Hogan. All actors and ballet dancers were campus students compensated for their talents.

Sole Event Coordinator/Composer at A Night of Black and Blue Layers

May 1, 2024 - August 21, 2025

Created a one-night event featuring original music, story, and poetry composed, scripted, edited, and fully scored by me. Managed all aspects of the event including location reservation, decoration setup, and hosting. Compensated campus actors and dancers, independently funded with additional grant support and guided by a composition advisor. The music culminated in major projects including a ballet and an audio movie, showcasing collaborative artistic efforts and event management.

Event Coordinator / Composer at Independent student projects – UC Santa Barbara

November 20, 2023 - May 20, 2024

Self-directed campus events; sole responsibility for reserving the location, purchasing and setting up decor, and hosting the event. Coordinated performers (including dancers and actors) and ensured smooth execution of the program.

Sole Event Coordinator / Composer / Performer at DW Productions KC

November 2, 2023 - May 20, 2024

Created and produced a one-night event featuring original music, story, and poetry. The music culminated in two main projects: a 9-minute ballet and a 45-minute audio movie. The entire film was fully scored, edited, and scripted by me. Actors and ballet dancers were UCSB students and compensated for their talents. Responsibilities included reserving the location, buying and setting up décor, and hosting the event on the night. Although independently financed, I received funding from the URCA grant and was supervised by composition advisor Leslie Hogan. The Multimedia Senior Recital showcased the artistic expression of Donovan Walker, featuring original compositions performed by me and UCSB Music and Drama students. The recital encompassed acting, voice acting, dance, and visual arts, coordinated under my leadership. In collaboration with the OBS Vision Fellowship, this initiative titled "Layers" facilitated compensation for performers and broader promotional efforts.

Sole Event Coordinator/Composer at DW Productions / Sounds of DW

November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Managed all aspects of a one-night event featuring original music, story, and poetry; full creative control of location, decor, setup, hosting, and budgeting; most funding came from URCA grant; the event culminated in a 9-minute ballet and a 45-minute audio movie, with the entire film fully scored, edited, and scripted by me.