I graduated in Arts Management with a focus on accounting, nonprofit management, marketing, finance, copyright laws, contract drafting, and negotiations. Leveraging five years of event and entertainment industry experience along with seven years in hospitality, I excel at creating memorable guest experiences and driving revenue growth for stakeholders. Known for strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, motivating team members, and creative problem-solving abilities. I seek a challenging and rewarding role where I can make a difference and continually evolve. I have gained diverse experience managing community events, coordinating large parties, leading a student music organization, and marketing festivals and live concerts. Through these roles, I've developed skills in client relations, contract negotiation, event execution, volunteer coordination, and marketing strategy. I am passionate about combining my artistic background with my management expertise to support creative projects and enhance audience engagement.

Sean Gumbert

I graduated in Arts Management with a focus on accounting, nonprofit management, marketing, finance, copyright laws, contract drafting, and negotiations. Leveraging five years of event and entertainment industry experience along with seven years in hospitality, I excel at creating memorable guest experiences and driving revenue growth for stakeholders. Known for strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, motivating team members, and creative problem-solving abilities. I seek a challenging and rewarding role where I can make a difference and continually evolve. I have gained diverse experience managing community events, coordinating large parties, leading a student music organization, and marketing festivals and live concerts. Through these roles, I've developed skills in client relations, contract negotiation, event execution, volunteer coordination, and marketing strategy. I am passionate about combining my artistic background with my management expertise to support creative projects and enhance audience engagement.

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I graduated in Arts Management with a focus on accounting, nonprofit management, marketing, finance, copyright laws, contract drafting, and negotiations. Leveraging five years of event and entertainment industry experience along with seven years in hospitality, I excel at creating memorable guest experiences and driving revenue growth for stakeholders. Known for strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, motivating team members, and creative problem-solving abilities. I seek a challenging and rewarding role where I can make a difference and continually evolve.

I have gained diverse experience managing community events, coordinating large parties, leading a student music organization, and marketing festivals and live concerts. Through these roles, I’ve developed skills in client relations, contract negotiation, event execution, volunteer coordination, and marketing strategy. I am passionate about combining my artistic background with my management expertise to support creative projects and enhance audience engagement.

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Community Event Manager (contract) at BRAVO! Entertainment
July 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Served as the primary liaison between clients, vendors, and talent ensuring all event details were accurate and fully coordinated. Provided customer service to attendees and creative solutions to onsite issues, and conducted post-event analysis to evaluate success. Managed monthly events with attendance ranging from 100 to 1,000 attendees.
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager & Large Party Coordinator at JOEY Dallas Restaurant
May 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Trained and coached over 50 team members in delivering exceptional service, managed guest relations and generated new business. Created floor plans and shift lead designations. Coordinated private events generating upwards of $15,000 in revenue. Drafted and negotiated contracts for events.
President at Music Production Club (Student-run organization), Indiana University
September 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Recruited, organized, and managed 75 students interested in the music industry. Maintained constant communication with local venues and sponsors. Coordinated and managed 15 live promotional and networking events. Scouted and booked local artists, drafted and secured contracts for live events. Created marketing materials including promotional websites, flyers/posters, social media, and influencer outreach. Generated $5,000 revenue for the organization from events.
Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator at ALL IN Music & Arts Festival
August 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Launched a groundbreaking marketing strategy for the festival which previously had no marketing role or budget. Recruited and created a volunteer database of 50 helpers. Scheduled and trained volunteers for promotional events. Procured and distributed marketing materials like swag, flyers, posters, t-shirts. Coordinated live promo events at local bars generating $7,000 in ticket sales. Managed event setup, teardown, and volunteer operations during events.
Artist Relations Volunteer for New Artist Discovery Platform at HotDrop LLC
July 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Assisted the CEO in onboarding 200 new artists by researching new music talent on social media and music platforms. Duties included administrative tasks, scheduling, and correspondence.
Record Label Street Team Member at Solace Family Records
March 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Promoted live concert events via in-person guerrilla marketing at local events and venues. Implemented a digital marketing strategy resulting in $1,500 in ticket sales.
DJ & Announcer at Complete Weddings + Events
June 1, 2021 - August 15, 2025
Scheduled meetings with clients to coordinate wedding details, assisted in organizing event timelines, and provided entertainment during weddings.
Community Event Manager (contract) at BRAVO! Entertainment - Dallas, TX
July 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Served as the primary liaison between clients, vendors, and talent, ensuring all event details were accurate and executed smoothly. Provided customer service to attendees and developed creative solutions for onsite issues. Conducted post-event analysis to evaluate success. Managed monthly community events ranging from 100 to 1,000 attendees.
Fine Dining Restaurant Manager & Large Party Coordinator at JOEY Dallas Restaurant - Dallas, TX
May 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Trained and coached over 50 team members in delivering exceptional guest service. Managed guest relations and generated new business. Created floor plans and designated shift leads. Coordinated private events generating upwards of $15,000 in revenue. Drafted and negotiated contracts for each event.
President at Music Production Club - Bloomington, IN
September 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Led a student-run organization focused on providing music industry students with collaboration, networking, and live performance opportunities. Recruited and oversaw 75 students. Maintained communication with local venues and sponsors. Coordinated and managed 15 live promotional and networking events. Booked local artists, drafted and secured live event contracts, created marketing materials including promotional website, flyers, social media, and influencer campaigns. Generated $5,000 in event revenue.
Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator at ALL IN Music & Arts Festival - Indianapolis, IN
August 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Developed a groundbreaking marketing strategy for the festival, which previously had no formal marketing role or budget. Recruited and created a database of 50 volunteers, scheduled and trained them for promotional events. Procured and distributed marketing materials such as swag, flyers, posters, and t-shirts. Coordinated live promotional events at local bars generating $7,000 in ticket sales. Managed event setup, teardown, and volunteer oversight during festivals.
Artist Relations Volunteer at HotDrop LLC - Bloomington, IN
July 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Assisted the CEO in onboarding new artists to the discovery platform. Researched and identified new music talent via social media and music platforms. Onboarded 200 new artists including administrative tasks, scheduling, and correspondence.
Record Label Street Team Member at Solace Family Records - Indianapolis, IN
March 1, 2022 - August 15, 2025
Promoted live concerts through in-person guerrilla marketing at local events and venues. Implemented digital marketing strategies resulting in $1,500 in ticket sales.
DJ & Announcer at Complete Weddings + Events - Indianapolis, IN
June 1, 2021 - August 15, 2025
Scheduled meetings with clients to coordinate wedding event details. Assisted in organizing event timelines and provided entertainment throughout the wedding.
Weekly DJ & Modeling Gigs
September 1, 2021 - Present
Performed weekly DJ gigs and modeling engagements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Arts Management at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Arts Management at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

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Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Retail