Naledi Nyahuma

The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business See contact info 500+ connections I love entertainment, especially live events and music! I have experience in various functions including marketing strategy; event management; artist management, booking and marketing; brand partnerships and development; marketing operations; project management; budget analysis; and revenue forecasting. Here are a few attributes that I can bring to any organization: • Experience in building brands, working closely with talent, financial planning and budget management, employing various marketing techniques and developing original event ideas with limited resources. • Communication, analytical and negotiating skills, learned from working individually and on small to large diverse teams. • Ability to multi-task and create, organize and execute tasks contributing to my reliability and capabilities to produce action-oriented results. Careers in Entertainment Careers in Entertainment N I N E - Marketing Strategy | Event Management | Brand Partnerships N I N E - Marketing Strategy | Event Management | Brand Partnerships Show less Show less of Naledi’s summary Highlights Reach out to Naledi for... Paid consulting, Joining a nonprofit, Mentoring. Message Naledi Articles 1,472 followers Join me Sat. 8/29 for the Blackout Music & Film Festival! Naledi’s profile photo Naledi Nyahuma Published on LinkedIn WHAT: #BlackoutFestival Features Screenings of Award Winning Films, Live Musical Performances by Lalah Hathaway and V. Bozeman, Three Panels featuring Tracee Ellis Ross, Kevin Frazier, & activists from #BlackLivesMatter, a Signature Art Showcase and more. WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 12PM - 10PM WHERE: The GRAMMY Museum in Downtown Los Angeles COST: $20 for an ALL DAY PASS http://www.blackoutforhumanrights.com/ Blackout for Human Rights is a network of filmmakers, artists, activists, musicians, lawyers, religious leaders and concerned citizens who commit their energy and resources to immediately address the staggering level of human rights violations and injustices against fellow Americans throughout the United States. Blackout is comprised of both high visibility and everyday citizens. Some notable members include Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Charles King, Nate Parker, Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover, Ava DuVernay, Jesse Williams, John Burris, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosa Clemente, Shaka King, Scott Budnick, David Oyelowo, and Pastor Michael McBride. 1 Comment Like Comment Share See all Experience The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Tour Director Company NameThe Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Dates EmployedAug 2017 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 8 mos LocationGreater Los Angeles Area - Manage the Careers in Entertainment program including event management, client relationship management, and budget forecasting for talent and strategic partners such as: Sundance Institute, Roc Nation, CAA and YouTube. - Identify and develop strategic brand partnerships in the music, film and TV industries for event collaborations, student engagement initiatives, and grant-making campaigns. - Successfully created and managed program budgets. - Manage all event logistics including programming, talent booking, marketing strategy, production budgets, staffing, sponsorship negotiation and fulfillment, venue scou... See more Careers in Entertainment Careers in Entertainment AEG Company NameAEG Total Duration5 yrs 5 mos TitleManager of Business Operations, L.A. Live Events Dates EmployedJul 2013 – Aug 2017 Employment Duration4 yrs 2 mos - Oversaw all aspects of events at L.A. LIVE, including private parties, showcases, sports team fan fests, large sponsorship events and movie premieres. - Developed comprehensive budgets for large-scale events providing revenue and profit forecasts to assist with effective event execution.... See more TitleEvents Settlement Analyst Dates EmployedApr 2012 – Jun 2013 Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos • Managed the $2M L.A. LIVE Event Sales revenue budget by identifying cost reduction items and revenue forecasting. • Created and reconciled event invoices for all Account Receivable and Account Payable clients ensuring a balanced budget.... See more The ABS Collective Project Manager Company NameThe ABS Collective Dates EmployedFeb 2012 – Sep 2012 Employment Duration8 mos LocationGreater Los Angeles Area • Managed brand partnerships, talent relations, venue logistics, and VIP ticket outreach for Goapele’s promotional tours. • Coordinated internal ticketing plan for General Admission and VIP guests for Goapele's tour. • Scouted new talent to accompany Goapele on the east coast leg of her tour.... See more The Recording Academy Company NameThe Recording Academy Total Duration1 yr 5 mos TitleAwards Department Dates EmployedJul 2011 – Sep 2011 Employment Duration3 mos -Developed and maintained relationships with record labels and artists to ensure proper knowledge of the awards process. -Collaborated with all genre managers to develop and implement policies for proper product submissions. TitleGRAMMY U Representative Dates EmployedMay 2010 – Jun 2011 Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos - Marketed the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards events with social media as an official national GRAMMY U blogger. - Initiated and executed a new sponsorship contract for the 2nd Annual GRAMMY Block Party.... See more 34th St. Films/Tyler Perry Studios Development Intern Company Name34th St. Films/Tyler Perry Studios Dates EmployedJun 2010 – Aug 2010 Employment Duration3 mos - Established new brand identity by strategically developing a digital animation design for company logo, which was presented to senior management. - Analyzed content for distribution and production by assisting with the identification of new business opportunities. Show 1 more experience Education University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business Degree NameMBA Field Of StudyEntertainment Marketing Dates attended or expected graduation 2009 – 2011 Activities and Societies: Black Graduate Business Leaders-Co-President, Business of Entertainment Association-Speaker Series Committee, Marshall Sports Business Organization and Graduate Marketing Association. Member of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellowship Program. Spelman College Spelman College Degree NameBachelor of Arts Field Of StudyEconomics, Management & Organization Dates attended or expected graduation 2002 – 2006 Central High School Central High School Dates attended or expected graduation 1998 – 2002 Volunteer Experience United Negro College Fund Publicity Chairperson - LA Chapter Walk for Education 2013 Company NameUnited Negro College Fund Dates volunteeredJan 2013 – Jun 2013 Volunteer duration6 mos Cause Education