Daron Walker

About Daron Walker

I am a music nerd who can figure things out. I can manage, find, make, mix, or play any…

Experience

1. Music Producer Music Supervisor Music Strategist Post Production Producer

   Pmh

   Nov 2011 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Oversaw the audio creation for Peterson Milla Hooks retail clients, yielding 15% of annual revenue. Major projects include: Administered the full-cycle audio production for major retailers with a national audience of over 20M. Walmart – Fully concepted the music for the Walmart “Free Assembly” collection Fall 2020/Spring 2021 Kohl’s – Music Director and Producer for Ciara and team, as she did a cover of “Boogie Shoes” Kohl’s – Recruited and collaborated with music icon Lizzo to produce a designer line commercial Target – “Hello, Goodbuy” ad; served as Musician and Creative Director Fossil – “Basel Sizzle” ad; served as Music and Copywriter, as well as Video Editor • Consulted with agency creatives and producers on audio projects, leveraging market knowledge and licensing experience to navigate trade unions and usage contracts• Concepted and coached talent, including major celebrities (Ciara, Vera Wang and Sofia Vergara), to create audio content for major retailers• Managed up to $2M budget projects while at the same time able to deliver memorable projects through creative resourcefulness and industry connections when the budget wasn’t $2M. • Produced 15-20 TV spots, 10 radio base spots per year, with around 300-500 unique variations that were customized to sales goals and regions

Education

• University of North Texas

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Music Supervision
• Film
• Video Production
• Multimedia
• Producing
• Broadcast
• Sound
• Creative Strategy
• Commercials
• Television
• Producer
• Video
• Music
• Composition
• Music Production
• Creative Direction
• Post Production
• Remixing