Porctia Symone

Writing, recording, and developing the debut Velvet Smoke project; perform headlining live shows between touring engagements; curate immersive live experiences blending live vocals, storytelling, and cinematic performance aesthetics; independently manage branding, creative direction, and audience engagement; build original repertoire and live arrangements for touring and showcases.

Perform as featured Background Vocalist on international and domestic tour dates, delivering live harmonies, layered vocal arrangements, and stage performance for arena and festival audiences. Participate in rehearsals, live production coordination, and touring schedules; maintain vocal consistency across consecutive performances and travel demands. Collaborate within large-scale live production environments including musical directors, band members, and production teams.

Owned and operated independent beauty business serving private clientele; managed branding, scheduling, customer relations, and business operations; developed marketing and client retention strategies through social media and direct outreach; built transferable skills in entrepreneurship, branding, and client experience.