Charlie Plant

Creative professional with a BSc in Music and Sound Design from Bournemouth University. Over 4 years, I’ve led successful brands (Under Radarz, RenaissanceUK, Sleepless Nights) promoting emerging talent in UK dance music, predominantly House, Garage and Drum and Bass.

Experience:

Recruitment Consultant

BOSS Energy Consulting · London, England, United Kingdom · Aug 2022 - Present

My latest role saw me develop a talent acquisition strategy for a global leading American Fuel Cell company. I was tasked with finding the best possible talent in South Korea to head up the country's operations for the company's international developments. In this capacity, I successfully cultivated a robust professional network, generating promising leads that have the potential to yield substantial revenue, estimated in the multiple hundreds of thousand pounds, for BOSS Energy

• First year billings as a recruiter: £80,000
• Specialise in Senior Executive and C-Suite talent acquisition  
• Play a key role in connecting top talent with leading companies in the renewable energy sector.  UK & EU & USA
• Facilitated conversation and initiated business with multi-billion dollar earning companies 
• Specialised in delivering contingent, retained, and contract recruitment services for energy projects across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring smooth production, storage, distribution, and usage of energy.
• Contributed to the company's growth and success in the rapidly evolving renewable energy market

Music Producer & Performer

Self-Employed · Various Locations · Ongoing

Presently engaged in a collaborative project with a prominent artist hailing from West London. This endeavour seamlessly blends his hip-hop vocals with my distinctive Jungle-style production, creating a unique fusion of two contrasting moods. Taking on the role of music video director for this project represents a novel venture aimed at harnessing and showcasing my creative abilities.

• Successfully produced and performed at live events, sharing the stage with prominent artists.
• Hosted sets on radio stations in Southampton and Brighton, expanding my reach as an artist.
• Achieved multiple music releases on record labels, showcasing my work and receiving recognition in the industry.
• 1st hand content creation and coordination experience through all social media platforms. 
• Created my own art using creating softwares like Photoshop & Illustrator
• Proficient in producing and mixing to a high professional standard, from Doby 9.1 cinematic surround sound to tailoring music to artists' preferences through DAW’s like Logic Pro X and Pro Tools.
• Mixed full E.P’s utilising high end analogue hardware from SSL mixing desk to API compressors and Neve EQ’s while coupling this with ‘in the box’ mixing

Freelance Events Manager/Content Creator

Sleepless Nights/Popworld (Events Brand) · Reading, England, United Kingdom · Sep 2022 - Nov 2022

Temporarily brought in by Popworld to establish a house/disco brand from the ground up and subsequently spearhead the creation, promotion, and marketing of their university night incentives.

• Managed all content for social media platforms
• Leverage of previous event industry knowledge to ultimately allow us to start making profit from the offset.
• Successfully recruited and led a team of promoters to enhance the visibility and attendance of university nights organised by a prominent music club in Reading's nightlife scene.
• Strategically planned and executed promotional campaigns to increase brand awareness and attract a diverse audience to the music club's university nights.
• Collaborated with local universities, student organisations, and influencers to create partnerships and maximise event attendance.
• Utilised social media platforms and digital marketing strategies to reach a wider audience and engage potential attendees.
• Designed and distributed eye-catching promotional materials, including flyers, posters, and online graphics, to create a buzz around the events.

Events Manager & Creative Director

Under Radarz (Events Company) · Reading, England, United Kingdom · Jan 2019 - Nov 2022

• Co-founded and jointly managed Under Radarz, an events company operating in Reading, Bristol, and Bournemouth.
• Led brand incentives, launched marketing campaigns and created and coordinated the release of all content on social media.
• Successfully booked and collaborated with well-established venues, delivering memorable and successful events.
• Led executive decision-making to ensure the success of events and music releases.
• Strengthened networking skills, coordinating event logistics, and building relationships with artists and venues all gave me a huge passion for club culture
• Recognized as a reliable and trustworthy individual, adept at navigating demanding situations with great time management and flexibility.

Event Manager & Creative Director

RenaissanceUK (Record Label) · Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom · Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

• Established RenaissanceUK, a renowned record label spotlighting Drum and Bass and underground talent.
• Oversaw the curation of content across various social streams, ensuring regular uploads to music platforms, and maintaining an engaging and interactive social media presence.
• Adhering to timely release schedules.
• Managed all aspects of the label, from contract reviews and budgeting to equipment procurement and marketing activities.
• Utilised software packages like Photoshop to produce in-house marketing materials.
• Developed and executed effective promotional strategies, enhancing anticipation for music releases and event announcements.

Bachelor's Degree, Music and Sound Design 

Bournemouth University · Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

• Graduated with a BSc degree in Music and Sound Design from Bournemouth University.