Joey Gao
Summary
I am a performance graduate with a deep passion for the inner workings of the music industry. Having successfully led multiple productions and programmed music events, I have acquired valuable experience in orchestrating seamless musical projects. Additionally, I have gained expertise in marketing and publicity, further enhancing my ability to promote and elevate musical projects. Dedicated and quick to learn, I am driven to contribute my skills while continuously seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge and expertise in order to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Owner
Self-employed
10.2022 - Current
- Oversees branding initiatives and marketing strategies for company goals
- Initiated plans and provided strategies to receive company recognition
- Led production meetings and secured opportunities that would greatly benefit the company's goals
Wind Band Tutor
CHIJ Secondary School
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Horn Section
- Collaborated with bands leads to provide students with better learning environments
- Provided students with individualized teaching methods and promoted independent learning skills
- Provided constructive feedback and encouragement for students
Production and Programming Assistant
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Coordinated institution's academic year collateral materials
- Effectively led production meetings with technical manager and ensured success of each event
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Ensured that all publicity materials and venue information were kept up-to-date on institute's website
Artist Management Intern
Li Churen
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted liaising between artist and clients to ensure proper workflow
- Created social media content for artist
- Kept an organized list of engagements, artist schedules, as well as completed assignments to establish a proper workflow.
Marketing Assistant Intern
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Created engaging content for Facebook and Instagram.
- Worked closely with producers and collaborators to create visuals and teaser videos for the festival.
- Proofread marketing collateral ahead of printing to eliminate errors.
- Kept an organized list of upcoming, in-progress, as well as completed assignments
Human Resources Assistant
SEIRA
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Overlooked member intake
- Liaised between artists, administration, as well as a management team
- Assisted in ensuring proper workflow of rehearsal plans
Publicity Leader
SEIRA
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Publicity team leader
- Produced materials used for group promotions
- Oversaw all social media content and creation
Committee Member
Orchestra of the Music Makers - School of The Arts
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
- Contributed to the success of the OMM-SOTA Orchestral Camp
- Assisted in the majority of the liaising of musicians and the management team
- Provided solutions to internal issues and improved work environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
Berklee College of Music
Boston06-2025
Bachelor's of Music - Music Performance
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
07.2023
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
School of The Arts
10.2018
Skills
- Marketing and Advertising
- Detail-orientated
- Musical Talent
- Public and Media Relations
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Strong Communication
- Team Player
Performance History
Metropolitan Festival Orchestra
Singapore • 2024 - Current
- Tutti
Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra
Singapore • 2022 - Current
- Tutti
Singapore Lyric Opera
Singapore • 2022 - Current
- Guest Tutti
Orchestra of the Music Makers
Singapore • 2017 - Current
- Tutti
- Notable performance: Soloist at the 2016 Solisti Concert
Base Entertainment Asia
Singapore • 2022
- Guest Tutti
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Orchestral Institute
Singapore • 2019 - 2023
- Student (Tutti and Principal)
Singapore National Youth Orchestra
Singapore • 2013 - 2017
- Principal Horn, 2015-2016
- Tutti
Timeline
Production and Programming Assistant
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
05.2023 - 07.2023
Company Owner
Self-employed
10.2022 - Current
Artist Management Intern
Li Churen
08.2022 - 10.2022
Marketing Assistant Intern
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
05.2022 - 08.2022
Wind Band Tutor
CHIJ Secondary School
01.2022 - 04.2024
Human Resources Assistant
SEIRA
05.2019 - 11.2021
Publicity Leader
SEIRA
04.2019 - 10.2020
Committee Member
Orchestra of the Music Makers - School of The Arts
06.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor's of Music - Music Performance
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
School of The Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business
Berklee College of Music
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