Andrea Middlebrooks

About Andrea Middlebrooks

BA Mass Communication / History Minor • Great Attention To Detail • Skilled in assisting high profile companies and clients • Principal strengths include strategic planning, creative solutions for new initiatives, project management, and consensus building. • Respected team-player, equipped with effective communication, analytical and time management skills to enhance productivity. • Able to handle heavy work load and proven success in handling multiple projects, all in time-critical, fast-paced and high-volume settings, simultaneously. • Critical thinker. Proven ability to understand complex projects to perform task accurately.

Experience

1. Independent Consultant

   SXSW

   Apr 2014 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Stage Manager & CoordinatorManaged and directed all events during productions, assured actor placement, lights, sound effects, and propsOrganized, scheduled and supervised rehearsals, promotion and implementation of performancesDevelop lighting and sound design for performancesArrange for advertising, designed and created show programsOversaw all backstage movements such as efficient scene changes, crew effectiveness, and carefully timed costumesEnhanced events that cultivated a respect for all aspects of the Hip Hop Culture.Led a group of Social Media Professionals to increase sponsorship, vendors, artists’ bookings and ticket sales by 33% in less than one month by using SEO backlink strategies, viral online commercial campaigns, and facilitating artists to perform and assist in exposure with their audience.Managed a team of interns that facilitated the main stage of the event that hosted mainstream Hip Hop Artists.

Education

• Clark Atlanta University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

  2006 — 2011