SEBASTIAN MARTIN BARRIGA
Darwin,Australia
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Event Officer with a proven track record of delivering exceptional events, festivals, and brand experiences. With a unique blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and business acumen, excel in event planning, marketing, and execution. As a seasoned radio host, event promoter, and music executive, possess a deep understanding of the entertainment industry. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Promoter & Music Executive
El Latino Productions
Darwin, Australia
01.2020 - Current
- Developing unique event concepts, themes, and ideas to attract target audiences (10 events a year)
- Artist Booking: Identifying, contacting, and negotiating with artists, bands, or performers to secure their participation in events
- Venue Selection: Researching, selecting, and booking suitable venues for events, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and event requirements
- Marketing Strategy, Creating and implementing effective marketing strategies to promote events, including social media, email marketing, and advertising
- Organized profitable fundraising events by securing donations from local businesses and community partners as well as soliciting individual contributions from supporters.
Event Organiser
Darwin Cocktail Festival (SRO EVENTS)
Darwin, Australia
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Managing event budgets, including tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effective solutions
- Assist in planning and coordinating of the event, including developing event concepts, timelines, and budgets
- Marketing and Promotion, Assist in developing and implementing marketing and promotion strategies for events
- Create engaging content for social media, email marketing, and other promotional channels
- Organize event's schedule for artists and performances
- Improved overall guest satisfaction by implementing responsive customer service practices throughout planning stages and during events themselves.
- Successfully managed team of volunteers to provide exceptional support during events, fostering positive work environment and efficient task completion.
Radio Host - Volunteer
104.1 FM (CDU Radio Station)
Darwin, Australia
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Promote education events happening in NT
- Promote Latin Events happening throughout year
- Doing marketing promotion for brands that run events in NT
- DJ and music producer on program
- Established loyal listener base through consistent delivery of informative and entertaining content on air.
- Increased audience engagement by incorporating listener feedback and interactive segments in radio shows.
- Crafted original scripts for commercial and promotional spots, advertising radio station sponsors.
Logistic Volunteer
Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Set up and organization of sound system at event (VIC Uni open day)
- Main DJ and assistant MC of event
- Contact providers and present different budgets to choose best option to hire sound equipment
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
School Event Organiser
Institute of Cultural Education IDIC
Bogota, Colombia
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Lead and organize with other team members the first day of classes for new students
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns
- Led a team of 30 volunteers, fostering leadership & teamwork skills
- Utilized social media to increase event visibility & community engagement
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Education
Certificate I - Event Coordinator
AEY
ELearning12-2024
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
ICAE
Darwin, NT01-2022
Training Course - Marketing Management
SENA (Colombia)
Bogota, Colombia01-2018
High School Diploma -
IDIC
Bogota, Colombia11-2017
Skills
- Team Player
- Fast learner
- Time Management
- Organised
- Community engagement
- Social media promotion
- Guest management
- Event marketing
Timeline
Event Organiser
Darwin Cocktail Festival (SRO EVENTS)
08.2022 - 08.2024
Radio Host - Volunteer
104.1 FM (CDU Radio Station)
06.2020 - 01.2021
Event Promoter & Music Executive
El Latino Productions
01.2020 - Current
Logistic Volunteer
Victoria University
05.2018 - 02.2019
School Event Organiser
Institute of Cultural Education IDIC
02.2016 - 11.2017
Certificate I - Event Coordinator
AEY
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
ICAE
Training Course - Marketing Management
SENA (Colombia)
High School Diploma -
IDIC