Adaptable and detail-oriented music professional with a background in live music performance and production, studio session work, tour booking, and independent band management. Experienced in session guitar work, with a full catalog of live and recorded performances available here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ In addition, I have booked talent for small clubs, and handled day-to-day operations for my own creative projects, including tour management, tour booking, coordinating, running socials, and managing budgets. As a part-time touring guitarist and session guitarist, I have 10+ years of hands-on experience in live sound from a performer’s perspective, and regularly record session work remotely from my home studio. I also have proven administrative and organizational skills from prior project-based roles in the technical proposal writing landscape, and a hustle-first mindset from 5 years of management in the service industry.

Wes Maxwell

Adaptable and detail-oriented music professional with a background in live music performance and production, studio session work, tour booking, and independent band management. Experienced in session guitar work, with a full catalog of live and recorded performances available here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ In addition, I have booked talent for small clubs, and handled day-to-day operations for my own creative projects, including tour management, tour booking, coordinating, running socials, and managing budgets. As a part-time touring guitarist and session guitarist, I have 10+ years of hands-on experience in live sound from a performer’s perspective, and regularly record session work remotely from my home studio. I also have proven administrative and organizational skills from prior project-based roles in the technical proposal writing landscape, and a hustle-first mindset from 5 years of management in the service industry.

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Adaptable and detail-oriented music professional with a background in live music performance and production, studio session work, tour booking, and independent band management. Experienced in session guitar work, with a full catalog of live and recorded performances available here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup In addition, I have booked talent for small clubs, and handled day-to-day operations for my own creative projects, including tour management, tour booking, coordinating, running socials, and managing budgets. As a part-time touring guitarist and session guitarist, I have 10+ years of hands-on experience in live sound from a performer’s perspective, and regularly record session work remotely from my home studio. I also have proven administrative and organizational skills from prior project-based roles in the technical proposal writing landscape, and a hustle-first mindset from 5 years of management in the service industry.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer, Musician at Self-Employed
June 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Consult with independent music artists to create press releases/one-sheets, aid in DSP submissions, and develop coordinated music release strategies with supplemental touring and press efforts. Deliver high-quality remote guitar and lap steel tracks tailored to artist vision and project needs, collaborating across genres. Conduct freelance grant writing for small business clients, including Near and Native Cables.
Senior Proposal Writer, Health Care / Not-For-Profit at Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Developed compelling, compliant, and responsive proposals that effectively conveyed themes to clients and prospects. Increased proposal output for Health Care / Not-For-Profit departments by 50% in 2023, generating over $2 million in proposal wins. Conducted opportunity management to identify new RFPs and business opportunities; drove deadlines by coordinating with Business Development and firm stakeholders.
Booking & Marketing Manager, Guitarist at Canvas People Music LLC
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Booked 100+ live shows per year, including 10+ national tours as an independent artist. Orchestrated marketing and branding efforts, including social media copy, Google Ads campaigns, press releases, and DSP playlist submissions. Spearheaded new music releases with coordinated touring and publicity; served as the band’s lead guitarist.
Talent Buyer at The Coffee Bar
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Confirmed, coordinated, and executed details of all shows, including load-ins, load-outs, production schedules, rider fulfillment, and staffing.
Retail Manager at Texas Coffee Traders
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Managed all retail cafe and storefront operations for Austin’s oldest original coffee roaster. Led daily coffee tastings and roasting tours for patrons, wholesale clients, and educational groups. Maintained parts for inventory, including brewing equipment, retail product, and pastry/milk orders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English at Texas State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education