I’m a self-motivated entrepreneur, electronic dance music producer, and WordPress web designer, with vast experience in music production and technology, search engine optimisation (SEO), and digital marketing techniques used in traditional B2B, B2C, and music industry marketing. I have excellent administration skills, with the ability to maintain accurate web and marketing campaign data using analytics. I am extremely competent with IT systems, with an excellent understanding of most office and design software. I am an adept communicator with the ability to build excellent working relationships with staff and team members in order to achieve target objectives.

Darren Bayton

I’m a self-motivated entrepreneur, electronic dance music producer, and WordPress web designer, with vast experience in music production and technology, search engine optimisation (SEO), and digital marketing techniques used in traditional B2B, B2C, and music industry marketing. I have excellent administration skills, with the ability to maintain accurate web and marketing campaign data using analytics. I am extremely competent with IT systems, with an excellent understanding of most office and design software. I am an adept communicator with the ability to build excellent working relationships with staff and team members in order to achieve target objectives.

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I’m a self-motivated entrepreneur, electronic dance music producer, and WordPress web designer, with vast experience in music production and technology, search engine optimisation (SEO), and digital marketing techniques used in traditional B2B, B2C, and music industry marketing.

I have excellent administration skills, with the ability to maintain accurate web and marketing campaign data using analytics. I am extremely competent with IT systems, with an excellent understanding of most office and design software. I am an adept communicator with the ability to build excellent working relationships with staff and team members in order to achieve target objectives.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

CEO | Director, Music Lecturer & Marketing Director at Amplify EDM
February 1, 2023 - Present
Create and manage blog and video content for social media channels. Create online courses and PDF guides for teaching electronic music production using AI. Create a merchandise range for the business. Maintains the website, online store, automated email marketing campaigns.
CEO | Director, Marketing Director at Ants Tech UK
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Create and manage blog and video content for social media channels. Repair and fix computers and various IT problems. Teaching Web Design, SEO and Marketing. Development of pine script code for TradingView software.
CEO | Director, Music Lecturer at Elite EDM Stars
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Create blog and video content for Facebook and YouTube channels. Create online courses and PDF guides for teaching electronic music production. Create a merchandise range for the academy. Manage the social media channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Maintaining the website, online store, automated email marketing campaigns etc.
CEO | Director, SEO & Web Designer at Beyond SEO Solutions
February 1, 2017 - March 1, 2023
Web Designer and SEO Manager for projects that are developed from scratch. Social Media Management, content creation for social media channels. Basic Digital Marketing duties to promote the company. I basically ran and marketed the entire company on my own and outsourced work when needed.
Front-End Web Developer at Netcom Training Ltd
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Create video marketing content for Facebook and YouTube channels. Update website on a daily and weekly basis with IT course content and manage SEO. Design a brand new website using customer journey mapping, wireframes & prototypes. Research and development for CPD as part of the Marketing Team.
SEO, Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager at Commercial Property Broker
October 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Develop SEM strategies that involves the promotion of both company websites to increase visibility in SERPs using paid advertising (PPC). Manage SEO campaigns for better onsite and offsite optimisation. Build high-quality backlinks and plan content marketing and branding across social platforms.
CEO / Director, Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager at Digital Insomnia Music Group
July 1, 2003 - June 1, 2016
Management and leadership for 100+ artists on rotation. Experience in all aspects of music marketing, promotions, social media, SEO, CMS and publishing. Networking with industry personnel. Training in administration roles using graphic and administration software. Management of on-release promotions via external distribution.
Music Technology and Music Business Lecturer at Kidderminster College
October 1, 2005 - June 1, 2010
Planned, prepared and implemented structured lesson plans and schemes of work for up to 50 students across five classes. Taught Music Technology and Business at BTEC Level 3 and Rock School Level 1. Implemented differentiation in large and small groups. Researched and developed new topics and teaching materials for Music technology, Self Employed Musicians, entrepreneurial and marketing development.

Education

BA (Hons) in Music Technology at University of Wolverhampton
September 13, 2010 - July 26, 2013
BA (Hons) in Music Technology Grade: First Class Activities and societies: Music Technology Student Rep (First Year)Activities and societies: Music Technology Student Rep (First Year) Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree in Music Technology - First Class. Awarded on 26 July 2013. Won 2 awards. One for the best diseration across the deparment and 2nd was the Caparo Prize for the highest grades in the university.
Auto CAD Foundation at Sandwell College
September 13, 1999 - December 25, 2000
BTEC National Diploma – Performing Arts and Introduction to Recording Techniques at Kidderminster College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
BTEC First Certificate in Engineering at Halesowen College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
General Education (GCSEs) at Ellowes Hall Secondary School
January 1, 1986 - July 9, 1990

Qualifications

BA (Hons) in Music Technology
September 13, 2010 - July 26, 2013
BA (Hons) in Music Technology – First Class Degree
Auto CAD Foundation
September 13, 1999 - December 18, 2000
Auto CAD Foundation course at Sandwell College
BTEC National Diploma – Performing Arts
September 12, 1994 - July 29, 1996
BTEC National Diploma – Performing Arts and Introduction to Recording Techniques
BTEC First Certificate in Engineering
September 7, 1992 - July 22, 1994
BTEC First Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
City and Guilds Mechanical Production Competences
September 3, 1990 - July 31, 1992
City and Guilds Basic Engineering Competences - Pass and Credit Subjects: I –Tech, CAD and CNC machinery, Electronics, Computers Studies
GCSE's
September 8, 1986 - July 31, 1990
English Language – E, English Literature – E, Business Studies – C, Art and Design, CAD – D, Geography – D, Mathematics – E, Biology – E, French – E, Physics - E
BTEC National Diploma – Performing Arts
September 12, 1994 - June 28, 1996
BTEC National Diploma – Performing Arts and Introduction to Recording Techniques
City and Guilds Mechanical Production Competences
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
City and Guilds Basic Engineering Competences
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment
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