Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Darius Crump

Abbotsford ,British Columbia

Summary

Creative director and artist with 4+ years of experience building music campaigns, organizing live events, and supporting artists through rollouts, visuals, and strategy. Skilled in project management, content planning, and bringing ideas to life across platforms. Known for a strong sense of creative direction, deep respect for the music, and a collaborative, problem-solving approach. Excited to grow in the industry while helping artists develop and share their work in meaningful ways.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Campaign Assistant /Artist Liaison Manager

Freelance
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided release strategy and creative consulting to independent artists
  • Collaborated with designers, photographers, and video teams to execute campaign assets
  • Assisted in securing and organizing grant funding and timelines
  • Supported social media content planning and artist brand direction
  • Worked with artists like on multi-month rollout plans

Creative Director / Rollout Strategist

Self-Employed / Freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Directed and executed full release campaigns for artists, including singles, EPs, and albums
  • Led music video creative direction and oversaw all stages of production
  • Planned and produced live events, merch drops, and content strategy
  • Worked closely with artists to ensure vision, branding, and timelines aligned
  • Managed budgeting, team coordination, and rollout calendars

Education

No Degree - Artist Development

Nimbus School Of Recording & Media
Vancouver, BC
04-2022

High School Diploma -

Abbotsford Christian Middle & Secondary School
Abbotsford, BC
07-2020

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Campaign Strategy
  • Event Production
  • Artist Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Content Planning
  • Technical Proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with 5+ artists to plan and execute tailored release strategies across 6-month campaigns.
  • Helped secure a $4,500 Creative BC grant by organizing project scope, timeline, and budget documentation.
  • Coordinated the rollout of a full-length album, including visuals, merch, social content, and event promotion.
  • Developed and tracked content calendars to align social media strategy with release milestones.
  • Managed team communication between designers, videographers, and performers to meet creative deadlines.
  • Directed and co-produced a music video that surpassed 9K+ views and supported overall project momentum.
  • Oversaw all logistics for a sold-out release party with 180+ attendees, including ticketing, guest list, and promotion.
  • Supported artists by refining their visual identity and strategic release planning.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • MusiCounts Accelerate Program Participant — 2022
    Selected for national music industry accelerator focused on career development and industry mentorship.
  • Creative BC Career Development Grant Recipient — 2025
    Awarded funding to execute full album rollout including music videos, merch, and live event production.

Timeline

Campaign Assistant /Artist Liaison Manager

Freelance
01.2023 - Current

Creative Director / Rollout Strategist

Self-Employed / Freelance
01.2021 - Current

No Degree - Artist Development

Nimbus School Of Recording & Media

High School Diploma -

Abbotsford Christian Middle & Secondary School
Darius Crump