Charity Stratos
Summary
Music and entertainment professional with 20+ years of experience supporting artists, creative teams, and culture-driven brands through logistics, operations, partnerships, and creative execution. Bridges creative vision and operational precision to deliver high-impact campaigns, events, and artist initiatives that drive audience growth and brand equity. Skilled in cross-functional coordination, tour support, and end-to-end project management within fast-moving, creative environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Creative Control
Palm Springs
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Led creative direction and brand strategy for a fast-scaling startup.
- Built and managed strategic partnerships that expanded reach and visibility.
- Supported end-to-end execution of creative projects from concept through delivery.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Kesha
Los Angeles
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported tour and creative operations across multi-city production cycle, streamlining communication and logistics for artists and management.
- Managed multi-time-zone scheduling and travel coordination using shared systems, reducing logistical conflicts by 30%.
- Served as central liaison among management, creatives, and partners to maintain alignment and accelerate deliverables.
- Built lightweight task-tracking systems (ClickUp, Google Workspace) that boosted on-time execution by 25%.
COMMUNITY AND MARKETING MANAGER
Ace Hotel + Swim Club
Palm Springs
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Boosted brand awareness by 30% through data-driven quarterly marketing strategies.
- Developed a content calendar that doubled social media traffic and increased community engagement by 40%.
- Directed event programming and marketing, leading to a 50% rise in attendance for local events.
- Secured and negotiated 15+ high-value brand partnerships, expanding reach by 20%.
- Managed a $545,000 marketing budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Spearheading brand strategy and creative direction for a fastscaling startup, ensuring differentiation in a competitive landscape.
- Building high-value strategic partnerships to expand market reach and drive revenue.
- Launching bold, culture-shaping marketing campaigns that amplify brand presence and turn audiences into engaged communities.
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER - Victoria Monét
Platoon
Los Angeles
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Led creative production for campaign launch for Jaguar II, debuting at #6 on Billboard Heatseekers and driving 10M+ Spotify streams in two months.
- Supported creative production across visuals, digital assets, and press materials to align release strategy.
- Coordinated logistics and creative execution for a sold-out tour (5,000+ attendees).
- Integrated live visuals and short-form content that increased fan engagement by 25%.
EXPERIENTIAL PRODUCTION (FREELANCE)
Various Clients
USA
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Served as Executive Producer for events such as Gypsy Sport, Vic Mensa x 93 Punx, and Cala NYFW 2020.
- Managed artists and stages for 1AM SKINS Release (ABMB 2018), Red Bull: Mick Jenkins (SXSW 2015), and Def Jam x G.O.O.D. Music (SXSW 2014).
- Oversaw operations for Red Bull Sound Select VIP Parties (SXSW 2013).
- Designed and implemented strategies for event production, marketing, and talent acquisition.
FOUNDER/Brand Director
SERVICE Studio
Portland
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Founded and directed a creative studio delivering brand identity, experiential, and digital projects for clients such as Nike, Google, Adidas, and Sony Music.
- Scaled revenue by 500% in two years and secured $250K in angel investment for expansion.
- Managed $1M+ in budgets and delivered projects 20% under cost and ahead of schedule.
Skills
- Artist and team support,
- Creative operations and logistics
- Tour, travel, and scheduling
- Artist relations
- Partnership coordination
- Event and experiential production
- Cross-functional communication
- Project tracking and execution
- Creative strategy
- Teamwork and collaboration
Additional Information
Open to remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities., Available for contract and full-time roles in creative production, artist relations, artist development, strategic partnerships and brand development., Seeking opportunities where creativity meets culture - ready to drive groundbreaking brand experiences and artist success.
Websites
Timeline
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Kesha
04.2025 - 07.2025
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Creative Control
05.2024 - 12.2025
COMMUNITY AND MARKETING MANAGER
Ace Hotel + Swim Club
11.2022 - 05.2024
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER - Victoria Monét
Platoon
06.2021 - 01.2022
FOUNDER/Brand Director
SERVICE Studio
09.2014 - 12.2017
EXPERIENTIAL PRODUCTION (FREELANCE)
Various Clients
01.2012 - 01.2018