Written, composed, and released 3 original songs so far, gaining over 60,000 streams on Spotify & Apple Music. I write relatable, heartfelt, and fun songs that have marketed well and showcase a range of feelings, instruments, and writing styles.

Nikita Sood

Written, composed, and released 3 original songs so far, gaining over 60,000 streams on Spotify & Apple Music. I write relatable, heartfelt, and fun songs that have marketed well and showcase a range of feelings, instruments, and writing styles.

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Written, composed, and released 3 original songs so far, gaining over 60,000 streams on Spotify & Apple Music. I write relatable, heartfelt, and fun songs that have marketed well and showcase a range of feelings, instruments, and writing styles.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Writer, Producer, and Promoter at Self-employed / Independent Music Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Self-employed musician managing a self-released project: planned and executed a multi-platform promotional strategy across TikTok and Instagram, achieving 40,000+ streams in 6 months, growing engagement to 250k views and expanding listener count by 100% across 25+ countries. Wrote, recorded, and promoted original single 'the asylum', handling publishing and distribution rights. Released tracks on Spotify and Apple Music, independently managing publishing and distribution. Designed brand identity, cover art, and promotional assets to launch campaigns and capture attention from audiences of similar artists (over 1,000 listeners).
Economics School Ambassador & Peer Mentor at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Represented the University at open days and offer-holder days; led campus tours; provided accurate information. Mentored first-year economics students to support their academic and social transition, helping with administrative queries and upcoming assessment deadlines.
Sales Assistant at WHSmith PLC
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Worked in a high-security, fast-paced airport environment; processed tills and transactions; replenished stock and reorganized displays to maintain aesthetics; adhered to airport security requirements and maintained safety on the shop floor.
Marketing & Fundraising Placement at Pathway Housing Solutions CIC
February 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Designed and shared engaging social media content daily to raise awareness of services and campaigns; researched homelessness topics and produced a campaign to encourage local organizations to collaborate. Demonstrated IT proficiency through scheduling posts and editing pictures/videos, resulting in a 50% increase in audience engagement. Coordinated across three teams with a multi-media strategy to ensure timely sharing of information on upcoming events.
Music Writing, Release, and Promotion at Self-employed / Independent Music Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Self-released music project and marketing campaign. Achieved over 40,000 streams in 6 months through a multi-platform promotional strategy across TikTok and Instagram, growing engagement to a quarter of a million views and expanding listener count by 100% across 25 countries. Wrote, recorded, and promoted original single 'the asylum', demonstrating creativity, project management, and time management under final-year academic pressures. Released tracks on major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music) while independently handling publishing and distribution rights. Designed brand identity, cover art, and promotional assets to kickstart campaigning and capture audience attention (over 1,000 listeners) by appealing to audiences of similar artists.

Education

BA at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Manchester High School for Girls
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics, & Economics at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Manchester High School for Girls
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet